Autism Psychiatrists in Vermont

Robert Westerman
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
Serves Area
Remote testing for ADHD, ASD, and more.
Dr. Robbie PMHNP is a proud doctoral graduate University of Arizona, where he refined his skills and expertise in mental health. He has a deep appreciation for the resilience, curiosity, and drive of students and young professionals striving to balance academics, identity, and wellbeing. (Licensed in VA, VT, NM, CO, AZ) He specializes in treating depression, ADHD, anxiety, and substance use disorders, working with patients of all ages — from children and teens to adults. Known for his personalized and thoughtful approach to medication management, Dr. Robbie tailors each treatment plan to reflect the individual’s goals, values, and
Remote testing for ADHD, ASD, and more.
Dr. Robbie PMHNP is a proud doctoral graduate University of Arizona, where he refined his skills and expertise in mental health. He has a deep appreciation for the resilience, curiosity, and drive of students and young professionals striving to balance academics, identity, and wellbeing. (Licensed in VA, VT, NM, CO, AZ) He specializes in treating depression, ADHD, anxiety, and substance use disorders, working with patients of all ages — from children and teens to adults. Known for his personalized and thoughtful approach to medication management, Dr. Robbie tailors each treatment plan to reflect the individual’s goals, values, and
(505) 346-7657 View (505) 346-7657
Joseph Lasek
Psychiatrist, MD, FAPA, DipABLM
Shelburne, VT 05482
I am Board Certified in Psychiatry and Lifestyle Medicine and offer holistic, person-centered psychiatric care to anyone 18 or older. I work well with those who are motivated for change and willing to explore a variety of methods to help them in their recovery. The foundation of my treatment philosophy is an individualized approach to each patient with a focus on them as a whole person. This involves getting to know each person in all areas of their life & then co-creating a comprehensive approach to not just treating the presenting challenges but also focusing on improving & enhancing overall wellness & resilience.
I am Board Certified in Psychiatry and Lifestyle Medicine and offer holistic, person-centered psychiatric care to anyone 18 or older. I work well with those who are motivated for change and willing to explore a variety of methods to help them in their recovery. The foundation of my treatment philosophy is an individualized approach to each patient with a focus on them as a whole person. This involves getting to know each person in all areas of their life & then co-creating a comprehensive approach to not just treating the presenting challenges but also focusing on improving & enhancing overall wellness & resilience.
(802) 694-6501 View (802) 694-6501
Anna Craft ONeal
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, AGACNP
Online Only
I have specialized niche interest in sports psychiatry (including nutrition and performance) and neurodivergence ( Autism and ADHD etc).
I am licensed to practice in Vermont and Florida. I treat a host of psychiatric and primary care concerns, my patients come to me because I offer both medication and/or therapy on an affordable sliding scale cash pay system that makes mental and physical overall wellbeing more accessible to those with and without insurance.
I have specialized niche interest in sports psychiatry (including nutrition and performance) and neurodivergence ( Autism and ADHD etc).
I am licensed to practice in Vermont and Florida. I treat a host of psychiatric and primary care concerns, my patients come to me because I offer both medication and/or therapy on an affordable sliding scale cash pay system that makes mental and physical overall wellbeing more accessible to those with and without insurance.
(802) 523-4171 View (802) 523-4171
Exta Tweneboa
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Online Only
My name is Exta Tweneboa. I am a dedicated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner passionate about helping individuals achieve mental wellness. I have experience in both acute hospital and outpatient settings. I use a holistic approach to provide comprehensive psychiatric care tailored to every client's unique needs and personalized treatment plans. This may include medication management and lifestyle adjustments. Together, we can navigate the path to a healthier and more fulfilling life.
My name is Exta Tweneboa. I am a dedicated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner passionate about helping individuals achieve mental wellness. I have experience in both acute hospital and outpatient settings. I use a holistic approach to provide comprehensive psychiatric care tailored to every client's unique needs and personalized treatment plans. This may include medication management and lifestyle adjustments. Together, we can navigate the path to a healthier and more fulfilling life.
(802) 328-9886 View (802) 328-9886
Dr. Elizabeth Haviland
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PhD, PMHNP
Fair Haven, VT 05743
Are you, or a child you love, struggling with overwhelming emotions & behaviors, or just feeling stuck? I can offer you a safe place to talk. I love serving & helping all people: adults, kids, couples, and families. I am dedicated to helping you find peace, healing, and freedom from your psychic & emotional suffering, & from behaviors that do not work for you or your child. Our confidential sessions offer loving understanding and hope! Let’s talk about what’s going on. It will ease this pain & confusion you feel, and help you navigate the challenges in your life. You don’t have to face this time alone—support is just a call away.
Are you, or a child you love, struggling with overwhelming emotions & behaviors, or just feeling stuck? I can offer you a safe place to talk. I love serving & helping all people: adults, kids, couples, and families. I am dedicated to helping you find peace, healing, and freedom from your psychic & emotional suffering, & from behaviors that do not work for you or your child. Our confidential sessions offer loving understanding and hope! Let’s talk about what’s going on. It will ease this pain & confusion you feel, and help you navigate the challenges in your life. You don’t have to face this time alone—support is just a call away.
(802) 300-3441 View (802) 300-3441
Marissa L Martin
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN , PMHNPBC
Online Only
I support pediatric and adult patients with medication management, when appropriate. Medication is not always necessary, and if it is determined that medication is not in your best interest, alternative treatment options will be discussed. If medication is determined to be necessary in your treatment, education will be provided to support you in deciding what options feel the most aligned with your chosen lifestyle.
I support pediatric and adult patients with medication management, when appropriate. Medication is not always necessary, and if it is determined that medication is not in your best interest, alternative treatment options will be discussed. If medication is determined to be necessary in your treatment, education will be provided to support you in deciding what options feel the most aligned with your chosen lifestyle.
(802) 347-6273 View (802) 347-6273
Jeffrey M Brown
Psychiatrist, DO
1 Endorsed
Burlington, VT 05401
I offer in-person consultations, individual psychotherapy, couple therapy, and medication treatments to adults and adolescents. I take pride in bringing compassion, patience, and transparency to every encounter. I believe each individual is unique and complex, and should play an active role in making decisions related to their health and well-being. I commonly work with individuals struggling with anxiety, depressive symptoms, life transitions, and/or those who simply seek to know themselves and improve their health on a more holistic level.
I offer in-person consultations, individual psychotherapy, couple therapy, and medication treatments to adults and adolescents. I take pride in bringing compassion, patience, and transparency to every encounter. I believe each individual is unique and complex, and should play an active role in making decisions related to their health and well-being. I commonly work with individuals struggling with anxiety, depressive symptoms, life transitions, and/or those who simply seek to know themselves and improve their health on a more holistic level.
(802) 255-9157 View (802) 255-9157
Dr. Misty Stafford
Psychiatrist
Online Only
My training was completed at Brown University with a sub-specialty focus in treating neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism, as well as expertise in anxiety, OCD, depression, and mood disorders.
I am an ivy league-trained child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist seeing patients for combined psychotherapy and medication management services via telehealth. My practice is small and patient-focused with a tailored approach to meet every patient's unique needs. My approach to treatment is to provide a safe, comforting environment where patients feel able to express themselves emotionally without fear of judgment. I pride myself on being empathic, warm and caring with an ability to personally connect with each of my patients and their families. I love what I do and I believe it reflects in the results I help my patients achieve.
My training was completed at Brown University with a sub-specialty focus in treating neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism, as well as expertise in anxiety, OCD, depression, and mood disorders.
I am an ivy league-trained child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist seeing patients for combined psychotherapy and medication management services via telehealth. My practice is small and patient-focused with a tailored approach to meet every patient's unique needs. My approach to treatment is to provide a safe, comforting environment where patients feel able to express themselves emotionally without fear of judgment. I pride myself on being empathic, warm and caring with an ability to personally connect with each of my patients and their families. I love what I do and I believe it reflects in the results I help my patients achieve.
(802) 794-4314 View (802) 794-4314
Katrina Lianne Hockey
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Online Only
You may be juggling work, relationships, and responsibilities while feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or burned out beneath the surface. You might have tried therapy, medication, or both before, but something still feels incomplete. You’re looking for real relief—not just coping—and care that truly sees you and adapts as your life evolves.
You may be juggling work, relationships, and responsibilities while feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or burned out beneath the surface. You might have tried therapy, medication, or both before, but something still feels incomplete. You’re looking for real relief—not just coping—and care that truly sees you and adapts as your life evolves.
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Michael John Scott
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP
3 Endorsed
Hardwick, VT 05843
You are the expert in your experience and as a Psychiatric Mental Health Provider, I can help you form an evidence-based treatment plan for holistic healing. More often than not, people suffer from depression and anxiety simultaneously. When we are overwhelmed by simple daily tasks, it is difficult to maintain or even experience peace, joy, and meaningful connection.
You are the expert in your experience and as a Psychiatric Mental Health Provider, I can help you form an evidence-based treatment plan for holistic healing. More often than not, people suffer from depression and anxiety simultaneously. When we are overwhelmed by simple daily tasks, it is difficult to maintain or even experience peace, joy, and meaningful connection.
(603) 605-0882 View (603) 605-0882
Dr. Alicia Johnson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Burlington, VT 05401
My name is Dr. Johnson, and I am a double-board-certified psychiatric provider specializing in comprehensive mental health care. I work with individuals facing real-life challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, emotional dysregulation, and self-defeating patterns. My approach prioritizes a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where patients feel understood and empowered. I believe in collaborative, evidence-based treatment and provide medication management when clinically appropriate. My goal is to help individuals gain clarity, stability and confidence in their personal journey. web: drjohnsonpsych com
My name is Dr. Johnson, and I am a double-board-certified psychiatric provider specializing in comprehensive mental health care. I work with individuals facing real-life challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, emotional dysregulation, and self-defeating patterns. My approach prioritizes a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where patients feel understood and empowered. I believe in collaborative, evidence-based treatment and provide medication management when clinically appropriate. My goal is to help individuals gain clarity, stability and confidence in their personal journey. web: drjohnsonpsych com
(802) 551-1115 View (802) 551-1115
Robert Westerman
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
Essex Junction, VT 05452
Remote testing for ADHD, ASD, and more.
Dr. Robbie PMHNP, is a doctoral graduate of the top-ranked University of Arizona, where he refined his skills and expertise. He specializes in treating depression, ADHD, anxiety, substance use disorders, and more, working with patients of all ages, from children to adults. Dr. Robbie takes a thoughtful and personalized approach to medication management, tailoring care to meet each person’s needs. He enjoys sharing these evolving approaches as an adjunct professor. Book Now NSRAZ. com Click on the orange Request Appointment Link (Licensed in VA, VT, NM, CO. AZ)
Remote testing for ADHD, ASD, and more.
Dr. Robbie PMHNP, is a doctoral graduate of the top-ranked University of Arizona, where he refined his skills and expertise. He specializes in treating depression, ADHD, anxiety, substance use disorders, and more, working with patients of all ages, from children to adults. Dr. Robbie takes a thoughtful and personalized approach to medication management, tailoring care to meet each person’s needs. He enjoys sharing these evolving approaches as an adjunct professor. Book Now NSRAZ. com Click on the orange Request Appointment Link (Licensed in VA, VT, NM, CO. AZ)
(720) 637-2546 View (720) 637-2546
Dr. Andrés Abreu
Psychiatrist, MD
2 Endorsed
Online Only
The focus of my practice is on establishing meaningful and longitudinal therapeutic relationships with patients seeking to explore their problems in living. Through a relational and integrative approach, I focus on the thoughts and feelings that emerge in the therapeutic relationship to elucidate and interpret the challenges patients face in the wider world.
The focus of my practice is on establishing meaningful and longitudinal therapeutic relationships with patients seeking to explore their problems in living. Through a relational and integrative approach, I focus on the thoughts and feelings that emerge in the therapeutic relationship to elucidate and interpret the challenges patients face in the wider world.
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Pamela N Fields
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, FNP-C, PMHNP-
Serves Area
Patients want to feel understood and supported. Patients look for thoughtful treatment plans, careful medication management, and a reassuring space where they can openly share concerns and feel confident in their care.
Patients want to feel understood and supported. Patients look for thoughtful treatment plans, careful medication management, and a reassuring space where they can openly share concerns and feel confident in their care.
(504) 946-1411 View (504) 946-1411
Ayelet Barkai
Psychiatrist, MD
Serves Area
I strive to help you understand yourself as a whole person and know yourself more deeply so that you may live a satisfying and fulfilling life. Part of this process involves understanding repetitive patterns in thinking, feeling, behavior and ways of relating to others that impede your well-being, so you can forge newer, more adaptive ways of being. My psychoanalytic training, an extensive, in-depth post-graduate program of learning about the mind, helps me listen carefully to you so you can understand and feel your experiences more deeply.
I strive to help you understand yourself as a whole person and know yourself more deeply so that you may live a satisfying and fulfilling life. Part of this process involves understanding repetitive patterns in thinking, feeling, behavior and ways of relating to others that impede your well-being, so you can forge newer, more adaptive ways of being. My psychoanalytic training, an extensive, in-depth post-graduate program of learning about the mind, helps me listen carefully to you so you can understand and feel your experiences more deeply.
(617) 440-3237 View (617) 440-3237
Jenna Jolly
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, FNP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am accepting new patients! I am a dual certified psychiatric nurse practitioner and family nurse practitioner accepting new patients in-person in Amherst, as well as virtually. I am also licensed in Vermont and I'm able to see Vermont residents virtually. I will approach your mental health concerns with both my psychiatric and medical knowledge and I will assist you in optimizing your emotional and physical health. I offer treatment for adults and adolescents with symptoms of anxiety, depression, OCD, bipolar, schizophrenia, substance use, insomnia, anger, and more. I am excited to build therapeutic relationships with my patients.
I am accepting new patients! I am a dual certified psychiatric nurse practitioner and family nurse practitioner accepting new patients in-person in Amherst, as well as virtually. I am also licensed in Vermont and I'm able to see Vermont residents virtually. I will approach your mental health concerns with both my psychiatric and medical knowledge and I will assist you in optimizing your emotional and physical health. I offer treatment for adults and adolescents with symptoms of anxiety, depression, OCD, bipolar, schizophrenia, substance use, insomnia, anger, and more. I am excited to build therapeutic relationships with my patients.
(413) 798-5828 View (413) 798-5828
Vannessa Davis
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, FNP-C
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Accepting new patients. Bethany Health Services, LLC offers telehealth psychiatric consultation and chronic disease management. We provide pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy (mental health treatment) for children, adolescents, and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, Bipolar, Psychotic disorder, Bordering Personality Disorder and much more.
Accepting new patients. Bethany Health Services, LLC offers telehealth psychiatric consultation and chronic disease management. We provide pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy (mental health treatment) for children, adolescents, and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, Bipolar, Psychotic disorder, Bordering Personality Disorder and much more.
(603) 945-5377 View (603) 945-5377
Chelsia Burkes-Brown
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Chelsia Burkes-Brown is a Board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who sees clients in Oregon, Maryland, Washington, Maryland and Florida. She has over eleven years of nursing experience in a variety of settings, including inpatient psychiatric care across the lifespan. She is committed to providing both competent and compassionate care to her clients. She places high value on a client’s full participation in the development of each treatment plan to encourage compliance and believes everyone deserves to have access to high-quality mental health care. She specializes in children, teenagers, and young adults.
Chelsia Burkes-Brown is a Board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who sees clients in Oregon, Maryland, Washington, Maryland and Florida. She has over eleven years of nursing experience in a variety of settings, including inpatient psychiatric care across the lifespan. She is committed to providing both competent and compassionate care to her clients. She places high value on a client’s full participation in the development of each treatment plan to encourage compliance and believes everyone deserves to have access to high-quality mental health care. She specializes in children, teenagers, and young adults.
(443) 232-9503 View (443) 232-9503

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FAQ - Autism Psychiatrists
How can psychiatrists help with autism spectrum disorder?
Autism spectrum disorder, often referred to simply as autism, is a developmental condition defined by social, communication, and behavioral differences. These challenges can make it difficult for individuals with autism to form and maintain relationships, adapt to changing environments, or thrive in traditional school settings. Symptoms of autism typically emerge in early childhood and are often first noticed by caregivers who observe difficulties in social interactions, the presence of repetitive behaviors, or unusually intense interests in specific topics. Children with autism may also show heightened sensitivity to certain sensory experiences, such as loud noises, bright lights, or specific textures in food or clothing.

How do psychiatrists diagnose and support children with autism?
Psychiatrists, often working in partnership with a pediatrician or developmental specialist, can play an important role in the diagnosis and treatment planning for children with autism. Diagnosis usually begins with an evaluation to assess the child's development, behavior, and overall functioning. Psychiatrists with expertise in autism are skilled at distinguishing the condition from other developmental or behavioral conditions that may share overlapping features, such as learning disorders. After diagnosis, psychiatrists may recommend a variety of supports, including behavioral interventions like Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), occupational therapy, and/or family counseling. While there is no medication specific to autism, psychiatrists may prescribe medication to help manage co-occurring conditions like attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or anxiety.

How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in autism?
Because autism presents differently in each individual and is typically identified in childhood, it is especially important to find a psychiatrist with experience working with young children and families. The Psychology Today online directory can help identify providers who specialize in autism and allows for filters based on treatment approaches, age group, and other preferences. When selecting a provider, it is helpful to ask about their specific experience with autism, their philosophy on therapy and medication use, and how they coordinate care with therapists, educators, and other members of a child's care team. Practical factors—such as appointment availability, insurance acceptance, and whether the provider offers in-person or telehealth visits—should also be taken into account to ensure a good fit.