Autism Therapists in Tucson, AZ
I am neurodivergent myself and have lived experience which informs my practice.
I work with adults to find balance and peace in their daily lives. Each person I work with will feel heard, understood, and taken seriously. I have a background in neuropsychology and psychometry. I am certified in EMDR, the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT), Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), and Trauma-Informed Yoga.
I am neurodivergent myself and have lived experience which informs my practice.
I work with adults to find balance and peace in their daily lives. Each person I work with will feel heard, understood, and taken seriously. I have a background in neuropsychology and psychometry. I am certified in EMDR, the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT), Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), and Trauma-Informed Yoga.
Holguin - Neurodiversity, Autism, ADHD,
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
6 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85715
I work with neurodivergent individuals in Tucson, including those with autism, ADHD, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and social challenges.
I specialize in neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed therapy for autism, ADHD, anxiety, PTSD, and OCD in Tucson. My approach is strengths-based and tailored, helping you reduce overwhelm, improve emotional regulation, and build skills that align with your unique needs and goals.
I work with neurodivergent individuals in Tucson, including those with autism, ADHD, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and social challenges.
I specialize in neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed therapy for autism, ADHD, anxiety, PTSD, and OCD in Tucson. My approach is strengths-based and tailored, helping you reduce overwhelm, improve emotional regulation, and build skills that align with your unique needs and goals.
I specialize in helping children, teens, adults, and neurodivergent individuals who are navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem challenges, trauma, and the complex experiences of adoption and foster care.
In therapy, I use a strength and values-based from evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness practices. Together, we’ll identify clear goals, develop practical tools, and build confidence as you begin to take meaningful steps towards your life.
I specialize in helping children, teens, adults, and neurodivergent individuals who are navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem challenges, trauma, and the complex experiences of adoption and foster care.
In therapy, I use a strength and values-based from evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness practices. Together, we’ll identify clear goals, develop practical tools, and build confidence as you begin to take meaningful steps towards your life.
I specialize in assessment of autism spectrum disorder with individuals ages 3-adult and in evaluations for school and learning needs.
The first step in improving our lives, or the lives of our family members is to get a sense of what is happening. When you are unsure what is going on, or need answers that only assessment can provide, I'm here to help. I also work in counseling with teens and young adults struggling with depression or anxiety
I specialize in assessment of autism spectrum disorder with individuals ages 3-adult and in evaluations for school and learning needs.
The first step in improving our lives, or the lives of our family members is to get a sense of what is happening. When you are unsure what is going on, or need answers that only assessment can provide, I'm here to help. I also work in counseling with teens and young adults struggling with depression or anxiety
Wonder if you may be autistic or know that you’re autistic and want to find a neurodiversity affirmative therapist to help you navigate struggles through this lens of understanding?
I offer an integrated approach, focused on holding the space for you to bring what needs to be seen, while offering psychoeducation on the neurobiology behind your mental, emotional, and somatic distress.
I also offer assessment and diagnosis of less obvious adult autism ( ASD) and specialize in therapy for autistic adults with less obvious autism.
Wonder if you may be autistic or know that you’re autistic and want to find a neurodiversity affirmative therapist to help you navigate struggles through this lens of understanding?
I offer an integrated approach, focused on holding the space for you to bring what needs to be seen, while offering psychoeducation on the neurobiology behind your mental, emotional, and somatic distress.
I also offer assessment and diagnosis of less obvious adult autism ( ASD) and specialize in therapy for autistic adults with less obvious autism.
I support children, adolescents, adults and families affected by autism spectrum disorder ( ASD) and other social communication disorders.
My speciality is in the evaluation and treatment of autism spectrum and other social communication challenges in children, adolescents and adults. Additionally I conduct intellectual and behavioral assessments. Call 520 319-5857 for information on TAFA.
I support children, adolescents, adults and families affected by autism spectrum disorder ( ASD) and other social communication disorders.
My speciality is in the evaluation and treatment of autism spectrum and other social communication challenges in children, adolescents and adults. Additionally I conduct intellectual and behavioral assessments. Call 520 319-5857 for information on TAFA.
My general areas of interest are autistic spectrum disorders, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationships, eating disorders and trauma, and obsessive compulsive problems.
For more detail about my work with adolescents, autistic spectrum disorders eating disorders, addictions, as well as information on psychoanalytic psychotherapy and mentalization based treatment, please visit my website at www.pamelahays.com.
My general areas of interest are autistic spectrum disorders, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationships, eating disorders and trauma, and obsessive compulsive problems.
For more detail about my work with adolescents, autistic spectrum disorders eating disorders, addictions, as well as information on psychoanalytic psychotherapy and mentalization based treatment, please visit my website at www.pamelahays.com.
Are you ready to create a strong foundation in your relationship? Relationship therapy can do just that. Together we will explore your values and learn how to establish safety, honesty, and security to help your relationship flourish. Together, we will explore patterns, or places where you may feel stuck in your relationship. This will allow you and your partner to better understand one another and get to the root of the cycle. I work with couples with a focus on neurodivergence, substance abuse, and infidelity to work together to process hurt, resentment, and anger.
Are you ready to create a strong foundation in your relationship? Relationship therapy can do just that. Together we will explore your values and learn how to establish safety, honesty, and security to help your relationship flourish. Together, we will explore patterns, or places where you may feel stuck in your relationship. This will allow you and your partner to better understand one another and get to the root of the cycle. I work with couples with a focus on neurodivergence, substance abuse, and infidelity to work together to process hurt, resentment, and anger.
Does life feel like a record that is on repeat or like you are always running a race that you are not winning? You are not alone in this feeling. Life can make us feel unappreciated, scared, rushed, lost, insecure, conflicted or all of the above. The good news is, navigating and processing life's challenges does not have to be done alone. My work with individuals and families has included processing grief, loss, trauma, hopelessness, uncertainty or loss of an identity. I am here to listen without judgement and to help you along your journey. It is important to remember that there is a future and healing can take time.
Does life feel like a record that is on repeat or like you are always running a race that you are not winning? You are not alone in this feeling. Life can make us feel unappreciated, scared, rushed, lost, insecure, conflicted or all of the above. The good news is, navigating and processing life's challenges does not have to be done alone. My work with individuals and families has included processing grief, loss, trauma, hopelessness, uncertainty or loss of an identity. I am here to listen without judgement and to help you along your journey. It is important to remember that there is a future and healing can take time.
I work with most general mental health issues, along with adult autism, ADHD, OCD, ARFID, childhood trauma, and the LGBTQIA+ community.
I have worked within community mental health agencies, the local public school system, and an inpatient facility. I also have lived experience as a neurodivergent, queer, and disabled person, a full-time caregiver, and an Air Force veteran. Reaching out is the first step, I look forward to hearing from you!
I work with most general mental health issues, along with adult autism, ADHD, OCD, ARFID, childhood trauma, and the LGBTQIA+ community.
I have worked within community mental health agencies, the local public school system, and an inpatient facility. I also have lived experience as a neurodivergent, queer, and disabled person, a full-time caregiver, and an Air Force veteran. Reaching out is the first step, I look forward to hearing from you!
I am a licensed therapist with over 23 years of experience helping teens and families navigate social anxiety, ADHD, and autism spectrum challenges.
My approach is grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy and structured executive functioning strategies. I focus on helping teens manage anxious thoughts, improve follow-through, strengthen emotional control, and build authentic social confidence. Sessions are supportive but goal-oriented. I believe teens benefit from both empathy and clear direction.
I am a licensed therapist with over 23 years of experience helping teens and families navigate social anxiety, ADHD, and autism spectrum challenges.
My approach is grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy and structured executive functioning strategies. I focus on helping teens manage anxious thoughts, improve follow-through, strengthen emotional control, and build authentic social confidence. Sessions are supportive but goal-oriented. I believe teens benefit from both empathy and clear direction.
Frye specializes in neuropsychological and psychoeducational evaluations, with an emphasis on autism spectrum disorder (including adults being diagnosed for the first time), ADHD, learning disabilities (dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia), anxiety and depressive disorders, brain injuries, behavior disorders, intellectual disabilities, and giftedness.
Disclaimer: We do not currently offer therapy services. Dr. Sara Frye is a licensed psychologist and nationally certified school psychologist. She has practiced in a variety of settings, including hospitals, outpatient clinics, and schools. Her background is unique in that she is trained in both neuropsychology and school psychology. Thus, she can make medical diagnoses and educational recommendations. Evaluations focus on identifying neurocognitive strengths and weaknesses, as well as assessing behavioral and social-emotional functioning, to clarify diagnoses and make recommendations for supports.
Frye specializes in neuropsychological and psychoeducational evaluations, with an emphasis on autism spectrum disorder (including adults being diagnosed for the first time), ADHD, learning disabilities (dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia), anxiety and depressive disorders, brain injuries, behavior disorders, intellectual disabilities, and giftedness.
Disclaimer: We do not currently offer therapy services. Dr. Sara Frye is a licensed psychologist and nationally certified school psychologist. She has practiced in a variety of settings, including hospitals, outpatient clinics, and schools. Her background is unique in that she is trained in both neuropsychology and school psychology. Thus, she can make medical diagnoses and educational recommendations. Evaluations focus on identifying neurocognitive strengths and weaknesses, as well as assessing behavioral and social-emotional functioning, to clarify diagnoses and make recommendations for supports.
Maddie’s ideal client is someone who feels weighed down by trauma, anxiety, depression, or the daily challenges of living with serious mental illness, OCD, or ASD.
Maddie provides person-centered, evidence-based therapy that is both compassionate and straightforward. She specializes in trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, OCD, SMI, ASD, and communication struggles. Her approach combines support with accountability, helping clients push past barriers and create real, lasting change.
Maddie’s ideal client is someone who feels weighed down by trauma, anxiety, depression, or the daily challenges of living with serious mental illness, OCD, or ASD.
Maddie provides person-centered, evidence-based therapy that is both compassionate and straightforward. She specializes in trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, OCD, SMI, ASD, and communication struggles. Her approach combines support with accountability, helping clients push past barriers and create real, lasting change.
Therapeutic rapport is essential in healing. It is important to allow people to grow in their own time, while holding space for their process. My goal is to promote a safe and comfortable environment to work through past wounds and help in building resilience. I work from an empathetic, but empowering approach. I have worked in many diverse therapeutic populations; with over 15 years of experience. I am passionate about meeting people where they are and helping them grow. I can work with many different presenting issues; including mood dysregulation, substance abuse, relationship struggles, distorted body image, trauma, etc.
Therapeutic rapport is essential in healing. It is important to allow people to grow in their own time, while holding space for their process. My goal is to promote a safe and comfortable environment to work through past wounds and help in building resilience. I work from an empathetic, but empowering approach. I have worked in many diverse therapeutic populations; with over 15 years of experience. I am passionate about meeting people where they are and helping them grow. I can work with many different presenting issues; including mood dysregulation, substance abuse, relationship struggles, distorted body image, trauma, etc.
Are you a neurodivergent woman in perimenopause who wakes up already overstimulated, snaps faster than you used to, and feels like your brain and body stopped following the rules overnight?
I work with neurodivergent women in perimenopause using art- and nature-based practices and dreamwork to help you reconnect with who you actually are. We get out of the endless looping stories, back into your body and intuition, and build clarity that sticks—so you feel like yourself again, not stuck explaining why nothing’s helping.
Are you a neurodivergent woman in perimenopause who wakes up already overstimulated, snaps faster than you used to, and feels like your brain and body stopped following the rules overnight?
I work with neurodivergent women in perimenopause using art- and nature-based practices and dreamwork to help you reconnect with who you actually are. We get out of the endless looping stories, back into your body and intuition, and build clarity that sticks—so you feel like yourself again, not stuck explaining why nothing’s helping.
We specialize in helping people who are neurodivergent and appear high-functioning on the surface but are experiencing burnout from masking, people pleasing and difficulty with boundaries, and just trying to do it all.
We’re passionate about helping all ages and stages, working with ages 3+ through adulthood. We provide individual, couples and family therapy and now have an Occupational Therapist on our team! We love supporting neurodivergent relationships, identity, self-esteem, burnout, perfectionism, and navigating neurodivergence in general (primarily ADHD/ Autism).
We specialize in helping people who are neurodivergent and appear high-functioning on the surface but are experiencing burnout from masking, people pleasing and difficulty with boundaries, and just trying to do it all.
We’re passionate about helping all ages and stages, working with ages 3+ through adulthood. We provide individual, couples and family therapy and now have an Occupational Therapist on our team! We love supporting neurodivergent relationships, identity, self-esteem, burnout, perfectionism, and navigating neurodivergence in general (primarily ADHD/ Autism).
As an OT, I’ve worked with hundreds of neurodivergent, autistic and gifted children over the years.
I integrate my clinical disciplines to address both your emotional and practical needs collaboratively. Occupational therapy focuses on increasing your participation and success in everyday life with a creative, personalized approach that capitalizes on your strengths and supports you where you need it most.
As an OT, I’ve worked with hundreds of neurodivergent, autistic and gifted children over the years.
I integrate my clinical disciplines to address both your emotional and practical needs collaboratively. Occupational therapy focuses on increasing your participation and success in everyday life with a creative, personalized approach that capitalizes on your strengths and supports you where you need it most.
I have found a niche in treating people who are or suspect themselves to be neurodivergent, in particular those on the autism spectrum.
I endeavor to work with the strengths of the client to help them overcome their stressors in a way that best fits them, while reshaping their lives in a way that is meaningful and impactful. I hope to offer empathy and a way forward in the face of life's many difficulties.
I have found a niche in treating people who are or suspect themselves to be neurodivergent, in particular those on the autism spectrum.
I endeavor to work with the strengths of the client to help them overcome their stressors in a way that best fits them, while reshaping their lives in a way that is meaningful and impactful. I hope to offer empathy and a way forward in the face of life's many difficulties.
I have specialized experience in working with queer and neurodivergent communities, and those navigating life transitions and relationship challenges.
For children, external circumstances can be confusing and internal emotions can be overwhelming. I provide a playful supportive environment where big feelings can be expressed and understood. I also collaborate closely with parents, helping them increase their capacity to connect with their children and hold loving boundaries to support regulation.
I have specialized experience in working with queer and neurodivergent communities, and those navigating life transitions and relationship challenges.
For children, external circumstances can be confusing and internal emotions can be overwhelming. I provide a playful supportive environment where big feelings can be expressed and understood. I also collaborate closely with parents, helping them increase their capacity to connect with their children and hold loving boundaries to support regulation.
I specialize in supporting neurodivergent/ autistic/ADHD adults to build affirming and authentic neurodivergent identities, lifestyles, and relationships with themselves and others.
Do you feel like the world isn't built for people like you? Are you dealing with miscommunication, burnout from everyday life, and a lack of meaning and engagement? Does a painful history get in the way of the life you want today? Have you tried therapy in the past, but it felt like the therapist couldn't speak your language or know where you're coming from? Therapy is an opportunity to know yourself in a new way, choose your values, shift your relationship to the past, build relationship safety, and create a life for who you really are. I see the misfits, nerds, queers, and kinksters so they have a place they can be themselves.
I specialize in supporting neurodivergent/ autistic/ADHD adults to build affirming and authentic neurodivergent identities, lifestyles, and relationships with themselves and others.
Do you feel like the world isn't built for people like you? Are you dealing with miscommunication, burnout from everyday life, and a lack of meaning and engagement? Does a painful history get in the way of the life you want today? Have you tried therapy in the past, but it felt like the therapist couldn't speak your language or know where you're coming from? Therapy is an opportunity to know yourself in a new way, choose your values, shift your relationship to the past, build relationship safety, and create a life for who you really are. I see the misfits, nerds, queers, and kinksters so they have a place they can be themselves.
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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.