Autism Therapists in Woburn, MA
Hello my name is Jessica Mangan and I am a 5-year ABA Therapist and 2-year BCBA. My experience is in the public school setting , as well as some experience in the home setting. My areas of expertise include Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD) , ADHD, ODD, , and general behavioral issues . As a BCBA, I will work with you on targeting specific behaviors that we want to either increase or decrease and create an effective intervention plan to maintain this behavior change over time .
Hello my name is Jessica Mangan and I am a 5-year ABA Therapist and 2-year BCBA. My experience is in the public school setting , as well as some experience in the home setting. My areas of expertise include Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD) , ADHD, ODD, , and general behavioral issues . As a BCBA, I will work with you on targeting specific behaviors that we want to either increase or decrease and create an effective intervention plan to maintain this behavior change over time .
I specialize in ADHD, Autism, Depression, SI, and Anxiety, with experience in art & garden therapies.
Do you think you may have ADHD or Autism? Have you struggled to assert boundaries at work, with family, & partners? Have you felt curious about exploring different pronouns and gender identity? Do you feel bad that you have a disability and don't know how to tell your friends that you can't do certain activities? You may have goals to tell your friends your preferred pronouns. Goals to get a diagnosis for your disability & curious about medication, goals to reevaluate your relationship with cannabis/alcohol. You may feel shame & anger about your childhood & the way your parents handled your behavior.
I specialize in ADHD, Autism, Depression, SI, and Anxiety, with experience in art & garden therapies.
Do you think you may have ADHD or Autism? Have you struggled to assert boundaries at work, with family, & partners? Have you felt curious about exploring different pronouns and gender identity? Do you feel bad that you have a disability and don't know how to tell your friends that you can't do certain activities? You may have goals to tell your friends your preferred pronouns. Goals to get a diagnosis for your disability & curious about medication, goals to reevaluate your relationship with cannabis/alcohol. You may feel shame & anger about your childhood & the way your parents handled your behavior.
My ideal client is an adult who is facing challenges associated with depression, anxiety, life changes, and life stages. My client seeks to find joy in life and expand tools to meet the day's challenges. Another ideal client would be the neuroatypical person seeking to understand how to navigate a world they struggle to understand. This could include those on the autism spectrum or ADHD. Another ideal client would be seniors seeking to navigate the challenges of aging, including loss of jobs through retirement, changing health, or any other issue.
My ideal client is an adult who is facing challenges associated with depression, anxiety, life changes, and life stages. My client seeks to find joy in life and expand tools to meet the day's challenges. Another ideal client would be the neuroatypical person seeking to understand how to navigate a world they struggle to understand. This could include those on the autism spectrum or ADHD. Another ideal client would be seniors seeking to navigate the challenges of aging, including loss of jobs through retirement, changing health, or any other issue.
I have worked in different settings within the community, working with all ages and diagnoses such as depression, anxiety, Autism, PTSD, mood disorders, and ADHD. I have experience with doing individual work as well as family therapeutic work. I believe in collaboratively working with my clients and establishing a strong therapeutic alliance. My goal is to support my clients through their journeys. If you are looking to learn more about yourself and how to better navigate through current and past issues, I am here to help.
I have worked in different settings within the community, working with all ages and diagnoses such as depression, anxiety, Autism, PTSD, mood disorders, and ADHD. I have experience with doing individual work as well as family therapeutic work. I believe in collaboratively working with my clients and establishing a strong therapeutic alliance. My goal is to support my clients through their journeys. If you are looking to learn more about yourself and how to better navigate through current and past issues, I am here to help.
My ideal client would seek therapy for their issues with processing trauma and acknowledging poor coping skills (such as addictions or low participation in life) used in the past to manage symptoms. They would want to use a cognitive behavioral approach to identify their cognitive distortions and negative thinking patterns and bring awareness and change to their behaviors.
My ideal client would seek therapy for their issues with processing trauma and acknowledging poor coping skills (such as addictions or low participation in life) used in the past to manage symptoms. They would want to use a cognitive behavioral approach to identify their cognitive distortions and negative thinking patterns and bring awareness and change to their behaviors.
My ideal client has either experienced a past trauma and/or is dealing with anxiety or depression. This client can be someone diagnosed with ASD, as I enjoy working with neurodiverse populations. This client should want guidance and support to develop emotional regulation skills, build positive relationships with others, or process their emotional experiences. I can help support those going through various life transitions, as well as help people develop self-awareness and understanding.
My ideal client has either experienced a past trauma and/or is dealing with anxiety or depression. This client can be someone diagnosed with ASD, as I enjoy working with neurodiverse populations. This client should want guidance and support to develop emotional regulation skills, build positive relationships with others, or process their emotional experiences. I can help support those going through various life transitions, as well as help people develop self-awareness and understanding.
My ideal client would be someone willing to explore their issues and emotions and prioritizes their goals. My client would be open to feedback and suggestions that are meant to assist them in their issues. My client would incorporate the tools, skills, and techniques discussed in the session and make a cautious effort to implement them in their daily lives. My clients’ issues include PTSD, depression, and anxiety. My client needs to create the appropriate coping skills, tools, and techniques to reduce their anxiety and depression and to manage their PTSD.
My ideal client would be someone willing to explore their issues and emotions and prioritizes their goals. My client would be open to feedback and suggestions that are meant to assist them in their issues. My client would incorporate the tools, skills, and techniques discussed in the session and make a cautious effort to implement them in their daily lives. My clients’ issues include PTSD, depression, and anxiety. My client needs to create the appropriate coping skills, tools, and techniques to reduce their anxiety and depression and to manage their PTSD.
Samantha Chiarenza
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Woburn, MA 01801 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Waitlist for New Clients-Welcome to my therapy practice, where I bring a wealth of experience and genuine passion for helping individuals of all ages navigate life's challenges. While I enjoy working with clients across various stages of life, my deepest enthusiasm lies in supporting children, youth, adolescents, and young adults. In my practice, I adopt a strengths-based approach, recognizing and empowering the unique qualities within each individual. I firmly believe that every person possesses a valuable voice that deserves to be heard, seen, and valued. Therapy is a safe space where this voice can be discovered and strengthened.
Waitlist for New Clients-Welcome to my therapy practice, where I bring a wealth of experience and genuine passion for helping individuals of all ages navigate life's challenges. While I enjoy working with clients across various stages of life, my deepest enthusiasm lies in supporting children, youth, adolescents, and young adults. In my practice, I adopt a strengths-based approach, recognizing and empowering the unique qualities within each individual. I firmly believe that every person possesses a valuable voice that deserves to be heard, seen, and valued. Therapy is a safe space where this voice can be discovered and strengthened.
"Fear and self-doubt have always been the greatest enemies of human potential." -Brian Tracy. At Like a Phoenix, we would love to show every person we serve, his/her inner strength. We believe we all have potential. Many of us have been, at some point of our lives, discouraged by some unsuccessful experiences. However, we have a deep faith that, with the right help, everyone is able to fulfill his/her potential and be the person he/she wants to be. We would like to be a part of this process, the process of success and happiness, the process of rising from our aches like a Phoenix rises from its ashes.
"Fear and self-doubt have always been the greatest enemies of human potential." -Brian Tracy. At Like a Phoenix, we would love to show every person we serve, his/her inner strength. We believe we all have potential. Many of us have been, at some point of our lives, discouraged by some unsuccessful experiences. However, we have a deep faith that, with the right help, everyone is able to fulfill his/her potential and be the person he/she wants to be. We would like to be a part of this process, the process of success and happiness, the process of rising from our aches like a Phoenix rises from its ashes.
It takes strength and courage to reach out when you feel that you are struggling and begin the first steps towards healing. All humans have the capability to create change and find true, lasting peace within. As a therapist, I have the honor of joining you on your journey towards self-discovery and creating the life you have envisioned. Each client of mine has an individualistic life experience and I strongly believe in providing an individualistic path to healing. I help clients to set realistic goals for themselves, while reducing unhealthy and/or problematic patterns that prevent personal growth and goal achievement.
It takes strength and courage to reach out when you feel that you are struggling and begin the first steps towards healing. All humans have the capability to create change and find true, lasting peace within. As a therapist, I have the honor of joining you on your journey towards self-discovery and creating the life you have envisioned. Each client of mine has an individualistic life experience and I strongly believe in providing an individualistic path to healing. I help clients to set realistic goals for themselves, while reducing unhealthy and/or problematic patterns that prevent personal growth and goal achievement.
Shane MacDonald, LICSW, New Inspiration LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Woburn, MA 01801 (Online Only)
When you improve your relationship with yourself and your relationships with others, you are “on the path” to a happier, healthier life. I’d like to help you along that path. Together, we can explore a range of approaches: whatever works. But – so you know where I’m coming from – in the end, it’s always about relationships. I’d like to meet you.
When you improve your relationship with yourself and your relationships with others, you are “on the path” to a happier, healthier life. I’d like to help you along that path. Together, we can explore a range of approaches: whatever works. But – so you know where I’m coming from – in the end, it’s always about relationships. I’d like to meet you.
I work with clients facing a range of issues, including grief and trauma, mood disorders, interpersonal conflict, self-harm, self-regulation difficulties, and experiences of oppression. I see therapy as collaborative, and work together with clients to address their needs in an individualized way. I would be a good fit for clients seeking a warm, supportive relationship with their therapist, with any amount of prior therapy experience (whether it it is your first time in therapy or you have been in therapy for years). I specialize in work with LGBTQIA+ clients, and welcome clients of all identities and backgrounds.
I work with clients facing a range of issues, including grief and trauma, mood disorders, interpersonal conflict, self-harm, self-regulation difficulties, and experiences of oppression. I see therapy as collaborative, and work together with clients to address their needs in an individualized way. I would be a good fit for clients seeking a warm, supportive relationship with their therapist, with any amount of prior therapy experience (whether it it is your first time in therapy or you have been in therapy for years). I specialize in work with LGBTQIA+ clients, and welcome clients of all identities and backgrounds.
Northeast Health Services is an outpatient mental health care provider dedicated to serving Massachusetts and the local area of Woburn. At our Woburn clinic we provide a broad array of services including psychotherapy, group therapy, child & adolescent therapy, child & adolescent psychiatry, adult psychiatry, medication management, and TMS therapy. TMS therapy, also known as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, is an effective, non-invasive, low-risk treatment that has shown success in treating major depressive disorder and other forms of treatment resistant depression.
Northeast Health Services is an outpatient mental health care provider dedicated to serving Massachusetts and the local area of Woburn. At our Woburn clinic we provide a broad array of services including psychotherapy, group therapy, child & adolescent therapy, child & adolescent psychiatry, adult psychiatry, medication management, and TMS therapy. TMS therapy, also known as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, is an effective, non-invasive, low-risk treatment that has shown success in treating major depressive disorder and other forms of treatment resistant depression.
Christian Orr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woburn, MA 01801 (Online Only)
I am a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) with 10 years of experience in the field. I graduated from the Boston University School of Social Work in 2013. Since that time, I have worked with a diverse range of clients in both inpatient and outpatient settings dealing with substance use, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, and trauma related disorders and providing compassionate and effective care.
I am a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) with 10 years of experience in the field. I graduated from the Boston University School of Social Work in 2013. Since that time, I have worked with a diverse range of clients in both inpatient and outpatient settings dealing with substance use, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, and trauma related disorders and providing compassionate and effective care.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, irritability, and/or a general unhappiness that affects your relationships with family or significant others or your ability to focus at work/home? Do you feel emotionally exhausted, overwhelmed, lost, or frustrated by the day to day stressors of living up to other's standards or balancing your career or family life? Do you wish or hope these stressors could be better or go away? Now more than ever people of all ages are struggling with anxiety, uncertainty, and balance in their lives. Let Advantage Counseling help you learn ways to manage and cope with these struggles.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, irritability, and/or a general unhappiness that affects your relationships with family or significant others or your ability to focus at work/home? Do you feel emotionally exhausted, overwhelmed, lost, or frustrated by the day to day stressors of living up to other's standards or balancing your career or family life? Do you wish or hope these stressors could be better or go away? Now more than ever people of all ages are struggling with anxiety, uncertainty, and balance in their lives. Let Advantage Counseling help you learn ways to manage and cope with these struggles.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a focus in Expressive Art Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. The great thing about Expressive Therapy is that there is no one specific population because it is so versatile. It can be used with many different populations and in many different ways. Populations that I work with include a full range of clients from children and adolescents to young adults and families. Several areas of treatment I specialize in include Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD, ADHD, Grief and Loss and Adoption. I have a Certification in Trauma and Trauma Informed Care.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a focus in Expressive Art Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. The great thing about Expressive Therapy is that there is no one specific population because it is so versatile. It can be used with many different populations and in many different ways. Populations that I work with include a full range of clients from children and adolescents to young adults and families. Several areas of treatment I specialize in include Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD, ADHD, Grief and Loss and Adoption. I have a Certification in Trauma and Trauma Informed Care.
My ideal client would be anyone genuinely looking for a change and seeking help.
My ideal client would be anyone genuinely looking for a change and seeking help.
My ideal client is somebody who embraces and trusts the process and is willing to share their experiences. Challenges can range based on the support they are seeking. Their needs can be anything from support, stabilization, resources for community-based support, and building a quality supportive network. Their goals are to increase autonomy and self-advocacy with the desire to have more good days and recover to be the best version of themselves.
My ideal client is somebody who embraces and trusts the process and is willing to share their experiences. Challenges can range based on the support they are seeking. Their needs can be anything from support, stabilization, resources for community-based support, and building a quality supportive network. Their goals are to increase autonomy and self-advocacy with the desire to have more good days and recover to be the best version of themselves.
Amanda Urato, LMHC, New Inspiration Counseling
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Woburn, MA 01801 (Online Only)
I will guide you towards FEELING better and DOING better in your life–especially in your relationships! My belief and my experience shows me that we have within us deep wells of strengths, and the capacity to heal and move forward in our lives. But it sure helps to have someone in your corner: Together, we will understand your patterns (your internal patterns, and the patterns in your relationships). With my support, with new insights, and perhaps some new skills, you'll be read to make some positive changes: ...real progress, that lasts!
I will guide you towards FEELING better and DOING better in your life–especially in your relationships! My belief and my experience shows me that we have within us deep wells of strengths, and the capacity to heal and move forward in our lives. But it sure helps to have someone in your corner: Together, we will understand your patterns (your internal patterns, and the patterns in your relationships). With my support, with new insights, and perhaps some new skills, you'll be read to make some positive changes: ...real progress, that lasts!
My ideal client is someone who feels genuinely ready to embrace the challenging yet profoundly rewarding work of therapy. They understand that while therapy is not always easy, it offers meaningful and transformative benefits. This client recognizes that they are in control of their own life and that my role is to serve as a supportive guide and sounding board. My goal is to assist them in navigating their journey toward their desired outcomes, respecting their autonomy throughout the process.
My ideal client is someone who feels genuinely ready to embrace the challenging yet profoundly rewarding work of therapy. They understand that while therapy is not always easy, it offers meaningful and transformative benefits. This client recognizes that they are in control of their own life and that my role is to serve as a supportive guide and sounding board. My goal is to assist them in navigating their journey toward their desired outcomes, respecting their autonomy throughout the process.
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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.