Autism Therapists in Cheshire, CT
Welcome to The Alliance - Psychology, Advocacy, and Support (my practice). Accurate diagnosis, caring therapy, and a roadmap to a brighter future. Detailed clinical, neuropsychological, and educational assessments. We have a Prescriber (APRN) Also! Empathic treatment from a team headed by a Professor with an international reputation who studies, teaches, and practices Clinical Psychology. We are a diverse team of Psychologists, Counselors, and Social Workers. We provide science-based practice with empathy and kindness.
Welcome to The Alliance - Psychology, Advocacy, and Support (my practice). Accurate diagnosis, caring therapy, and a roadmap to a brighter future. Detailed clinical, neuropsychological, and educational assessments. We have a Prescriber (APRN) Also! Empathic treatment from a team headed by a Professor with an international reputation who studies, teaches, and practices Clinical Psychology. We are a diverse team of Psychologists, Counselors, and Social Workers. We provide science-based practice with empathy and kindness.
Life is difficult. From inflation to world events, we are constantly bombarded with information that creates stress and psychological suffering. Sometimes we may feel like our thoughts and feelings are overwhelming and weighing us down. It feels like a storm in your mind and body, and you want peace. You cancel plans or opt out of joining that club we heard about. Or maybe you turn to drugs and alcohol to find some relief. It becomes a cycle, and before you know it, you are stuck, depressed, anxious, tired, and unwell. You want to feel better; you want these uncomfortable feelings and sensations to go away, and still, they won't.
Life is difficult. From inflation to world events, we are constantly bombarded with information that creates stress and psychological suffering. Sometimes we may feel like our thoughts and feelings are overwhelming and weighing us down. It feels like a storm in your mind and body, and you want peace. You cancel plans or opt out of joining that club we heard about. Or maybe you turn to drugs and alcohol to find some relief. It becomes a cycle, and before you know it, you are stuck, depressed, anxious, tired, and unwell. You want to feel better; you want these uncomfortable feelings and sensations to go away, and still, they won't.
You, your child, or your relationship may look like it’s holding things together on the outside, while underneath there’s anxiety, exhaustion, or uncertainty about where to begin. I work with children and teens who express stress through big feelings or behavior, individuals navigating life transitions and identity, and couples feeling disconnected or stuck in repeating patterns. Immigrant families and children of immigrants often carry cultural expectations, intergenerational stress, and unspoken responsibility. Our work focuses on feeling seen, safe, and supported creating balance, strengthening connection, and fostering growth in
You, your child, or your relationship may look like it’s holding things together on the outside, while underneath there’s anxiety, exhaustion, or uncertainty about where to begin. I work with children and teens who express stress through big feelings or behavior, individuals navigating life transitions and identity, and couples feeling disconnected or stuck in repeating patterns. Immigrant families and children of immigrants often carry cultural expectations, intergenerational stress, and unspoken responsibility. Our work focuses on feeling seen, safe, and supported creating balance, strengthening connection, and fostering growth in
I've had over 8 years experience with working with children with autism and around 4 years total in the substance abuse field.
Congratulations on taking the first step towards a more balanced, purposeful and meaningful journey through life. In order to create change, we need insight, awareness and safety. Change rarely happens alone, and through our ability to connect from a place of non-judgement, we can work together to identify issues, examine solutions, create new avenues for growth and gain new skills needed to tackle life's challenges.
I've had over 8 years experience with working with children with autism and around 4 years total in the substance abuse field.
Congratulations on taking the first step towards a more balanced, purposeful and meaningful journey through life. In order to create change, we need insight, awareness and safety. Change rarely happens alone, and through our ability to connect from a place of non-judgement, we can work together to identify issues, examine solutions, create new avenues for growth and gain new skills needed to tackle life's challenges.
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.
Clients may be experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, PTSD, adjustment difficulties, or engaging in non-suicidal self-injury.
Kathryn believes all clients have strengths and the ability to navigate challenges. She views her role as a guide, helping clients develop additional coping skills, access resources, and gain new perspectives. Her experience includes working with children, adolescents, and adults in both school and therapeutic settings.
Clients may be experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, PTSD, adjustment difficulties, or engaging in non-suicidal self-injury.
Kathryn believes all clients have strengths and the ability to navigate challenges. She views her role as a guide, helping clients develop additional coping skills, access resources, and gain new perspectives. Her experience includes working with children, adolescents, and adults in both school and therapeutic settings.
The Social Learning Center (SLC) is a place where people of all ages and neurodiverse profiles can find support that truly fits their needs. From social groups and counseling to executive function coaching, educational consulting, and professional development, we’re all about helping individuals grow, connect, and thrive—in a way that works for them. We ARE accepting new clients and are excited to meet you and your family.
The Social Learning Center (SLC) is a place where people of all ages and neurodiverse profiles can find support that truly fits their needs. From social groups and counseling to executive function coaching, educational consulting, and professional development, we’re all about helping individuals grow, connect, and thrive—in a way that works for them. We ARE accepting new clients and are excited to meet you and your family.
I have experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and Intermittent Explosive Disorder.
I want to help people who want to increase their positive thinking. I want to help people change their inner voice to one that helps them rather than hurts them. I want to help people accept who they are, see how they can change, and then help them experience the world in a new way.
I have experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and Intermittent Explosive Disorder.
I want to help people who want to increase their positive thinking. I want to help people change their inner voice to one that helps them rather than hurts them. I want to help people accept who they are, see how they can change, and then help them experience the world in a new way.
Kelly Lockwood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
1 Endorsed
Cheshire, CT 06410
Waitlist for new clients
Young adulthood comes with a lot of change — new responsibilities, shifting relationships, big decisions, and often uncertainty about who you’re becoming. There can be pressure to have everything figured out, even while you’re still learning about yourself. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or quietly carrying stress, therapy offers a space to slow down, sort through what’s coming up, and not have to navigate it alone.
Young adulthood comes with a lot of change — new responsibilities, shifting relationships, big decisions, and often uncertainty about who you’re becoming. There can be pressure to have everything figured out, even while you’re still learning about yourself. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or quietly carrying stress, therapy offers a space to slow down, sort through what’s coming up, and not have to navigate it alone.
A New Leef Therapy and Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
4 Endorsed
Cheshire, CT 06410
Waitlist for new clients
Hello and Welcome to A New Leef! I’m Anna Lee, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Connecticut. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, attachment, personal growth, self-esteem, and women’s mental health. I approach therapy as a partnership where I seek to empower and guide active client participation. You are the expert of your own life! I maintain a person-centered focus throughout treatment while integrating a variety of evidence-based models including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing.
Hello and Welcome to A New Leef! I’m Anna Lee, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Connecticut. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, attachment, personal growth, self-esteem, and women’s mental health. I approach therapy as a partnership where I seek to empower and guide active client participation. You are the expert of your own life! I maintain a person-centered focus throughout treatment while integrating a variety of evidence-based models including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or even ashamed by thoughts or behaviors that don’t seem to make sense—but that you can’t seem to control. Maybe you’re spending hours stuck in mental loops, battling urges to pick, pull, or repeat movements or sounds. I specialize in helping individuals with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) like hair pulling & skin picking, and tic disorders, including Tourette’s Syndrome. They aren't habits or choices—they're neurobehavioral conditions. Feels confusing and isolating—but with the right tools and support, you can experience real relief.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or even ashamed by thoughts or behaviors that don’t seem to make sense—but that you can’t seem to control. Maybe you’re spending hours stuck in mental loops, battling urges to pick, pull, or repeat movements or sounds. I specialize in helping individuals with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) like hair pulling & skin picking, and tic disorders, including Tourette’s Syndrome. They aren't habits or choices—they're neurobehavioral conditions. Feels confusing and isolating—but with the right tools and support, you can experience real relief.
The one constant in life is change; yet many struggle to cope with transitions and the daily stressors, making it hard to prioritize wellness. For those dealing with depression, anxiety, or other mental health challenges, coping can feel overwhelming. It can be tough to connect with others or find the support needed. Are you feeling overwhelmed or worried about the future? Recovery is possible. In a non-judgmental space, you can learn to manage your symptoms, cope with life stressors, support your children's well-being, and improve relationships. Let’s start your wellness journey together!
Telehealth & In Person available.
The one constant in life is change; yet many struggle to cope with transitions and the daily stressors, making it hard to prioritize wellness. For those dealing with depression, anxiety, or other mental health challenges, coping can feel overwhelming. It can be tough to connect with others or find the support needed. Are you feeling overwhelmed or worried about the future? Recovery is possible. In a non-judgmental space, you can learn to manage your symptoms, cope with life stressors, support your children's well-being, and improve relationships. Let’s start your wellness journey together!
Telehealth & In Person available.
Michelle works with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families seeking healing, growth, and positive change. Clients may be navigating trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, parenting challenges, or relationship concerns. Many are looking for a supportive, affirming space to better understand their experiences, build emotional awareness, and develop practical tools for everyday life.
Michelle works with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families seeking healing, growth, and positive change. Clients may be navigating trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, parenting challenges, or relationship concerns. Many are looking for a supportive, affirming space to better understand their experiences, build emotional awareness, and develop practical tools for everyday life.
I have 12 years of experience helping individuals struggling with ASD, ADHD, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, relational issues and maladaptive behaviors.
Many children, adolescents and young adults are struggling with the pressure and stress of everyday life. Imagine having someone to help them cope with their difficulties, decrease negative feelings or self harming behaviors and increase feelings of self worth, hope and happiness. My goal is to give clients a safe and trusted space where they are comfortable to express their feelings in a calm and nurturing environment and are ready to challenge their thoughts, problem solve or just decompress. When you are ready, I am here and happy to work with you as part of your team!
I have 12 years of experience helping individuals struggling with ASD, ADHD, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, relational issues and maladaptive behaviors.
Many children, adolescents and young adults are struggling with the pressure and stress of everyday life. Imagine having someone to help them cope with their difficulties, decrease negative feelings or self harming behaviors and increase feelings of self worth, hope and happiness. My goal is to give clients a safe and trusted space where they are comfortable to express their feelings in a calm and nurturing environment and are ready to challenge their thoughts, problem solve or just decompress. When you are ready, I am here and happy to work with you as part of your team!
I provide therapy for children, teens, and adults with a trauma-informed person-centered therapeutic approach. I believe clients hold the tools for change, and my role is to help them access their strengths with clarity and confidence. I have experience facilitating anger management and intensive outpatient (IOP) groups at an outpatient treatment center, and I have co-facilitated teen IOP at a Parent Child Resource Center which has strengthened my understanding of behavioral patterns, emotional regulation, and recovery. In sessions, I’m warm, direct, and collaborative.
I provide therapy for children, teens, and adults with a trauma-informed person-centered therapeutic approach. I believe clients hold the tools for change, and my role is to help them access their strengths with clarity and confidence. I have experience facilitating anger management and intensive outpatient (IOP) groups at an outpatient treatment center, and I have co-facilitated teen IOP at a Parent Child Resource Center which has strengthened my understanding of behavioral patterns, emotional regulation, and recovery. In sessions, I’m warm, direct, and collaborative.
Immediate openings by telehealth! Whether you are facing life's challenges or seeking to better understand your thoughts, feelings & experiences, I want to be here for you on your journey. I specialize in the assessment, diagnosis & treatment of adults, college students & adolescents. Using a collaborative, compassionate & strength-based approach to therapy, I am able to provide short-term solution focused therapy or longer-term therapy for more complex issues. I strive to provide a safe, accepting, caring & authentic relationship to provide support & new skills in your growth & self-discovery process. Please email me for openings.
Immediate openings by telehealth! Whether you are facing life's challenges or seeking to better understand your thoughts, feelings & experiences, I want to be here for you on your journey. I specialize in the assessment, diagnosis & treatment of adults, college students & adolescents. Using a collaborative, compassionate & strength-based approach to therapy, I am able to provide short-term solution focused therapy or longer-term therapy for more complex issues. I strive to provide a safe, accepting, caring & authentic relationship to provide support & new skills in your growth & self-discovery process. Please email me for openings.
Life can feel overwhelming—whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, or the challenges of being neurodivergent in a world that often misunderstands you.
I offer person-centered, trauma-informed care using CBT and strength-based approaches tailored to each individual. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodivergence, and substance use. Whether you’re exploring recovery or looking to better manage emotions, I’ll meet you with compassion and flexibility.
Life can feel overwhelming—whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, or the challenges of being neurodivergent in a world that often misunderstands you.
I offer person-centered, trauma-informed care using CBT and strength-based approaches tailored to each individual. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodivergence, and substance use. Whether you’re exploring recovery or looking to better manage emotions, I’ll meet you with compassion and flexibility.
I have experience working with various populations across many settings, with children and adolescents composing the majority of my caseload for the last decade. While much of my career has taken place in a school environment, I also have experience counseling individuals suffering from chemical dependency, as well as those in an outpatient mental health setting. I hold a degree in social work with a concentration in children, and I am a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I have facilitated a variety of groups, including Children of Alcoholics groups and groups within an intensive outpatient setting.
I have experience working with various populations across many settings, with children and adolescents composing the majority of my caseload for the last decade. While much of my career has taken place in a school environment, I also have experience counseling individuals suffering from chemical dependency, as well as those in an outpatient mental health setting. I hold a degree in social work with a concentration in children, and I am a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I have facilitated a variety of groups, including Children of Alcoholics groups and groups within an intensive outpatient setting.
I have a history working with adolescents with both learning and behavioral issues as well as working with many neurodivergent clients with co-occurring diagnoses.
I hope to build a collaborative relationship with you as we navigate how to build trust and pinpoint goals to help guide you through your wellness journey. As you and I develop a plan of action I will help guide, build, bolster, and advocate for your needs as you deepen your understanding of yourself and how to live the most fulfilling and gratifying life you can while confronting tough issues. My 20+years with incarcerated students has given me experience with behavioral struggles as well as family dynamics. Working with neurodiverse individuals has allowed me to observe clients many strengths and learning styles as well.
I have a history working with adolescents with both learning and behavioral issues as well as working with many neurodivergent clients with co-occurring diagnoses.
I hope to build a collaborative relationship with you as we navigate how to build trust and pinpoint goals to help guide you through your wellness journey. As you and I develop a plan of action I will help guide, build, bolster, and advocate for your needs as you deepen your understanding of yourself and how to live the most fulfilling and gratifying life you can while confronting tough issues. My 20+years with incarcerated students has given me experience with behavioral struggles as well as family dynamics. Working with neurodiverse individuals has allowed me to observe clients many strengths and learning styles as well.
We are The Alliance. We are a private practice located in Cheshire, Connecticut. This collection of providers was started by Dr. Kevin Colwell. We have a team dedicated to helping our clients heal and grow through life.
We are The Alliance. We are a private practice located in Cheshire, Connecticut. This collection of providers was started by Dr. Kevin Colwell. We have a team dedicated to helping our clients heal and grow through life.
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Autism Therapists
What is the most effective treatment for autism?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has come to be considered the standard treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder, and research has confirmed its effectiveness for many children. Therapists trained in ABA techniques work with children (and their parents) on developing social skills, communication and learning abilities, and everyday habits of hygiene and grooming. The clinician will tailor their program to the child’s particular need but the overarching goal will be to help them advance as far as possible toward independence based on their level of symptoms and decrease the need for additional special services. Families should seek a mental health professional specifically trained in ABA, and holding special certification in the technique, who has extensive experience not only with the approach but in using it with children with the same level of symptoms as the child who needs care.
How does ABA work?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) sessions, which typically focus on positive reinforcement, can be intensive, lasting two or more hours several times a week, and continuing for two years or more. Therapists can also be expected to ask parents to take an active role in reinforcing lessons. Research has found that the technique can lead to major improvements that decrease the need for additional special services.
How does treatment for autism work?
Therapy sessions based on Applied Behavior Analysis will likely be frequent, intensive, and highly structured. After a thorough assessment, a therapist will help a child understand and develop skills in a range of areas, including communication, motor skills, social skills, self-care, play, and academic skills, as well as routines of daily living like hygiene. Typically, the therapist will help a child break down the components of a behavior—often referred to as the antecedent (what prompts an action), the behavior, and the consequence(what immediately follows)—and then reward the child at every step, while also asking parents to reinforce the lessons, and the rewards, throughout the day. This core therapy may be supplemented by occupational or speech therapy, and antidepressants, antipsychotics, and anticonvulsants may be prescribed to address specific severe symptoms.
How long does therapy for autism take?
Some people with autism spectrum disorder may be engaged in some level of therapy for many years, but research shows that treatment will be most effective if it is begun early and delivered intensively. When therapy begins by age 3, children tend to be better able to grasp and adopt the skills needed to manage everyday life, including attending school and establishing social relationships. This type of early-intervention treatment regimen is highly structured, typically involving 20 to 40 hours of one-on-one therapy per week, along with additional hours of engagement managed by parents, for a period of two years or more, although the duration of treatment is dependent on the child’s level of symptoms and pace of progress.