Autism Therapists in Alexander City, AL
Do you feel stuck in a pattern of undesired behaviors? Certified in EMDR therapy, my approach is to move from the oversimplification of behavioral plans/coping strategies to clients learning to lead their lives with purpose. This can be done by clients exploring parts of themselves that may seem powerless to undesired behaviors. Additionally, I look beyond diagnoses to focus on neurobiology and integration of emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical experiences.
Do you feel stuck in a pattern of undesired behaviors? Certified in EMDR therapy, my approach is to move from the oversimplification of behavioral plans/coping strategies to clients learning to lead their lives with purpose. This can be done by clients exploring parts of themselves that may seem powerless to undesired behaviors. Additionally, I look beyond diagnoses to focus on neurobiology and integration of emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical experiences.
Having a good therapist can be an essential aid in negotiating life’s challenges. A compassionate therapist who listens without judgment is a valuable resource in not only getting you through trying times but also aiding you in developing strength and resiliency for future challenges. My goal as a therapist is to help you reach your goals. Whether it is a more peaceful life, a life with healthier relationships, or life with less stress and anxiety I will help you with achieving it. A good therapist helps you get stronger and provides you with skills to tackle life’s challenges. I work with adults, adolescents, and children.
Having a good therapist can be an essential aid in negotiating life’s challenges. A compassionate therapist who listens without judgment is a valuable resource in not only getting you through trying times but also aiding you in developing strength and resiliency for future challenges. My goal as a therapist is to help you reach your goals. Whether it is a more peaceful life, a life with healthier relationships, or life with less stress and anxiety I will help you with achieving it. A good therapist helps you get stronger and provides you with skills to tackle life’s challenges. I work with adults, adolescents, and children.
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Whether you are seeking help for autism, mood disorder or behavioral challenges, or other life difficulties, we are here to guide you every step of the way.
Our mission is to empower individuals to thrive in their homes, schools & communities while minimizing the need for inpatient psychiatric care. We provide support & treatment to enhance our client's quality of life. With over 28 years of experience in mental health and rehabilitation, I inspire individuals to overcome barriers & embrace fulfilling lives.
Whether you are seeking help for autism, mood disorder or behavioral challenges, or other life difficulties, we are here to guide you every step of the way.
Our mission is to empower individuals to thrive in their homes, schools & communities while minimizing the need for inpatient psychiatric care. We provide support & treatment to enhance our client's quality of life. With over 28 years of experience in mental health and rehabilitation, I inspire individuals to overcome barriers & embrace fulfilling lives.
Hi, I'm Claudia! I am a compassionate mental health therapist dedicated to creating a safe and supportive space where clients feel heard, understood and empowered. With a deep belief in the resiliency of the human spirit, I work collaboratively with individuals to help them navigate life's challenges, built emotional insight and foster meaningful change. I am easily relatable and eager to help you delve into meaningful change.
Hi, I'm Claudia! I am a compassionate mental health therapist dedicated to creating a safe and supportive space where clients feel heard, understood and empowered. With a deep belief in the resiliency of the human spirit, I work collaboratively with individuals to help them navigate life's challenges, built emotional insight and foster meaningful change. I am easily relatable and eager to help you delve into meaningful change.
Online Therapists
Neurodivergent Affirming.
Compassionate Interns seeing clients at $30/hr here at Mellowbeing under the supervison of Nick Fasanello, LPC.
Neurodivergent Affirming.
Compassionate Interns seeing clients at $30/hr here at Mellowbeing under the supervison of Nick Fasanello, LPC.
Congratulations on wanting to make changes to enhance the quality of your life! I believe that most of us CAN make the changes we deeply want to, particularly if we have a knowledgeable advocate supporting us. I believe effective psychotherapy is often about both uncovering how we acquired the (literal or psychological) obstacles to our best paths and about the process of (emotional, cognitive and/or behavioral) skills' acquisition to remove those blocks. I strive to be a compassionate, trustworthy, and enthusiastic partner to my clients' growth processes.
Congratulations on wanting to make changes to enhance the quality of your life! I believe that most of us CAN make the changes we deeply want to, particularly if we have a knowledgeable advocate supporting us. I believe effective psychotherapy is often about both uncovering how we acquired the (literal or psychological) obstacles to our best paths and about the process of (emotional, cognitive and/or behavioral) skills' acquisition to remove those blocks. I strive to be a compassionate, trustworthy, and enthusiastic partner to my clients' growth processes.
I have worked extensively with neurodivergent adults, LGBTQIA+ adults, and disabled adults, providing affirming care.
Hi! I'm Kim Neundorfer, a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia. I work with adult clients throughout Georgia via telehealth. My therapeutic approach is, first and foremost, client-centered, as there is no one-size-fits-all path to healing. I often work from a family systems perspective, as none of us live in a vacuum, and our families, friends, partners, and colleagues shape who we are. I see people as not just what they show on the outside, but as an ever-growing accumulation of internal and external experiences.
I have worked extensively with neurodivergent adults, LGBTQIA+ adults, and disabled adults, providing affirming care.
Hi! I'm Kim Neundorfer, a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia. I work with adult clients throughout Georgia via telehealth. My therapeutic approach is, first and foremost, client-centered, as there is no one-size-fits-all path to healing. I often work from a family systems perspective, as none of us live in a vacuum, and our families, friends, partners, and colleagues shape who we are. I see people as not just what they show on the outside, but as an ever-growing accumulation of internal and external experiences.
Hello & Welcome to Weaving Wellness!
I want to work with you to weave a web of support that empowers each client, supporting them through all facets of their mental health care needs.
I care deeply about supporting all minority populations, with a passion for aiding those with gender, sexuality, and relationship diversity. I also specialize in supporting the unique needs of those dealing with chronic and terminal illnesses, as well as their caregivers.
I value humanities diversity and strive to listen and empathize with all my clients and their individual identities, challenges, and needs.
Hello & Welcome to Weaving Wellness!
I want to work with you to weave a web of support that empowers each client, supporting them through all facets of their mental health care needs.
I care deeply about supporting all minority populations, with a passion for aiding those with gender, sexuality, and relationship diversity. I also specialize in supporting the unique needs of those dealing with chronic and terminal illnesses, as well as their caregivers.
I value humanities diversity and strive to listen and empathize with all my clients and their individual identities, challenges, and needs.
Greetings! My name is Kelsey Crafton. I am a therapist dedicated to creating a caring and validating environment for you, especially during life’s challenging moments. I believe you are the expert of your experiences. I am here to help you embrace your authentic self and develop goals that fit your life. Together, we can build a relationship grounded in trust, compassion, creativity, and acceptance.
I support individuals, couples, and families by providing a supportive space where you can explore your needs, overcome obstacles, strengthen your relationships, and discover tools to enhance your overall well-being.
Greetings! My name is Kelsey Crafton. I am a therapist dedicated to creating a caring and validating environment for you, especially during life’s challenging moments. I believe you are the expert of your experiences. I am here to help you embrace your authentic self and develop goals that fit your life. Together, we can build a relationship grounded in trust, compassion, creativity, and acceptance.
I support individuals, couples, and families by providing a supportive space where you can explore your needs, overcome obstacles, strengthen your relationships, and discover tools to enhance your overall well-being.
I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
Psychological evaluations / assessments can be utilized to determine eligibility for specific services or accommodations in school or the workplace. They may be required by a court order or in legal/forensic cases. Also, a psychological evaluation may be needed in cases involving professional licensing boards, child custody matters, and immigration.
I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
Psychological evaluations / assessments can be utilized to determine eligibility for specific services or accommodations in school or the workplace. They may be required by a court order or in legal/forensic cases. Also, a psychological evaluation may be needed in cases involving professional licensing boards, child custody matters, and immigration.
I’m a licensed clinical social worker in Alabama with 15 years of experience helping clients manage stress, anxiety, and depression, build confidence, and navigate life transitions. I offer a warm, judgment-free space that supports growth, insight, and healing at every stage of your journey. I use a flexible, compassionate approach drawing from CBT, ACT, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing. Together, we’ll explore what’s working, what’s not, and find strategies that align with your values and goals—helping you feel understood, empowered, and confident as you move toward the life you want.
I’m a licensed clinical social worker in Alabama with 15 years of experience helping clients manage stress, anxiety, and depression, build confidence, and navigate life transitions. I offer a warm, judgment-free space that supports growth, insight, and healing at every stage of your journey. I use a flexible, compassionate approach drawing from CBT, ACT, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing. Together, we’ll explore what’s working, what’s not, and find strategies that align with your values and goals—helping you feel understood, empowered, and confident as you move toward the life you want.
Throughout my career, I have delivered clinical services to diverse populations, specializing in the treatment of ADHD/ADD, anxiety, depression, autism, trauma, and addiction using evidence-based practices.
My career as a Deaf therapist began with a strong desire to bridge the gap in services for the Deaf community and other under-served groups. I believe that everyone deserves access to quality mental health care, regardless of their background or circumstances. This belief has driven me to pursue extensive training and education, ensuring that I am well-equipped to meet the needs of my clients. I am licensed in Alabama, Oregon, North Carolina, and Maryland, which allows me to extend my services to a broader range of individuals in need.
Throughout my career, I have delivered clinical services to diverse populations, specializing in the treatment of ADHD/ADD, anxiety, depression, autism, trauma, and addiction using evidence-based practices.
My career as a Deaf therapist began with a strong desire to bridge the gap in services for the Deaf community and other under-served groups. I believe that everyone deserves access to quality mental health care, regardless of their background or circumstances. This belief has driven me to pursue extensive training and education, ensuring that I am well-equipped to meet the needs of my clients. I am licensed in Alabama, Oregon, North Carolina, and Maryland, which allows me to extend my services to a broader range of individuals in need.
As a neurodivergent counselor, I find myself in a unique position to help other neurodivergent individuals as I understand many of the daily challenges we face with forming and maintaining relationships, navigating daily stressors, and managing executive dysfunction.
Hi! I'm Morgan Scott. I am an Associate Licensed Counselor under the supervision of Richard Fallin LPC-S in the state of Alabama. There are many challenges that we all face each and every day. As a counselor with AuDHD, I strive to help individuals learn how to regulate their emotions, process daily events through healthy and effective means, learn how to navigate executive dysfunction, and learn how to advocate for themselves in order to improve interpersonal relationships. Developing skills to help navigate life with neurodiversity allows us to have the confidence to take on challenges that we face each day.
As a neurodivergent counselor, I find myself in a unique position to help other neurodivergent individuals as I understand many of the daily challenges we face with forming and maintaining relationships, navigating daily stressors, and managing executive dysfunction.
Hi! I'm Morgan Scott. I am an Associate Licensed Counselor under the supervision of Richard Fallin LPC-S in the state of Alabama. There are many challenges that we all face each and every day. As a counselor with AuDHD, I strive to help individuals learn how to regulate their emotions, process daily events through healthy and effective means, learn how to navigate executive dysfunction, and learn how to advocate for themselves in order to improve interpersonal relationships. Developing skills to help navigate life with neurodiversity allows us to have the confidence to take on challenges that we face each day.
I integrate modalities like EMDR, Internal Family Systems, neurodivergent-affirming somatic work, and trauma-informed CBT to help clients find relief, clarity, and safety in relationships with themselves and others.
Balancing responsibilities, relationships, and self-care can be so difficult. Sometimes it even feels a little hopeless. Having an adaptive relationship with yourself, with other people, and with the world around you is crucial for personal growth and emotional health. But what if you don't have a great relationship with yourself? What do you do when your Inner Critic keeps telling you you're not good enough?
I integrate modalities like EMDR, Internal Family Systems, neurodivergent-affirming somatic work, and trauma-informed CBT to help clients find relief, clarity, and safety in relationships with themselves and others.
Balancing responsibilities, relationships, and self-care can be so difficult. Sometimes it even feels a little hopeless. Having an adaptive relationship with yourself, with other people, and with the world around you is crucial for personal growth and emotional health. But what if you don't have a great relationship with yourself? What do you do when your Inner Critic keeps telling you you're not good enough?
Are you depressed or anxious or have recently been diagnosed with a mental illness and are perplexed, confused, even angry? Is your relationship stuck and you can't seem to find peace? The Healing Corner, LLC embodies change, restoration, and healing through counseling as a Christian. I have experience and a passion to teach children and adults in crisis, as well as those with behavior problems, substance abuse, and grief issues, along with bipolar disorder how to manage and cope. Everyone deserves to unlock the treasure of an abundant life within. Communities are healed one individual at a time.
Are you depressed or anxious or have recently been diagnosed with a mental illness and are perplexed, confused, even angry? Is your relationship stuck and you can't seem to find peace? The Healing Corner, LLC embodies change, restoration, and healing through counseling as a Christian. I have experience and a passion to teach children and adults in crisis, as well as those with behavior problems, substance abuse, and grief issues, along with bipolar disorder how to manage and cope. Everyone deserves to unlock the treasure of an abundant life within. Communities are healed one individual at a time.
I'm specially trained to work with children with autism and other developmental disabilities.
I also provide training in behavior modification and skill acquisition for parents and staff, e.g.teachers, therapists, and behavior analysts. Services include: individual ABA assessment, behavior problem assessment, program development and training, and consultation to agencies providing behavioral services.
I'm specially trained to work with children with autism and other developmental disabilities.
I also provide training in behavior modification and skill acquisition for parents and staff, e.g.teachers, therapists, and behavior analysts. Services include: individual ABA assessment, behavior problem assessment, program development and training, and consultation to agencies providing behavioral services.
Hi! I'm a licensed psychotherapist exploring trauma, meaning, and personhood with my brave and honest guests. I'm so honored to be here with you.
Hi! I'm a licensed psychotherapist exploring trauma, meaning, and personhood with my brave and honest guests. I'm so honored to be here with you.
If you’re feeling affected by anxiety, overwhelm, life transitions, or relationship stress, you are not alone!
I believe that meaningful change begins with authentic connection and a nonjudgmental environment where you can show up exactly as you are. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in a multicultural perspective that honors the identities shaping your experiences.
I work with adults, couples, children, and teens to build coping skills to support wellbeing, increase insight, and navigate life’s challenges with greater confidence and clarity.
If you’re feeling affected by anxiety, overwhelm, life transitions, or relationship stress, you are not alone!
I believe that meaningful change begins with authentic connection and a nonjudgmental environment where you can show up exactly as you are. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in a multicultural perspective that honors the identities shaping your experiences.
I work with adults, couples, children, and teens to build coping skills to support wellbeing, increase insight, and navigate life’s challenges with greater confidence and clarity.
Are you looking for a unique, personal, laid-back, supportive, and comfortable environment? I provide talk therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and other therapies to assist you to reach your goals. Each person is different so the plan is to get to know YOU and develop a plan to give YOU the services that would work best for YOU. Over the past 15 years as a counselor, I have learned it is the counseling relationship that drives the change process. I utilize different approaches to assist working with children, adolescents, and adults. I love working with the person, not just the issues or hurdles that they are going through.
Are you looking for a unique, personal, laid-back, supportive, and comfortable environment? I provide talk therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and other therapies to assist you to reach your goals. Each person is different so the plan is to get to know YOU and develop a plan to give YOU the services that would work best for YOU. Over the past 15 years as a counselor, I have learned it is the counseling relationship that drives the change process. I utilize different approaches to assist working with children, adolescents, and adults. I love working with the person, not just the issues or hurdles that they are going through.
I offer comprehensive ADHD and executive functioning evaluations for children, teens, and adults, without the long waitlists typical of most clinics. I am licensed in both Alabama and Florida and offer evaluations in the comfort of your home, via secure telehealth, or at my Mountain Brook office, with flexible scheduling that works around your needs.
I offer comprehensive ADHD and executive functioning evaluations for children, teens, and adults, without the long waitlists typical of most clinics. I am licensed in both Alabama and Florida and offer evaluations in the comfort of your home, via secure telehealth, or at my Mountain Brook office, with flexible scheduling that works around your needs.
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Autism Therapists
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.