Autism Psychologists and Therapists in Vermont South
The challenges we address include tantrums and anxiety, self-harm, depression, ADHD, autism, speech and language difficulties, selective mutism, learning disabilities, conduct disorders, aggressive behaviors, post-traumatic stress, and the lasting effects of divorce, domestic violence, sexual abuse, withdrawn behavior, and multicultural transitions.
Our play therapy has achieved a success rate of over 95% within 3 to 24 months for individuals aged 2 to 80. We walk alongside our clients through every emotional, behavioral, and social challenge, uplifting them as they grow on their journey toward psychosocial well-being. We have supported clients from a rich mosaic of cultures spanning Asia, Oceania, Europe, and the Americas, helping them navigate a wide spectrum of emotional, behavioral, and social issues.
Our website features uplifting success stories and heartfelt client testimonials that bring our methods to life, offering comfort and renewed hope.
The challenges we address include tantrums and anxiety, self-harm, depression, ADHD, autism, speech and language difficulties, selective mutism, learning disabilities, conduct disorders, aggressive behaviors, post-traumatic stress, and the lasting effects of divorce, domestic violence, sexual abuse, withdrawn behavior, and multicultural transitions.
Our play therapy has achieved a success rate of over 95% within 3 to 24 months for individuals aged 2 to 80. We walk alongside our clients through every emotional, behavioral, and social challenge, uplifting them as they grow on their journey toward psychosocial well-being. We have supported clients from a rich mosaic of cultures spanning Asia, Oceania, Europe, and the Americas, helping them navigate a wide spectrum of emotional, behavioral, and social issues.
Our website features uplifting success stories and heartfelt client testimonials that bring our methods to life, offering comfort and renewed hope.
I enjoy journeying alongside a person to move towards the life wanted according to their values. Also, I help a person identify their values, so they live a life they envisage. This journey includes exploring barriers stopping a person from living life according to their values. A person’s values create realistic achievable goals to move toward the life a person wants. The bedrock of my practice is respect and empathy for the person. My approach is person-centred incorporating biological, social, psychological, and spiritual areas of a person’s life. It is from this perspective a person sets the agenda creating their own solutions.
I enjoy journeying alongside a person to move towards the life wanted according to their values. Also, I help a person identify their values, so they live a life they envisage. This journey includes exploring barriers stopping a person from living life according to their values. A person’s values create realistic achievable goals to move toward the life a person wants. The bedrock of my practice is respect and empathy for the person. My approach is person-centred incorporating biological, social, psychological, and spiritual areas of a person’s life. It is from this perspective a person sets the agenda creating their own solutions.
Trish also provides assessments for ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder ( ASD), for children, adolescents, and adults.
Trish is a warm, down-to-earth psychologist who works with adults, adolescents, and children to navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity, confidence, and self-understanding. She believes therapy should feel supportive, collaborative, and genuinely helpful — a space where you feel comfortable being yourself and understood without judgement. Her approach is compassionate, practical, and tailored to each individual. Trish works alongside clients to make sense of patterns, understand the impact of past experiences, and build skills that translate into everyday life.
Trish also provides assessments for ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder ( ASD), for children, adolescents, and adults.
Trish is a warm, down-to-earth psychologist who works with adults, adolescents, and children to navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity, confidence, and self-understanding. She believes therapy should feel supportive, collaborative, and genuinely helpful — a space where you feel comfortable being yourself and understood without judgement. Her approach is compassionate, practical, and tailored to each individual. Trish works alongside clients to make sense of patterns, understand the impact of past experiences, and build skills that translate into everyday life.
I am keen to support individuals who are experiencing emotional distress, ongoing mood or relationship difficulties, or the lasting impacts of complex trauma. Many of the people I work with are seeking relief, clarity, or a deeper understanding of themselves and their patterns.
I’m passionate about working with clients from LGBTQIA+, neurodiverse, and multicultural communities, offering a safe and affirming space to explore their experiences and work toward meaningful change.
I am keen to support individuals who are experiencing emotional distress, ongoing mood or relationship difficulties, or the lasting impacts of complex trauma. Many of the people I work with are seeking relief, clarity, or a deeper understanding of themselves and their patterns.
I’m passionate about working with clients from LGBTQIA+, neurodiverse, and multicultural communities, offering a safe and affirming space to explore their experiences and work toward meaningful change.
Our counsellors will be able to assist you with many issues including: grief and loss, anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Karinya offers high quality professional counselling services to anyone regardless of race, gender, lifestyle, religion, or status.
Our counsellors will be able to assist you with many issues including: grief and loss, anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Karinya offers high quality professional counselling services to anyone regardless of race, gender, lifestyle, religion, or status.
She also has an interest in areas such as Autism, ADHD, parenting, relationships, self-development, trauma, grief, and loss.
Currently not taking on any new clients for 2026.
Liz is a Registered Psychologist who is currently completing her endorsement in Educational and Developmental Psychology. She devotes her focus to supporting and empowering clients during difficult times, helping them reach their full potential. She believes that the unique hardships and difficulties experienced by each individual contributes to their own personal growth and self-discovery.
She also has an interest in areas such as Autism, ADHD, parenting, relationships, self-development, trauma, grief, and loss.
Currently not taking on any new clients for 2026.
Liz is a Registered Psychologist who is currently completing her endorsement in Educational and Developmental Psychology. She devotes her focus to supporting and empowering clients during difficult times, helping them reach their full potential. She believes that the unique hardships and difficulties experienced by each individual contributes to their own personal growth and self-discovery.
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Autism Counselling is a group of 6 experienced therapists who deliver specifically tailored sessions to suit children, teens, adults , couples and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder.
We offer counselling, social, emotional and Behavioral support as well as Emotional Regulation sessions. We have specific individual social skills sessions as well as Neuro diverse couples counselling.
Autism Counselling is a group of 6 experienced therapists who deliver specifically tailored sessions to suit children, teens, adults , couples and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder.
We offer counselling, social, emotional and Behavioral support as well as Emotional Regulation sessions. We have specific individual social skills sessions as well as Neuro diverse couples counselling.
Some of these include Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Anxiety and Depression based presentations, ADHD, Autism, and stressors within family systems.
I have worked in the private and public sector for over 5 years. I have extensive experience in working with Child and Youth Mental Health Services in the public sector, working in both treatment and assessment teams to support young people and their families with managing acute stressors.
Some of these include Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Anxiety and Depression based presentations, ADHD, Autism, and stressors within family systems.
I have worked in the private and public sector for over 5 years. I have extensive experience in working with Child and Youth Mental Health Services in the public sector, working in both treatment and assessment teams to support young people and their families with managing acute stressors.
I have lived experience & extensive knowledge of the complexities of ADHD, Sensory Issues, Autism, disordered eating & chronic pain.
Not all of us neurodivergent people have 'superpowers', most of us bump into things. However, catering to my niche has really made me marvel at the depth in our thought process. Let's harness our strengths. We are sensitive, empathetic & more resilient than we realise. We can bounce back & stop people pleasing & set boundaries; be our true authentic self.
I have lived experience & extensive knowledge of the complexities of ADHD, Sensory Issues, Autism, disordered eating & chronic pain.
Not all of us neurodivergent people have 'superpowers', most of us bump into things. However, catering to my niche has really made me marvel at the depth in our thought process. Let's harness our strengths. We are sensitive, empathetic & more resilient than we realise. We can bounce back & stop people pleasing & set boundaries; be our true authentic self.
Brittaney has a keen interest in adolescent (13 and older) and adult psychology, with a special focus on social-emotional development, autism, ADHD, trauma, learning differences, and anxiety.
Brittaney is experienced and trained in a variety of therapeutic approaches, including Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She also has expertise in administering a wide range of psychological assessments.
Brittaney has a keen interest in adolescent (13 and older) and adult psychology, with a special focus on social-emotional development, autism, ADHD, trauma, learning differences, and anxiety.
Brittaney is experienced and trained in a variety of therapeutic approaches, including Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She also has expertise in administering a wide range of psychological assessments.
Do you feel overwhelmed, exhausted or struggling with motivation? Do you have sensitivities that leave you feeling judged by others, or misunderstood? Do you experience stuck patterns of behaviour that effect your ability to feel satisfaction in life and in relationships? Do you feel pressure to conform to societal norms and expectations, which leaves you feeling "othered" and isolated? I see you! You are not alone and you don't have to work this out by yourself. Together we can explore your lived experience and the many ways it impacts your sense of self, worthiness and belonging.
Do you feel overwhelmed, exhausted or struggling with motivation? Do you have sensitivities that leave you feeling judged by others, or misunderstood? Do you experience stuck patterns of behaviour that effect your ability to feel satisfaction in life and in relationships? Do you feel pressure to conform to societal norms and expectations, which leaves you feeling "othered" and isolated? I see you! You are not alone and you don't have to work this out by yourself. Together we can explore your lived experience and the many ways it impacts your sense of self, worthiness and belonging.
I work with anxiety disorders, stress management, Adult ADHD, ASD, PTSD, complex trauma, relationship and spiritual issues.
I also have qualifications and experience in Christian Counselling. I have worked in various community based settings, and now I am in Private Practice. I am trained in CBT, Schema Therapy, EMDR, Christian Therapy, Gottman Couple Therapy. I am caring, empathetic and respectful and provide a nonjudgemental approach to sessions.
I work with anxiety disorders, stress management, Adult ADHD, ASD, PTSD, complex trauma, relationship and spiritual issues.
I also have qualifications and experience in Christian Counselling. I have worked in various community based settings, and now I am in Private Practice. I am trained in CBT, Schema Therapy, EMDR, Christian Therapy, Gottman Couple Therapy. I am caring, empathetic and respectful and provide a nonjudgemental approach to sessions.
At Altair Psychology we respect and embrace diversity. Our team provide a safe and supportive space to accompany clients on their journey of discovery as they are guided to gain insight through curiosity and learn tools for growth and empowerment. Our experienced team has had the opportunity to work with many individuals to overcome life’s ups and downs, learn about themselves and flourish. Whether it is depression, anxiety, trauma, neurodevelopmental differences, learning challenges, or giftedness, our team will not hesitate to embark on the journey with you to build greater self-awareness, acceptance or obtain a formalised answer
At Altair Psychology we respect and embrace diversity. Our team provide a safe and supportive space to accompany clients on their journey of discovery as they are guided to gain insight through curiosity and learn tools for growth and empowerment. Our experienced team has had the opportunity to work with many individuals to overcome life’s ups and downs, learn about themselves and flourish. Whether it is depression, anxiety, trauma, neurodevelopmental differences, learning challenges, or giftedness, our team will not hesitate to embark on the journey with you to build greater self-awareness, acceptance or obtain a formalised answer
Sophie supports clients with anxiety, stress, trauma, depression, big emotions, life changes, coping with chronic illness, relationships, grief / loss, identity and meaning challenges, learning difficulties, managing differences in executive functioning and sensory differences, neurodivergent burnout.
Sophie is a warm and authentic Psychologist who is collaborative and transparent, providing validation and empathy and working in an evidence-based and trauma-informed way. Sophie's goal is to make you feel safe, supported, and give you a sense of agency. Sophie seeks ongoing feedback, adapts to what a person needs, and has an integrative approach.
Sophie supports clients with anxiety, stress, trauma, depression, big emotions, life changes, coping with chronic illness, relationships, grief / loss, identity and meaning challenges, learning difficulties, managing differences in executive functioning and sensory differences, neurodivergent burnout.
Sophie is a warm and authentic Psychologist who is collaborative and transparent, providing validation and empathy and working in an evidence-based and trauma-informed way. Sophie's goal is to make you feel safe, supported, and give you a sense of agency. Sophie seeks ongoing feedback, adapts to what a person needs, and has an integrative approach.
I am a registered Psychologist and a Board-Approved Supervisor working in community health and private practice. I offer a range of psychological services to individuals who are seeking support and assistance with various mental health concerns. I have experience working with diverse presentations and populations. I have a short waitlist for Psychology appointments for children, adolescents, and adults. The psychological services I offer include mental health, diagnostic, and cognitive assessments, general counselling and intervention, and psychological reports and letters.
I am a registered Psychologist and a Board-Approved Supervisor working in community health and private practice. I offer a range of psychological services to individuals who are seeking support and assistance with various mental health concerns. I have experience working with diverse presentations and populations. I have a short waitlist for Psychology appointments for children, adolescents, and adults. The psychological services I offer include mental health, diagnostic, and cognitive assessments, general counselling and intervention, and psychological reports and letters.
I have experience working with : Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Autism Spectrum Disorder ( ASD), Trauma and trauma related disorders e
My therapeutic approach is both guided by research, and tailored to the individual. Throughout therapy I take into account each person’s unique values, strengths and challenges, so that I can adapt interventions to the needs of each specific person. I like to approach each session with warmth, openness, enthusiasm and empathy. I believe that this is important in developing a strong therapeutic alliance between the client and therapist, built on trust.
I have experience working with : Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Autism Spectrum Disorder ( ASD), Trauma and trauma related disorders e
My therapeutic approach is both guided by research, and tailored to the individual. Throughout therapy I take into account each person’s unique values, strengths and challenges, so that I can adapt interventions to the needs of each specific person. I like to approach each session with warmth, openness, enthusiasm and empathy. I believe that this is important in developing a strong therapeutic alliance between the client and therapist, built on trust.
I am deeply committed to queer and neurodiverse individuals, I support LGBTQIA plus and neurodivergent clients through identity exploration, relationships, trauma, and mental health challenges.
I am a Psychologist with a Master’s in Clinical Psychology. I have experience in community and private settings, supporting clients with their neurodiversity, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
I draw on Cognitive Behavioural and Psychodynamic approaches, tailoring my work to each client’s needs. My style balances practical strategies for daily life with deeper exploration of past experiences and how they shape current patterns, emotions, and relationships.
I am deeply committed to queer and neurodiverse individuals, I support LGBTQIA plus and neurodivergent clients through identity exploration, relationships, trauma, and mental health challenges.
I am a Psychologist with a Master’s in Clinical Psychology. I have experience in community and private settings, supporting clients with their neurodiversity, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
I draw on Cognitive Behavioural and Psychodynamic approaches, tailoring my work to each client’s needs. My style balances practical strategies for daily life with deeper exploration of past experiences and how they shape current patterns, emotions, and relationships.
I can conduct ASD and ADHD assessments.
I’m a clinical psychologist and educational/developmental psychologist with experience across public and community mental health services, specialist clinics and private practice. My work is informed by psychoanalytic psychotherapy and contemporary clinical psychology, and shaped by careful clinical assessment and formulation. I offer a reflective, therapeutic space that prioritises careful listening, curiosity and clinical responsibility. Rather than focusing only on symptom management, we work to understand the patterns and meanings shaping ongoing difficulties. I work primary with women and non-binary people, adults and children
I can conduct ASD and ADHD assessments.
I’m a clinical psychologist and educational/developmental psychologist with experience across public and community mental health services, specialist clinics and private practice. My work is informed by psychoanalytic psychotherapy and contemporary clinical psychology, and shaped by careful clinical assessment and formulation. I offer a reflective, therapeutic space that prioritises careful listening, curiosity and clinical responsibility. Rather than focusing only on symptom management, we work to understand the patterns and meanings shaping ongoing difficulties. I work primary with women and non-binary people, adults and children
Speciality roles include infant mental health & autism spectrum disorders, including providing second opinions.
Germaine utilises a variety of evidence-based interventions and understands that these need to be adapted to suit individuals' needs. These include EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Exposure & Response Prevention, Trauma Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy & Play Therapy.
Speciality roles include infant mental health & autism spectrum disorders, including providing second opinions.
Germaine utilises a variety of evidence-based interventions and understands that these need to be adapted to suit individuals' needs. These include EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Exposure & Response Prevention, Trauma Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy & Play Therapy.
Paula Garrido Clinical Psychologist NDIS
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
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A safe, compassionate space for adults navigating anxiety, stress, trauma, and life transitions. Reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, especially when you're used to carrying things on your own. You may be feeling anxious, emotionally exhausted, stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, or simply unsure about your next step in life. Whatever has brought you here, you don’t have to face it alone. Paula Garrido Clinical Psychologist, Couple, Family Therapist: Appointments are $253 for NDIS (No gap) Medicare appointments ($149 Medicare rebate); $350 for couple therapy appointments; $450 for family therapy appointments.
A safe, compassionate space for adults navigating anxiety, stress, trauma, and life transitions. Reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, especially when you're used to carrying things on your own. You may be feeling anxious, emotionally exhausted, stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, or simply unsure about your next step in life. Whatever has brought you here, you don’t have to face it alone. Paula Garrido Clinical Psychologist, Couple, Family Therapist: Appointments are $253 for NDIS (No gap) Medicare appointments ($149 Medicare rebate); $350 for couple therapy appointments; $450 for family therapy appointments.
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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.