Autism Therapists in Geneva District
I am a psychologist with over 10 years of experience, specializing in autism and supporting children and their families.
I offer psychological counselling in English, Ukrainian online only with the Zoom program. During friendly sessions we will deeply dig into your heart and figure out how you build like a person and why you do what you do. And finally we will figure out how to transform your life and how to make you full of happiness and peace.
I am a psychologist with over 10 years of experience, specializing in autism and supporting children and their families.
I offer psychological counselling in English, Ukrainian online only with the Zoom program. During friendly sessions we will deeply dig into your heart and figure out how you build like a person and why you do what you do. And finally we will figure out how to transform your life and how to make you full of happiness and peace.
I specialise in working with anglophone expatriates in Switzerland (individuals, couples and families). I work with people struggling with anxiety/depression, grief, low self-esteem, self-harm, relationship issues, sexual challenges, substance use disorders, and eating disorders. I am SGfB registered intergrative psychological counsellor. I take into account you and your personal and cultural circumstances, and use elements of different approaches (e.g., CBT and Existential therapy) to help you explore your needs and set realistic goals to achieve them.
I specialise in working with anglophone expatriates in Switzerland (individuals, couples and families). I work with people struggling with anxiety/depression, grief, low self-esteem, self-harm, relationship issues, sexual challenges, substance use disorders, and eating disorders. I am SGfB registered intergrative psychological counsellor. I take into account you and your personal and cultural circumstances, and use elements of different approaches (e.g., CBT and Existential therapy) to help you explore your needs and set realistic goals to achieve them.
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.
I am a French, English, Spanish and Romanian speaking Clinical, Forensic, and Neuropsychologist Swiss FPS recognized. I have more than 15 years of experience working with people suffering from depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, relationships, sexuality, attachment difficulties, as well as more complex issues such as personality difficulties, bipolar etc. I use a positive psychology, person-centered approach focusing on enhancing and building strength and resilience, before addressing change. At the same time, I can work on brief solution-based approaches, and consultancy on specific psychological issues.
I am a French, English, Spanish and Romanian speaking Clinical, Forensic, and Neuropsychologist Swiss FPS recognized. I have more than 15 years of experience working with people suffering from depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, relationships, sexuality, attachment difficulties, as well as more complex issues such as personality difficulties, bipolar etc. I use a positive psychology, person-centered approach focusing on enhancing and building strength and resilience, before addressing change. At the same time, I can work on brief solution-based approaches, and consultancy on specific psychological issues.
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.
Online Therapists
She is a ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP) and a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS).
Dr Schneider is privileged to provide the following services: Psychoeducational evaluation reports (bilans psychopédagogiques) for children & adults; educational counseling, learning intervention & support for children & families; positive behavioural intervention for children with ASDs or ADHD; and early intervention for ASDs and GDD.
She is a ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP) and a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS).
Dr Schneider is privileged to provide the following services: Psychoeducational evaluation reports (bilans psychopédagogiques) for children & adults; educational counseling, learning intervention & support for children & families; positive behavioural intervention for children with ASDs or ADHD; and early intervention for ASDs and GDD.
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.
You want to wake up excited about your life, but lately that’s felt like a far off dream. Life as an immigrant or expat in Switzerland hasn’t turned out like you thought it would. Navigating big changes and cultural differences on top of depression, anxiety, trauma, or relationship issues feels overwhelming and you aren’t sure where to go from here. Whether you’re trying to adjust to a new country, feeling stuck in old patterns, or just craving more peace and purpose, you are not alone. Therapy with me can help you heal, reconnect with yourself, and build a life that feels like yours again.
You want to wake up excited about your life, but lately that’s felt like a far off dream. Life as an immigrant or expat in Switzerland hasn’t turned out like you thought it would. Navigating big changes and cultural differences on top of depression, anxiety, trauma, or relationship issues feels overwhelming and you aren’t sure where to go from here. Whether you’re trying to adjust to a new country, feeling stuck in old patterns, or just craving more peace and purpose, you are not alone. Therapy with me can help you heal, reconnect with yourself, and build a life that feels like yours again.
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.