Autism Therapists in Lakewood, CO
I offer empowering, trauma-informed therapy in Colorado, providing affirming care for Queer & Neurodivergent folks alongside support for a range of mental health and life experiences.
Together, we'll explore your experiences and build practical skills that facilitate healing and meaningful, lasting change. Using holistic approaches, I help you navigate powerful emotions, explore your identities, and improve relationships while strengthening confidence, enhancing self-awareness, and empowering you to live a fulfilling, authentic life.
I offer empowering, trauma-informed therapy in Colorado, providing affirming care for Queer & Neurodivergent folks alongside support for a range of mental health and life experiences.
Together, we'll explore your experiences and build practical skills that facilitate healing and meaningful, lasting change. Using holistic approaches, I help you navigate powerful emotions, explore your identities, and improve relationships while strengthening confidence, enhancing self-awareness, and empowering you to live a fulfilling, authentic life.
Neurodivergent people are not broken.
I support my clients using a variety of therapeutic approaches paired with a focus on regulation and sensory needs, as these are often critical to addressing the lived experience, needs, and stressors of neurodivergent people. My hope is to support my clients on their journey to becoming the best version of themselves.
Neurodivergent people are not broken.
I support my clients using a variety of therapeutic approaches paired with a focus on regulation and sensory needs, as these are often critical to addressing the lived experience, needs, and stressors of neurodivergent people. My hope is to support my clients on their journey to becoming the best version of themselves.
My specialties include those on the Autism and ADHD spectrums, Complex Trauma and PTSD, as well as Attachment related concerns.
My aim as a clinician is never to build reliance or to minimize the amazing person that you are. I focus on work that will challenge you, build up your already strong internal resources, while offering a neutral ear as you begin applying your new way of being. I utilize various modalities, primarily ACT and DBT (adapted for neurodivergent clients)
My specialties include those on the Autism and ADHD spectrums, Complex Trauma and PTSD, as well as Attachment related concerns.
My aim as a clinician is never to build reliance or to minimize the amazing person that you are. I focus on work that will challenge you, build up your already strong internal resources, while offering a neutral ear as you begin applying your new way of being. I utilize various modalities, primarily ACT and DBT (adapted for neurodivergent clients)
Who we are in this moment was shaped by experiences we both chose and were outside our control. We can’t change how we got here, but we can come to better understand ourselves and what’s within our control to write a fulfilling future. When we learn to look at ourselves with compassion, we build a foundation for growth that opens realms once thought out of reach. I love helping clients find their inner strength, confidence, and focus, while rewriting their own narrative of what's possible.
Who we are in this moment was shaped by experiences we both chose and were outside our control. We can’t change how we got here, but we can come to better understand ourselves and what’s within our control to write a fulfilling future. When we learn to look at ourselves with compassion, we build a foundation for growth that opens realms once thought out of reach. I love helping clients find their inner strength, confidence, and focus, while rewriting their own narrative of what's possible.
Hello! I'm Dezerae, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to supporting individuals through life's challenges. With a compassionate and collaborative approach, I strive to create a safe space where clients feel heard and empowered to make meaningful changes. My goal is to help you navigate difficulties and build resilience for a more fulfilling life.
Hello! I'm Dezerae, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to supporting individuals through life's challenges. With a compassionate and collaborative approach, I strive to create a safe space where clients feel heard and empowered to make meaningful changes. My goal is to help you navigate difficulties and build resilience for a more fulfilling life.
With a personal journey of receiving a late Autism diagnosis, I've cultivated a passion for advocating and supporting underrepresented populations within society.
I am receiving training and supervision from Megan Cullen and I currently specialize in the following populations: BIPOC communities, neurodivergent individuals, members of the LGBT+ community, and survivors of domestic violence, all aged adolescent or above.
With a personal journey of receiving a late Autism diagnosis, I've cultivated a passion for advocating and supporting underrepresented populations within society.
I am receiving training and supervision from Megan Cullen and I currently specialize in the following populations: BIPOC communities, neurodivergent individuals, members of the LGBT+ community, and survivors of domestic violence, all aged adolescent or above.
Alliance Experiential
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MEd, EdS
4 Endorsed
Lakewood, CO 80232
This approach is highly effective with individuals with depression, anxiety, autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disabilities, ADHD, impulse control issues, or other disorders related to inattentiveness, self-regulation, self-esteem, or stress management/response.
Our approach incorporates movement and somatic counseling techniques in order to assist clients in drawing connections between their struggles and somatic issues they experience. It facilitates a stronger mind-body connection and helps move clients towards a greater sense of self. Great for those who have struggled with more traditional styles of therapy.
This approach is highly effective with individuals with depression, anxiety, autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disabilities, ADHD, impulse control issues, or other disorders related to inattentiveness, self-regulation, self-esteem, or stress management/response.
Our approach incorporates movement and somatic counseling techniques in order to assist clients in drawing connections between their struggles and somatic issues they experience. It facilitates a stronger mind-body connection and helps move clients towards a greater sense of self. Great for those who have struggled with more traditional styles of therapy.
As a queer, gender-expansive, and neurodivergent therapist, I deeply empathize with the diverse lived experiences of my clients.
I acknowledge that the mental health field has a long history of oppressing the queer and trans community. I’m committed to decolonizing therapy practices and strive to minimize power dynamics by recognizing you the expert, rather than assuming that role myself. I remain mindful of my own limitations and consistently work to confront my personal biases.
As a queer, gender-expansive, and neurodivergent therapist, I deeply empathize with the diverse lived experiences of my clients.
I acknowledge that the mental health field has a long history of oppressing the queer and trans community. I’m committed to decolonizing therapy practices and strive to minimize power dynamics by recognizing you the expert, rather than assuming that role myself. I remain mindful of my own limitations and consistently work to confront my personal biases.
Spectrum Social and Recreation Services
Psychologist, PhD, LPC, LCSW, LMFT, BCBA
1 Endorsed
Lakewood, CO 80226
Spectrum therapists are especially tuned to the needs of persons diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Asperger's Syndrome, ADHD, Giftedness and Non-Verbal Learning Disorder (NVLD).
We support neurodivergent people in living their best life! Our clinicians credentials include: Clinical Psychologists (PhD), Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC), and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LMSW), BCBA, Psychiatrist (MD), SLP, CTRS, etc. Spectrum therapists work as a collaborative team to blend expertise and meet the full needs of our clients.
Spectrum therapists are especially tuned to the needs of persons diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Asperger's Syndrome, ADHD, Giftedness and Non-Verbal Learning Disorder (NVLD).
We support neurodivergent people in living their best life! Our clinicians credentials include: Clinical Psychologists (PhD), Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC), and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LMSW), BCBA, Psychiatrist (MD), SLP, CTRS, etc. Spectrum therapists work as a collaborative team to blend expertise and meet the full needs of our clients.
Wolff Child Psychology specializes in psychoeducational and neuropsychological evaluations, including diagnostic assessments of ASD, ADHD, Dyslexia, learning disabilities, and anxiety, mood, and behavior disorders.
Dr. Hillary Grady-Speckhals has extensive training and experience using evidence-based treatments including Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. She provides parenting support and works collaboratively with families to meet their specific needs and goals. Dr. Grady-Speckhals completes thorough evaluations to assess for specific learning disorders, ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorder, working closely with caregivers and schools to support a child’s individual strengths and needs.
Wolff Child Psychology specializes in psychoeducational and neuropsychological evaluations, including diagnostic assessments of ASD, ADHD, Dyslexia, learning disabilities, and anxiety, mood, and behavior disorders.
Dr. Hillary Grady-Speckhals has extensive training and experience using evidence-based treatments including Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. She provides parenting support and works collaboratively with families to meet their specific needs and goals. Dr. Grady-Speckhals completes thorough evaluations to assess for specific learning disorders, ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorder, working closely with caregivers and schools to support a child’s individual strengths and needs.
Wolff Child Psychology specializes in psychoeducational and neuropsychological evaluations, including diagnostic assessments of ASD, ADHD, Dyslexia, learning disabilities, and anxiety, mood, and behavior disorders.
Dr. Nikki Pond is passionate about working with children and adolescents with a range of experiences, including anxiety and depression, Autism Spectrum Disorder, learning and attentional difficulties, significant life transitions and stressors, and traumatic life events. She strives to support clients’ mental health in therapy by identifying their strengths and promoting their resilience. For evaluations, Dr. Pond employs a strengths-based, collaborative, and integrative approach to truly understanding a child’s patterns of functioning.
Wolff Child Psychology specializes in psychoeducational and neuropsychological evaluations, including diagnostic assessments of ASD, ADHD, Dyslexia, learning disabilities, and anxiety, mood, and behavior disorders.
Dr. Nikki Pond is passionate about working with children and adolescents with a range of experiences, including anxiety and depression, Autism Spectrum Disorder, learning and attentional difficulties, significant life transitions and stressors, and traumatic life events. She strives to support clients’ mental health in therapy by identifying their strengths and promoting their resilience. For evaluations, Dr. Pond employs a strengths-based, collaborative, and integrative approach to truly understanding a child’s patterns of functioning.
Wolff Child Psychology specializes in psychoeducational and neuropsychological evaluations, including diagnostic assessments of ASD, ADHD, Dyslexia, learning disabilities, and anxiety, mood, and behavior disorders.
Dr. Danielle Mohr is passionate about using the assessment process as a way of making data-driven decisions regarding a child’s learning and social-emotional needs. She hopes to support families in gaining a greater ability to recognize their child’s strengths, put words to their struggles, and identify concrete ways to make life easier and more joyful. Dr. Danielle strives to make the assessment process feel warm, validating, and collaborative. She hopes families leave the assessment process feeling like their child and their struggles have been seen and recognized, and they are knowledgeable and hopeful about how to move forward.
Wolff Child Psychology specializes in psychoeducational and neuropsychological evaluations, including diagnostic assessments of ASD, ADHD, Dyslexia, learning disabilities, and anxiety, mood, and behavior disorders.
Dr. Danielle Mohr is passionate about using the assessment process as a way of making data-driven decisions regarding a child’s learning and social-emotional needs. She hopes to support families in gaining a greater ability to recognize their child’s strengths, put words to their struggles, and identify concrete ways to make life easier and more joyful. Dr. Danielle strives to make the assessment process feel warm, validating, and collaborative. She hopes families leave the assessment process feeling like their child and their struggles have been seen and recognized, and they are knowledgeable and hopeful about how to move forward.
Her graduate training focused on equitable assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with learning disorders, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and mood and behavioral concerns.
Cierra believes in and values the collaborative process between the family, school, and assessment to fully support students.
Her graduate training focused on equitable assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with learning disorders, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and mood and behavioral concerns.
Cierra believes in and values the collaborative process between the family, school, and assessment to fully support students.
Wolff Child Psychology specializes in psychoeducational and neuropsychological evaluations, including diagnostic assessments of ASD, ADHD, Dyslexia, learning disabilities, and anxiety, mood, and behavior disorders.
Dr. Nicole Wallace provides neuropsychological assessment, and individual and family therapy. She has worked extensively with children with developmental disorders, attention and learning disabilities, and with medically complex needs that affect learning and behavior. She believes in comprehensive assessment to individually tailor treatment recommendations based on a child’s unique strengths and weaknesses. She is also interested in the relationship between physical and emotional health, often working with children and families to address the holistic needs of their children.
Wolff Child Psychology specializes in psychoeducational and neuropsychological evaluations, including diagnostic assessments of ASD, ADHD, Dyslexia, learning disabilities, and anxiety, mood, and behavior disorders.
Dr. Nicole Wallace provides neuropsychological assessment, and individual and family therapy. She has worked extensively with children with developmental disorders, attention and learning disabilities, and with medically complex needs that affect learning and behavior. She believes in comprehensive assessment to individually tailor treatment recommendations based on a child’s unique strengths and weaknesses. She is also interested in the relationship between physical and emotional health, often working with children and families to address the holistic needs of their children.
Are you neurodivergent?
I help neurodiverse adults and teens tackle the challenge of embracing who they are while also pursuing a successful and balanced life. I utilize a unique combination of traditional therapy and life coaching to address issues like anxiety, self esteem, executive functioning and life or career direction.
Are you neurodivergent?
I help neurodiverse adults and teens tackle the challenge of embracing who they are while also pursuing a successful and balanced life. I utilize a unique combination of traditional therapy and life coaching to address issues like anxiety, self esteem, executive functioning and life or career direction.
Throughout my career, I have had the pleasure to work with many populations including neurodivergence, Autism Spectrum, women’s trauma, LGBTQIA+, visual impairment and crisis management.
I work with those struggling to manage depression, anxiety, and trauma. It is my intention to help you have a better understanding over your nervous system/emotions and build skills to improve management of your internal experiences.
I work with teens and adults and utilize a person-centered approach to therapy. I strive to meet you where you are at in sessions. I practice Trauma Informed care and make an effort to build rapport and safety in sessions. One size does not fit all, I aim to help you find the most beneficial ways to help yourself regulate and process.
Throughout my career, I have had the pleasure to work with many populations including neurodivergence, Autism Spectrum, women’s trauma, LGBTQIA+, visual impairment and crisis management.
I work with those struggling to manage depression, anxiety, and trauma. It is my intention to help you have a better understanding over your nervous system/emotions and build skills to improve management of your internal experiences.
I work with teens and adults and utilize a person-centered approach to therapy. I strive to meet you where you are at in sessions. I practice Trauma Informed care and make an effort to build rapport and safety in sessions. One size does not fit all, I aim to help you find the most beneficial ways to help yourself regulate and process.
Bruno has become recognized as an expert and leader in the early assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder and the interaction between medical conditions and development.
Dr. Elizabeth Bruno is a Clinical Psychologist and the Director of Early Childhood Assessment Services at Wolff Child Psychology. She employs evidence-based practices to provide comprehensive assessment and consultation services to children and adolescents who may be at risk for cognitive, academic, social, and behavioral difficulties. She is especially passionate about assessing very young children with the goal of starting early intervention as soon as possible.
Bruno has become recognized as an expert and leader in the early assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder and the interaction between medical conditions and development.
Dr. Elizabeth Bruno is a Clinical Psychologist and the Director of Early Childhood Assessment Services at Wolff Child Psychology. She employs evidence-based practices to provide comprehensive assessment and consultation services to children and adolescents who may be at risk for cognitive, academic, social, and behavioral difficulties. She is especially passionate about assessing very young children with the goal of starting early intervention as soon as possible.
Her clinical training has focused on providing evidence-based assessment and treatment for children, adolescents, and families navigating a range of neurodevelopmental differences, including ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and learning challenges, as well as anxiety, OCD, mood, eating, and behavioral concerns.
Dr. Anni Subar is passionate about working with diverse populations and aims to provide affirming, developmentally sensitive care grounded in both clinical science and cultural humility. She strives to create a warm, validating, and collaborative therapeutic environment in which children and caregivers feel heard, respected, and empowered. Dr. Subar meets clients where they are and works alongside them to identify meaningful goals and make lasting change rooted in their unique strengths and values.
Her clinical training has focused on providing evidence-based assessment and treatment for children, adolescents, and families navigating a range of neurodevelopmental differences, including ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and learning challenges, as well as anxiety, OCD, mood, eating, and behavioral concerns.
Dr. Anni Subar is passionate about working with diverse populations and aims to provide affirming, developmentally sensitive care grounded in both clinical science and cultural humility. She strives to create a warm, validating, and collaborative therapeutic environment in which children and caregivers feel heard, respected, and empowered. Dr. Subar meets clients where they are and works alongside them to identify meaningful goals and make lasting change rooted in their unique strengths and values.
We were told a lie. Go to college, get a job, get married, buy a house, have babies, and you'll live a perfect life. I call BS. Adulthood is way more confusing than that and people haven't exactly been candid about it. None of us were taught how to find affordable places to live when there are none, navigate global disasters/pandemics, how to date/make friends, deal with neurodiversity or mood disorders, self-care in the face of constant existential dread, or deal with a horrifying career climate. We feel lost. The good news is that nobody knows what they're doing so we're all in this together: no judging allowed!
We were told a lie. Go to college, get a job, get married, buy a house, have babies, and you'll live a perfect life. I call BS. Adulthood is way more confusing than that and people haven't exactly been candid about it. None of us were taught how to find affordable places to live when there are none, navigate global disasters/pandemics, how to date/make friends, deal with neurodiversity or mood disorders, self-care in the face of constant existential dread, or deal with a horrifying career climate. We feel lost. The good news is that nobody knows what they're doing so we're all in this together: no judging allowed!
Wolff Child Psychology specializes in psychoeducational and neuropsychological evaluations, including diagnostic assessments of ASD, ADHD, Dyslexia, learning disabilities, and anxiety, mood, and behavior disorders.
Dr. Brian Wolff is passionate about helping children, teens, and families get the support they need to thrive. At Wolff Child Psychology, we understand the importance of finding effective supports for your child, teen, young adult, or family. Whether you’re looking for help addressing or diagnosing challenges (e.g., learning, attention, emotional, developmental, behavioral); seeking support through a difficult time; or hoping to better understand and celebrate what makes your kid special, our Denver-based team of skilled and compassionate child psychologists is here to help.
Wolff Child Psychology specializes in psychoeducational and neuropsychological evaluations, including diagnostic assessments of ASD, ADHD, Dyslexia, learning disabilities, and anxiety, mood, and behavior disorders.
Dr. Brian Wolff is passionate about helping children, teens, and families get the support they need to thrive. At Wolff Child Psychology, we understand the importance of finding effective supports for your child, teen, young adult, or family. Whether you’re looking for help addressing or diagnosing challenges (e.g., learning, attention, emotional, developmental, behavioral); seeking support through a difficult time; or hoping to better understand and celebrate what makes your kid special, our Denver-based team of skilled and compassionate child psychologists is here to help.
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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.