Autism Treatment Centers in Fort Myers, FL
Center of Revitalizing Psychiatry
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Whether you are searching for an experienced therapist for yourself or your loved ones, a highly regarded psychiatrist who can guide you in managing your pharmacological needs, a dynamic group environment where you can find support and empathy for life's many challenges, we have it all! Our center has been serving the mental health needs of our patients for almost two decades, and our staff includes psychologists, psychotherapists, psychiatrists as well as a number of group and treatment programs, including in mental health and substance abuse.
Whether you are searching for an experienced therapist for yourself or your loved ones, a highly regarded psychiatrist who can guide you in managing your pharmacological needs, a dynamic group environment where you can find support and empathy for life's many challenges, we have it all! Our center has been serving the mental health needs of our patients for almost two decades, and our staff includes psychologists, psychotherapists, psychiatrists as well as a number of group and treatment programs, including in mental health and substance abuse.
Frankie's Place Counseling and Prevention Services
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Online Treatment Centers
We treat OCD and anxiety-related conditions, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, mood disorders, personality disorders and other diagnoses.
For over two decades, NBI has been a leading psychological assessment, treatment and training center that doctors and consultants can refer their most complex cases to with confidence. Patients and families rely on NBI’s high level of expertise in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and other modalities including dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Clinical Behavior Analysis (CBA) and Nutritional guidance. Services to support parents and families are integrated with patient care. Our patients suffer from debilitating anxiety or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), often in conjunction with one or more other difficult psychological conditions, such as depression or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). We specialize in designing personalized, comprehensive care plans with specific time-frames that not only help our patients develop the skills they need to reduce their symptoms but also addresses the bigger picture what steps need to be taken in order for them to move forward in their lives.
We treat OCD and anxiety-related conditions, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, mood disorders, personality disorders and other diagnoses.
For over two decades, NBI has been a leading psychological assessment, treatment and training center that doctors and consultants can refer their most complex cases to with confidence. Patients and families rely on NBI’s high level of expertise in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and other modalities including dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Clinical Behavior Analysis (CBA) and Nutritional guidance. Services to support parents and families are integrated with patient care. Our patients suffer from debilitating anxiety or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), often in conjunction with one or more other difficult psychological conditions, such as depression or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). We specialize in designing personalized, comprehensive care plans with specific time-frames that not only help our patients develop the skills they need to reduce their symptoms but also addresses the bigger picture what steps need to be taken in order for them to move forward in their lives.
We are an inclusive therapeutic group offering services to individuals of all ages, couples, and families. Our clinicians come from different backgroups, use different approaches and therapeutic modalities, and have a variety of specializations. The therapeutic modalities include but are not limited to CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Art Therapy, and Narrative. Our clinicians use different approaches based on the needs and interests of their clients. Many implement mindfulness, somatic exercises, play therapy, and more. Our specialties include sex therapy, trauma treatment, couples and families, existential issues, depression and anxiety symptoms, and more. We offer sliding scale options and do not require income proof, you'd just let us know what rate you'd need within our offering and we'd help you find the best therapist match.
We are an inclusive therapeutic group offering services to individuals of all ages, couples, and families. Our clinicians come from different backgroups, use different approaches and therapeutic modalities, and have a variety of specializations. The therapeutic modalities include but are not limited to CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Art Therapy, and Narrative. Our clinicians use different approaches based on the needs and interests of their clients. Many implement mindfulness, somatic exercises, play therapy, and more. Our specialties include sex therapy, trauma treatment, couples and families, existential issues, depression and anxiety symptoms, and more. We offer sliding scale options and do not require income proof, you'd just let us know what rate you'd need within our offering and we'd help you find the best therapist match.
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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.