Autism Therapists in Lugano

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Deborah Anne Schneider
PhD
Verified Verified
1903 Collonges
Dr Schneider holds a PhD in Special Education; an MA in Educational Psychology; and an EdS in Language & Reading. She is a ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP) and a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS). She has extensive training and experience in positive behavioural support and interventions for children with ASDs and ADHD. Dr Schneider is also a member of the American Psychological Association, the International Dyslexia Association and the Learning Disabilities Association of America.
Dr Schneider holds a PhD in Special Education; an MA in Educational Psychology; and an EdS in Language & Reading. She is a ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP) and a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS). She has extensive training and experience in positive behavioural support and interventions for children with ASDs and ADHD. Dr Schneider is also a member of the American Psychological Association, the International Dyslexia Association and the Learning Disabilities Association of America.
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Marta Rico Bofill
Psychologist, MSc, FSP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
8006 Zürich
The approach I take with my patients varies from one patient to another. Like a "modiste" I "tailor" my sessions, creating a personalised therapeutic plan for each patient. I only work with evidence based therapies that I have been trained in: Behavioural therapy, Cognitive- Behavioural therapy, Family therapy and Humanist therapy. ​ My primary tool is psycho education. I believe in educating the population with evidence based practices while maintaining a close, personal, confidential and safe-space relationship. Some of the most useful tools I use include: semi-structured interviews and functional analysis.
The approach I take with my patients varies from one patient to another. Like a "modiste" I "tailor" my sessions, creating a personalised therapeutic plan for each patient. I only work with evidence based therapies that I have been trained in: Behavioural therapy, Cognitive- Behavioural therapy, Family therapy and Humanist therapy. ​ My primary tool is psycho education. I believe in educating the population with evidence based practices while maintaining a close, personal, confidential and safe-space relationship. Some of the most useful tools I use include: semi-structured interviews and functional analysis.
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Alla Chebotareva
Psychologist, MA, FSP
Verified Verified
9000 St Gallen
Whatever difficulties you are experiencing, I am here to help you through a cognitive-behavioural and systemic approaches. That means, I see the person as a part of a system, that is performing several roles (brother/sister, colleague, mother/father, friend, boss, etc). Each one of these roles might be more or less affected by the problem, and modifying one role might impact the rest.
Whatever difficulties you are experiencing, I am here to help you through a cognitive-behavioural and systemic approaches. That means, I see the person as a part of a system, that is performing several roles (brother/sister, colleague, mother/father, friend, boss, etc). Each one of these roles might be more or less affected by the problem, and modifying one role might impact the rest.
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Katia Voutsa
Psychologist, MSc, FSP
Verified Verified
8050 Zürich  (Online Only)
worked as a mental health professional in public & private institutions (general psychiatric & psychotherapy services, psychosocial integration, as well in specialized services for victims of collective violence & trauma). During an collaborative psychotherapeutic process, the identification & analysis of underlying behavioral, emotional, interpersonal dysfunctional patterns can help discover more adaptive ways to deal with reality & life as well as reconstruct & restore meaningfulness. Healing is thought to be a result of introspection, insight.
worked as a mental health professional in public & private institutions (general psychiatric & psychotherapy services, psychosocial integration, as well in specialized services for victims of collective violence & trauma). During an collaborative psychotherapeutic process, the identification & analysis of underlying behavioral, emotional, interpersonal dysfunctional patterns can help discover more adaptive ways to deal with reality & life as well as reconstruct & restore meaningfulness. Healing is thought to be a result of introspection, insight.
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Siobhan Roth
MSc
Verified Verified
4612 Wangen bei Olten  (Online Only)
My ideal client is someone struggling with stress, anxiety or low mood who is ready to make a change. You feel stuck in negative thought patterns and want to break free from the cycle. Your goal is to build confidence, find balance, and live a more fulfilling life. You are seeking tools to manage your emotions and strategies to change unhelpful behaviours. You want to understand yourself better and are motivated to put in the work to create lasting positive change.
My ideal client is someone struggling with stress, anxiety or low mood who is ready to make a change. You feel stuck in negative thought patterns and want to break free from the cycle. Your goal is to build confidence, find balance, and live a more fulfilling life. You are seeking tools to manage your emotions and strategies to change unhelpful behaviours. You want to understand yourself better and are motivated to put in the work to create lasting positive change.
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Dr. Lauren Deimling Johns
Psychologist
Verified Verified
3011 Bern
Emotion complements reason in ways which can be confusing, especially considering the social animal we are as humans: living with remarkable sensitivity to one another. Emotion guides us toward knowing our unmet needs. In therapy, only you can be the expert of your inner world's path. It is an honor to accompany you while maintaining focus on your goals, limiting distraction and avoidance behaviors, and fostering opportunities for appropriate self advocacy and self compassion.
Emotion complements reason in ways which can be confusing, especially considering the social animal we are as humans: living with remarkable sensitivity to one another. Emotion guides us toward knowing our unmet needs. In therapy, only you can be the expert of your inner world's path. It is an honor to accompany you while maintaining focus on your goals, limiting distraction and avoidance behaviors, and fostering opportunities for appropriate self advocacy and self compassion.
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CFadda Psychological Counselor
Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
6330 Cham  (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Caterina and I’m an accredited psychotherapist and EMDR practitioner working with Adults, Children, Adolescents and Families. The main areas I work with are Anxiety, Attachment issues, Depression, Low Self-Esteem, PTSD and Trauma. You may be looking for help overcoming psychological distress linked to adverse childhood experiences/trauma and resolving internal and or relational conflicts. Therapy can help to improve development, behaviour, functioning, and a person's general ability to engage with and appreciate life.
Hello, my name is Caterina and I’m an accredited psychotherapist and EMDR practitioner working with Adults, Children, Adolescents and Families. The main areas I work with are Anxiety, Attachment issues, Depression, Low Self-Esteem, PTSD and Trauma. You may be looking for help overcoming psychological distress linked to adverse childhood experiences/trauma and resolving internal and or relational conflicts. Therapy can help to improve development, behaviour, functioning, and a person's general ability to engage with and appreciate life.
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Anna Soloviichuk
Counsellor, MSc
Verified Verified
8405 Winterthur
Квалифицированная психологическая помощь в сложных жизненных ситуациях, в работе использую методы позитивной психотерапии К.Рождерса, психосоматики, арттерапии, экофасилитативный подход П.В.Лушина.
Квалифицированная психологическая помощь в сложных жизненных ситуациях, в работе использую методы позитивной психотерапии К.Рождерса, психосоматики, арттерапии, экофасилитативный подход П.В.Лушина.
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Aleksandra Jeka Psychologue FSP
Psychologist, FSP
Verified Verified
8001 Zürich
I specialize in difficulties with emotion regulation, interpersonal relationships, and the relationship with oneself. I help my clients get in touch with their inner child, learn how to listen to their emotions, validate them, and autoregulate in a safe, healthy way. I also help them with escaping vicious circles. To do so, we work together on the problematic behaviors and beliefs relying on openness, kindness, and lack of judgment. I am sensitive to difficulties encountered by sexual minorities LGBTQ+, neurodivergent adults and expats.
I specialize in difficulties with emotion regulation, interpersonal relationships, and the relationship with oneself. I help my clients get in touch with their inner child, learn how to listen to their emotions, validate them, and autoregulate in a safe, healthy way. I also help them with escaping vicious circles. To do so, we work together on the problematic behaviors and beliefs relying on openness, kindness, and lack of judgment. I am sensitive to difficulties encountered by sexual minorities LGBTQ+, neurodivergent adults and expats.
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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.