Autism Therapists in Hamilton, ON
I specialize in supporting children, teens, and families navigating ADHD, autism ( ASD), anxiety, school issues, learning challenges, and life transitions.
Is your child or teen feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, ADHD, school challenges, or difficulty managing big emotions? Perhaps learning differences, neurodivergence, family conflict, or life transitions are creating stress at home or school. I work with children, teens, adults, and families who want a supportive space to better understand these challenges. Together, we focus on building emotional regulation, confidence, coping skills, and stronger relationships so clients feel more capable, understood, and supported in their daily lives.
I specialize in supporting children, teens, and families navigating ADHD, autism ( ASD), anxiety, school issues, learning challenges, and life transitions.
Is your child or teen feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, ADHD, school challenges, or difficulty managing big emotions? Perhaps learning differences, neurodivergence, family conflict, or life transitions are creating stress at home or school. I work with children, teens, adults, and families who want a supportive space to better understand these challenges. Together, we focus on building emotional regulation, confidence, coping skills, and stronger relationships so clients feel more capable, understood, and supported in their daily lives.
Are you navigating a diagnosis of autism for your child?
Pregnancy and a new baby usually bring excitement and happiness, but for some parents, this time can be full of worry, fear, sadness, irritability and confusion. Maybe you are feeling alone, disconnected, overwhelmed or full of rage and guilt. Perhaps you are a new father confused because you are having similar feelings. You are not alone. Nearly 60% of new mothers and 25% of fathers feel what you're feeling during pregnancy and/or during the first few years of their baby's life.I have experience working with parents just like you who may be experiencing this mixed bag of emotions when it comes to their baby!
Are you navigating a diagnosis of autism for your child?
Pregnancy and a new baby usually bring excitement and happiness, but for some parents, this time can be full of worry, fear, sadness, irritability and confusion. Maybe you are feeling alone, disconnected, overwhelmed or full of rage and guilt. Perhaps you are a new father confused because you are having similar feelings. You are not alone. Nearly 60% of new mothers and 25% of fathers feel what you're feeling during pregnancy and/or during the first few years of their baby's life.I have experience working with parents just like you who may be experiencing this mixed bag of emotions when it comes to their baby!
I work with adults who discovered they are autistic and/or ADHD in their teens or adulthood, and are now making sense of life through a new lens.
Support should adjust to you, not the other way around. You can arrive fully as you are. No masks required. Small talk is optional; your emotions, way of processing, and special interests are welcome. This is a space to work through what feels heavy, discover what supports your nervous system, and reconnect with the strengths already within you.
I work with adults who discovered they are autistic and/or ADHD in their teens or adulthood, and are now making sense of life through a new lens.
Support should adjust to you, not the other way around. You can arrive fully as you are. No masks required. Small talk is optional; your emotions, way of processing, and special interests are welcome. This is a space to work through what feels heavy, discover what supports your nervous system, and reconnect with the strengths already within you.
Is ADHD or autism making daily life exhausting?
I offer support for strengthening relationships, easing parenting stress, and navigating ADHD and autism with practical tools that fit your life. We can work to reduce conflict, clarify identity, set boundaries, and build skills for anxiety, depression, and emotion regulation so you feel more grounded, connected, and in control.
Is ADHD or autism making daily life exhausting?
I offer support for strengthening relationships, easing parenting stress, and navigating ADHD and autism with practical tools that fit your life. We can work to reduce conflict, clarify identity, set boundaries, and build skills for anxiety, depression, and emotion regulation so you feel more grounded, connected, and in control.
My lived experiences as a queer, late-diagnosed ADHD and autistic (AuDHD) inform my perspective.
I’m a person-centered, integrative therapist with a focus on trauma and relational experiences. I work with a broad range of clients, and have a special interest in supporting LGBTQ+ and/or neurodivergent individuals with their unique challenges. I recognize the impacts trauma and systemic factors have on your experiences, well-being and identity.
My lived experiences as a queer, late-diagnosed ADHD and autistic (AuDHD) inform my perspective.
I’m a person-centered, integrative therapist with a focus on trauma and relational experiences. I work with a broad range of clients, and have a special interest in supporting LGBTQ+ and/or neurodivergent individuals with their unique challenges. I recognize the impacts trauma and systemic factors have on your experiences, well-being and identity.
Parental support, neurodivergent adult support.
We are aware of each individuals unique needs and believe every youth and adult has potential and value. We strive to help you reach their your potential and to help you become the best version of yourself!
Parental support, neurodivergent adult support.
We are aware of each individuals unique needs and believe every youth and adult has potential and value. We strive to help you reach their your potential and to help you become the best version of yourself!
Neurodivergence| ADHD| Anxiety| Autism - Jessica
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Online Only
I also work with neurodivergent parent support.
Accepting New Clients! Living with ADHD or neurodivergence can make everyday life feel like an uphill climb. Maybe you’re overwhelmed before the day even starts, burning out from masking, or stuck in a cycle of procrastination → panic → guilt. Work or school feels harder than it “should,” routines don’t stick, and you’re constantly trying to catch up. If you’re a parent, you might be exhausted from advocating, worrying, or trying to understand your child’s needs without losing yourself. Starting therapy can feel like a big first step- I get that. You don’t have to figure it out alone.
I also work with neurodivergent parent support.
Accepting New Clients! Living with ADHD or neurodivergence can make everyday life feel like an uphill climb. Maybe you’re overwhelmed before the day even starts, burning out from masking, or stuck in a cycle of procrastination → panic → guilt. Work or school feels harder than it “should,” routines don’t stick, and you’re constantly trying to catch up. If you’re a parent, you might be exhausted from advocating, worrying, or trying to understand your child’s needs without losing yourself. Starting therapy can feel like a big first step- I get that. You don’t have to figure it out alone.
As a neurodivergent queer and trans person from a rural community I faced many barriers when trying to access mental healthcare so I decided to become a therapist to support others.
Through the use of Expressive Arts Therapy we can delve deep and explore any issues you might want to. Expressive arts can be a trauma informed and accessible approach for people to work on different issues where talking alone may be a barrier or struggle. It can be for any regardless of prior artistic experience and simply requires a curiosity to engage.
As a neurodivergent queer and trans person from a rural community I faced many barriers when trying to access mental healthcare so I decided to become a therapist to support others.
Through the use of Expressive Arts Therapy we can delve deep and explore any issues you might want to. Expressive arts can be a trauma informed and accessible approach for people to work on different issues where talking alone may be a barrier or struggle. It can be for any regardless of prior artistic experience and simply requires a curiosity to engage.
Navigating the world as a neurodivergent individual can come with unique challenges and triumphs.
I understand how important it is to find a space where you feel heard, understood, and supported. I am dedicated to providing compassionate, tailored therapy to meet your specific needs. I specialize in working with neurodivergent clients and practice neurodivergent-affirming therapy.
Navigating the world as a neurodivergent individual can come with unique challenges and triumphs.
I understand how important it is to find a space where you feel heard, understood, and supported. I am dedicated to providing compassionate, tailored therapy to meet your specific needs. I specialize in working with neurodivergent clients and practice neurodivergent-affirming therapy.
I provide assessment and treatment for ADHD/ADD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, anxiety disorders, OCD, PTSD, trauma, eating disorders, and depression.
I provide neurodiversity affirming and process based therapy for professionals, medical residents, post-graduate, and doctoral students by helping them feel more empowered and less stressed in high-performance environments. By providing support during life transitions, I guide clients through challenges and change. Together, we explore areas that may be causing symptoms or unhelpful behavioural patterns, and learn to accept emotions while building a deeper sense of self.
I coach and help with developing or strengthening skills to regulate difficult emotions, increase distress tolerance, and manage triggers more effectively.
I provide assessment and treatment for ADHD/ADD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, anxiety disorders, OCD, PTSD, trauma, eating disorders, and depression.
I provide neurodiversity affirming and process based therapy for professionals, medical residents, post-graduate, and doctoral students by helping them feel more empowered and less stressed in high-performance environments. By providing support during life transitions, I guide clients through challenges and change. Together, we explore areas that may be causing symptoms or unhelpful behavioural patterns, and learn to accept emotions while building a deeper sense of self.
I coach and help with developing or strengthening skills to regulate difficult emotions, increase distress tolerance, and manage triggers more effectively.
My ideal client is a child or youth experiencing medical trauma, illness, anxiety, grief, or major life changes, along with their family. They need a safe space to explore and express their emotions, build resilience, and develop coping skills. Their goal is to feel supported and empowered, to gain emotional literacy, and to build strength through play, creativity, and connection.
My ideal client is a child or youth experiencing medical trauma, illness, anxiety, grief, or major life changes, along with their family. They need a safe space to explore and express their emotions, build resilience, and develop coping skills. Their goal is to feel supported and empowered, to gain emotional literacy, and to build strength through play, creativity, and connection.
I specialize in working with teens, adults, and couples navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and neurodivergent experiences.
Do you feel overwhelmed by your emotions or disconnected from your sense of self? Past experiences, mood changes, or ongoing self-doubt can leave you feeling exhausted and unsure if things will ever feel different. These struggles can impact your daily life and relationships, making it hard to find calm or clarity. But something in you is ready for change. You want to feel grounded, confident, and supported. I can help you begin that process and feel like yourself again
I specialize in working with teens, adults, and couples navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and neurodivergent experiences.
Do you feel overwhelmed by your emotions or disconnected from your sense of self? Past experiences, mood changes, or ongoing self-doubt can leave you feeling exhausted and unsure if things will ever feel different. These struggles can impact your daily life and relationships, making it hard to find calm or clarity. But something in you is ready for change. You want to feel grounded, confident, and supported. I can help you begin that process and feel like yourself again
ADHD, Autism, Complex Trauma, OCD, Mood, Anxiety.
I use Neurodiversity-Affirming & Trauma-Informed principles, always keeping safety in mind, whether that be physical, emotional, or sensory, & modifying our work together to be accessible and comfortable for you.
ADHD, Autism, Complex Trauma, OCD, Mood, Anxiety.
I use Neurodiversity-Affirming & Trauma-Informed principles, always keeping safety in mind, whether that be physical, emotional, or sensory, & modifying our work together to be accessible and comfortable for you.
I support teens and young women navigating anxiety, burnout, trauma, identity concerns, ASD and major life transitions.
Hi there. I’m here to walk with you as you pause, reflect and rebuild your spirit and welcome your inner self. Life can feel heavy when anxiety, burnout or old memories pull you away from the person you hoped to be. You may feel caught between expectations and your true self, trying to quiet a chaos no one else sees. You’re not alone. Many move through the world carrying unspoken stories—childhood wounds, loss, heartbreak, moments that shaped us in ways we didn’t choose. Over time, these hidden burdens grow louder, asking to be seen, heard, and held with care.
I support teens and young women navigating anxiety, burnout, trauma, identity concerns, ASD and major life transitions.
Hi there. I’m here to walk with you as you pause, reflect and rebuild your spirit and welcome your inner self. Life can feel heavy when anxiety, burnout or old memories pull you away from the person you hoped to be. You may feel caught between expectations and your true self, trying to quiet a chaos no one else sees. You’re not alone. Many move through the world carrying unspoken stories—childhood wounds, loss, heartbreak, moments that shaped us in ways we didn’t choose. Over time, these hidden burdens grow louder, asking to be seen, heard, and held with care.
Navigating ADHD, anxiety, Autism, OCD, health anxiety and learning challenges can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re trying your best yet still being told to “just try harder
My therapeutic approach is integrative, combining CBT, ACT, narrative therapy, and solution-focused techniques. Sessions are collaborative, supportive, and goal-oriented, designed to help you reduce anxiety, improve emotional regulation, and enhance motivation.
Navigating ADHD, anxiety, Autism, OCD, health anxiety and learning challenges can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re trying your best yet still being told to “just try harder
My therapeutic approach is integrative, combining CBT, ACT, narrative therapy, and solution-focused techniques. Sessions are collaborative, supportive, and goal-oriented, designed to help you reduce anxiety, improve emotional regulation, and enhance motivation.
You're a highly sensitive human in your 20's or 30's who needs a therapist who "gets" your neurodivergent brain.
It's time to get back to basics: set better boundaries, regulate your emotions, calm your nervous system, and stop people pleasing. You need to work through your childhood trauma AND take action to creating the life you truly dream of. You want the confidence to show up as authentically you, and to uncover the blocks and patterns that have kept you stuck
You're a highly sensitive human in your 20's or 30's who needs a therapist who "gets" your neurodivergent brain.
It's time to get back to basics: set better boundaries, regulate your emotions, calm your nervous system, and stop people pleasing. You need to work through your childhood trauma AND take action to creating the life you truly dream of. You want the confidence to show up as authentically you, and to uncover the blocks and patterns that have kept you stuck
Susan deJonge
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, OCT
4 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L9K
Waitlist for new clients
Are you seeking to understand adults parts of your Neurodivergence such as Autism, ADHD or Anxiety?
The shifting world can feel scary right now and the mental load may feel weighted. Are you feeling heaviness in life, relationships, family, or work? Do you need a place to process the healing of old or new wounds? Navigating life's challenges and problems in uncertain times can feel lonely and overwhelming. To live is to experience human struggle within ourselves and with others. Although we cannot choose our struggles, every human being has the agency and freedom to build a pathway forward. Judy Singer says, "... just as we are part of the biodiverse planet, we are all neurodiverse: we all live in a neuro-sphere."
Are you seeking to understand adults parts of your Neurodivergence such as Autism, ADHD or Anxiety?
The shifting world can feel scary right now and the mental load may feel weighted. Are you feeling heaviness in life, relationships, family, or work? Do you need a place to process the healing of old or new wounds? Navigating life's challenges and problems in uncertain times can feel lonely and overwhelming. To live is to experience human struggle within ourselves and with others. Although we cannot choose our struggles, every human being has the agency and freedom to build a pathway forward. Judy Singer says, "... just as we are part of the biodiverse planet, we are all neurodiverse: we all live in a neuro-sphere."
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.
••• THERAPY for ADHD • AUTISM • TRAUMA • ANXIETY • Chronic Illness •••
I support individuals navigating a range of concerns including ADHD, ASD, trauma, anxiety, OCD, chronic illness, burnout, depression and more (see expertise below).
I work psychodynamically, guided by empathy, openness and presence. Together, we move beyond temporary symptom relief by uncovering how past relationships and experiences shape your current reality (thoughts, behaviour, emotions). This approach fosters insight and self-awareness in an accepting environment, opening the door to meaningful, lasting change.
••• THERAPY for ADHD • AUTISM • TRAUMA • ANXIETY • Chronic Illness •••
I support individuals navigating a range of concerns including ADHD, ASD, trauma, anxiety, OCD, chronic illness, burnout, depression and more (see expertise below).
I work psychodynamically, guided by empathy, openness and presence. Together, we move beyond temporary symptom relief by uncovering how past relationships and experiences shape your current reality (thoughts, behaviour, emotions). This approach fosters insight and self-awareness in an accepting environment, opening the door to meaningful, lasting change.
I’m a neurodivergent affirming psychotherapist.
Presently, I work with mixed modalities and use different therapeutic techniques to meet individual and family needs.
I’m a neurodivergent affirming psychotherapist.
Presently, I work with mixed modalities and use different therapeutic techniques to meet individual and family needs.
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- Stoney Creek
- Waterdown
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.