Autism Therapists in Southbury, CT
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.
Rebecca works with children, teens, and adults who may feel overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, depression, or life stress. Many of her clients are navigating difficult transitions, family conflict, cultural challenges, or emotional struggles that affect their daily lives. As a bilingual therapist, she is passionate about supporting Latino individuals and families who are looking for therapy in English or Spanish. Her goal is to create a safe, respectful space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow.
Rebecca works with children, teens, and adults who may feel overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, depression, or life stress. Many of her clients are navigating difficult transitions, family conflict, cultural challenges, or emotional struggles that affect their daily lives. As a bilingual therapist, she is passionate about supporting Latino individuals and families who are looking for therapy in English or Spanish. Her goal is to create a safe, respectful space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow.
I am a licensed master social worker dedicated to helping individuals on their journey toward healing and self-discovery. With 4 years experience as a life coach and therapist in a clinical setting, I have worked closely with adults, couples, and families facing substance use disorders, mental health challenges, crises and trauma.
At the heart of my practice is a deep belief in the power of human connection, resilience, and self-determination. I take a person-centered and humanistic approach, recognizing the inherent worth and strengths of each individual.
I am a licensed master social worker dedicated to helping individuals on their journey toward healing and self-discovery. With 4 years experience as a life coach and therapist in a clinical setting, I have worked closely with adults, couples, and families facing substance use disorders, mental health challenges, crises and trauma.
At the heart of my practice is a deep belief in the power of human connection, resilience, and self-determination. I take a person-centered and humanistic approach, recognizing the inherent worth and strengths of each individual.
Grief, illness, major life changes, and caretaking for a loved one can result in worry, sleep issues, irritability and anxiety. Please know it is normal to feel overwhelmed when you or your loved one is struggling with a major life change. I work with individuals of all ages, including very young children, to help them to gain skills to cope with stress. I work within a client's abilities, and pride myself on learning about a client's culture, dreams, and physical and mental abilities to ensure they feel they are progressing towards their goals at a pace that works for them.
Grief, illness, major life changes, and caretaking for a loved one can result in worry, sleep issues, irritability and anxiety. Please know it is normal to feel overwhelmed when you or your loved one is struggling with a major life change. I work with individuals of all ages, including very young children, to help them to gain skills to cope with stress. I work within a client's abilities, and pride myself on learning about a client's culture, dreams, and physical and mental abilities to ensure they feel they are progressing towards their goals at a pace that works for them.
Our providers have a wide variety of specialties, including anxiety, depression, trauma, ADD/ADHD, substance use, infertility and autism spectrum disorders.
Taking the first step towards improving your mental health can be challenging, but finding the right provider doesn't need to be. At Hop Brook Counseling Center our providers are passionate about empowering you to learn strategies for growth and healing. Our team of fully licensed mental health professionals has a wide array of specialties and backgrounds, and we always work to match you with the therapist most equipped to support your personal goals. Hop Brook provides a supportive, safe, non judgmental environment with both in person and telehealth options for counseling and medication visits.
Our providers have a wide variety of specialties, including anxiety, depression, trauma, ADD/ADHD, substance use, infertility and autism spectrum disorders.
Taking the first step towards improving your mental health can be challenging, but finding the right provider doesn't need to be. At Hop Brook Counseling Center our providers are passionate about empowering you to learn strategies for growth and healing. Our team of fully licensed mental health professionals has a wide array of specialties and backgrounds, and we always work to match you with the therapist most equipped to support your personal goals. Hop Brook provides a supportive, safe, non judgmental environment with both in person and telehealth options for counseling and medication visits.
Hello everyone!
As a Registered Play Therapist and trained Acceptance and Commitment Therapy provider, I work to empower clients to find what is missing in their lives through talk or through play. I attended the University of Saint Joseph in Connecticut for both my Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I specialize in working with Children and Adolescents and their families, however, I have experience with and enjoy serving all populations.
Hello everyone!
As a Registered Play Therapist and trained Acceptance and Commitment Therapy provider, I work to empower clients to find what is missing in their lives through talk or through play. I attended the University of Saint Joseph in Connecticut for both my Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I specialize in working with Children and Adolescents and their families, however, I have experience with and enjoy serving all populations.
I specialize in working with ADHD, Autism, and anybody who finds themselves looking for relief from self destructive patterns; offering structure, curiosity, and real-world strategies.
I offer action-oriented therapy that balances emotional insight with practical tools that you can use to begin seeing real growth. Sessions focus on understanding your nervous system, improving executive functioning, and building habits through structure, curiosity, and wellness—including nutrition, movement, and mind-body awareness.
I specialize in working with ADHD, Autism, and anybody who finds themselves looking for relief from self destructive patterns; offering structure, curiosity, and real-world strategies.
I offer action-oriented therapy that balances emotional insight with practical tools that you can use to begin seeing real growth. Sessions focus on understanding your nervous system, improving executive functioning, and building habits through structure, curiosity, and wellness—including nutrition, movement, and mind-body awareness.
I provide psychological evaluation and counseling for children, adolescents and young adults, with extensive experience in diagnosing and treating Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD/ADD, anxiety, mood disorders, and learning disorders.
I work with and evaluate children and adolescents struggling with an array of challenges, including ADHD/ADD, depression, anxiety, Autism Spectrum Disorder, learning disabilities, oppositional behavior, and issues related to transition to adulthood. This includes providing parent support, working with school teams, and consulting with other clinicians.
I provide psychological evaluation and counseling for children, adolescents and young adults, with extensive experience in diagnosing and treating Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD/ADD, anxiety, mood disorders, and learning disorders.
I work with and evaluate children and adolescents struggling with an array of challenges, including ADHD/ADD, depression, anxiety, Autism Spectrum Disorder, learning disabilities, oppositional behavior, and issues related to transition to adulthood. This includes providing parent support, working with school teams, and consulting with other clinicians.
I worked with children and adolescents from diverse backgrounds and with varied learning needs including those with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and other learning or developmental differences.
I am passionate about supporting young adults, parents, and families as they navigate various difficulties such as life transitions, anxiety, depression, and parenthood. I integrate CBT, IFS, play therapy, mindfulness, and other strengths-based approaches into my work. I believe in meeting clients where they are and walking alongside them as they grow.
I worked with children and adolescents from diverse backgrounds and with varied learning needs including those with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and other learning or developmental differences.
I am passionate about supporting young adults, parents, and families as they navigate various difficulties such as life transitions, anxiety, depression, and parenthood. I integrate CBT, IFS, play therapy, mindfulness, and other strengths-based approaches into my work. I believe in meeting clients where they are and walking alongside them as they grow.
The mind can often feel like a busy hive—buzzing with conflicting thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that need to be understood and balanced. Our group approaches to practice empower individuals and families to build resilience by enhancing coping strategies, promoting adaptive behaviors, and fostering positive social support systems, all of which play key roles in an individual's healing and well-being.
The mind can often feel like a busy hive—buzzing with conflicting thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that need to be understood and balanced. Our group approaches to practice empower individuals and families to build resilience by enhancing coping strategies, promoting adaptive behaviors, and fostering positive social support systems, all of which play key roles in an individual's healing and well-being.
If you are suffering from depression, anxiety, panic attacks, or substance use, feel free to contact me via phone call, text, or email. I’ll respond back within 2 hours, Monday – Sunday. My office hours are 8am EST to 5pm EST. Struggling through serious relationship problems? I’ve helped dozens of couples and perhaps I can help you. Is your teen son or daughter having difficulties adjusting to the school year and feeling down? Call me anytime at 518-610-4528 and we can schedule a free consultation to discuss your individual needs.
If you are suffering from depression, anxiety, panic attacks, or substance use, feel free to contact me via phone call, text, or email. I’ll respond back within 2 hours, Monday – Sunday. My office hours are 8am EST to 5pm EST. Struggling through serious relationship problems? I’ve helped dozens of couples and perhaps I can help you. Is your teen son or daughter having difficulties adjusting to the school year and feeling down? Call me anytime at 518-610-4528 and we can schedule a free consultation to discuss your individual needs.
I believe that anxiety, depression and relationship problems are the result of past negative experiences and traumas. Your traumas can be a one-time event like a car accident or a series of hurts from growing up with an addicted parent. The same way a large tree falls across a stream and changes its course, a beaver dam with hundreds of sticks can have the same result. Traumatic experiences work in the same way, changing the course of your life.
Our past experiences shape the way that we view ourselves and the world. Do we view the world as a place full of joy and a place to thrive, or as uncertain and often unsafe?
I believe that anxiety, depression and relationship problems are the result of past negative experiences and traumas. Your traumas can be a one-time event like a car accident or a series of hurts from growing up with an addicted parent. The same way a large tree falls across a stream and changes its course, a beaver dam with hundreds of sticks can have the same result. Traumatic experiences work in the same way, changing the course of your life.
Our past experiences shape the way that we view ourselves and the world. Do we view the world as a place full of joy and a place to thrive, or as uncertain and often unsafe?
Does your child or teen seem anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in constant worry? Many kids and teens today are dealing with big emotions, school pressure, social stress, and anxious thoughts that can feel hard to quiet. You may be noticing meltdowns, big reactions to small problems, avoidance, irritability, or fear and wondering how to best support them.
Does your child or teen seem anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in constant worry? Many kids and teens today are dealing with big emotions, school pressure, social stress, and anxious thoughts that can feel hard to quiet. You may be noticing meltdowns, big reactions to small problems, avoidance, irritability, or fear and wondering how to best support them.
The Behavioral Health Center has been providing exceptional quality comprehensive assessment and treatment services in Middlebury CT and the surrounding towns for the past 20 years. We have a second location in Shelton CT. The scope of these services include: Assessment, diagnosis, treatment and medication management for the full range of behavioral, emotional, mental health, educational and social difficulties, and disorders. The multi-disciplinary team of the Behavioral Health Center is capable of servicing the therapeutic and educational needs of children through adulthood in a variety of treatment modalities.
The Behavioral Health Center has been providing exceptional quality comprehensive assessment and treatment services in Middlebury CT and the surrounding towns for the past 20 years. We have a second location in Shelton CT. The scope of these services include: Assessment, diagnosis, treatment and medication management for the full range of behavioral, emotional, mental health, educational and social difficulties, and disorders. The multi-disciplinary team of the Behavioral Health Center is capable of servicing the therapeutic and educational needs of children through adulthood in a variety of treatment modalities.
Jennifer Giustra-Kozek, LPC & Associates,
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NBCC, HpN
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
I integrate compassion, intuition, empathy and focusing on clarity and change. I help people to come out of the groove of old thinking and old behavior. I employ several therapeutic modalities. No good teacher uses one approach for every student. I listen attentively letting you formulate your own curriculum. As your Psychotherapist, I am walking along your path to healing to help you avoid a few pitfalls along the road by seeing them first. I assist and guide individuals, couples and families through their life journeys and transitions. Helping during periods of depression, anxiety, loss, trauma and addiction.
I integrate compassion, intuition, empathy and focusing on clarity and change. I help people to come out of the groove of old thinking and old behavior. I employ several therapeutic modalities. No good teacher uses one approach for every student. I listen attentively letting you formulate your own curriculum. As your Psychotherapist, I am walking along your path to healing to help you avoid a few pitfalls along the road by seeing them first. I assist and guide individuals, couples and families through their life journeys and transitions. Helping during periods of depression, anxiety, loss, trauma and addiction.
You’re navigating a lot right now—career uncertainty, relationship changes, family expectations, or just the quiet pressure to figure out who you are. Life transitions in your 20s and 30s can feel overwhelming, especially when everyone else seems like they’ve got it all together. You may look fine on the outside, but inside, you’re anxious, burnt out, or questioning everything. You’re not broken—you're human. And you don’t have to go through it alone.
You’re navigating a lot right now—career uncertainty, relationship changes, family expectations, or just the quiet pressure to figure out who you are. Life transitions in your 20s and 30s can feel overwhelming, especially when everyone else seems like they’ve got it all together. You may look fine on the outside, but inside, you’re anxious, burnt out, or questioning everything. You’re not broken—you're human. And you don’t have to go through it alone.
I am a licensed clinical social worker who is committed to supporting individuals across the lifespan in their journey towards peace, purpose and growth. Utilizing therapeutic practices that apply to everyday life, I am here to genuinely support you! Using psychotherapeutic, behavioral, mindfulness, and psycho-educational approaches, I will collaborate with you to guide you on your journey to your best self.
I am a licensed clinical social worker who is committed to supporting individuals across the lifespan in their journey towards peace, purpose and growth. Utilizing therapeutic practices that apply to everyday life, I am here to genuinely support you! Using psychotherapeutic, behavioral, mindfulness, and psycho-educational approaches, I will collaborate with you to guide you on your journey to your best self.
Adult & Pediatric Counseling Specialists PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCSW, LADC, LPC
Serves Area
Have a particular life obstacle you’re trying to overcome? Sometimes, seeking help from a certified expert is the best way to put things into perspective. As committed, professional psychotherapists, we implement effective counseling methods to instill self-understanding among patients and encourage them to adopt new attitudes and feelings towards life situations. APCS is a private mental health practice made up of licensed therapists who provide counseling services to adults, children, couples, and families. Morning, evening, and weekend appointments are available and we accept major insurances.
Have a particular life obstacle you’re trying to overcome? Sometimes, seeking help from a certified expert is the best way to put things into perspective. As committed, professional psychotherapists, we implement effective counseling methods to instill self-understanding among patients and encourage them to adopt new attitudes and feelings towards life situations. APCS is a private mental health practice made up of licensed therapists who provide counseling services to adults, children, couples, and families. Morning, evening, and weekend appointments are available and we accept major insurances.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or experiencing burnout? Are you currently encountering a challenging situation? It's completely understandable to feel stressed when facing life's challenges. I believe in creating a safe and nurturing space where you can freely share your emotions and thoughts without fear of judgment.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or experiencing burnout? Are you currently encountering a challenging situation? It's completely understandable to feel stressed when facing life's challenges. I believe in creating a safe and nurturing space where you can freely share your emotions and thoughts without fear of judgment.
Wolf Spirit Wellness is dedicated to assisting its clients in becoming the best version of themselves through patience, compassion, acceptance and love. We utilize both a therapeutic and energetic alliance to guide our clients toward an understanding of the issues at hand and to help them heal the past and present which then provides a brighter future. Whatever the issue we are ready and able to help you move forward. In addition, we are now offering our in home therapy program called Therapy in Motion where our clinicians can provide evidence based treatment customized to meet the client where they are most comfortable...at home.
Wolf Spirit Wellness is dedicated to assisting its clients in becoming the best version of themselves through patience, compassion, acceptance and love. We utilize both a therapeutic and energetic alliance to guide our clients toward an understanding of the issues at hand and to help them heal the past and present which then provides a brighter future. Whatever the issue we are ready and able to help you move forward. In addition, we are now offering our in home therapy program called Therapy in Motion where our clinicians can provide evidence based treatment customized to meet the client where they are most comfortable...at home.
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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.