Autism Therapists in T4N
I am a Master of Counselling student completing a practicum at Diverge Therapy and Wellness in southcentral Edmonton. I welcome the opportunity to work with individual adults with diverse concerns, especially Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), neurodivergent parenting, sexual and gender identity, grief, life transitions, and caregiver stress.
I am a Master of Counselling student completing a practicum at Diverge Therapy and Wellness in southcentral Edmonton. I welcome the opportunity to work with individual adults with diverse concerns, especially Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), neurodivergent parenting, sexual and gender identity, grief, life transitions, and caregiver stress.
Accepting New Clients! Life is full of challenges, but getting the right support doesn't have to be one of them. If you feel stuck in old patterns and habits, unable to move on from your past, or wrestling everyday with anxiety, depression, or burnout, I can help! I support clients just like you to break free from unhelpful patterns, learn new skills and tools, and heal from past hurts - for good. I work with individuals (adults and youth 12+) to address life transitions, work and school stress, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, ADHD & Autism challenges, grief, moral injury, religious trauma, and traumatic life experiences.
Accepting New Clients! Life is full of challenges, but getting the right support doesn't have to be one of them. If you feel stuck in old patterns and habits, unable to move on from your past, or wrestling everyday with anxiety, depression, or burnout, I can help! I support clients just like you to break free from unhelpful patterns, learn new skills and tools, and heal from past hurts - for good. I work with individuals (adults and youth 12+) to address life transitions, work and school stress, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, ADHD & Autism challenges, grief, moral injury, religious trauma, and traumatic life experiences.
Connecting with people is a gift of mine and something I have always valued! Whether I am counselling or in my personal life, I strive to create an environment where people around me feel seen and heard but most importantly, safe! Through professional and career experience, I have learned the importance of collaboration and building strong relationships, and the power and healing that occurs within human connections. I believe every individual has the innate capabilities to create meaningful changes to live to their highest potential, and I am passionate about empowering people to find ways to live their best lives!
Connecting with people is a gift of mine and something I have always valued! Whether I am counselling or in my personal life, I strive to create an environment where people around me feel seen and heard but most importantly, safe! Through professional and career experience, I have learned the importance of collaboration and building strong relationships, and the power and healing that occurs within human connections. I believe every individual has the innate capabilities to create meaningful changes to live to their highest potential, and I am passionate about empowering people to find ways to live their best lives!
Have you experienced trauma that is negatively impacting your daily life? Are you experiencing performance anxiety, blocks, slumps, Focal Dystonia and/or want to expand performance/creativity? Do you have behaviors associated with craving, temporary relief, and long-term negative consequences that you are unable to stop? Brainspotting locates, targets, processes, and releases trauma in the brain and body, expanding performance and creativity, from the source.
Have you experienced trauma that is negatively impacting your daily life? Are you experiencing performance anxiety, blocks, slumps, Focal Dystonia and/or want to expand performance/creativity? Do you have behaviors associated with craving, temporary relief, and long-term negative consequences that you are unable to stop? Brainspotting locates, targets, processes, and releases trauma in the brain and body, expanding performance and creativity, from the source.
The therapeutic relationship is a collaborative partnership. I utilize evidence based therapy approaches tailored to your needs, situation, and preferences. I specialize in women's issues, grief and loss, caring for the caregiver (those providing supports for others), aging, life transitions, depression and burnout. I have worked in the field supporting adults with developmental disabilities and their circles of support for over 25 years. I understand that the work of caregiving in both a professional and personal capacity can have a significant impact on your own health and well being.
The therapeutic relationship is a collaborative partnership. I utilize evidence based therapy approaches tailored to your needs, situation, and preferences. I specialize in women's issues, grief and loss, caring for the caregiver (those providing supports for others), aging, life transitions, depression and burnout. I have worked in the field supporting adults with developmental disabilities and their circles of support for over 25 years. I understand that the work of caregiving in both a professional and personal capacity can have a significant impact on your own health and well being.
I know you. I've been there. Your kiddo is struggling and you don't know how to help. You are trying everything and still finding yourself crying in your coffee. Whether you are a young adult or have a child struggling with depression, anxiety and behaviour issues that make life more challenging, play therapy can help facilitate communication and express needs when words are hard to find.
I know you. I've been there. Your kiddo is struggling and you don't know how to help. You are trying everything and still finding yourself crying in your coffee. Whether you are a young adult or have a child struggling with depression, anxiety and behaviour issues that make life more challenging, play therapy can help facilitate communication and express needs when words are hard to find.
Maribela Arruda-Block
Psychologist, MEd, RPsych, CPT, CCC, AB/NWT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Red Deer, AB T4N
I believe individuals have the ability to reach their goals through a supportive, caring, collaborative, and responsive therapeutic relationship. Healthy coping and mental health are critical to overcoming life's stressors and obstacles. Working with a mental health professional can assist you to deal with these stressors and move your life forward in a healthy and positive direction. I believe in using an integrated model of therapy that is client directed and culturally appropriate. I use the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics to inform assessment and practice. I base treatment on client's neurodevelopmental functioning and response.
I believe individuals have the ability to reach their goals through a supportive, caring, collaborative, and responsive therapeutic relationship. Healthy coping and mental health are critical to overcoming life's stressors and obstacles. Working with a mental health professional can assist you to deal with these stressors and move your life forward in a healthy and positive direction. I believe in using an integrated model of therapy that is client directed and culturally appropriate. I use the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics to inform assessment and practice. I base treatment on client's neurodevelopmental functioning and response.
I’m a transgender, non-binary, queer, neurodivergent therapist who offers support to adolescents and adults. I specialize in working with queer folks in areas such as gender and sexuality, sex work, sexual violence, depression, anxiety, trauma, and neurodiversity. My work is informed by values of anti-racism, queer theory, and harm reduction. I take a client-centred, affirming approach to sex work, kink, and non-traditional family orientations. I often integrate humour into client interactions to foster genuine connection and build authentic rapport for therapeutic support.
I’m a transgender, non-binary, queer, neurodivergent therapist who offers support to adolescents and adults. I specialize in working with queer folks in areas such as gender and sexuality, sex work, sexual violence, depression, anxiety, trauma, and neurodiversity. My work is informed by values of anti-racism, queer theory, and harm reduction. I take a client-centred, affirming approach to sex work, kink, and non-traditional family orientations. I often integrate humour into client interactions to foster genuine connection and build authentic rapport for therapeutic support.
I am a Registered Psychologist in both AB and SK. I have over 15 years of clinical assessment experience with children, adolescents, adults, public safety personnel, front line workers, and health care professionals. My goal with formal assessment is to help you explore your symptoms, gain understanding of your responses and patterns, and empower you to gain renewed agency, with or without a formal diagnosis. I am competent to diagnose within the scope of the DSM. I also offer trauma treatment and am certified in TFCBT and BOS and have training in CPT, NMT, and other models, having worked in this field over 15 years.
I am a Registered Psychologist in both AB and SK. I have over 15 years of clinical assessment experience with children, adolescents, adults, public safety personnel, front line workers, and health care professionals. My goal with formal assessment is to help you explore your symptoms, gain understanding of your responses and patterns, and empower you to gain renewed agency, with or without a formal diagnosis. I am competent to diagnose within the scope of the DSM. I also offer trauma treatment and am certified in TFCBT and BOS and have training in CPT, NMT, and other models, having worked in this field over 15 years.
Do you or your child struggle with learning? Do you or your child require accommodations at school, college or university? Do you or your child experience emotional, behavioural or social difficulties? Are you interested in understanding yours or your child's learning profile? Do you think your child is a gifted learner? I specialize in psycho-educational and psychological assessments of children, adolescents, and adults. I assist individuals with gaining a better understanding of their learning, intellectual functioning, psychological and/or mental health, personality, and behaviours.
Do you or your child struggle with learning? Do you or your child require accommodations at school, college or university? Do you or your child experience emotional, behavioural or social difficulties? Are you interested in understanding yours or your child's learning profile? Do you think your child is a gifted learner? I specialize in psycho-educational and psychological assessments of children, adolescents, and adults. I assist individuals with gaining a better understanding of their learning, intellectual functioning, psychological and/or mental health, personality, and behaviours.
Chances are good if you're reading this profile, you're looking for some professional help. Whether it be individual counselling to help you through a major depressive episode, family therapy to defuse tension and endless fighting, or a consultation about your anxious toddler, depressed adolescent or teenager's self-harming behaviour, Carla's down-to-earth approach to therapy will have you comfortable in minutes and moving forward in a solution focused direction that YOU (not Carla) want to go.
Chances are good if you're reading this profile, you're looking for some professional help. Whether it be individual counselling to help you through a major depressive episode, family therapy to defuse tension and endless fighting, or a consultation about your anxious toddler, depressed adolescent or teenager's self-harming behaviour, Carla's down-to-earth approach to therapy will have you comfortable in minutes and moving forward in a solution focused direction that YOU (not Carla) want to go.
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Alice Wilmes
Licensed Professional Counsellor, MA, RPC, CT, CCTP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Red Deer, AB T4N
Are you ready to feel connected again, to let go of trauma, dysfunctional habits, and fears that have prevented you from moving forward and reaching your goals? I can help. I work in the areas of self-esteem, emotional regulation, eating disorders, addictions, relationships, work, and overall fulfillment in life. Whether you are caught in destructive patterns, experiencing anxiety, depression, panic, unexplainable sadness, or disconnection from yourself, together we can work to help you gain a sense of grounding, safety, healing, and freedom.
Are you ready to feel connected again, to let go of trauma, dysfunctional habits, and fears that have prevented you from moving forward and reaching your goals? I can help. I work in the areas of self-esteem, emotional regulation, eating disorders, addictions, relationships, work, and overall fulfillment in life. Whether you are caught in destructive patterns, experiencing anxiety, depression, panic, unexplainable sadness, or disconnection from yourself, together we can work to help you gain a sense of grounding, safety, healing, and freedom.
Beacon Counselling and Coaching
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Red Deer, AB T4N
Do you need expertise and knowledge in navigating a certain area of your life? Is parenting wearing you down? Is your marriage or relationship not what you want it to be? Is there addiction, trauma or loss holding you back from a life of joy? At Beacon Counselling and Coaching I am here to help guide you to better relationships and improved mental health so you can get back to leading a joyful life. I offer researched & effective counselling methods and specialized assessments for children, couples and families. Areas of speciality are trauma and attachment recovery, relationship healing and parenting/family strategies.
Do you need expertise and knowledge in navigating a certain area of your life? Is parenting wearing you down? Is your marriage or relationship not what you want it to be? Is there addiction, trauma or loss holding you back from a life of joy? At Beacon Counselling and Coaching I am here to help guide you to better relationships and improved mental health so you can get back to leading a joyful life. I offer researched & effective counselling methods and specialized assessments for children, couples and families. Areas of speciality are trauma and attachment recovery, relationship healing and parenting/family strategies.
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Autism Counsellors
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.