Autism Therapists in Oxford, MS
Play Therapy Center of Oxford, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EdS, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Oxford, MS 38655
I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of practice settings over the past 20 years. My primary area of interest and training is working with children under the age of 10 dealing with issues of anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, autism, developmental delay, divorce, grief, medical issues, behavioral problems, and more. I believe children have limitless potential for growth and they have an innate capacity for resiliency. I also believe that parents and primary caregivers play a critical role in a child's recovery and a joint approach to working with children is essential to healing.
I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of practice settings over the past 20 years. My primary area of interest and training is working with children under the age of 10 dealing with issues of anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, autism, developmental delay, divorce, grief, medical issues, behavioral problems, and more. I believe children have limitless potential for growth and they have an innate capacity for resiliency. I also believe that parents and primary caregivers play a critical role in a child's recovery and a joint approach to working with children is essential to healing.
I provide psychoeducational, ADHD, and autism testing for ages 6-25 as well as in-person therapy appointments for children and adolescents! I have expertise in comprehensive diagnostic evaluations and helping parents better understand and help their children when they have difficulties with inattention, oppositional behaviors, anxiety, interpersonal problems, emotion regulation, or coping with stress. I am the right provider for your family if you value an empathetic provider, individualized care, and clear guidance.
I provide psychoeducational, ADHD, and autism testing for ages 6-25 as well as in-person therapy appointments for children and adolescents! I have expertise in comprehensive diagnostic evaluations and helping parents better understand and help their children when they have difficulties with inattention, oppositional behaviors, anxiety, interpersonal problems, emotion regulation, or coping with stress. I am the right provider for your family if you value an empathetic provider, individualized care, and clear guidance.
My clinical experience is in the area of Anxiety/Phobias, Depression, Trauma, Autism, Behavior Analysis, Parent Training.
Are you looking for someone to talk to who is authentic, relatable, trustworthy and non-judgmental? Someone who will work with you on making changes in thinking, attitude, emotions and/or behavior; Welcome! I am Francine Harper, LMHC. In addition to working in the private sector I have worked in the public school setting, Department of Juvenile Justice, Department of Children and Families, Higher Education and Community Behavioral Health. I offer a safe therapeutic environment that will help foster growth and change.
My clinical experience is in the area of Anxiety/Phobias, Depression, Trauma, Autism, Behavior Analysis, Parent Training.
Are you looking for someone to talk to who is authentic, relatable, trustworthy and non-judgmental? Someone who will work with you on making changes in thinking, attitude, emotions and/or behavior; Welcome! I am Francine Harper, LMHC. In addition to working in the private sector I have worked in the public school setting, Department of Juvenile Justice, Department of Children and Families, Higher Education and Community Behavioral Health. I offer a safe therapeutic environment that will help foster growth and change.
My goal as a therapist is to help my clients find their own voice by providing a safe environment for them to be seen and heard. I am able to best serve clients who are going through a transitional stage of life. I have diverse experiences in working with college students, varies traumas, relationship distress, addiction, autistic/ADHD adults, and special needs parents. I have completed two out of the five trainings to become a certified trauma therapist under Judy Crane. I recently become a level 1 IFS therapist.
My goal as a therapist is to help my clients find their own voice by providing a safe environment for them to be seen and heard. I am able to best serve clients who are going through a transitional stage of life. I have diverse experiences in working with college students, varies traumas, relationship distress, addiction, autistic/ADHD adults, and special needs parents. I have completed two out of the five trainings to become a certified trauma therapist under Judy Crane. I recently become a level 1 IFS therapist.
There are times when stress, anxiety, depression, or other issues get in the way of us just being us. In times like these I see myself as a guide on your journey to gain knowledge, learn/grow, and heal to regain a sense of self. My core values are hope, awareness, and compassion that I use to create a safe and supportive space to bring about positive change that lasts. My goal is to help you find your potential, learn how to use it, and change into a better version of you. Be your own unique Phoenix.
There are times when stress, anxiety, depression, or other issues get in the way of us just being us. In times like these I see myself as a guide on your journey to gain knowledge, learn/grow, and heal to regain a sense of self. My core values are hope, awareness, and compassion that I use to create a safe and supportive space to bring about positive change that lasts. My goal is to help you find your potential, learn how to use it, and change into a better version of you. Be your own unique Phoenix.
I am honored to be working with Wright Counseling Group here in Oxford. I have spent the past 22 years as a school counselor helping teenagers and elementary students, families, and staff. Counseling is my greatest joy and passion. I look forward to working with both adults and children in the therapeutic setting. I specialize in building resiliency, anxiety, depression, grief, anger management, relationship issues, and many other needs that clients bring to session. I am person centered, tailoring my work to prescriptively meet the needs of my clients. I incorporate mindfulness, art therapy, CBT, Gestalt, and attachment theory.
I am honored to be working with Wright Counseling Group here in Oxford. I have spent the past 22 years as a school counselor helping teenagers and elementary students, families, and staff. Counseling is my greatest joy and passion. I look forward to working with both adults and children in the therapeutic setting. I specialize in building resiliency, anxiety, depression, grief, anger management, relationship issues, and many other needs that clients bring to session. I am person centered, tailoring my work to prescriptively meet the needs of my clients. I incorporate mindfulness, art therapy, CBT, Gestalt, and attachment theory.
Shelli A Poole
Pre-Licensed Professional, P-LPC, M Ed, NCC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Oxford, MS 38655
I'm so glad you're considering taking this next step. Life is challenging and often interrupted by stress, relationship challenges, and loss. We all crave a fulfilling life that is full of hope, connection, and meaning. Relationships with a spouse, partner, child, parent, siblings, roommates, and even co-workers are central to our emotional well-being. I have advanced training in EFT which focuses on creating connections. These close relationships often create a significant amount of stress, pain, and even loneliness, isolation and trauma. I also have advanced training in CPT trauma therapy to help people heal from trauma.
I'm so glad you're considering taking this next step. Life is challenging and often interrupted by stress, relationship challenges, and loss. We all crave a fulfilling life that is full of hope, connection, and meaning. Relationships with a spouse, partner, child, parent, siblings, roommates, and even co-workers are central to our emotional well-being. I have advanced training in EFT which focuses on creating connections. These close relationships often create a significant amount of stress, pain, and even loneliness, isolation and trauma. I also have advanced training in CPT trauma therapy to help people heal from trauma.
Cat Vincent
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC-S, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Oxford, MS 38655 (Online Only)
As each person brings a wealth of experiences, contexts, biology, and neurology, much of our work will be shaped by individualized needs. My base practice incorporates using a wellness orientation, person-centered focus, internal systems work, experiential work, and creativity in counseling.
As each person brings a wealth of experiences, contexts, biology, and neurology, much of our work will be shaped by individualized needs. My base practice incorporates using a wellness orientation, person-centered focus, internal systems work, experiential work, and creativity in counseling.
Brooklyn Michelle Sellers
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oxford, MS 38655
Waitlist for new clients
Counseling is about establishing a safe and trusting relationship wherein the client feels comfortable speaking about and exploring the unknown or the scary, practicing communication skills, and realizing their own strengths and potential - assets which they can then utilize to overcome any of life’s challenges and stressors. Over the last few years, I’ve worked with individuals of all ages and families with vastly different backgrounds, needs, strengths, diagnoses, and goals to become their best selves. I believe anyone and everyone is capable of enhancing their wellness and living a life they find enjoyable and full of meaning.
Counseling is about establishing a safe and trusting relationship wherein the client feels comfortable speaking about and exploring the unknown or the scary, practicing communication skills, and realizing their own strengths and potential - assets which they can then utilize to overcome any of life’s challenges and stressors. Over the last few years, I’ve worked with individuals of all ages and families with vastly different backgrounds, needs, strengths, diagnoses, and goals to become their best selves. I believe anyone and everyone is capable of enhancing their wellness and living a life they find enjoyable and full of meaning.
The mission of Dr. Fulwiler's clinic, Cardinal Clinical Consulting, is to provide evidence-based practice in clinical psychology to the Tupelo and north Mississippi community. Dr. Fulwiler hopes to translate the science of psychology into commonsense, every-day understanding. Psychological reports are written for the client, avoiding highly technical jargon and explaining somewhat-confusing concepts in simple, straightforward ways. The recommendations we provide are intended to provide practical, attainable steps for change.
The mission of Dr. Fulwiler's clinic, Cardinal Clinical Consulting, is to provide evidence-based practice in clinical psychology to the Tupelo and north Mississippi community. Dr. Fulwiler hopes to translate the science of psychology into commonsense, every-day understanding. Psychological reports are written for the client, avoiding highly technical jargon and explaining somewhat-confusing concepts in simple, straightforward ways. The recommendations we provide are intended to provide practical, attainable steps for change.
Joy McCalla, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Oxford, MS 38655 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
For over 30 years, I have worked with children, adolescents, college students, women, and parents focusing on mood and anxiety disorders, adjustment problems, parenting concerns, behavioral difficulties, and family and relationship issues.
For over 30 years, I have worked with children, adolescents, college students, women, and parents focusing on mood and anxiety disorders, adjustment problems, parenting concerns, behavioral difficulties, and family and relationship issues.
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We provide services to the lifespan and now offer counseling in Clarksdale, MS. Along with behavioral therapy, speech, and psychological testing, we provide evidence-based treatment for autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, grief, trauma, personality disorders, schizophrenia-spectrum disorders, etc. Between all of our providers. We also provide support for parenting, anger management, grief counseling, marriage and family counseling, and more. Check out our website to read descriptions of our providers.
We provide services to the lifespan and now offer counseling in Clarksdale, MS. Along with behavioral therapy, speech, and psychological testing, we provide evidence-based treatment for autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, grief, trauma, personality disorders, schizophrenia-spectrum disorders, etc. Between all of our providers. We also provide support for parenting, anger management, grief counseling, marriage and family counseling, and more. Check out our website to read descriptions of our providers.
Julie Wright
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Olive Branch, MS 38654
Sometimes the first step is the most difficult one to take. I offer a safe, calm, non-judgmental space for clients to be seen, heard, and to explore their struggles. I have over 20 years experience in the field of social work, working with diverse populations. I am licensed in Mississippi and Tennessee. I have experience working with individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, chronic illness and loss of independence, infertility, adoption, divorce recovery, autism, adhd, suicide of a loved one, grief and loss, insecure attachment styles, trauma, and child abuse/neglect. Accepting new clients.
Sometimes the first step is the most difficult one to take. I offer a safe, calm, non-judgmental space for clients to be seen, heard, and to explore their struggles. I have over 20 years experience in the field of social work, working with diverse populations. I am licensed in Mississippi and Tennessee. I have experience working with individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, chronic illness and loss of independence, infertility, adoption, divorce recovery, autism, adhd, suicide of a loved one, grief and loss, insecure attachment styles, trauma, and child abuse/neglect. Accepting new clients.
Welcome to my practice. I am a licensed psychologist who is passionate about helping children, adults, and families thrive. I provide therapy to children and adults with a range of presenting concerns and psychological testing to examine concerns related to ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Please reference my website for additional information regarding available services: www.rachelsherrillphd.com.
Welcome to my practice. I am a licensed psychologist who is passionate about helping children, adults, and families thrive. I provide therapy to children and adults with a range of presenting concerns and psychological testing to examine concerns related to ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Please reference my website for additional information regarding available services: www.rachelsherrillphd.com.
Dr. Kristina Marie Thompson
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, CMHT
Verified Verified
Belden, MS 38826 (Online Only)
Hello! I am a licensed professional counselor and a certified mental health therapist in the state of Mississippi with over 14 years of experience in the field of behavioral/mental health with over 11.5 of those years as a counselor/psychotherapist.
Hello! I am a licensed professional counselor and a certified mental health therapist in the state of Mississippi with over 14 years of experience in the field of behavioral/mental health with over 11.5 of those years as a counselor/psychotherapist.
After graduating from the University of Mississippi with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology in 1996, Kris began his career working with Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. He earned his Masters Degree in Counselor Education in 2001, and became a Licensed Professional Counselor in 2008. Since then Kris has worked in Inpatient Psychiatric and Outpatient Settings. He has received training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TFCBT) for children, the Gottman Method Level 2 for Couples Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR).
After graduating from the University of Mississippi with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology in 1996, Kris began his career working with Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. He earned his Masters Degree in Counselor Education in 2001, and became a Licensed Professional Counselor in 2008. Since then Kris has worked in Inpatient Psychiatric and Outpatient Settings. He has received training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TFCBT) for children, the Gottman Method Level 2 for Couples Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR).
Are you looking to gain insight and work to engage your best self? I think treatment offers the opportunity to share feelings, thoughts, and situations in a safe and non-judgmental environment. I take a person-centered generalist approach in treatment to ensure that your treatment plan is adapted to best fit your desires and personality style. I offer over 10 years of experience in treating individuals, families, and couples. I offer treatment to all age groups to include children as young as three, teens, adults, and seniors.
Are you looking to gain insight and work to engage your best self? I think treatment offers the opportunity to share feelings, thoughts, and situations in a safe and non-judgmental environment. I take a person-centered generalist approach in treatment to ensure that your treatment plan is adapted to best fit your desires and personality style. I offer over 10 years of experience in treating individuals, families, and couples. I offer treatment to all age groups to include children as young as three, teens, adults, and seniors.
As a licensed certified social worker with a deep commitment to trauma-informed care, I specialize in creating supportive environments where individuals feel empowered and understood. My approach integrates empathy, resilience-building, and evidence-based practices to help clients navigate their healing journey. Delving into each person’s unique experiences, I aim to provide the ultimate support for personal growth and recovery.
As a licensed certified social worker with a deep commitment to trauma-informed care, I specialize in creating supportive environments where individuals feel empowered and understood. My approach integrates empathy, resilience-building, and evidence-based practices to help clients navigate their healing journey. Delving into each person’s unique experiences, I aim to provide the ultimate support for personal growth and recovery.
Sheila K Stoner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP
Verified Verified
Southaven, MS 38672 (Online Only)
I assist clients (neurotypical, neurodivergent, and neurodiverse) to achieve goals and make adjustments in their life that allow them to be their best self. Most clients’ desire to improve, however, don't fully have the necessary tools to make this goal a reality. Typically, they feel stuck, overwhelmed, and have mixed emotions regarding their situation. Many clients need assistance and guidance in managing and coping with various live changes. I provide clients with an opportunity to be supported in a safe environment where their thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment that utilizes integrative interventions.
I assist clients (neurotypical, neurodivergent, and neurodiverse) to achieve goals and make adjustments in their life that allow them to be their best self. Most clients’ desire to improve, however, don't fully have the necessary tools to make this goal a reality. Typically, they feel stuck, overwhelmed, and have mixed emotions regarding their situation. Many clients need assistance and guidance in managing and coping with various live changes. I provide clients with an opportunity to be supported in a safe environment where their thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment that utilizes integrative interventions.
I have worked in mental health for the past 9 years. I’ve worked in a variety of settings including outpatient services and a school setting. I currently work in a private practice setting to provide psychotherapy and psychoeducation services, testing and diagnosing of disorders such as ASD, ADHD, etc., and behavior interventions/plans.
I have worked in mental health for the past 9 years. I’ve worked in a variety of settings including outpatient services and a school setting. I currently work in a private practice setting to provide psychotherapy and psychoeducation services, testing and diagnosing of disorders such as ASD, ADHD, etc., and behavior interventions/plans.
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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.