Autism Therapists in Port Ludlow, WA
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Donna Allen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Port Hadlock, WA 98339 (Online Only)
Donna Allen, LMFT As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with adult individuals and couples, in a holistic and systems-oriented way. Together we'll explore the elements of your life that are stressors as well as supports and use that information to help you achieve your goals.
Donna Allen, LMFT As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with adult individuals and couples, in a holistic and systems-oriented way. Together we'll explore the elements of your life that are stressors as well as supports and use that information to help you achieve your goals.
My practice is currently full. I have worked intensively with adolescents, adults, and their families for over 30 years. I work with individuals and couples to address life transitions, relationship, parenting issues, women's empowerment, and challenges including depression and anxiety. Specific foci/areas of interest include family dynamics, adolescent rebellion, strategies for success in school, ADD diagnosis and treatment plans and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). I spent two decades working with pregnant and parenting teens, and teaching childbirth education at my local hospital.
My practice is currently full. I have worked intensively with adolescents, adults, and their families for over 30 years. I work with individuals and couples to address life transitions, relationship, parenting issues, women's empowerment, and challenges including depression and anxiety. Specific foci/areas of interest include family dynamics, adolescent rebellion, strategies for success in school, ADD diagnosis and treatment plans and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). I spent two decades working with pregnant and parenting teens, and teaching childbirth education at my local hospital.
I provide trauma-informed integrative care to individuals with a history of trauma, childhood trauma, neglect, and/or abuse, PTSD, C-PTSD, traumatic grief, and intergenerational trauma. As a whole, I work with individuals who come into therapy with a specific goal to address anxiety, mood, or ADHD symptoms to improve daily functioning. During our work, we often find that there is an undiagnosed, misdiagnosed, or unattended history of trauma that compounds mental health symptoms and overall functioning. We work to address symptoms and stabilize functioning through evidence-based interventions, along with process-based therapy.
I provide trauma-informed integrative care to individuals with a history of trauma, childhood trauma, neglect, and/or abuse, PTSD, C-PTSD, traumatic grief, and intergenerational trauma. As a whole, I work with individuals who come into therapy with a specific goal to address anxiety, mood, or ADHD symptoms to improve daily functioning. During our work, we often find that there is an undiagnosed, misdiagnosed, or unattended history of trauma that compounds mental health symptoms and overall functioning. We work to address symptoms and stabilize functioning through evidence-based interventions, along with process-based therapy.
My passion is helping teens and adults overcome disordered eating, perfectionism, and body image struggles. Having once sacrificed my mental and physical health as a professional dancer, I know firsthand how challenging these battles can be. After leaving dance due to burnout and injury, I dedicated myself to healing the mind-body-spirit connection, and now I guide others to do the same. With over a decade of experience in coaching and now counseling, I take a holistic approach, blending mental health with intuitive wellness to help my clients clear a unique path forward.
My passion is helping teens and adults overcome disordered eating, perfectionism, and body image struggles. Having once sacrificed my mental and physical health as a professional dancer, I know firsthand how challenging these battles can be. After leaving dance due to burnout and injury, I dedicated myself to healing the mind-body-spirit connection, and now I guide others to do the same. With over a decade of experience in coaching and now counseling, I take a holistic approach, blending mental health with intuitive wellness to help my clients clear a unique path forward.
Online Therapists
As a neurodiversity-affirming therapist, I use an integrative and holistic approach to therapy. Incorporating multiple trauma-informed modalities that work best for my clients yet focusing on and highlighting strengths-based, client-centered approaches. I work with clients identifying as neurodivergent, ADHD, Autism, as well as clients experiencing anxiety, and depression. I practice trauma-informed care, focusing on the individual, their goals, and their voice-leading treatment plans and incorporating a growth and solution-focused mindset. I believe in utilizing a collaborative approach to help clients achieve their goals.
As a neurodiversity-affirming therapist, I use an integrative and holistic approach to therapy. Incorporating multiple trauma-informed modalities that work best for my clients yet focusing on and highlighting strengths-based, client-centered approaches. I work with clients identifying as neurodivergent, ADHD, Autism, as well as clients experiencing anxiety, and depression. I practice trauma-informed care, focusing on the individual, their goals, and their voice-leading treatment plans and incorporating a growth and solution-focused mindset. I believe in utilizing a collaborative approach to help clients achieve their goals.
I specialize in conducting comprehensive psychological evaluations and focused assessments with children and teens. Most referrals to my practice seek diagnostic clarification regarding learning disorders, attention problems, mood or behavior problems, social functioning, and autism spectrum disorder. I will provide you with a detailed summary of functioning and recommendations for next steps, treatments, parenting advice, and school supports to help your child live up to their fullest potential.
I specialize in conducting comprehensive psychological evaluations and focused assessments with children and teens. Most referrals to my practice seek diagnostic clarification regarding learning disorders, attention problems, mood or behavior problems, social functioning, and autism spectrum disorder. I will provide you with a detailed summary of functioning and recommendations for next steps, treatments, parenting advice, and school supports to help your child live up to their fullest potential.
Dr. Lindsy Crane-Martens
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98107
We offer individual therapy, couples therapy, and assessment (ADHD & Autism).
You are trying so hard but it never seem good enough; You are exhausted but can’t seem to rest; You’ve tried to find peace but you can’t seem to quiet your mind; You feel like you are always letting someone down; You catch yourself asking “what is the point”. You want to feel at ease with yourself; You want to feel enough without having to be perfect; You want to feel connected with your loved ones; You want to feel in control of your life; You want to feel present in important moments; You want to find joy and passion once again.
We offer individual therapy, couples therapy, and assessment (ADHD & Autism).
You are trying so hard but it never seem good enough; You are exhausted but can’t seem to rest; You’ve tried to find peace but you can’t seem to quiet your mind; You feel like you are always letting someone down; You catch yourself asking “what is the point”. You want to feel at ease with yourself; You want to feel enough without having to be perfect; You want to feel connected with your loved ones; You want to feel in control of your life; You want to feel present in important moments; You want to find joy and passion once again.
I am a therapist in north Seattle. I specialize in adults with depression, anxiety, trauma and relationship problems. I am certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I help people who have unstable emotions, relationships, and are frequently in crisis. I teach mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. I offer DBT groups. I also work with couples, specifically neurodiverse couples where at least one person is ADHD or on the autism spectrum. For couples, I use a combination of DBT, attachment theory, Gottman, and when applicable Neurodiverse Relationship interventions.
I am a therapist in north Seattle. I specialize in adults with depression, anxiety, trauma and relationship problems. I am certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I help people who have unstable emotions, relationships, and are frequently in crisis. I teach mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. I offer DBT groups. I also work with couples, specifically neurodiverse couples where at least one person is ADHD or on the autism spectrum. For couples, I use a combination of DBT, attachment theory, Gottman, and when applicable Neurodiverse Relationship interventions.
Piece by Peace Therapy, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, MSW, BCBA, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98195 (Online Only)
I am a licensed mental health professional with expertise in working with clients with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families. I also have experience providing therapy to those who have experienced trauma, anxiety, depression or challenges facing life stressors.
I am a licensed mental health professional with expertise in working with clients with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families. I also have experience providing therapy to those who have experienced trauma, anxiety, depression or challenges facing life stressors.
I have expertise in trauma, psychedelic integration, ADHD, anxiety, autism spectrum disorder, life transitions and identity issues related to gender, sexuality, and adoption.
I offer results-driven therapy for bright, ambitious adults who are ready to take the necessary steps toward building a healthy, fulfilling life. Unlike traditional talk therapy, my approach is action-oriented. Our work together will focus not just on understanding the reasons behind your current challenges, but on the concrete actions you can take to create real, lasting change. I’ll help you identify, understand, and replace dysfunctional patterns in your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Together we will break through the emotional barriers preventing you from living the life you want.
I have expertise in trauma, psychedelic integration, ADHD, anxiety, autism spectrum disorder, life transitions and identity issues related to gender, sexuality, and adoption.
I offer results-driven therapy for bright, ambitious adults who are ready to take the necessary steps toward building a healthy, fulfilling life. Unlike traditional talk therapy, my approach is action-oriented. Our work together will focus not just on understanding the reasons behind your current challenges, but on the concrete actions you can take to create real, lasting change. I’ll help you identify, understand, and replace dysfunctional patterns in your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Together we will break through the emotional barriers preventing you from living the life you want.
Dominick Camber, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98115 (Online Only)
I work with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds experiencing symptoms related to anxiety, depression, ASD/ autism, ADHD, life-transitions, healing from trauma, identity exploration, family of origin issues, and relationship issues.
I provide individual psychotherapy for adults using insight-oriented and mindfulness-based approaches. I'm especially interested in supporting clients who have been unjustly marginalized because of race, gender identity, neurodiversity, and/or sexual orientation.
I work with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds experiencing symptoms related to anxiety, depression, ASD/ autism, ADHD, life-transitions, healing from trauma, identity exploration, family of origin issues, and relationship issues.
I provide individual psychotherapy for adults using insight-oriented and mindfulness-based approaches. I'm especially interested in supporting clients who have been unjustly marginalized because of race, gender identity, neurodiversity, and/or sexual orientation.
I have specialized training to provide assessment and treatment services for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Are you or your children or teens ready to make a change? Through short-term, problem-focused therapy, I can help your family with challenging behaviors (e.g., temper tantrums) or social and emotional issues (e.g, anxiety) within only a few months. With a warm and collaborative approach, I will address your problems and teach you and your child skills to practice in your daily life. I offer weekly individual sessions, parent training, social skills groups, diagnostic assessments, and more. Feel empowered knowing you learned the skills to help your family!
I have specialized training to provide assessment and treatment services for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Are you or your children or teens ready to make a change? Through short-term, problem-focused therapy, I can help your family with challenging behaviors (e.g., temper tantrums) or social and emotional issues (e.g, anxiety) within only a few months. With a warm and collaborative approach, I will address your problems and teach you and your child skills to practice in your daily life. I offer weekly individual sessions, parent training, social skills groups, diagnostic assessments, and more. Feel empowered knowing you learned the skills to help your family!
Katelynn Saunders-Kosta
Mental Health Counselor , LMHC
Verified Verified
Spanaway, WA 98387 (Online Only)
As a dedicated telehealth provider specializing in mental health, I focus on helping clients manage Anxiety, ADHD, and high-functioning Autism.
As a mother of three and a wife, I have firsthand experience with family dynamics and ADHD, which informs my empathetic and personalized approach. I understand the complexities of balancing personal and professional life, and I am here to support you through this journey. As a licensed therapist specializing in DBT, I am dedicated to helping individuals navigate emotional challenges and build a life worth living. DBT is an evidence-based approach that combines CBT techniques with mindfulness practices, designed to address intense emotions, relationship difficulties, and behaviors that interfere with a fulfilling life.
As a dedicated telehealth provider specializing in mental health, I focus on helping clients manage Anxiety, ADHD, and high-functioning Autism.
As a mother of three and a wife, I have firsthand experience with family dynamics and ADHD, which informs my empathetic and personalized approach. I understand the complexities of balancing personal and professional life, and I am here to support you through this journey. As a licensed therapist specializing in DBT, I am dedicated to helping individuals navigate emotional challenges and build a life worth living. DBT is an evidence-based approach that combines CBT techniques with mindfulness practices, designed to address intense emotions, relationship difficulties, and behaviors that interfere with a fulfilling life.
As a board-certified behavior analyst I have extensively worked with children and adults with autism, developmental/ intellectual disabilities, attention deficit disorders and maladaptive behaviors. I focus on helping them learn social communication skills, cognitive and executive skills, and adaptive living skills. I provide parent and caregiver coaching to help the families understand how to support and advocate for their children. Through parent/caregiver coaching, I help parents gain confidence in learning new tools and model how solve behavioral/ emotional/ mental challenges.
As a board-certified behavior analyst I have extensively worked with children and adults with autism, developmental/ intellectual disabilities, attention deficit disorders and maladaptive behaviors. I focus on helping them learn social communication skills, cognitive and executive skills, and adaptive living skills. I provide parent and caregiver coaching to help the families understand how to support and advocate for their children. Through parent/caregiver coaching, I help parents gain confidence in learning new tools and model how solve behavioral/ emotional/ mental challenges.
Do you or your partner identify as neurodivergent (ADHD, autism)? Are arguments and lack of intimacy making you contemplate divorce? Has infidelity or betrayal trauma caused pain in your relationship? Communication difficulties, anxiety, and breaches of trust can create barriers to intimacy. Working with a specialist who understands the impact of neurodiversity on relationships can help you both thrive. If you have trouble expressing your needs or understanding your partner, I will help you embrace your strengths and learn strategies to become closer and learn to connect on a deeper level. You can have the relationship you desire!
Do you or your partner identify as neurodivergent (ADHD, autism)? Are arguments and lack of intimacy making you contemplate divorce? Has infidelity or betrayal trauma caused pain in your relationship? Communication difficulties, anxiety, and breaches of trust can create barriers to intimacy. Working with a specialist who understands the impact of neurodiversity on relationships can help you both thrive. If you have trouble expressing your needs or understanding your partner, I will help you embrace your strengths and learn strategies to become closer and learn to connect on a deeper level. You can have the relationship you desire!
I specialize working with neurodivergent children, teens, and adults. This includes the treatment of autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities. I have over 10 years of experience working with autism in both research and clinical settings. I am passionate about helping individuals work through anxiety, self-esteem, social skills, and other challenges that may affect their daily lives. Are you feeling stuck, misunderstood, and exhausted? I am here to help guide you through this journey and cultivate a genuine relationship where we can safely discuss challenges based on your needs.
I specialize working with neurodivergent children, teens, and adults. This includes the treatment of autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities. I have over 10 years of experience working with autism in both research and clinical settings. I am passionate about helping individuals work through anxiety, self-esteem, social skills, and other challenges that may affect their daily lives. Are you feeling stuck, misunderstood, and exhausted? I am here to help guide you through this journey and cultivate a genuine relationship where we can safely discuss challenges based on your needs.
In a world that can often feel heavy with forces pushing and pulling us downward in so many directions it can feel all too easy to lose track of your true self. Feeling confused and asking how did I get here? Or why me? Or, I just want to get back to myself, but I don’t even know who I am anymore. You are not alone and there is a way. I work with individuals who struggle with these same questions. Questions that arise from the struggles with trauma, anxiety, depression, attention, autism, and others. My counseling services focus on addressing the integrated person.
In a world that can often feel heavy with forces pushing and pulling us downward in so many directions it can feel all too easy to lose track of your true self. Feeling confused and asking how did I get here? Or why me? Or, I just want to get back to myself, but I don’t even know who I am anymore. You are not alone and there is a way. I work with individuals who struggle with these same questions. Questions that arise from the struggles with trauma, anxiety, depression, attention, autism, and others. My counseling services focus on addressing the integrated person.
Nicole Myers
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98103
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Do you have difficulty navigating relationships? Diagnosed or suspected Autism or ADHD and needing support? Feel free to reach out to me for a free 15 minute phone consultation or check out my website at Nicolemyersmft.
I am a neurodiversity affirming therapist and I specialize working with neurodivergent clients ( Autism/ADHD) and related difficulties. I have a special interest in relationship and social difficulties and how masking and rejection sensitivity impacts mental health. Issues I work with are: anxiety, depression, social anxiety, perfectionism, relationship issues and trauma, problems at school or work (motivation, attention, and interpersonal problems). I use an individualized approach based on my client's needs, using evidence based approaches: CBT, Mindfulness, ACT, family systems, self-compassion, Social Support, and DBT-informed.
Do you have difficulty navigating relationships? Diagnosed or suspected Autism or ADHD and needing support? Feel free to reach out to me for a free 15 minute phone consultation or check out my website at Nicolemyersmft.
I am a neurodiversity affirming therapist and I specialize working with neurodivergent clients ( Autism/ADHD) and related difficulties. I have a special interest in relationship and social difficulties and how masking and rejection sensitivity impacts mental health. Issues I work with are: anxiety, depression, social anxiety, perfectionism, relationship issues and trauma, problems at school or work (motivation, attention, and interpersonal problems). I use an individualized approach based on my client's needs, using evidence based approaches: CBT, Mindfulness, ACT, family systems, self-compassion, Social Support, and DBT-informed.
Hello. Thanks for stopping by. I’m a therapist who specializes in helping those struggling with anxiety, trauma, self-harm, personality disorders, attachment issues, neurodivergence ( Autism, OCD, ADHD), and sexuality/kink concerns. In addition to being a therapist, I’m also a philosopher, and will implement an integrated view on wellness to help you make sense of your concerns, empower you, and give you the tools to live your best life. My goal is to help you actually get better, not just feel better as a result of our sessions. To do this, I aim to be warm and welcoming, but will compassionately challenge you when necessary.
Hello. Thanks for stopping by. I’m a therapist who specializes in helping those struggling with anxiety, trauma, self-harm, personality disorders, attachment issues, neurodivergence ( Autism, OCD, ADHD), and sexuality/kink concerns. In addition to being a therapist, I’m also a philosopher, and will implement an integrated view on wellness to help you make sense of your concerns, empower you, and give you the tools to live your best life. My goal is to help you actually get better, not just feel better as a result of our sessions. To do this, I aim to be warm and welcoming, but will compassionately challenge you when necessary.
I approach each client with warmth, humor, curiosity, humility, and authenticity. My practice is neuro-affirming, queer-affirming, disability-affirming, social justice oriented, and trauma-informed. I confidently treat depression, anxiety, complex trauma, ADHD, autism, and self-esteem struggles. My special focus is on late-diagnosed (or suspected) neurodivergent women and trans folks, and parents of ND children (including PDA). If you're seeking deep empathy and want to learn new ways of living with self-compassion and peace, you've come to the right place.
I approach each client with warmth, humor, curiosity, humility, and authenticity. My practice is neuro-affirming, queer-affirming, disability-affirming, social justice oriented, and trauma-informed. I confidently treat depression, anxiety, complex trauma, ADHD, autism, and self-esteem struggles. My special focus is on late-diagnosed (or suspected) neurodivergent women and trans folks, and parents of ND children (including PDA). If you're seeking deep empathy and want to learn new ways of living with self-compassion and peace, you've come to the right place.
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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.