Autism Therapists in Berlin, CT
For the neurodivergent brain, life can be confusing, frustrating, or frightening.
Neuro-affirming. LGBTQ+ affirming. Both professional and lived experience with neurodivergence. In addition, I am skilled at work with tweens navigating middle school, Gen Z navigating their transition to adulthood, parents of quirky kids when traditional parenting styles just don't work, and family work to resolve and heal family conflicts.
For the neurodivergent brain, life can be confusing, frustrating, or frightening.
Neuro-affirming. LGBTQ+ affirming. Both professional and lived experience with neurodivergence. In addition, I am skilled at work with tweens navigating middle school, Gen Z navigating their transition to adulthood, parents of quirky kids when traditional parenting styles just don't work, and family work to resolve and heal family conflicts.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 40 years of experience as a psychotherapist, clinical director, clinical supervisor, trainer and consultant. I am trained in Gestalt Therapy, Jungian Psychology, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and EMDR. I work with individuals (primarily adults) treating trauma, co-occurring disorders, chronic and severe mental health disorders. I work with families with intellectual/developmental disorders. I have extensive experience working with veterans, active duty personnel and their families. I am also a Viet Nam Era veteran.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 40 years of experience as a psychotherapist, clinical director, clinical supervisor, trainer and consultant. I am trained in Gestalt Therapy, Jungian Psychology, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and EMDR. I work with individuals (primarily adults) treating trauma, co-occurring disorders, chronic and severe mental health disorders. I work with families with intellectual/developmental disorders. I have extensive experience working with veterans, active duty personnel and their families. I am also a Viet Nam Era veteran.
Many of my clients are sensitive, neurodivergent, navigating kink and poly dynamics, and are tired of managing everything alone.
Currently accepting new clients! I specialize in neurodivergence, anxiety, and relationship dynamics, including non-traditional relationship structures. I use humor, mindfulness, somatic and parts-based approaches to help you track what’s happening in real time. Together, we will practice expanding your capacity to stay present, make different choices, and relate to yourself and others differently.
Many of my clients are sensitive, neurodivergent, navigating kink and poly dynamics, and are tired of managing everything alone.
Currently accepting new clients! I specialize in neurodivergence, anxiety, and relationship dynamics, including non-traditional relationship structures. I use humor, mindfulness, somatic and parts-based approaches to help you track what’s happening in real time. Together, we will practice expanding your capacity to stay present, make different choices, and relate to yourself and others differently.
Brittany (she/her) is accepting new clients for in-person services in Berlin, CT! She is the owner of a small group practice, The Green Lotus Creative Healing Center LLC. While providing individual services, Brittany also enjoys supervising her team at the Green Lotus and collaborating with other supports in the area for teamwork. Promoting mental health and breaking the stigma of therapy is a large compenent of her work, as seen in leading support groups and other community outreach work. Brittany has worked with other providers, such as herself in need of therapy and continues to develop her own skillset at the same time!
Brittany (she/her) is accepting new clients for in-person services in Berlin, CT! She is the owner of a small group practice, The Green Lotus Creative Healing Center LLC. While providing individual services, Brittany also enjoys supervising her team at the Green Lotus and collaborating with other supports in the area for teamwork. Promoting mental health and breaking the stigma of therapy is a large compenent of her work, as seen in leading support groups and other community outreach work. Brittany has worked with other providers, such as herself in need of therapy and continues to develop her own skillset at the same time!
I have experience working with clients facing adjustment disorders, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), depression, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and autism spectrum disorder ( ASD).
Hello! My name is Devin (he/him) and I am an art therapist and clinician at Green Lotus Creative Healing Center. Through my experiences working with intensive outpatient programs, queer support groups, and one on one art therapy, I have honed my ability to understand and address the diverse needs of clients while fostering a safe and supportive space for healing journeys to take place.
I have experience working with clients facing adjustment disorders, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), depression, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and autism spectrum disorder ( ASD).
Hello! My name is Devin (he/him) and I am an art therapist and clinician at Green Lotus Creative Healing Center. Through my experiences working with intensive outpatient programs, queer support groups, and one on one art therapy, I have honed my ability to understand and address the diverse needs of clients while fostering a safe and supportive space for healing journeys to take place.
Welcome and Thank you for visiting my Psychology Today profile! I’d like to share a little about myself so you can decide if you’d like to schedule a free 15 minute consult call. In 2011, three of my cousins were murdered. Their funeral was so big that it was held in a school gym and cafeteria; I realized in that moment how many lives these three humans had impacted. That funeral was the first time I saw my family from a larger systems perspective and knew that in order to create opportunities for healing and change that working as a Marriage and Family Therapist was what I wanted to do.
Welcome and Thank you for visiting my Psychology Today profile! I’d like to share a little about myself so you can decide if you’d like to schedule a free 15 minute consult call. In 2011, three of my cousins were murdered. Their funeral was so big that it was held in a school gym and cafeteria; I realized in that moment how many lives these three humans had impacted. That funeral was the first time I saw my family from a larger systems perspective and knew that in order to create opportunities for healing and change that working as a Marriage and Family Therapist was what I wanted to do.
My clinical experience includes supporting individuals with anxiety, depression, personality disorders, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, and behavioral challenges.
Hi, I’m Sydney Dawson, Licensed Professional Counselor.
My journey into the mental health field is shaped by both personal experiences and a lifelong passion for understanding human behavior. Having faced challenges with bullying and isolation, I know the importance of having a safe space to be heard and supported. These experiences continue to inspire my work in helping others find their voice, heal, and thrive.
My clinical experience includes supporting individuals with anxiety, depression, personality disorders, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, and behavioral challenges.
Hi, I’m Sydney Dawson, Licensed Professional Counselor.
My journey into the mental health field is shaped by both personal experiences and a lifelong passion for understanding human behavior. Having faced challenges with bullying and isolation, I know the importance of having a safe space to be heard and supported. These experiences continue to inspire my work in helping others find their voice, heal, and thrive.
Are you or someone close to you, feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, stress or life transitions? Would you like to feel more positive about yourself, cope better, understand your strong emotions, and make changes in your life? Do you have a child or a teen who needs support and you worry about them? Learning to understand thoughts, emotions and behavior that seem confusing, frustrating or unpredictable can help with viewing ourselves in a more positive light and in feeling more in control.
Are you or someone close to you, feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, stress or life transitions? Would you like to feel more positive about yourself, cope better, understand your strong emotions, and make changes in your life? Do you have a child or a teen who needs support and you worry about them? Learning to understand thoughts, emotions and behavior that seem confusing, frustrating or unpredictable can help with viewing ourselves in a more positive light and in feeling more in control.
I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorder ( ASD).
As a licensed therapist, I am dedicated to providing a supportive and compassionate space for individuals and families. I believe therapy should feel safe, collaborative, and tailored to each person’s unique needs. Whether you are navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, or family stress, I work to help you build resilience, insight, and healthier ways of coping.
I offer therapy for both adults and children, understanding that each stage of life comes with its own challenges and strengths.
I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorder ( ASD).
As a licensed therapist, I am dedicated to providing a supportive and compassionate space for individuals and families. I believe therapy should feel safe, collaborative, and tailored to each person’s unique needs. Whether you are navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, or family stress, I work to help you build resilience, insight, and healthier ways of coping.
I offer therapy for both adults and children, understanding that each stage of life comes with its own challenges and strengths.
Every soul has a purpose. And sometimes, our soul loses sight of what that purpose is. As human beings, we are sure to encounter some sort of struggle within our lifetime. And as a person first, I understand how difficult it can be to ask for help. The benefits of asking for help far outweigh the risk of figuring it out, all on your own. Together, we will foster a safe, nonjudgmental, and healthy working relationship. Within this space, you will gain the courage to take action and work toward curating a life that is worth living.
Every soul has a purpose. And sometimes, our soul loses sight of what that purpose is. As human beings, we are sure to encounter some sort of struggle within our lifetime. And as a person first, I understand how difficult it can be to ask for help. The benefits of asking for help far outweigh the risk of figuring it out, all on your own. Together, we will foster a safe, nonjudgmental, and healthy working relationship. Within this space, you will gain the courage to take action and work toward curating a life that is worth living.
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I have specialized experience working with neurodivergent children and teens and helping them, and their families navigate life after diagnosis.
I'm a holistic therapist who is passionate about helping my clients become more connected with themselves and others around them. I use integrative therapies and techniques that honor the mind body connection and are tailored to best meet each client's unique needs. I create a safe and trusting space to listen to your specific concerns without judgement.
I have specialized experience working with neurodivergent children and teens and helping them, and their families navigate life after diagnosis.
I'm a holistic therapist who is passionate about helping my clients become more connected with themselves and others around them. I use integrative therapies and techniques that honor the mind body connection and are tailored to best meet each client's unique needs. I create a safe and trusting space to listen to your specific concerns without judgement.
FamilyWise Behavior Solutions - Autism Specialists.
ABA SERVICES can provide remarkable growth and changes for children with Autism! We provide in-home and community-based services tackling language deficits, feeding and toileting issues, tantrums, bed time, medical appointments, homework, and developing cooperation, life skills and independence. We love children and are passionate about our work!
FamilyWise Behavior Solutions - Autism Specialists.
ABA SERVICES can provide remarkable growth and changes for children with Autism! We provide in-home and community-based services tackling language deficits, feeding and toileting issues, tantrums, bed time, medical appointments, homework, and developing cooperation, life skills and independence. We love children and are passionate about our work!
I am a therapist with 25+ years of experience in diagnosis and assessment, as well as level of care placement and referrals. I practice DBT, CBT, and Animal Assisted Therapy to help adolescents and adults battling anxiety, depression, trauma, or eating disorders. My approach is person-centered and trauma-informed, as I believe clients are the ones in charge of their treatment, and my role is to empower them to achieve their goals. Due to my extensive experience in higher levels of care, I am accustomed to working with complex cases and do not shy away from high acuity.
I am a therapist with 25+ years of experience in diagnosis and assessment, as well as level of care placement and referrals. I practice DBT, CBT, and Animal Assisted Therapy to help adolescents and adults battling anxiety, depression, trauma, or eating disorders. My approach is person-centered and trauma-informed, as I believe clients are the ones in charge of their treatment, and my role is to empower them to achieve their goals. Due to my extensive experience in higher levels of care, I am accustomed to working with complex cases and do not shy away from high acuity.
Our ideal client is an adult or woman who feels emotionally drained, unmotivated, or disconnected from the things she once enjoyed. She may struggle with low energy, sadness, creative blocks, guilt, or feeling like she’s always caring for others while neglecting herself. She may appear “high-functioning” on the outside but feel stuck, overwhelmed, or empty inside. She is ready to understand her depression, regain balance, and feel like herself again.
Our ideal client is an adult or woman who feels emotionally drained, unmotivated, or disconnected from the things she once enjoyed. She may struggle with low energy, sadness, creative blocks, guilt, or feeling like she’s always caring for others while neglecting herself. She may appear “high-functioning” on the outside but feel stuck, overwhelmed, or empty inside. She is ready to understand her depression, regain balance, and feel like herself again.
I believe therapy works best when clients feel truly seen, understood, and supported. I offer a warm collaborative approach that integrates both talk therapy and art therapy to help children, adolescents, and adults express emotions while building insight and developing effective coping skills
I believe therapy works best when clients feel truly seen, understood, and supported. I offer a warm collaborative approach that integrates both talk therapy and art therapy to help children, adolescents, and adults express emotions while building insight and developing effective coping skills
Journey to Best Self Counseling Services PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Sharon , Walsh, LCSW, LICSW
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Enfield, CT 06082
My approach to counseling is to have a foundation of trust and unconditional positive regard while creating a safe environment. Many of my clients are looking to make changes in their lives in order to find peace, happiness, and love within themselves and their relationships. More often than not, my clients come to me because they have been feeling depressed, anxious, or struggling with self-esteem and are looking to change how they have been feeling and the quality of their lives. I offer a non-judgmental approach to getting to know my clients and helping them to determine their goals for improving the quality of their lives.
My approach to counseling is to have a foundation of trust and unconditional positive regard while creating a safe environment. Many of my clients are looking to make changes in their lives in order to find peace, happiness, and love within themselves and their relationships. More often than not, my clients come to me because they have been feeling depressed, anxious, or struggling with self-esteem and are looking to change how they have been feeling and the quality of their lives. I offer a non-judgmental approach to getting to know my clients and helping them to determine their goals for improving the quality of their lives.
Many of the families I work with are managing identity development alongside anxiety, trauma, school stress, or neurodivergence ( autism, ADHD, high sensitivity).
I specialize in therapy for transgender and nonbinary youth in CT and NY, with particular expertise in neurodivergence and trauma. My work is developmentally informed, collaborative, and structured. We focus on emotional regulation, identity development, coping skills, and strengthening family communication.
Many of the families I work with are managing identity development alongside anxiety, trauma, school stress, or neurodivergence ( autism, ADHD, high sensitivity).
I specialize in therapy for transgender and nonbinary youth in CT and NY, with particular expertise in neurodivergence and trauma. My work is developmentally informed, collaborative, and structured. We focus on emotional regulation, identity development, coping skills, and strengthening family communication.
I work with both children and adults facing challenges around Autism, school problems, Depression Anxeity, College students, and career transition—couples Counseling.
Hi, my name is Jeffrey Lavoie, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been practicing Marriage and Family Therapy for 6 six years. During that time, I have worked with children and Families facing challenges related to Parenting and Behavioral challenges. I also worked with children struggling with ADHD and Learning Disabilities. I also have experience working with adults navigating life transitions and career struggles. I have also been practicing couples counseling. I also work with teens struggling with Depression and Anxeity.
I work with both children and adults facing challenges around Autism, school problems, Depression Anxeity, College students, and career transition—couples Counseling.
Hi, my name is Jeffrey Lavoie, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been practicing Marriage and Family Therapy for 6 six years. During that time, I have worked with children and Families facing challenges related to Parenting and Behavioral challenges. I also worked with children struggling with ADHD and Learning Disabilities. I also have experience working with adults navigating life transitions and career struggles. I have also been practicing couples counseling. I also work with teens struggling with Depression and Anxeity.
Dana Marston’s ideal client is someone navigating challenges such as ADHD, anxiety, autism, or school-related stress.
Dana specializes in addressing mental health challenges with evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, and mindfulness. She offers tailored strategies to help clients manage anxiety, improve relationships, and overcome school-related challenges, fostering growth and resilience.
Dana Marston’s ideal client is someone navigating challenges such as ADHD, anxiety, autism, or school-related stress.
Dana specializes in addressing mental health challenges with evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, and mindfulness. She offers tailored strategies to help clients manage anxiety, improve relationships, and overcome school-related challenges, fostering growth and resilience.
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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.