Autism Therapists in Burlington, ON
Maralyn Ellis | EMDR + Hypnosis
Registered Psychotherapist, BSc, MES, MACP, EMDR, Hypno
3 Endorsed
Burlington, ON L7L
ca for more than ten years, specializing in youth and autistic adults.
EMDR is a therapy that has you focus on a trigger or trauma while simultaneously experiencing bilateral stimulation (eye movement, tapping or tones), leading to a reduction in the vividness and emotion associated with the incident. Thoughts, behaviours, feelings, traumas or environmental triggers may be maintaining your stress, grief, anxiety, depression, addiction, or other issues. EMDR and other methods can improve your physical, emotional and psychological health and wellness to increase your sense of well‐being, alleviate feelings of stress, reframe negative thoughts, or work through any recent crises or past traumas.
ca for more than ten years, specializing in youth and autistic adults.
EMDR is a therapy that has you focus on a trigger or trauma while simultaneously experiencing bilateral stimulation (eye movement, tapping or tones), leading to a reduction in the vividness and emotion associated with the incident. Thoughts, behaviours, feelings, traumas or environmental triggers may be maintaining your stress, grief, anxiety, depression, addiction, or other issues. EMDR and other methods can improve your physical, emotional and psychological health and wellness to increase your sense of well‐being, alleviate feelings of stress, reframe negative thoughts, or work through any recent crises or past traumas.
As a Clinical and School Psychologist, I provide provide assessment and intervention services to support children, youth, and parents. In my clinical work, I gravitate towards an integrative framework to address varying presenting needs such as neurodivergence, mood and anxiety, challenges in behaviour, emotion regulation, difficulty in interpersonal relationships, as well as trauma exposure.
As a Clinical and School Psychologist, I provide provide assessment and intervention services to support children, youth, and parents. In my clinical work, I gravitate towards an integrative framework to address varying presenting needs such as neurodivergence, mood and anxiety, challenges in behaviour, emotion regulation, difficulty in interpersonal relationships, as well as trauma exposure.
Primary areas of clinical focus include: Traumatic brain injury; Autism spectrum disorder; Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD); Trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD); Chronic pain and health-related psychological adjustment; Adult gender identity and identity-related concerns.
Services at our offices are trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming, 2SLGBTIQ+ positive, anti-racism based, and focused on clear, practical outcomes. Therapy approaches include cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), cognitive processing therapy (CPT), supportive, and insight-oriented therapies.
Primary areas of clinical focus include: Traumatic brain injury; Autism spectrum disorder; Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD); Trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD); Chronic pain and health-related psychological adjustment; Adult gender identity and identity-related concerns.
Services at our offices are trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming, 2SLGBTIQ+ positive, anti-racism based, and focused on clear, practical outcomes. Therapy approaches include cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), cognitive processing therapy (CPT), supportive, and insight-oriented therapies.
I also have extensive training in learning and development, and provide comprehensive psycho-educational assessment and diagnosis of learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, developmental delays, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder ( ASD), and giftedness/high ability.
I am a licensed clinical and school psychologist with over 15 years experience working with children, teens, and their parents. I provide treatment for a wide range of issues, including anxiety, OCD, ADHD, emotional regulation, grief, social skills, and stress. I use different modalities as needed, including CBT, acceptance, mindfulness, self-compassion, and collaborative problem solving. I value caregiver involvement , and offer parent/caregiver support for challenging issues.
I also have extensive training in learning and development, and provide comprehensive psycho-educational assessment and diagnosis of learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, developmental delays, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder ( ASD), and giftedness/high ability.
I am a licensed clinical and school psychologist with over 15 years experience working with children, teens, and their parents. I provide treatment for a wide range of issues, including anxiety, OCD, ADHD, emotional regulation, grief, social skills, and stress. I use different modalities as needed, including CBT, acceptance, mindfulness, self-compassion, and collaborative problem solving. I value caregiver involvement , and offer parent/caregiver support for challenging issues.
Currently accepting new clients. Solasta is a modern mental health practice providing assessment, therapy, consultation, and more. Solasta Psychological Services offers support with the latest evidence based approaches that incorporate knowledge from the fields of neuroscience and psychology. We are a neurodiversity-affirmative and trauma informed practice.
Currently accepting new clients. Solasta is a modern mental health practice providing assessment, therapy, consultation, and more. Solasta Psychological Services offers support with the latest evidence based approaches that incorporate knowledge from the fields of neuroscience and psychology. We are a neurodiversity-affirmative and trauma informed practice.
I hold additional certifications in neurodiversity, as well as in utilizing dialectical behaviour therapy to work with individuals with autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Hi, my name is Alexandra! Attending therapy can be intimidating and uncomfortable for many individuals. My goal is to provide a judgement free space rooted in empathy and respect, where clients feel comfortable coming to counselling and are active participants in the therapeutic process. I strive to help individuals establish a sense of structure in their lives, as well as improve their overall outlook and mindset. I utilize a collaborative approach to therapy, ensuring that my clients are motivated to establish goals and work towards change.
I hold additional certifications in neurodiversity, as well as in utilizing dialectical behaviour therapy to work with individuals with autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Hi, my name is Alexandra! Attending therapy can be intimidating and uncomfortable for many individuals. My goal is to provide a judgement free space rooted in empathy and respect, where clients feel comfortable coming to counselling and are active participants in the therapeutic process. I strive to help individuals establish a sense of structure in their lives, as well as improve their overall outlook and mindset. I utilize a collaborative approach to therapy, ensuring that my clients are motivated to establish goals and work towards change.
Many of my clients are neurodivergent, highly sensitive, or have been labelled with BPD.
If you are struggling with overwhelming emotions, relationship issues, trauma, or marginalization, you may find hope and empowerment through therapy. As a queer, non-binary therapist, I focus on social justice and how oppression can both impact you and be resisted on a personal level. I will support you to work with overwhelming emotions so that they don’t control you or damage your relationships, and instead guide you towards a more fulfilling life. Through a supportive and collaborative relationship, we can deeply understand your experiences, help you heal from their impacts, and work towards your hopes for your life.
Many of my clients are neurodivergent, highly sensitive, or have been labelled with BPD.
If you are struggling with overwhelming emotions, relationship issues, trauma, or marginalization, you may find hope and empowerment through therapy. As a queer, non-binary therapist, I focus on social justice and how oppression can both impact you and be resisted on a personal level. I will support you to work with overwhelming emotions so that they don’t control you or damage your relationships, and instead guide you towards a more fulfilling life. Through a supportive and collaborative relationship, we can deeply understand your experiences, help you heal from their impacts, and work towards your hopes for your life.
As a Family Mediator I specialize in helping families navigate the separation and divorce process. I support parents who are struggling to resolve Custody and Access matters and help them create positive Custody and Access Schedules and Parenting Plans. My goal is to provide a positive transition from a two parent home to a single parent home, always keeping in mind the best interest of the child. I discuss with both parents the importance of healthy parent / child boundaries, thereby avoiding potential Parental Alienation. For cases of Parental Alienation I provided Restorative Mediation sessions to support families.
As a Family Mediator I specialize in helping families navigate the separation and divorce process. I support parents who are struggling to resolve Custody and Access matters and help them create positive Custody and Access Schedules and Parenting Plans. My goal is to provide a positive transition from a two parent home to a single parent home, always keeping in mind the best interest of the child. I discuss with both parents the importance of healthy parent / child boundaries, thereby avoiding potential Parental Alienation. For cases of Parental Alienation I provided Restorative Mediation sessions to support families.
I work with a variety of people, but have particular experience helping men access their emotions, the neurodivergent learning to manage life, and help clients explore how their faith/spirituality may help or hinder their mental health.
Are you searching for a lifeline to help you cope with life’s challenges? Has a job or relationship change, diagnosis, or unexpected loss flipped your whole world upside down? Have you been putting on a brave face while secretly falling apart? I congratulate you on taking this important step, and I hope you might trust me to help you take many more steps forward in your life! I work to empower individuals and couples to overcome their challenges while growing into the best versions of themselves. I love to work with men desiring healthier relationships, parents & teens affected by neurodivergence, and the spiritually inclined.
I work with a variety of people, but have particular experience helping men access their emotions, the neurodivergent learning to manage life, and help clients explore how their faith/spirituality may help or hinder their mental health.
Are you searching for a lifeline to help you cope with life’s challenges? Has a job or relationship change, diagnosis, or unexpected loss flipped your whole world upside down? Have you been putting on a brave face while secretly falling apart? I congratulate you on taking this important step, and I hope you might trust me to help you take many more steps forward in your life! I work to empower individuals and couples to overcome their challenges while growing into the best versions of themselves. I love to work with men desiring healthier relationships, parents & teens affected by neurodivergence, and the spiritually inclined.
I am a neurodivergent-affirming Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) who enjoys working with children and teens on the spectrum, and/or have ADHD.
I enjoy providing clients and families with new tools that celebrate neurodiversity while supporting autonomy and self-advocacy. I use an eclectic approach pulling from aspects of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to work with clients and their families in an engaging way!
I am a neurodivergent-affirming Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) who enjoys working with children and teens on the spectrum, and/or have ADHD.
I enjoy providing clients and families with new tools that celebrate neurodiversity while supporting autonomy and self-advocacy. I use an eclectic approach pulling from aspects of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to work with clients and their families in an engaging way!
Neuropsychologst and psychologist offering assessment and treatment for dyslexia, traumatic brain injury, long COVID, Autism / ASD, dyslexia, ADHD, dysgraphia, and comorbidites (e.g. pain, anxiety, autoimmune).
As a clinical neuropsychologist, clinical psychologist, and also neuroscientist of learning disorders and the brain (fMRI, MEG), I offer a broad and comprehensive approach. My approach and personality is positive, disarming, caring and genuine, strength-focused, and tailored for individual needs. I will take on the tough cases and do my best!
Neuropsychologst and psychologist offering assessment and treatment for dyslexia, traumatic brain injury, long COVID, Autism / ASD, dyslexia, ADHD, dysgraphia, and comorbidites (e.g. pain, anxiety, autoimmune).
As a clinical neuropsychologist, clinical psychologist, and also neuroscientist of learning disorders and the brain (fMRI, MEG), I offer a broad and comprehensive approach. My approach and personality is positive, disarming, caring and genuine, strength-focused, and tailored for individual needs. I will take on the tough cases and do my best!
I am a Registered Social Worker (RSW), Psychotherapist and Yoga Teacher. I have spent over 20 years working with adolescents and adults experiencing social, emotional and behavioral challenges. I work with people managing symptoms such as stress, anxiety, low self esteem and navigating life transitions and changes such as the transition from high school to post secondary education. I have a special interest in working with Teachers, Front-Line and First Responders workers navigating the impacts of work including stress and emotional impacts. I offer in-person, virtual and walk & talk sessions.
I am a Registered Social Worker (RSW), Psychotherapist and Yoga Teacher. I have spent over 20 years working with adolescents and adults experiencing social, emotional and behavioral challenges. I work with people managing symptoms such as stress, anxiety, low self esteem and navigating life transitions and changes such as the transition from high school to post secondary education. I have a special interest in working with Teachers, Front-Line and First Responders workers navigating the impacts of work including stress and emotional impacts. I offer in-person, virtual and walk & talk sessions.
From the HeART Counselling I Renu
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Hon BA, BEd, MEd, DVATI
Burlington, ON L7R
Do you feel overwhelmed, pulled in too many directions, or frustrated by focus, perfectionism, or burnout? I help adults, parents, and professionals with ADHD or neurodiverse traits build practical strategies, emotional balance, confidence, and resilience. With 25 years in education, including currently serving as a high school principal, I bring insight into how people navigate work, school, and life transitions. Together, we create tools that work for your brain and life, exploring what matters to you and how you want to show up. In-person and virtual sessions help you move forward with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
Do you feel overwhelmed, pulled in too many directions, or frustrated by focus, perfectionism, or burnout? I help adults, parents, and professionals with ADHD or neurodiverse traits build practical strategies, emotional balance, confidence, and resilience. With 25 years in education, including currently serving as a high school principal, I bring insight into how people navigate work, school, and life transitions. Together, we create tools that work for your brain and life, exploring what matters to you and how you want to show up. In-person and virtual sessions help you move forward with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
I have extensive experience working with individuals who struggle with behavioural and emotional difficulties (e.g., depression, anxiety, anger), with unique personality and cognitive profiles (e.g., neurodivergent identities).
My work incorporates cognitive-behavioral and attachment- and emotion-focused modalities. I offer a trauma informed holistic approach to therapy, aiming to help clients foster a meaningful life. I am committed to providing services from an anti-oppressive lens; understanding that context and history bear relevance to how we navigate the world and heal.
I have extensive experience working with individuals who struggle with behavioural and emotional difficulties (e.g., depression, anxiety, anger), with unique personality and cognitive profiles (e.g., neurodivergent identities).
My work incorporates cognitive-behavioral and attachment- and emotion-focused modalities. I offer a trauma informed holistic approach to therapy, aiming to help clients foster a meaningful life. I am committed to providing services from an anti-oppressive lens; understanding that context and history bear relevance to how we navigate the world and heal.
For many clients including neurodivergent clients, children and teenagers who love creating stories, imagery, games… people with disabilities who want to explore ways of communicating other than speaking, students and professionals in the creative fields or who would love to start a creative career… for those and others, experiential approaches might work better.
I'm formally trained in Phenomenological-Existentialist Psychology, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Mindfulness-CBT, Ecopsychology, and Narrative approaches such as Life Designing and Bibliotherapy. I have vast experience with autistic teenagers and young adults, ADHD, Borderline Personality Disorder, Depression and Career Counselling.
For many clients including neurodivergent clients, children and teenagers who love creating stories, imagery, games… people with disabilities who want to explore ways of communicating other than speaking, students and professionals in the creative fields or who would love to start a creative career… for those and others, experiential approaches might work better.
I'm formally trained in Phenomenological-Existentialist Psychology, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Mindfulness-CBT, Ecopsychology, and Narrative approaches such as Life Designing and Bibliotherapy. I have vast experience with autistic teenagers and young adults, ADHD, Borderline Personality Disorder, Depression and Career Counselling.
Dreena Caffrey Clinical Therapy and Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, BA, CYC, CYW , cert
Online Only
My goal is to support clients with finding the direction and solutions they are seeking to the challenges they face. I provide a welcoming space for clients to explore personal uncertainties and learn concrete strategies to accomplish the healing, change, and growth they hope to achieve.My practice is to embrace diversity and a collaborative ,anti-oppressive ,non-judgmental approach . My approach is to work in partnership with clients to restore healthy communication, trust, emotional connection, and intimacy within their lives.
My goal is to support clients with finding the direction and solutions they are seeking to the challenges they face. I provide a welcoming space for clients to explore personal uncertainties and learn concrete strategies to accomplish the healing, change, and growth they hope to achieve.My practice is to embrace diversity and a collaborative ,anti-oppressive ,non-judgmental approach . My approach is to work in partnership with clients to restore healthy communication, trust, emotional connection, and intimacy within their lives.
I enjoy working with individuals who are experiencing life transitions, conflicts in relationships, stress, depression, anxiety and those who identify as neurodivergent.
Hi, I'm Roksana and I'd love to help. Together we can work on improving your emotional well-being, working through life stressors, and developing healthy coping strategies to help you achieve your goals. I can help you become better attune with your emotions, as well as equip you with tools and strategies to work through life challenges.
I draw on techniques from ACT, narrative therapy, CBT, DBT and attachment-based therapy.
I enjoy working with individuals who are experiencing life transitions, conflicts in relationships, stress, depression, anxiety and those who identify as neurodivergent.
Hi, I'm Roksana and I'd love to help. Together we can work on improving your emotional well-being, working through life stressors, and developing healthy coping strategies to help you achieve your goals. I can help you become better attune with your emotions, as well as equip you with tools and strategies to work through life challenges.
I draw on techniques from ACT, narrative therapy, CBT, DBT and attachment-based therapy.
Self-awareness is the foundation of a healing journey, the beginning of creating meaningful changes that reflect each persons unique strengths. I believe in offering a safe and supportive space for clients to explore their experiences, identify patterns and reflect on their emotions.
Self-awareness is the foundation of a healing journey, the beginning of creating meaningful changes that reflect each persons unique strengths. I believe in offering a safe and supportive space for clients to explore their experiences, identify patterns and reflect on their emotions.
My client population includes youth to senior age group with a variety of diagnoses, including Autism, Acquired Brain Injury, Alzheimer's/Dementias, Palliative care, PTSD and general wellness.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) with Music Therapist Accreditation (MTA). I use music as a tool to bring unconscious material to the surface so that it can be processed. No musical training or experience is required. Vocal and instrumental improvisation, song-writing and lyric analysis are all part of the journey.
My client population includes youth to senior age group with a variety of diagnoses, including Autism, Acquired Brain Injury, Alzheimer's/Dementias, Palliative care, PTSD and general wellness.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) with Music Therapist Accreditation (MTA). I use music as a tool to bring unconscious material to the surface so that it can be processed. No musical training or experience is required. Vocal and instrumental improvisation, song-writing and lyric analysis are all part of the journey.
Lisa Brandon
Registered Social Worker, BA, BSW, RSW
1 Endorsed
Burlington, ON L7M
Waitlist for new clients
Would you like to learn how to deal with difficult emotions, tackle troublesome thoughts, improve relationships, and feel better about yourself? I believe that, by identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns, we can become “unstuck” and build inner strength. In my practice, I meet clients where they are at and support them with empathy, respect, and identity-affirming care, while creating a safe space to facilitate personal growth.
Would you like to learn how to deal with difficult emotions, tackle troublesome thoughts, improve relationships, and feel better about yourself? I believe that, by identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns, we can become “unstuck” and build inner strength. In my practice, I meet clients where they are at and support them with empathy, respect, and identity-affirming care, while creating a safe space to facilitate personal growth.
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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.