Autism Therapists in Vaughan, ON
Accepting NEW clients. Are you/your teen struggling with anxiety, depression or self-image issues? Do you need guidance on what to do next? We can work together to utilize healthier coping skills & accomplish your goals to take on lifes challenges and experiences. With these skills and goals, working together we can work towards understanding the thoughts and feelings that may arise along the way to make tomorrow better and brighter. I have previously worked as an Educational Assistant, Family Support Worker & Developmental Services Worker which has helped to inform my therapy practice. Let’s work together to build a stronger you!
Accepting NEW clients. Are you/your teen struggling with anxiety, depression or self-image issues? Do you need guidance on what to do next? We can work together to utilize healthier coping skills & accomplish your goals to take on lifes challenges and experiences. With these skills and goals, working together we can work towards understanding the thoughts and feelings that may arise along the way to make tomorrow better and brighter. I have previously worked as an Educational Assistant, Family Support Worker & Developmental Services Worker which has helped to inform my therapy practice. Let’s work together to build a stronger you!
Mai-Tran Autism Asd Adhd Trauma Anxiety And Stress
Registered Psychotherapist, MHS, MED-ABA, RP/ RBA, PsyD(Q), BCBA
1 Endorsed
Vaughan, ON L4K
Mai has extensive experience with children and adults of all abilities including individuals with Autism.
Mai provides holistic individual, family and group therapy for all ages (including young children) using an eclectic therapeutic approach. Some of the strategies Mai utilises to uniquely tailor therapy includes: Hypnotherapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) and many more.
Mai has extensive experience with children and adults of all abilities including individuals with Autism.
Mai provides holistic individual, family and group therapy for all ages (including young children) using an eclectic therapeutic approach. Some of the strategies Mai utilises to uniquely tailor therapy includes: Hypnotherapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) and many more.
At Tikvah Family Services, I specialize in supporting children, youth, and families facing anxiety, depression, Autism, ADHD, ODD, and learning challenges.
At our psychotherapy clinic, we specialize in supporting kids and teens with autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities. Our tailored approach includes individualized therapy sessions, behavioral interventions, and family support to foster holistic growth and development. Let us guide your child towards brighter futures.
At Tikvah Family Services, I specialize in supporting children, youth, and families facing anxiety, depression, Autism, ADHD, ODD, and learning challenges.
At our psychotherapy clinic, we specialize in supporting kids and teens with autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities. Our tailored approach includes individualized therapy sessions, behavioral interventions, and family support to foster holistic growth and development. Let us guide your child towards brighter futures.
I have extensive experience working with ADHD, Autism and Neurodiversity and specialize in Brainspotting Trauma therapy.
I specialize in working with people of all ages/gender/races and can offer you counselling at your convenience throughout the day or evenings. I am offering virtual therapy, making it manageable for you, and offering solutions and coping strategies. I take my time to discuss what you need and try to help you understand what works and what does not.
I have extensive experience working with ADHD, Autism and Neurodiversity and specialize in Brainspotting Trauma therapy.
I specialize in working with people of all ages/gender/races and can offer you counselling at your convenience throughout the day or evenings. I am offering virtual therapy, making it manageable for you, and offering solutions and coping strategies. I take my time to discuss what you need and try to help you understand what works and what does not.
Parents of children aged 2–12 (sometimes teens), often recently diagnosed with autism, ADHD, anxiety, or other developmental or emotional challenges.
I’m Amir Haimove, and I provide specialized psychotherapy and counseling for children. I work with kids who face emotional, behavioral, or developmental challenges, including autism, ADHD, anxiety, and difficulties with emotional regulation.
Parents of children aged 2–12 (sometimes teens), often recently diagnosed with autism, ADHD, anxiety, or other developmental or emotional challenges.
I’m Amir Haimove, and I provide specialized psychotherapy and counseling for children. I work with kids who face emotional, behavioral, or developmental challenges, including autism, ADHD, anxiety, and difficulties with emotional regulation.
Daniella Haddad
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BFA, DKATI, RP(Q)
5 Endorsed
Vaughan, ON L4K
When working with children, I regularly collaborate with parents to strengthen relationships; I also support neurodiverse children, including those on the autism spectrum.
I recognize how well-being is shaped by context, environment, history, and systemic factors. As an Arab woman, my cultural identity informs my trauma-informed, anti-oppressive approach. Using art, somatic, and breath work, I co-create a safe space that empowers you to reframe challenges and explore new paths to wellness, honouring your unique experiences.
When working with children, I regularly collaborate with parents to strengthen relationships; I also support neurodiverse children, including those on the autism spectrum.
I recognize how well-being is shaped by context, environment, history, and systemic factors. As an Arab woman, my cultural identity informs my trauma-informed, anti-oppressive approach. Using art, somatic, and breath work, I co-create a safe space that empowers you to reframe challenges and explore new paths to wellness, honouring your unique experiences.
Thoughts, behaviours, emotions—they all have meaning. They reflect ways we've learned to cope and survive through various challenges, and they are often the way our body tries to communicate to us. I help my clients explore these meanings and messages by creating space to feel seen, heard, and understood. Many of my clients struggle with self-doubt, loss of control, emotional overwhelm, or feeling disconnected. Together we work to build awareness, find coping strategies, and foster meaningful connections. Healing is not about fixing what’s “wrong”—it’s about recognizing the strength in how you’ve survived and learning how to thrive.
Thoughts, behaviours, emotions—they all have meaning. They reflect ways we've learned to cope and survive through various challenges, and they are often the way our body tries to communicate to us. I help my clients explore these meanings and messages by creating space to feel seen, heard, and understood. Many of my clients struggle with self-doubt, loss of control, emotional overwhelm, or feeling disconnected. Together we work to build awareness, find coping strategies, and foster meaningful connections. Healing is not about fixing what’s “wrong”—it’s about recognizing the strength in how you’ve survived and learning how to thrive.
Whether it’s autism or general behaviour challenges, you’re searching for support that goes deeper than behaviour management—you want to empower your child with skills that last.
As a BCBA and RBA with a compassionate, child-led approach, I specialize in supporting autistic children and teens and those with behaviour challenges. I go beyond behaviour reduction to help your child build communication, self-regulation, executive functioning, and social skills—empowering them to thrive, not just cope.
Whether it’s autism or general behaviour challenges, you’re searching for support that goes deeper than behaviour management—you want to empower your child with skills that last.
As a BCBA and RBA with a compassionate, child-led approach, I specialize in supporting autistic children and teens and those with behaviour challenges. I go beyond behaviour reduction to help your child build communication, self-regulation, executive functioning, and social skills—empowering them to thrive, not just cope.
Are you looking for a virtual autism and/or ADHD assessment?
I support from a neurodiversity-affirming (i.e., considerate of how masking, sensory triggers, etc. can impact mental health while harnessing autistic strengths), trauma-informed (i.e., building agency and safety) and culturally-informed framework (i.e., balancing ongoing training with client-centered needs).
Are you looking for a virtual autism and/or ADHD assessment?
I support from a neurodiversity-affirming (i.e., considerate of how masking, sensory triggers, etc. can impact mental health while harnessing autistic strengths), trauma-informed (i.e., building agency and safety) and culturally-informed framework (i.e., balancing ongoing training with client-centered needs).
I assist children, adolescents, and young adults with learning challenges/disabilities, intellectual disabilities, giftedness, ADHD, Autism/Aspergers, social pragmatic disorder, behavioural difficulties, oppositional defiant disorder, anxiety, and depression.
I am a registered Clinical and School Psychologist and the Clinical Director of the New Path Psychology Centre. I have extensive experience in working with children, adolescents, young adults and their families who are experiencing learning, communication/social, emotional, behavioural, and anxiety/depression needs. Through comprehensive assessments I determine each individual's strengths and needs and use a variety of evidence-based treatments to support skill development. With a multi-disciplinary team of Speech-Language Pathologists and Occupational Therapists we can facilitate growth in many developmental areas.
I assist children, adolescents, and young adults with learning challenges/disabilities, intellectual disabilities, giftedness, ADHD, Autism/Aspergers, social pragmatic disorder, behavioural difficulties, oppositional defiant disorder, anxiety, and depression.
I am a registered Clinical and School Psychologist and the Clinical Director of the New Path Psychology Centre. I have extensive experience in working with children, adolescents, young adults and their families who are experiencing learning, communication/social, emotional, behavioural, and anxiety/depression needs. Through comprehensive assessments I determine each individual's strengths and needs and use a variety of evidence-based treatments to support skill development. With a multi-disciplinary team of Speech-Language Pathologists and Occupational Therapists we can facilitate growth in many developmental areas.
Karrela provides assessments, treatment, & consultation of children/youth with complex profiles; with extensive experience in diagnostic challenges of comorbid disorders, and complex histories of attachment, learning disabilities, ADHD, social/emotional/behavioural problems, and ASD.
Karrela is a Registered Clinical and School Psychologist in Ontario. Karrela has extensive experience from having served as an integral member of an interdisciplinary diagnostic team at TRC, Ministry of Children and Youth Services. Karrela is a Psychologist with the Toronto District School Board and Owner of Kids Psychological Centre (KPC) . KPC strives to support the well-being of children & adolescents by providing assessments that reveal the unique profile of each child & adolescent and recommendations, interventions, and consultation to support/enhance their every day functioning at home and school.
Karrela provides assessments, treatment, & consultation of children/youth with complex profiles; with extensive experience in diagnostic challenges of comorbid disorders, and complex histories of attachment, learning disabilities, ADHD, social/emotional/behavioural problems, and ASD.
Karrela is a Registered Clinical and School Psychologist in Ontario. Karrela has extensive experience from having served as an integral member of an interdisciplinary diagnostic team at TRC, Ministry of Children and Youth Services. Karrela is a Psychologist with the Toronto District School Board and Owner of Kids Psychological Centre (KPC) . KPC strives to support the well-being of children & adolescents by providing assessments that reveal the unique profile of each child & adolescent and recommendations, interventions, and consultation to support/enhance their every day functioning at home and school.
I provide evidence-based treatment to folks experiencing mood- and anxiety-related concerns, learning differences, trauma, identity exploration, ADHD, Autism, and focusing concerns.
Are you or someone you care for experiencing worry, feelings of overwhelm, low mood, a difficult life transition, social or behavioural challenges, or a previous trauma that is impacting your overall well-being? If so, you are not alone. If you are seeking support, it is never too late (or too early!) to make a positive change.
I provide evidence-based treatment to folks experiencing mood- and anxiety-related concerns, learning differences, trauma, identity exploration, ADHD, Autism, and focusing concerns.
Are you or someone you care for experiencing worry, feelings of overwhelm, low mood, a difficult life transition, social or behavioural challenges, or a previous trauma that is impacting your overall well-being? If so, you are not alone. If you are seeking support, it is never too late (or too early!) to make a positive change.
Are you or your kids dealing with anxiety, depression, Autism, trauma or another mental health issue?
I help children, youth & adults develop self-confidence. I provide emotional and social support while establishing a trusting environment. I can effectively contribute my positive attitude, high energy, understanding, empathy and expertise. I will make sure you feel understood, heard & valued as we work towards your goals.
Are you or your kids dealing with anxiety, depression, Autism, trauma or another mental health issue?
I help children, youth & adults develop self-confidence. I provide emotional and social support while establishing a trusting environment. I can effectively contribute my positive attitude, high energy, understanding, empathy and expertise. I will make sure you feel understood, heard & valued as we work towards your goals.
As a parent of a neurodivergent child, I have lived experience and training in helping children, teens, adults, and families find strength and resilience.
I’m a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) and Registered Art Therapist (RCAT) with training in evidence based Art Psychotherapy, TF-CBT, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy, Internal Family Systems and family therapy approaches. I practise from a client-centered, trauma-informed, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive framework.
As a parent of a neurodivergent child, I have lived experience and training in helping children, teens, adults, and families find strength and resilience.
I’m a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) and Registered Art Therapist (RCAT) with training in evidence based Art Psychotherapy, TF-CBT, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy, Internal Family Systems and family therapy approaches. I practise from a client-centered, trauma-informed, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive framework.
Does your child have ADHD, ASD, LD, DD, giftedness, or anxiety?
As parents, we have the power to turn things around, and shift unhealthy patterns. I believe in the ability of my clients to adopt new ways of parenting their kids, deepening attachments, and supporting their children from the toddler to teen years. I have helped countless families move from conflict and discord, to peace and productive problem-solving.
Does your child have ADHD, ASD, LD, DD, giftedness, or anxiety?
As parents, we have the power to turn things around, and shift unhealthy patterns. I believe in the ability of my clients to adopt new ways of parenting their kids, deepening attachments, and supporting their children from the toddler to teen years. I have helped countless families move from conflict and discord, to peace and productive problem-solving.
Are you struggling with your child’s emotional outbursts, anxiety, or behavioral challenges? Or maybe you're a parent feeling overwhelmed, seeking guidance to better support your child’s emotional well-being? Or perhaps your family has experienced trauma, and you're looking for a safe space to heal and reconnect. If this resonates with you, therapy can be a transformative step. I'd be honored to guide your child and family on this journey, fostering emotional resilience and healing. I offer a safe and empathetic space, using play, EMDR, and creative therapies through a holistic, trauma-informed lens.
Are you struggling with your child’s emotional outbursts, anxiety, or behavioral challenges? Or maybe you're a parent feeling overwhelmed, seeking guidance to better support your child’s emotional well-being? Or perhaps your family has experienced trauma, and you're looking for a safe space to heal and reconnect. If this resonates with you, therapy can be a transformative step. I'd be honored to guide your child and family on this journey, fostering emotional resilience and healing. I offer a safe and empathetic space, using play, EMDR, and creative therapies through a holistic, trauma-informed lens.
Accepting New Clients! – Most of us come to therapy because we’ve been hurt by those who should be in therapy. While this can feel unfair and frustrating it means that you are breaking the generational patterns of avoidance and lack of accountability. How iconic! With my experience working with addictions, I have a profound understanding and empathy for the unhealthy behaviours we engage in to cope with feelings that we don’t know how to manage. I can relate to the struggles of having immigrant caregivers who may have wanted the best for you but their tools for encouragement may have been punitive, isolating and controlling.
Accepting New Clients! – Most of us come to therapy because we’ve been hurt by those who should be in therapy. While this can feel unfair and frustrating it means that you are breaking the generational patterns of avoidance and lack of accountability. How iconic! With my experience working with addictions, I have a profound understanding and empathy for the unhealthy behaviours we engage in to cope with feelings that we don’t know how to manage. I can relate to the struggles of having immigrant caregivers who may have wanted the best for you but their tools for encouragement may have been punitive, isolating and controlling.
Through my work and life experience, I’ve developed a deep passion for advocating for inclusive mental health care. I warmly welcome children and youth (ages 10+), and adults navigating life’s changes and transitions.
Some of my focuses include: anxiety, neurodivergence, mindfulness, depression and the many obstacles BIPOC individuals experience.
Through my work and life experience, I’ve developed a deep passion for advocating for inclusive mental health care. I warmly welcome children and youth (ages 10+), and adults navigating life’s changes and transitions.
Some of my focuses include: anxiety, neurodivergence, mindfulness, depression and the many obstacles BIPOC individuals experience.
It’s way too easy for life’s challenges to get the best of us, leaving us feeling out of control or out of touch with our emotional side, our sense of self, and our loved ones.
In a compassionate and collaborative space, we can engage in genuine self-exploration, tap into self-compassion, explore how your relationships impact your well-being, and discover the roots of your concerns.
It’s way too easy for life’s challenges to get the best of us, leaving us feeling out of control or out of touch with our emotional side, our sense of self, and our loved ones.
In a compassionate and collaborative space, we can engage in genuine self-exploration, tap into self-compassion, explore how your relationships impact your well-being, and discover the roots of your concerns.
We offer adult, child, teenager, family and couple's counselling. Focusing on the strengths, abilities and feelings of our patients, we can help them move forward and make positive changes in their lives. We help to improve relationships, behaviours and academic performance, as well as to deal positively with difficult situations and work on emotional issues. As we’re a group of professionals from different cultural backgrounds, we can offer services in different languages, and with an understanding of different cultures. Our services are covered by most insurance companies and we offer reduced fees through our internship program.
We offer adult, child, teenager, family and couple's counselling. Focusing on the strengths, abilities and feelings of our patients, we can help them move forward and make positive changes in their lives. We help to improve relationships, behaviours and academic performance, as well as to deal positively with difficult situations and work on emotional issues. As we’re a group of professionals from different cultural backgrounds, we can offer services in different languages, and with an understanding of different cultures. Our services are covered by most insurance companies and we offer reduced fees through our internship program.
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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.