Autism Therapists in Murray, UT
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Welcome! I’m Meg, an LCSW with a passion for helping kids and teens grow towards their most fulfilled, secure, and authentic selves. Growing up is hard for everyone, but I’ve found that many of the youth that come to see me have had a harder time than most finding a consistent feeling of safety and belonging in the world. Much of my experience has come from working with those who identify as neurodivergent or LGBTQ+, those diagnosed with Autism, ADHD, or other disabilities, those who have experienced developmental/complex trauma, and those struggling with anxiety, attachment, or self-image.
Welcome! I’m Meg, an LCSW with a passion for helping kids and teens grow towards their most fulfilled, secure, and authentic selves. Growing up is hard for everyone, but I’ve found that many of the youth that come to see me have had a harder time than most finding a consistent feeling of safety and belonging in the world. Much of my experience has come from working with those who identify as neurodivergent or LGBTQ+, those diagnosed with Autism, ADHD, or other disabilities, those who have experienced developmental/complex trauma, and those struggling with anxiety, attachment, or self-image.
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Candice Christiansen
Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Murray, UT 84107
Waitlist for new clients
You deserve to heal! My team & I are seasoned clinicians & leaders in sexual, intimacy, & relationship recovery. As CSAT's, CMATs, EMDR experts, IFS trained & holistic practitioners, we provide you with a holistic approach to treating porn & out of control sexual behavior (eg, sex addiction), complex trauma, intimacy and attachment ruptures, adult Autism & ADHD & intimacy issues, betrayal trauma, sexual offending, & for partners of individuals who sexually offend. Our Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner/Coach Chris offers Neurofeedback and Neuro-Sensory Coaching to reduce stress, improve mood and concentration and more!
You deserve to heal! My team & I are seasoned clinicians & leaders in sexual, intimacy, & relationship recovery. As CSAT's, CMATs, EMDR experts, IFS trained & holistic practitioners, we provide you with a holistic approach to treating porn & out of control sexual behavior (eg, sex addiction), complex trauma, intimacy and attachment ruptures, adult Autism & ADHD & intimacy issues, betrayal trauma, sexual offending, & for partners of individuals who sexually offend. Our Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner/Coach Chris offers Neurofeedback and Neuro-Sensory Coaching to reduce stress, improve mood and concentration and more!
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Hello, I'm Ciara, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and CSW-I dedicated to guiding women in their teens and 20s through relationship trauma, anxiety, depression, and OCD. As a BCBA I support children with autism and ADHD ages 10-18. At Holistic Elements, my approach blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and somatic therapy to offer a holistic path to healing and self-discovery.
Hello, I'm Ciara, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and CSW-I dedicated to guiding women in their teens and 20s through relationship trauma, anxiety, depression, and OCD. As a BCBA I support children with autism and ADHD ages 10-18. At Holistic Elements, my approach blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and somatic therapy to offer a holistic path to healing and self-discovery.
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Some of these specialties include: anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting issues, opposition, school struggles, autism, adoption/foster struggles, etc.
I'm an experienced child and family therapist ready to assist you in dealing with life challenges that come your way. As a parent and professional, I understand the many struggles attached to this journey through life. I also work with adults in helping to discover a place of healing and happiness. I love connecting with others and creating a safe and trusting environment to feel heard or understood. I'm humbled when individuals, both children and adults, open their hearts and allow me to support them along their treatment path.
Some of these specialties include: anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting issues, opposition, school struggles, autism, adoption/foster struggles, etc.
I'm an experienced child and family therapist ready to assist you in dealing with life challenges that come your way. As a parent and professional, I understand the many struggles attached to this journey through life. I also work with adults in helping to discover a place of healing and happiness. I love connecting with others and creating a safe and trusting environment to feel heard or understood. I'm humbled when individuals, both children and adults, open their hearts and allow me to support them along their treatment path.
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I specialize in trauma, autism/ADHD, faith transitions, women's issues, LGBTQ+ concerns, & attachment/relationship challenges.
Hey there! I'm Ella, a certified social worker (CSW) with a passion for fostering connection. I thrive on building relationships and creating a safe space where you can freely explore your life journey and discover your favorite version of yourself. My approach is all about you - it's client-centered and trauma-focused. That means we focus on your goals and how your life experiences shape your path today.
I specialize in trauma, autism/ADHD, faith transitions, women's issues, LGBTQ+ concerns, & attachment/relationship challenges.
Hey there! I'm Ella, a certified social worker (CSW) with a passion for fostering connection. I thrive on building relationships and creating a safe space where you can freely explore your life journey and discover your favorite version of yourself. My approach is all about you - it's client-centered and trauma-focused. That means we focus on your goals and how your life experiences shape your path today.
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She has focused her career on children and adolescents with Autism and other related disorders such as ADHD, anxiety, and depression.
Blair believes that every person is unique, so uses her experience with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy to collaborate with and to customize every therapeutic experience.
She has focused her career on children and adolescents with Autism and other related disorders such as ADHD, anxiety, and depression.
Blair believes that every person is unique, so uses her experience with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy to collaborate with and to customize every therapeutic experience.
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Every individual is unique, like a puzzle. Sometimes we are unable to see the bigger picture, have missing pieces, or otherwise feel incomplete. I work to help you find the missing pieces and envision the bigger picture.
Every individual is unique, like a puzzle. Sometimes we are unable to see the bigger picture, have missing pieces, or otherwise feel incomplete. I work to help you find the missing pieces and envision the bigger picture.
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Hey! I’m Shannalee and I specialize in therapy for teens, young adults, and families struggling with anxiety, depression, self-harm, and suicidal ideation. I have fifteen years of experience working with kids and young adults and really enjoy seeing their growth and development as they move towards independence. I approach therapy with curiosity and hope. Clients I work with are looking for ways to combat their anxiety and depression related to school, college, relationships, and trauma. We work together to reduce their distressing symptoms through skill building and they feel like they can move forward with a more hopeful future.
Hey! I’m Shannalee and I specialize in therapy for teens, young adults, and families struggling with anxiety, depression, self-harm, and suicidal ideation. I have fifteen years of experience working with kids and young adults and really enjoy seeing their growth and development as they move towards independence. I approach therapy with curiosity and hope. Clients I work with are looking for ways to combat their anxiety and depression related to school, college, relationships, and trauma. We work together to reduce their distressing symptoms through skill building and they feel like they can move forward with a more hopeful future.
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Jace Taylor
Pre-Licensed Professional, ACMHC-i
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Murray, UT 84107
Waitlist for new clients
By defining our own meaning within our lives, we can understand what it means for us to think, feel, and act like our authentic selves. I am passionate about understanding the needs, values, and unique experiences of every single client. I want to help empower you to be your own agent of change as I support you through whatever unique challenges that you are facing within your life. I want to give you the time to process your feelings and gain insight within a safe space that is grounded in affirmation, is accepting, and is dynamically tailored to meet your unique needs.
By defining our own meaning within our lives, we can understand what it means for us to think, feel, and act like our authentic selves. I am passionate about understanding the needs, values, and unique experiences of every single client. I want to help empower you to be your own agent of change as I support you through whatever unique challenges that you are facing within your life. I want to give you the time to process your feelings and gain insight within a safe space that is grounded in affirmation, is accepting, and is dynamically tailored to meet your unique needs.
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Phoenix Rebellion Therapy treats those looking for solutions and new directions in life. Working together, our clients and therapists can find the root of the problem and a way to move forward. We support each other as a team. If you suffer from a minor issue or something more extreme, you could use an experienced ear walking you towards a better solution. Our therapists have expertise treating everything from trauma, torture, and rape, to anxiety, addiction, and depression. We team up with you and find what successfully works in reducing your symptoms and helping you progress in life.
Phoenix Rebellion Therapy treats those looking for solutions and new directions in life. Working together, our clients and therapists can find the root of the problem and a way to move forward. We support each other as a team. If you suffer from a minor issue or something more extreme, you could use an experienced ear walking you towards a better solution. Our therapists have expertise treating everything from trauma, torture, and rape, to anxiety, addiction, and depression. We team up with you and find what successfully works in reducing your symptoms and helping you progress in life.
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Andrew Hugh Dupuis
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LAMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Murray, UT 84107
Mental health is something that I have always been passionate about. I believe that healing comes in seasons, and finding a way to navigate down that path to healing can feel lonely and overwhelming. I have experienced these types of seasons personally, and because of this, I am passionate about helping others feel whole again.
Mental health is something that I have always been passionate about. I believe that healing comes in seasons, and finding a way to navigate down that path to healing can feel lonely and overwhelming. I have experienced these types of seasons personally, and because of this, I am passionate about helping others feel whole again.
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Jessica Coffin is a licensed clinical mental health counselor. She received double masters in psychology and mental health counseling with a specialization in forensic counseling. She is a member of Psi Chi honors society and the local domestic violence coalition. Jessica is a certified domestic violence treatment provider and has experience working with domestic violence perpetrators and survivors, as well as individuals who are intellectually handicapped. In addition she is an affiliate sex offender treatment provider.
Jessica Coffin is a licensed clinical mental health counselor. She received double masters in psychology and mental health counseling with a specialization in forensic counseling. She is a member of Psi Chi honors society and the local domestic violence coalition. Jessica is a certified domestic violence treatment provider and has experience working with domestic violence perpetrators and survivors, as well as individuals who are intellectually handicapped. In addition she is an affiliate sex offender treatment provider.
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Phoenix Rebellion Therapy treats those looking for solutions and new directions in life. Working together, our clients and therapists can find the root of the problem and a way to move forward. We support each other as a team. If you suffer from a minor issue or something more extreme, you could use an experienced ear walking you towards a better solution. Our therapists have expertise treating everything from trauma, torture, and rape, to anxiety, addiction, and depression. We team up with you and find what successfully works in reducing your symptoms and helping you progress in life.
Phoenix Rebellion Therapy treats those looking for solutions and new directions in life. Working together, our clients and therapists can find the root of the problem and a way to move forward. We support each other as a team. If you suffer from a minor issue or something more extreme, you could use an experienced ear walking you towards a better solution. Our therapists have expertise treating everything from trauma, torture, and rape, to anxiety, addiction, and depression. We team up with you and find what successfully works in reducing your symptoms and helping you progress in life.
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Welcome! I’m Gracie Lundquist, a clinical mental health counselor dedicated to helping children and their families navigate life’s challenges with a focus on empowerment, growth, and interpersonal connection. I specialize in working with children who experience behavioral challenges, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, neurodiversity, and trauma.
Welcome! I’m Gracie Lundquist, a clinical mental health counselor dedicated to helping children and their families navigate life’s challenges with a focus on empowerment, growth, and interpersonal connection. I specialize in working with children who experience behavioral challenges, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, neurodiversity, and trauma.
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I help families find joy in navigating school, raising children and forming healthy relationships. I work with all ages starting at 4+. I work with the whole family system and provide the support that is needed in the family system.
I help families find joy in navigating school, raising children and forming healthy relationships. I work with all ages starting at 4+. I work with the whole family system and provide the support that is needed in the family system.
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Are you yearning to embrace your true self, free from constraints? Perhaps you're tired of feeling confined and diminished, craving guidance to unearth your life's purpose and amplify your inherent strengths. You seek a compassionate ally to navigate the complexities of your journey, to unravel past wounds, and empower your voice in a cacophonous world. Welcome.
Are you yearning to embrace your true self, free from constraints? Perhaps you're tired of feeling confined and diminished, craving guidance to unearth your life's purpose and amplify your inherent strengths. You seek a compassionate ally to navigate the complexities of your journey, to unravel past wounds, and empower your voice in a cacophonous world. Welcome.
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Finding the right therapist can be challenging. At InSight Psychological Services, we believe that a strong therapeutic relationship based on compassion, genuineness and non-judgement is vital to success in therapy. Building a connection that is supportive and authentic can provide space for you to understand the habits and patterns that make you feel hopeless and stuck. Together, we can work towards finding hope, growth, and change.
Finding the right therapist can be challenging. At InSight Psychological Services, we believe that a strong therapeutic relationship based on compassion, genuineness and non-judgement is vital to success in therapy. Building a connection that is supportive and authentic can provide space for you to understand the habits and patterns that make you feel hopeless and stuck. Together, we can work towards finding hope, growth, and change.
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McKenzie Bradford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Murray, UT 84107
Hi! I’m McKenzie (She/Her). I love working with kids AND adults, especially those that are struggling with something in their life they are stressed about or can't move past. I specialize in trauma, anxiety and neurodivergence for all people 3 years old and up.
Hi! I’m McKenzie (She/Her). I love working with kids AND adults, especially those that are struggling with something in their life they are stressed about or can't move past. I specialize in trauma, anxiety and neurodivergence for all people 3 years old and up.
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Hi, I'm Valeria! I'm a recent graduate from the University of Utah's Social Work Program. I have worked in social work since 2020 and am passionate about supporting individuals on their unique journeys, which led me to pursue the mental health field.
Hi, I'm Valeria! I'm a recent graduate from the University of Utah's Social Work Program. I have worked in social work since 2020 and am passionate about supporting individuals on their unique journeys, which led me to pursue the mental health field.
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Phoenix Rebellion Therapy treats those looking for solutions and new directions in life. Working together, our clients and therapists can find the root of the problem and a way to move forward. We support each other as a team. If you suffer from a minor issue or something more extreme, you could use an experienced ear walking you towards a better solution. Our therapists have expertise treating everything from trauma, torture, and rape, to anxiety, addiction, and depression. We team up with you and find what successfully works in reducing your symptoms and helping you progress in life.
Phoenix Rebellion Therapy treats those looking for solutions and new directions in life. Working together, our clients and therapists can find the root of the problem and a way to move forward. We support each other as a team. If you suffer from a minor issue or something more extreme, you could use an experienced ear walking you towards a better solution. Our therapists have expertise treating everything from trauma, torture, and rape, to anxiety, addiction, and depression. We team up with you and find what successfully works in reducing your symptoms and helping you progress in life.
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Autism Therapists
What is the most effective treatment for autism?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has come to be considered the standard treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder, and research has confirmed its effectiveness for many children. Therapists trained in ABA techniques work with children (and their parents) on developing social skills, communication and learning abilities, and everyday habits of hygiene and grooming. The clinician will tailor their program to the child’s particular need but the overarching goal will be to help them advance as far as possible toward independence based on their level of symptoms and decrease the need for additional special services. Families should seek a mental health professional specifically trained in ABA, and holding special certification in the technique, who has extensive experience not only with the approach but in using it with children with the same level of symptoms as the child who needs care.
How does ABA work?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) sessions, which typically focus on positive reinforcement, can be intensive, lasting two or more hours several times a week, and continuing for two years or more. Therapists can also be expected to ask parents to take an active role in reinforcing lessons. Research has found that the technique can lead to major improvements that decrease the need for additional special services.
How does treatment for autism work?
Therapy sessions based on Applied Behavior Analysis will likely be frequent, intensive, and highly structured. After a thorough assessment, a therapist will help a child understand and develop skills in a range of areas, including communication, motor skills, social skills, self-care, play, and academic skills, as well as routines of daily living like hygiene. Typically, the therapist will help a child break down the components of a behavior—often referred to as the antecedent (what prompts an action), the behavior, and the consequence(what immediately follows)—and then reward the child at every step, while also asking parents to reinforce the lessons, and the rewards, throughout the day. This core therapy may be supplemented by occupational or speech therapy, and antidepressants, antipsychotics, and anticonvulsants may be prescribed to address specific severe symptoms.
How long does therapy for autism take?
Some people with autism spectrum disorder may be engaged in some level of therapy for many years, but research shows that treatment will be most effective if it is begun early and delivered intensively. When therapy begins by age 3, children tend to be better able to grasp and adopt the skills needed to manage everyday life, including attending school and establishing social relationships. This type of early-intervention treatment regimen is highly structured, typically involving 20 to 40 hours of one-on-one therapy per week, along with additional hours of engagement managed by parents, for a period of two years or more, although the duration of treatment is dependent on the child’s level of symptoms and pace of progress.