Autism Therapists in Plantsville, CT
Does your child need support in the daycare or home environment? Now enrolling for 1:1 ABA therapy! Building your little one's most important skills through play and curiosity. Available for 1:1 play based ABA therapy and caregiver training. All sessions take place in the child's home, daycare center or community.
Does your child need support in the daycare or home environment? Now enrolling for 1:1 ABA therapy! Building your little one's most important skills through play and curiosity. Available for 1:1 play based ABA therapy and caregiver training. All sessions take place in the child's home, daycare center or community.
Emily
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Plantsville, CT 06479
Waitlist for new clients
Dealing with life events can be stressful for anyone. But there are further difficulties when it comes to neurodiversity, anxiety disorders, and being part of the LGBTQIA+ communities. In this day and age, life can be even more trying as part of a marginalized community. I enjoy helping people work through their life struggles, explore techniques for better executive functioning, and explore ways to manage stressors. While I can work with a wide range of ages, I particularly enjoy helping support children, adolescents, and young adults in their development.
Dealing with life events can be stressful for anyone. But there are further difficulties when it comes to neurodiversity, anxiety disorders, and being part of the LGBTQIA+ communities. In this day and age, life can be even more trying as part of a marginalized community. I enjoy helping people work through their life struggles, explore techniques for better executive functioning, and explore ways to manage stressors. While I can work with a wide range of ages, I particularly enjoy helping support children, adolescents, and young adults in their development.
No two people experience life the same way, so therapy shouldn’t feel like one-size-fits-all.
I approach my work from a person-centered, collaborative lens, honoring your story, your pace, and what feeling “grounded” truly means to you. I’ve worked extensively with individuals navigating a wide range of mental health and intellectual challenges, and I integrate practical, skills-based tools to help you build emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and sustainable coping strategies.
No two people experience life the same way, so therapy shouldn’t feel like one-size-fits-all.
I approach my work from a person-centered, collaborative lens, honoring your story, your pace, and what feeling “grounded” truly means to you. I’ve worked extensively with individuals navigating a wide range of mental health and intellectual challenges, and I integrate practical, skills-based tools to help you build emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and sustainable coping strategies.
I have a special interest in supporting neurodivergent individuals and those exploring neurodivergence, while welcoming anyone looking to better understand themselves, relationships, and challenge unhelpful narratives they've carried.
I specialize in supporting individuals who have received a later diagnosis of ADHD or autism, as well as those exploring the possibility of a diagnosis. I have experience helping clients navigate challenges related to self-esteem, complex relationships, friendships, life transitions, and longstanding behavioral patterns.
I have a special interest in supporting neurodivergent individuals and those exploring neurodivergence, while welcoming anyone looking to better understand themselves, relationships, and challenge unhelpful narratives they've carried.
I specialize in supporting individuals who have received a later diagnosis of ADHD or autism, as well as those exploring the possibility of a diagnosis. I have experience helping clients navigate challenges related to self-esteem, complex relationships, friendships, life transitions, and longstanding behavioral patterns.
As summer begins and school routines change, many children and adolescents experience shifts in structure, social connections, and daily expectations. I enjoy helping children, teens, and families navigate these transitions while building skills to manage emotions, relationships, anxiety, behavior challenges, and life changes. I also work with young adults as they move from college into the adult world, supporting them through career decisions, increased responsibilities, independence, workplace adjustment, stress management, and identity development. Whether facing a seasonal transition, a major life change, or everyday challenges.
As summer begins and school routines change, many children and adolescents experience shifts in structure, social connections, and daily expectations. I enjoy helping children, teens, and families navigate these transitions while building skills to manage emotions, relationships, anxiety, behavior challenges, and life changes. I also work with young adults as they move from college into the adult world, supporting them through career decisions, increased responsibilities, independence, workplace adjustment, stress management, and identity development. Whether facing a seasonal transition, a major life change, or everyday challenges.
As a clinical social worker, I believe in helping clients collaboratively work through the course of their treatment. I have experience using many different approaches to be able to meet each client’s needs. I have had extensive history working with clients with trauma histories, ADHD, behavioral concerns, depression, suicidal ideation, self-injurious behaviors, anxiety, gender identity concerns, challenges in the school system and a variety of other challenges. I believe that it is important to be partners while working toward your goals.
As a clinical social worker, I believe in helping clients collaboratively work through the course of their treatment. I have experience using many different approaches to be able to meet each client’s needs. I have had extensive history working with clients with trauma histories, ADHD, behavioral concerns, depression, suicidal ideation, self-injurious behaviors, anxiety, gender identity concerns, challenges in the school system and a variety of other challenges. I believe that it is important to be partners while working toward your goals.
Hi, I’m Jessica!
I’m a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), and my goal is to create a safe, judgment-free space where you feel heard and supported. My approach is collaborative and caring as I believe therapy works best when we’re working together toward your goals.
Hi, I’m Jessica!
I’m a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), and my goal is to create a safe, judgment-free space where you feel heard and supported. My approach is collaborative and caring as I believe therapy works best when we’re working together toward your goals.
Stephanie Morelli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
3 Endorsed
Plantsville, CT 06479
Not accepting new clients
Stephanie treats those with depression, anxiety, poor self-esteem, trauma, attention deficits, autism, peer issues, school problems and barriers to self-expression utilizing expressive therapies and a play-based approach.
Let’s Play! Stephanie believes in meeting the client where they are and uses a client-centered play therapy (CCPT) approach. CCPT is a one-on-one intervention that uses play and the therapeutic relationship to improve children's functioning. The therapeutic relationship is the primary technique of the intervention.
Stephanie treats those with depression, anxiety, poor self-esteem, trauma, attention deficits, autism, peer issues, school problems and barriers to self-expression utilizing expressive therapies and a play-based approach.
Let’s Play! Stephanie believes in meeting the client where they are and uses a client-centered play therapy (CCPT) approach. CCPT is a one-on-one intervention that uses play and the therapeutic relationship to improve children's functioning. The therapeutic relationship is the primary technique of the intervention.
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Tracy Merrill Bass
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BA, MSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Milford, CT 06460
Waitlist for new clients
My passion & expertise lie in helping young people who are navigating autism spectrum disorder, neurodevelopmental differences, behavioral & emotional challenges, &/or the impact of trauma.
I am a graduate of the University of Southern California & have practiced clinical social work for 14 years. I use a strengths-based, solution-focused approach & describe my therapy style as eclectic, creative, attuned, compassionate, relational, collaborative & highly tailored to the unique needs of each person I support in therapy.
My passion & expertise lie in helping young people who are navigating autism spectrum disorder, neurodevelopmental differences, behavioral & emotional challenges, &/or the impact of trauma.
I am a graduate of the University of Southern California & have practiced clinical social work for 14 years. I use a strengths-based, solution-focused approach & describe my therapy style as eclectic, creative, attuned, compassionate, relational, collaborative & highly tailored to the unique needs of each person I support in therapy.
I have experience working with individuals of all ages, addressing presenting problems related to: autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, school related issues and concerns, and significant life transitions.
Welcome! Therapy does not have to feel cold, awkward, or like you’re being analyzed on a couch. My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable, supported, safe, and genuinely understood while still helping you make meaningful progress toward your goals. I take a warm, down-to-earth, and personalized approach to therapy, tailoring sessions to each client’s individual needs and personality. I love incorporating clients’ interests, creativity, humor, and strengths into sessions to make therapy feel engaging, relatable, and even fun at times while helping clients build insight, confidence, coping skills, and lasting change.
I have experience working with individuals of all ages, addressing presenting problems related to: autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, school related issues and concerns, and significant life transitions.
Welcome! Therapy does not have to feel cold, awkward, or like you’re being analyzed on a couch. My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable, supported, safe, and genuinely understood while still helping you make meaningful progress toward your goals. I take a warm, down-to-earth, and personalized approach to therapy, tailoring sessions to each client’s individual needs and personality. I love incorporating clients’ interests, creativity, humor, and strengths into sessions to make therapy feel engaging, relatable, and even fun at times while helping clients build insight, confidence, coping skills, and lasting change.
Managing life, transitions and stressors may seem like an impossible task. If you can relate to this statement, you are not alone. Many people are feeling anxiety, sadness, and self doubt. However, you are bravely taking the first step to make a change; by exploring your options for a healthier and happier you. I welcome the opportunity to partner with you to help identify, and guide you in your pursuit of finding balance and healing; by drawing on individuals and families unique strengths.
Managing life, transitions and stressors may seem like an impossible task. If you can relate to this statement, you are not alone. Many people are feeling anxiety, sadness, and self doubt. However, you are bravely taking the first step to make a change; by exploring your options for a healthier and happier you. I welcome the opportunity to partner with you to help identify, and guide you in your pursuit of finding balance and healing; by drawing on individuals and families unique strengths.
Do you suspect your child may have autism?
Our autism evaluations also carefully assess boys/men as well as girls/women, the latter often getting missed or misdiagnosed. Girls can get misdiagnosed because both ADHD & Autism in girls and women can manifest differently since they are often better at scripting, using masking behaviors, and overcompensation, to try to appear neurotypical or "normal."
Do you suspect your child may have autism?
Our autism evaluations also carefully assess boys/men as well as girls/women, the latter often getting missed or misdiagnosed. Girls can get misdiagnosed because both ADHD & Autism in girls and women can manifest differently since they are often better at scripting, using masking behaviors, and overcompensation, to try to appear neurotypical or "normal."
I’m also neurodivergent, chronically ill, and received my diagnoses later in life, and I have lived experience with mental health and health challenges, both personally and within my family.
Hi, I’m Amber :) I’m a Registered Nurse and a Licensed Professional Counselor/Licensed Mental Health Counselor. My journey has taken me through healthcare, mental health, education, and human services, and along the way I’ve come to deeply appreciate how interconnected our systems are. I also recognize that these systems are not always built with every individual in mind, and that factors like race, socioeconomic status, gender, and other identities can deeply impact a person’s access to care and overall well-being.
I’m also neurodivergent, chronically ill, and received my diagnoses later in life, and I have lived experience with mental health and health challenges, both personally and within my family.
Hi, I’m Amber :) I’m a Registered Nurse and a Licensed Professional Counselor/Licensed Mental Health Counselor. My journey has taken me through healthcare, mental health, education, and human services, and along the way I’ve come to deeply appreciate how interconnected our systems are. I also recognize that these systems are not always built with every individual in mind, and that factors like race, socioeconomic status, gender, and other identities can deeply impact a person’s access to care and overall well-being.
Struggling with emotions, thoughts, behaviors? Relationships and quality of life suffering? If you are ready for support, problem solving and change, I'm ready to help. I don't have a "typical" client I look forward to meeting, but anyone who has patterns they want to understand and change could be a good therapy match with me. Most of the time clients are seeking some kind of relief after their own solutions have failed them. We will work together to understand your difficulties from a behavioral/ cognitive perspective to develop the best plan for you. From there I can guide you to develop new ways to think and feel.
Struggling with emotions, thoughts, behaviors? Relationships and quality of life suffering? If you are ready for support, problem solving and change, I'm ready to help. I don't have a "typical" client I look forward to meeting, but anyone who has patterns they want to understand and change could be a good therapy match with me. Most of the time clients are seeking some kind of relief after their own solutions have failed them. We will work together to understand your difficulties from a behavioral/ cognitive perspective to develop the best plan for you. From there I can guide you to develop new ways to think and feel.
I have particular expertise in diagnosing and treating individuals with autism spectrum disorders.
I provide therapy and assessment services to individuals from young children through young adults. Services provided include diagnostic and comprehensive psychological and psychoeducational evaluations, as well as treatment in individual and group formats. I provide treatment for individuals with a variety of presenting concerns including anxiety, depression, and challenging behaviors. I have a particular interest in working with families and children around issues related to adoption and have completed a certification in Clinical Issues in Adoption developed jointly by the CT Department of Children and Families, the UCONN School of Social Work, and Southern CT State University.
I have particular expertise in diagnosing and treating individuals with autism spectrum disorders.
I provide therapy and assessment services to individuals from young children through young adults. Services provided include diagnostic and comprehensive psychological and psychoeducational evaluations, as well as treatment in individual and group formats. I provide treatment for individuals with a variety of presenting concerns including anxiety, depression, and challenging behaviors. I have a particular interest in working with families and children around issues related to adoption and have completed a certification in Clinical Issues in Adoption developed jointly by the CT Department of Children and Families, the UCONN School of Social Work, and Southern CT State University.
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.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and emotionally drained? Do you want to be heard? Together we can work on ways to cope with stressful situations and learn how to deal with emotional triggers.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and emotionally drained? Do you want to be heard? Together we can work on ways to cope with stressful situations and learn how to deal with emotional triggers.
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
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.
I am a New York and Connecticut licensed psychologist providing online neurodiversity-affirming therapy for autistic adults, ADHDers, & people with chronic mental & physical health illness concerns, including OCD, GAD, social anxiety, trauma, & chronic illness.
My approach is based on science & effective for adults from different generations from Gen Z to Gen X as well as other diverse communities, including students, other health providers, academics, new parents, & entrepreneurs. I used to work in academia, so other high-achievers often choose to work with me since I can understand the pressures of their world.
I am a New York and Connecticut licensed psychologist providing online neurodiversity-affirming therapy for autistic adults, ADHDers, & people with chronic mental & physical health illness concerns, including OCD, GAD, social anxiety, trauma, & chronic illness.
My approach is based on science & effective for adults from different generations from Gen Z to Gen X as well as other diverse communities, including students, other health providers, academics, new parents, & entrepreneurs. I used to work in academia, so other high-achievers often choose to work with me since I can understand the pressures of their world.
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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.