Autism Therapists in East Windsor, CT
Have you ever felt misunderstood by family and friends? Find it difficult to trust others including professionals? Have difficulty being seen as a person and not your condition? Do you feel alone? Do you struggle with trauma-induced anxiety? Let's talk! I can help you build tools to gain strength and confidence in managing your personal challenges. I empower adults with chronic illness/ pain or a history of abuse to take back their control and create healthy support in order to stay on a path towards healing.
Have you ever felt misunderstood by family and friends? Find it difficult to trust others including professionals? Have difficulty being seen as a person and not your condition? Do you feel alone? Do you struggle with trauma-induced anxiety? Let's talk! I can help you build tools to gain strength and confidence in managing your personal challenges. I empower adults with chronic illness/ pain or a history of abuse to take back their control and create healthy support in order to stay on a path towards healing.
Have you ever felt misunderstood by family and friends? Find it difficult to trust others, including professionals? Have difficulty being seen as a person and not your condition? Do you feel alone? Do you struggle with adapting and accepting your chronic illness or chronic pain? Let's talk! I can help you build tools to gain strength and confidence in managing your personal challenges.
Have you ever felt misunderstood by family and friends? Find it difficult to trust others, including professionals? Have difficulty being seen as a person and not your condition? Do you feel alone? Do you struggle with adapting and accepting your chronic illness or chronic pain? Let's talk! I can help you build tools to gain strength and confidence in managing your personal challenges.
I have extensive experience working with anxiety, depression, autism, stress reduction, social skills, and low self-esteem.
Adolescence and young adulthood is a time of constant change and self-discovery. This can be challenging for individuals and those whom they are close to. I use solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral, and supportive approaches to therapy to help navigate these challenges.
I have extensive experience working with anxiety, depression, autism, stress reduction, social skills, and low self-esteem.
Adolescence and young adulthood is a time of constant change and self-discovery. This can be challenging for individuals and those whom they are close to. I use solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral, and supportive approaches to therapy to help navigate these challenges.
Are you struggling with OCD, anxiety, or hoarding? Worry and anxious thoughts take up so much of your time and energy. You may find yourself caught in patterns you understand logically but feel unable to change. I’ll help you build practical skills with evidence-based therapy so you can get some relief and focus on what matters to you.
Are you struggling with OCD, anxiety, or hoarding? Worry and anxious thoughts take up so much of your time and energy. You may find yourself caught in patterns you understand logically but feel unable to change. I’ll help you build practical skills with evidence-based therapy so you can get some relief and focus on what matters to you.
In addition to my core specialties, I support clients experiencing ADHD, anxiety, depression, autism, anger management concerns, chronic impulsivity, trauma, PTSD, and life transitions.
I am a Licensed Master of Social Work providing individual therapy for children, teens, and adults. I offer immediate openings and strive to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered.
My work is grounded in a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach, with a focus on helping young people navigate behavioral issues, peer relationships, and emotional challenges. I understand how overwhelming it can be for children and families when behaviors, school concerns, or social struggles begin to interfere with daily life, and I work collaboratively to build practical skills and lasting change.
In addition to my core specialties, I support clients experiencing ADHD, anxiety, depression, autism, anger management concerns, chronic impulsivity, trauma, PTSD, and life transitions.
I am a Licensed Master of Social Work providing individual therapy for children, teens, and adults. I offer immediate openings and strive to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered.
My work is grounded in a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach, with a focus on helping young people navigate behavioral issues, peer relationships, and emotional challenges. I understand how overwhelming it can be for children and families when behaviors, school concerns, or social struggles begin to interfere with daily life, and I work collaboratively to build practical skills and lasting change.
Every stage of life brings different challenges. I'm here to provide a safe space where you can talk about anything that you've been thinking about or bothered by, no matter what it is. Working together, we will find ways to help you get through stressful times, process past events, or work through any other experiences you want to share. We can spend time to develop skills that work for you: whether that's hands-on art activities, practicing mindfulness, weekly journaling, or other things you find helpful.
Every stage of life brings different challenges. I'm here to provide a safe space where you can talk about anything that you've been thinking about or bothered by, no matter what it is. Working together, we will find ways to help you get through stressful times, process past events, or work through any other experiences you want to share. We can spend time to develop skills that work for you: whether that's hands-on art activities, practicing mindfulness, weekly journaling, or other things you find helpful.
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They might be navigating anxiety, ADHD, trauma, or life as a neurodivergent individual.
I help individuals navigating anxiety, ADHD, trauma, behavioral challenges, and life as a neurodivergent person. I offer a warm, supportive space using evidence-based approaches like CBT, ABA, and social-emotional learning. My goal is to help clients feel understood, build emotional regulation skills, and create lasting change.
They might be navigating anxiety, ADHD, trauma, or life as a neurodivergent individual.
I help individuals navigating anxiety, ADHD, trauma, behavioral challenges, and life as a neurodivergent person. I offer a warm, supportive space using evidence-based approaches like CBT, ABA, and social-emotional learning. My goal is to help clients feel understood, build emotional regulation skills, and create lasting change.
Maybe trauma, ADHD, or autism makes everyday life heavier than people around you realize.
I specialize in working with adults navigating trauma, ADHD, and autism—especially when they overlap. I offer a balance of compassion, directness, and practical strategies to help you feel less overwhelmed and more in control. Using approaches like Cognitive Processing Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, I tailor therapy to you.
Maybe trauma, ADHD, or autism makes everyday life heavier than people around you realize.
I specialize in working with adults navigating trauma, ADHD, and autism—especially when they overlap. I offer a balance of compassion, directness, and practical strategies to help you feel less overwhelmed and more in control. Using approaches like Cognitive Processing Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, I tailor therapy to you.
Journey to Best Self Counseling Services PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Sharon , Walsh, LCSW, LICSW
1 Endorsed
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.
I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who utilizes the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model to explore with clients our complex inner world and make sense of the different aspects of ourselves that contribute to our overall personality (if you’ve ever felt like “a part of me feels this way, and a part of me feels that way”, you know the dynamic!). This approach is holistic and honors every part of a person without asking us to subdue or shut down anything about ourselves, and it allows clients to explore finding new and healthier roles.
I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who utilizes the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model to explore with clients our complex inner world and make sense of the different aspects of ourselves that contribute to our overall personality (if you’ve ever felt like “a part of me feels this way, and a part of me feels that way”, you know the dynamic!). This approach is holistic and honors every part of a person without asking us to subdue or shut down anything about ourselves, and it allows clients to explore finding new and healthier roles.
I have worked extensively with children and adolescents who are dealing with depression, anxiety, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and learning disabilities.
Welcome to KIDS & Families First Counseling, LLC. I have been a school psychologist for over twenty -five years, and a licensed professional counselor. My private practice focuses on children, adolescents, and their families who need support with behavioral and/or academic issues.
I have worked extensively with children and adolescents who are dealing with depression, anxiety, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and learning disabilities.
Welcome to KIDS & Families First Counseling, LLC. I have been a school psychologist for over twenty -five years, and a licensed professional counselor. My private practice focuses on children, adolescents, and their families who need support with behavioral and/or academic issues.
I work with adults and quirky teens that feel out of place in their environment, are neurodivergent, or just sense their brain is "spicier" than those around them.
Almost 20 years ago, I started in the field as an oncology therapy intern where I saw firsthand the covalent bond of physical and psychological health. I learned early on that system integration is the key to healing; and it's a lesson I've carried with me. This concept is
imperative to the divergent mind given its linked medical conditions and experiences.
I work with adults and quirky teens that feel out of place in their environment, are neurodivergent, or just sense their brain is "spicier" than those around them.
Almost 20 years ago, I started in the field as an oncology therapy intern where I saw firsthand the covalent bond of physical and psychological health. I learned early on that system integration is the key to healing; and it's a lesson I've carried with me. This concept is
imperative to the divergent mind given its linked medical conditions and experiences.
My special focus is assisting individuals and families facing the challenges of Autism.
I’m delighted to help those motivated to achieve the goals they aim for in therapy. I believe the greatest instrument for change is the client's own will. Be the issue anxiety, depression, communication, or existential crisis, I am there to assist you with your goals and work towards your definition of wellness.
My special focus is assisting individuals and families facing the challenges of Autism.
I’m delighted to help those motivated to achieve the goals they aim for in therapy. I believe the greatest instrument for change is the client's own will. Be the issue anxiety, depression, communication, or existential crisis, I am there to assist you with your goals and work towards your definition of wellness.
I also have extensive experience working with individuals diagnosed with Autism and Intellectual Disabilities, helping them to improve social skills, life skills and behavioral modification.
*****ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!! Please contact us to schedule a telephone or video session today! “When we talk about our feelings they become less overwhelming, less upsetting and less scary.” My name is Chantell Paris and I am passionate about working with individuals to help them gain the confidence, independence and happiness we all desire by discovering inner strengths and resilience to overcome life’s challenges. I work with adults, adolescents, children and families with a variety of needs such as anxiety, depression, addiction, ADHD, conduct disorder, emotional disturbances and more.
I also have extensive experience working with individuals diagnosed with Autism and Intellectual Disabilities, helping them to improve social skills, life skills and behavioral modification.
*****ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!! Please contact us to schedule a telephone or video session today! “When we talk about our feelings they become less overwhelming, less upsetting and less scary.” My name is Chantell Paris and I am passionate about working with individuals to help them gain the confidence, independence and happiness we all desire by discovering inner strengths and resilience to overcome life’s challenges. I work with adults, adolescents, children and families with a variety of needs such as anxiety, depression, addiction, ADHD, conduct disorder, emotional disturbances and more.
She treats anxiety, depression, Autism Spectrum Disorder (Level 1), ADHD, schizophrenia, parenting stress, family conflict, and relationship challenges.
Rebecca works with individuals and families who feel overwhelmed by trauma, anxiety, depression, or relationship stress. Many of her clients come from Latino or multicultural backgrounds and are seeking a therapist who understands cultural identity, family values, and generational experiences. She supports children struggling with emotional regulation, adults navigating PTSD or serious mental illness, couples facing communication challenges, and parents seeking guidance and structure.
She treats anxiety, depression, Autism Spectrum Disorder (Level 1), ADHD, schizophrenia, parenting stress, family conflict, and relationship challenges.
Rebecca works with individuals and families who feel overwhelmed by trauma, anxiety, depression, or relationship stress. Many of her clients come from Latino or multicultural backgrounds and are seeking a therapist who understands cultural identity, family values, and generational experiences. She supports children struggling with emotional regulation, adults navigating PTSD or serious mental illness, couples facing communication challenges, and parents seeking guidance and structure.
Additionally, I've worked with adults on the autism spectrum, family members and caregivers of people with developmental disabilities (paid and unpaid).
More importantly, I’m interested in working with you as you are. I work best with clients who want a space where they can be themselves and feel supported as they grow.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York and Connecticut, trained at Silberman School of Social Work, and have been in the field for 12 years.
Additionally, I've worked with adults on the autism spectrum, family members and caregivers of people with developmental disabilities (paid and unpaid).
More importantly, I’m interested in working with you as you are. I work best with clients who want a space where they can be themselves and feel supported as they grow.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York and Connecticut, trained at Silberman School of Social Work, and have been in the field for 12 years.
I frequently work with members of the LGBTQIA+ community, the neurodivergent population, college and career young adults, and adult coping with various mental health concerns.
I am passionate about creating a safe and supportive environment for clients of diverse backgrounds who may be living with anxiety, depression, ADHD and Autism, complex trauma, struggles maintaining healthy relationships, adjusting to life changes, and other general mental health concerns.
I frequently work with members of the LGBTQIA+ community, the neurodivergent population, college and career young adults, and adult coping with various mental health concerns.
I am passionate about creating a safe and supportive environment for clients of diverse backgrounds who may be living with anxiety, depression, ADHD and Autism, complex trauma, struggles maintaining healthy relationships, adjusting to life changes, and other general mental health concerns.
Past 30 years, I have been fortunate with children, tweens, teens, adults, couples, families. In our therapy conversations my patients have comfortable, confidential opportunities to talk about their personal journey and what they want to explore, revise, change, and work on emotional concerns that face them today. Our therapy sessions are formatted to support your thoughts, feelings and emotions in a relaxed manner.
Past 30 years, I have been fortunate with children, tweens, teens, adults, couples, families. In our therapy conversations my patients have comfortable, confidential opportunities to talk about their personal journey and what they want to explore, revise, change, and work on emotional concerns that face them today. Our therapy sessions are formatted to support your thoughts, feelings and emotions in a relaxed manner.
Alyssa Desroches Neurodivergent Burnout
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
10 Endorsed
Online Only
I support neurodivergent, high-performing adults and couples in finding clarity and rebuilding confidence.
From the outside, it seems like you have everything under control. What others don’t see is the ongoing exhaustion, the guilt, and the pressure to keep going. You’re more irritable than you’d like, forgetting things, and quietly questioning why it takes so much effort just to stay afloat. I work with driven, high-achieving professionals, parents, and teens who are tired of living in survival mode. If you’re ready to feel calmer, more grounded, and back in control, without losing your edge, you’re in the right place.
I support neurodivergent, high-performing adults and couples in finding clarity and rebuilding confidence.
From the outside, it seems like you have everything under control. What others don’t see is the ongoing exhaustion, the guilt, and the pressure to keep going. You’re more irritable than you’d like, forgetting things, and quietly questioning why it takes so much effort just to stay afloat. I work with driven, high-achieving professionals, parents, and teens who are tired of living in survival mode. If you’re ready to feel calmer, more grounded, and back in control, without losing your edge, you’re in the right place.
I specialize in adults facing: anxiety and/or panic attacks, depression, traumatic experiences, major life changes (marriage, divorce, kids, career change), ADHD/ Autism, LGTBQ folx, academic and work related stressors, and more.
Immediate openings available! Feeling anxious, stressed, or like you're constantly battling your inner critic? I'm passionate about supporting adults who are struggling with anxiety, burnout, depression, disordered eating, neurodiversity, LGTBQ+ related issues, and more. You're not alone, and real change is possible. I use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) to help people regain their sense of hope and learn effective coping skills. Together we will: 1. Identify and change negative thought patterns 2. Develop a more positive self-image 3. Boost your confidence in all areas of your life.
I specialize in adults facing: anxiety and/or panic attacks, depression, traumatic experiences, major life changes (marriage, divorce, kids, career change), ADHD/ Autism, LGTBQ folx, academic and work related stressors, and more.
Immediate openings available! Feeling anxious, stressed, or like you're constantly battling your inner critic? I'm passionate about supporting adults who are struggling with anxiety, burnout, depression, disordered eating, neurodiversity, LGTBQ+ related issues, and more. You're not alone, and real change is possible. I use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) to help people regain their sense of hope and learn effective coping skills. Together we will: 1. Identify and change negative thought patterns 2. Develop a more positive self-image 3. Boost your confidence in all areas of your 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.