Autism Therapists in 30040
Kelsey Myers
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, RPT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Cumming, GA 30040
I am passionate about helping young individuals reach their full potential! It is an honor to support children, teens, and young adults in living a life with hope and happiness. I strive to create a safe space that is understanding, creative, and fun so individuals are empowered to grow through self-reflection, explore and build upon their strengths, and be their authentic self. I specialize in supporting mental health needs connected to autism, ADHD, anxiety, self-esteem, anger/aggression, adjustment and grief. I work from a neurodiversity affirming approach and prioritize keeping up with related research and training.
I am passionate about helping young individuals reach their full potential! It is an honor to support children, teens, and young adults in living a life with hope and happiness. I strive to create a safe space that is understanding, creative, and fun so individuals are empowered to grow through self-reflection, explore and build upon their strengths, and be their authentic self. I specialize in supporting mental health needs connected to autism, ADHD, anxiety, self-esteem, anger/aggression, adjustment and grief. I work from a neurodiversity affirming approach and prioritize keeping up with related research and training.
A decision to begin therapy is a decision for learning and change. I believe learning and change take place in relationships that are forward looking, genuine, safe, and trusting. I am a licensed psychologist, and my specialty areas include providing therapy and counseling to children, adolescents and adults with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma/post-traumatic stress disorders, conduct disorders, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorders. My specialty areas also include developmental, school, learning, and adjustment disorders.
A decision to begin therapy is a decision for learning and change. I believe learning and change take place in relationships that are forward looking, genuine, safe, and trusting. I am a licensed psychologist, and my specialty areas include providing therapy and counseling to children, adolescents and adults with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma/post-traumatic stress disorders, conduct disorders, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorders. My specialty areas also include developmental, school, learning, and adjustment disorders.
I support clients facing a variety of challenges, including emotion regulation, autism, anxiety, depression, trauma, adjustment, identity, relationships, and parenting.
Hello and welcome! Along my journey to becoming a counselor, I truly gained experience in what it means to take heart, have courage, and show up in my own life and the lives of others. I consider it an honor to now provide a safe place for children, teens, young adults, and parents to do the same. I prioritize holding space for all my clients to have the freedom to share, explore, create, regulate, play, and heal. I support little ones learning how to handle big feelings, kids and teens navigating growing up, young adults making their way in the world and building their own families, and the challenges that come with parenthood.
I support clients facing a variety of challenges, including emotion regulation, autism, anxiety, depression, trauma, adjustment, identity, relationships, and parenting.
Hello and welcome! Along my journey to becoming a counselor, I truly gained experience in what it means to take heart, have courage, and show up in my own life and the lives of others. I consider it an honor to now provide a safe place for children, teens, young adults, and parents to do the same. I prioritize holding space for all my clients to have the freedom to share, explore, create, regulate, play, and heal. I support little ones learning how to handle big feelings, kids and teens navigating growing up, young adults making their way in the world and building their own families, and the challenges that come with parenthood.
I’ve worked in various settings including a hospital, military base, school, community mental health agency, and a school for children with Autism.
It is a big challenge to be vulnerable and disclose your innermost fears, thoughts, feelings and struggles to someone. By beginning to look for a therapist, you have taken the first step in overcoming this challenge. I commend you for taking this first step! I strive to create a safe space in which you are able to share and explore your thoughts and feelings without any judgment. I believe that the therapeutic rapport between a therapist and client is critical. Therefore, I value the bond and trust we create together in therapy. I hope to help you work through your life’s struggles and dilemmas in a safe and supportive environment.
I’ve worked in various settings including a hospital, military base, school, community mental health agency, and a school for children with Autism.
It is a big challenge to be vulnerable and disclose your innermost fears, thoughts, feelings and struggles to someone. By beginning to look for a therapist, you have taken the first step in overcoming this challenge. I commend you for taking this first step! I strive to create a safe space in which you are able to share and explore your thoughts and feelings without any judgment. I believe that the therapeutic rapport between a therapist and client is critical. Therefore, I value the bond and trust we create together in therapy. I hope to help you work through your life’s struggles and dilemmas in a safe and supportive environment.
I am a Board Certified Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychologist specializing in therapy and psychological testing with children and adolescents with a variety of problems. I have specialty training in working with children & adolescents ages 2-18. I have worked successfully with children with developmental delays, behavioral problems, mood disorders, ADHD, adjustment issues (divorce, death, illness, general stress), anxiety/OCD, and autism spectrum conditions. In therapy, I tend toward a cognitive-behavioral approach in a developmental framework. I also utilize mindfulness, play, DBT, and psychodynamic techniques.
I am a Board Certified Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychologist specializing in therapy and psychological testing with children and adolescents with a variety of problems. I have specialty training in working with children & adolescents ages 2-18. I have worked successfully with children with developmental delays, behavioral problems, mood disorders, ADHD, adjustment issues (divorce, death, illness, general stress), anxiety/OCD, and autism spectrum conditions. In therapy, I tend toward a cognitive-behavioral approach in a developmental framework. I also utilize mindfulness, play, DBT, and psychodynamic techniques.
I specialize in providing comprehensive psychological, psychoeducational and neuropsychological evaluations. I conduct state-of-the-art assessments for ADHD, Learning Disabilities (e.g., Dyslexia), depression, anxiety, TBI, PTSD, OCD, ODD, autism, neurodevelopmental and neurocognitive disorders, personality disorders, etc. Two of the objective assessment tools I use for assessing attention and concentration are the TOVA and the Qb Test. I can assess the effects of medication to treat ADHD, assessing attention off medication vs. assessing attention on medication. I can work with your physician to tritrate the dose.
I specialize in providing comprehensive psychological, psychoeducational and neuropsychological evaluations. I conduct state-of-the-art assessments for ADHD, Learning Disabilities (e.g., Dyslexia), depression, anxiety, TBI, PTSD, OCD, ODD, autism, neurodevelopmental and neurocognitive disorders, personality disorders, etc. Two of the objective assessment tools I use for assessing attention and concentration are the TOVA and the Qb Test. I can assess the effects of medication to treat ADHD, assessing attention off medication vs. assessing attention on medication. I can work with your physician to tritrate the dose.
Julie Shortridge
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LSW, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cumming, GA 30040
I specialize in working with children age 4+, pre-teens, teens, young adults, adults & families, in areas such as ADHD, anger, behavioral issues, self-esteem, bullying, self-injury, autism, anxiety, panic, depression, trauma, relationships, parenting, divorce, blended families, identity issues, enabling, addiction, life transitions & Christian Counseling.
Congratulations ... on taking the next step in finding healing for you &/or your family! Life can often present new opportunities & struggles that we would not have anticipated. I would be honored to assist you as you walk through what often feels like a valley or difficult times in your life. I have learned that what often appears to be obstacles, are stepping stones of healing in our life’s journey. I look forward to meeting with you to see how I may assist you &/or your family. Sincerely, Julie : )
I specialize in working with children age 4+, pre-teens, teens, young adults, adults & families, in areas such as ADHD, anger, behavioral issues, self-esteem, bullying, self-injury, autism, anxiety, panic, depression, trauma, relationships, parenting, divorce, blended families, identity issues, enabling, addiction, life transitions & Christian Counseling.
Congratulations ... on taking the next step in finding healing for you &/or your family! Life can often present new opportunities & struggles that we would not have anticipated. I would be honored to assist you as you walk through what often feels like a valley or difficult times in your life. I have learned that what often appears to be obstacles, are stepping stones of healing in our life’s journey. I look forward to meeting with you to see how I may assist you &/or your family. Sincerely, Julie : )
Tatiana Matthews
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CRC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Cumming, GA 30040
My experience is extensive in the areas of mood, emotional regulation, trauma, ADHD/ASD, executive functioning, addictions, co-dependency, and adolescent challenges. I address mind, body, family systems, vocation, academics, hobbies and spirituality simultaneously. A Christian perspective can be integrated upon request. I am client-centered and develop a series of interventions that are challenging without being shaming. I have 26 years of experience sharing hope, humor (I often laugh with my client's in session) and professionalism. References from physicians, schools or other professionals area available per request.
My experience is extensive in the areas of mood, emotional regulation, trauma, ADHD/ASD, executive functioning, addictions, co-dependency, and adolescent challenges. I address mind, body, family systems, vocation, academics, hobbies and spirituality simultaneously. A Christian perspective can be integrated upon request. I am client-centered and develop a series of interventions that are challenging without being shaming. I have 26 years of experience sharing hope, humor (I often laugh with my client's in session) and professionalism. References from physicians, schools or other professionals area available per request.
Brittany Hewitt
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS, CPCS
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Cumming, GA 30040 (Online Only)
The journey of self-discovery often begins with difficulty, and it’s often pain that drives us to seek understanding and change. You might be here because you often feel overwhelmed, anxious, and triggered, as if your body is working against you. Perhaps you’re here because there are memories from your past you try to bury, but they keep resurfacing. Or maybe something inside you stirred when you heard the word “trauma,” and it resonated deeply. You deserve to live in a body you can trust—one that feels safe, not constantly on guard. You are worthy of the time, space, and gentleness your stories need.
The journey of self-discovery often begins with difficulty, and it’s often pain that drives us to seek understanding and change. You might be here because you often feel overwhelmed, anxious, and triggered, as if your body is working against you. Perhaps you’re here because there are memories from your past you try to bury, but they keep resurfacing. Or maybe something inside you stirred when you heard the word “trauma,” and it resonated deeply. You deserve to live in a body you can trust—one that feels safe, not constantly on guard. You are worthy of the time, space, and gentleness your stories need.
Lindsay Dunbar
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CAI
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cumming, GA 30040
Lindsay is a EMDR trauma therapist. She is also trained in Flash technique, a new trauma protocol that can be used in critical incident crisis situations and with complex trauma. She also incorporates CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Polyvagal Theory and Creative Expressive modalities. Lindsay specializes in Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Bipolar, Borderline Personality Disorder, gender/sexuality issues (LGBTQIA+), and Addictions/Recovery. Lindsay is Bilingual in Spanish and sees clients age 15 and up. She is attachment-focused and does inner child work.
Lindsay is a EMDR trauma therapist. She is also trained in Flash technique, a new trauma protocol that can be used in critical incident crisis situations and with complex trauma. She also incorporates CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Polyvagal Theory and Creative Expressive modalities. Lindsay specializes in Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Bipolar, Borderline Personality Disorder, gender/sexuality issues (LGBTQIA+), and Addictions/Recovery. Lindsay is Bilingual in Spanish and sees clients age 15 and up. She is attachment-focused and does inner child work.
Gerry Ken Crete
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Cumming, GA 30040
Waitlist for new clients
I help couples work through marital conflicts and help them achieve a relationship based on trust, security, mutual empathy and deeper levels of connection. I also work with individuals struggling with histories of trauma such as sexual, physical or emotional abuse. In addition, I help men who struggle with compulsive sexual behaviors, anxieties, depression, and/or obsessive thoughts. I encourage clients to explore their past in order to identify patterns that are affecting their current relationships and personal goals. I provide a safe place to share personal struggles and work toward change. Upon request, I provide a Christian approach.
I help couples work through marital conflicts and help them achieve a relationship based on trust, security, mutual empathy and deeper levels of connection. I also work with individuals struggling with histories of trauma such as sexual, physical or emotional abuse. In addition, I help men who struggle with compulsive sexual behaviors, anxieties, depression, and/or obsessive thoughts. I encourage clients to explore their past in order to identify patterns that are affecting their current relationships and personal goals. I provide a safe place to share personal struggles and work toward change. Upon request, I provide a Christian approach.
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Brianna Wiseman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cumming, GA 30040
Do you want a more present, connected, non-anxious life? Is your child/teen overwhelmed by today’s pressures and/or struggling with emotional regulation? I am glad you are here. I seek to connect and meet my clients where they are at in a safe and non-judgmental environment. As a Nationally Certified Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), I’m passionate about supporting and walking along side children, adolescents, and adults through the peaks and valleys of life. I value the importance of the therapeutic relationship and believe that the therapeutic rapport between a counselor and client is crucial.
Do you want a more present, connected, non-anxious life? Is your child/teen overwhelmed by today’s pressures and/or struggling with emotional regulation? I am glad you are here. I seek to connect and meet my clients where they are at in a safe and non-judgmental environment. As a Nationally Certified Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), I’m passionate about supporting and walking along side children, adolescents, and adults through the peaks and valleys of life. I value the importance of the therapeutic relationship and believe that the therapeutic rapport between a counselor and client is crucial.
Feeling like life has gotten beyond your abilities to handle? Perhaps you're stressed out from work, or the loss of a loved one. Perhaps there are struggles in your marriage, or you're wondering what's going on with your kids. Perhaps you are engaged and simply wanting to set yourself and your partner up for a successful marriage. Maybe your child has been diagnosed with a mental health concern and now you are concerned with how to help them. Or perhaps you or a loved one is struggling with self-harm or thoughts of suicide. Life may be difficult, but it can still be one worth living.
Feeling like life has gotten beyond your abilities to handle? Perhaps you're stressed out from work, or the loss of a loved one. Perhaps there are struggles in your marriage, or you're wondering what's going on with your kids. Perhaps you are engaged and simply wanting to set yourself and your partner up for a successful marriage. Maybe your child has been diagnosed with a mental health concern and now you are concerned with how to help them. Or perhaps you or a loved one is struggling with self-harm or thoughts of suicide. Life may be difficult, but it can still be one worth living.
Kind ABA is at the heart of everything we do at Haim ABA. Gentle Steps, Big Hearts and Smart Strategies.
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Brenda Norton Hall
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CSC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Cumming, GA 30040
Navigating life and all of its choices can be difficult for everyone. I work with children ages 4-16+ and adults who need a caring, listening, licensed professional counselor (LPC). Effective changes come from setting goals in a safe, nonjudgmental space. We will work together to explore and set goals through evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Achieving goals that are set in our sessions can provide benefits over an entire lifetime.
Navigating life and all of its choices can be difficult for everyone. I work with children ages 4-16+ and adults who need a caring, listening, licensed professional counselor (LPC). Effective changes come from setting goals in a safe, nonjudgmental space. We will work together to explore and set goals through evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Achieving goals that are set in our sessions can provide benefits over an entire lifetime.
Kassie Love
Pre-Licensed Professional, Kassie Love, MMFT, MPH
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Cumming, GA 30040
Some days, it feels like there is a never-ending storm cloud hanging over you. No matter how hard you try, you can’t shake overwhelming emotions. One moment, you’re on top of the world, and the next you’re plunged into deep despair without any reason. It’s exhausting to feel like something terrible is always about to happen. Even the smallest setback triggers a cascade of negative thoughts that feel inescapable. The voices in your head are constant and upsetting. You feel helpless, exhausted, and misunderstood—even by your family and loved ones.
Some days, it feels like there is a never-ending storm cloud hanging over you. No matter how hard you try, you can’t shake overwhelming emotions. One moment, you’re on top of the world, and the next you’re plunged into deep despair without any reason. It’s exhausting to feel like something terrible is always about to happen. Even the smallest setback triggers a cascade of negative thoughts that feel inescapable. The voices in your head are constant and upsetting. You feel helpless, exhausted, and misunderstood—even by your family and loved ones.
I am Amanda Prior a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia. I have experience working with at risk youth, children, adults, families, and couples. My experience has been working in a residential setting as well as private practice. I have completed my education and continue training to work on a professional level to help you. In addition, I too have had my own challenges and life experiences so I know how difficult working on ourselves can be. I have a deep appreciation for the courage that it takes to seek help and to start therapy. Talking about our feelings, experiences and thoughts can be extremely hard.
I am Amanda Prior a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia. I have experience working with at risk youth, children, adults, families, and couples. My experience has been working in a residential setting as well as private practice. I have completed my education and continue training to work on a professional level to help you. In addition, I too have had my own challenges and life experiences so I know how difficult working on ourselves can be. I have a deep appreciation for the courage that it takes to seek help and to start therapy. Talking about our feelings, experiences and thoughts can be extremely hard.
Clear Life Counseling & Testing
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cumming, GA 30040
Have you had a car accident, slip and fall, or suffered sexual abuse at a daycare or other facility? We can help. We specialize in working with personal injuries. Dr. J does evaluations and testing for disabilities, ADHD, survivors of sexual abuse and narcissitic abuse. Kamilah specializes in working with couples who are wanting to improve their relationships and has room to add you to her schedule now! LaTanya specializes in eval and treatment for PTSD, anxiety, and depression. We are ready to get you the help you are looking for!
Have you had a car accident, slip and fall, or suffered sexual abuse at a daycare or other facility? We can help. We specialize in working with personal injuries. Dr. J does evaluations and testing for disabilities, ADHD, survivors of sexual abuse and narcissitic abuse. Kamilah specializes in working with couples who are wanting to improve their relationships and has room to add you to her schedule now! LaTanya specializes in eval and treatment for PTSD, anxiety, and depression. We are ready to get you the help you are looking for!
Focus Forward Counseling and Consulting, Inc.
Psychologist, PhD, LCSW, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Cumming, GA 30040
We offer day, evening and weekend appointments to help you get "unstuck." We provide pragmatic, down to earth, help for individuals, couples, and families. Our expert psychology and counseling staff offers child and adolescent counseling, adult therapy, individual therapy, couples counseling, marriage and family services, and psychological testing. We treat anxiety and depressive disorders, bipolar disorder, substance abuse, trauma, career concerns, relationship troubles, academic issues, and ADHD.
We offer day, evening and weekend appointments to help you get "unstuck." We provide pragmatic, down to earth, help for individuals, couples, and families. Our expert psychology and counseling staff offers child and adolescent counseling, adult therapy, individual therapy, couples counseling, marriage and family services, and psychological testing. We treat anxiety and depressive disorders, bipolar disorder, substance abuse, trauma, career concerns, relationship troubles, academic issues, and ADHD.
Laura Hafner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, RPT, CPCS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cumming, GA 30040
Waitlist for new clients
Often times when individuals seek therapy, they are in some of the hardest seasons of life. I strive to offer an environment and experience filled with acceptance and empathy to help you work through those challenges. I enjoy working collaboratively with clients to help process big feelings and hardships they may be experiencing. I especially enjoy working with children and adolescents who are struggling with life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, ADHD, family conflict, and other difficulties that are keeping them from living their best life.
Often times when individuals seek therapy, they are in some of the hardest seasons of life. I strive to offer an environment and experience filled with acceptance and empathy to help you work through those challenges. I enjoy working collaboratively with clients to help process big feelings and hardships they may be experiencing. I especially enjoy working with children and adolescents who are struggling with life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, ADHD, family conflict, and other difficulties that are keeping them from living their best life.
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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.