Autism Therapists in Woodbury, CT
I take a grounded, compassionate, and results-focused approach to therapy, working collaboratively with clients to uncover and strengthen their natural abilities to navigate life’s challenges. In our work together, we’ll identify and build on your unique strengths, helping you move through both everyday difficulties and life’s more complex predicaments with greater clarity and confidence.
I take a grounded, compassionate, and results-focused approach to therapy, working collaboratively with clients to uncover and strengthen their natural abilities to navigate life’s challenges. In our work together, we’ll identify and build on your unique strengths, helping you move through both everyday difficulties and life’s more complex predicaments with greater clarity and confidence.
Whether you're navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, or questions of identity across different developmental windows, I create a space to explore the patterns that define your inner world. I view therapy as a collaboration and look forward to learning more about the shape our work together can take.
Whether you're navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, or questions of identity across different developmental windows, I create a space to explore the patterns that define your inner world. I view therapy as a collaboration and look forward to learning more about the shape our work together can take.
Life can feel overwhelming, especially when you keep finding yourself in the same emotional or relationship patterns. You’re not broken—you’re patterned, and patterns can change. I’m Miranda, a Licensed Professional Counselor working with individuals and couples who want deeper understanding, meaningful connection, and real change. Together, we’ll make sense of your emotions, shift unhelpful patterns, and build something that actually feels good to live in. Therapy with me is warm, collaborative, and real—with insight, honesty, and the occasional well-timed humor.
Life can feel overwhelming, especially when you keep finding yourself in the same emotional or relationship patterns. You’re not broken—you’re patterned, and patterns can change. I’m Miranda, a Licensed Professional Counselor working with individuals and couples who want deeper understanding, meaningful connection, and real change. Together, we’ll make sense of your emotions, shift unhelpful patterns, and build something that actually feels good to live in. Therapy with me is warm, collaborative, and real—with insight, honesty, and the occasional well-timed humor.
Wolf Spirit Wellness and Counseling Center, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Woodbury, CT 06798
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.
Jennifer Giustra-Kozek, LPC & Associates,
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NBCC, HpN
4 Endorsed
Woodbury, CT 06798
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.
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.
I’m so glad you’re here! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified School Counselor with over 18 years of experience working with children, adolescents, teens, and adults. Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, but you’ve already taken the first step. I provide a warm, supportive, and judgment-free space where you can feel safe to explore your thoughts and experiences. Together, we’ll work toward greater understanding, healing, and meaningful growth.
I’m so glad you’re here! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified School Counselor with over 18 years of experience working with children, adolescents, teens, and adults. Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, but you’ve already taken the first step. I provide a warm, supportive, and judgment-free space where you can feel safe to explore your thoughts and experiences. Together, we’ll work toward greater understanding, healing, and meaningful growth.
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Welcome! I have many years of experience treating a large variety of mental health concerns and I would love to share my experience with you. My focus is to the meet the needs of older children, adolescents, adults and their families by providing a comprehensive, holistic experience. Presenting issues include anxiety, depression, eating disorders, mood disorders, managing symptoms of A.D.H.D. and A.S.D. LGBTQ+ concerns and survivors and suicide and trauma. I use a variety of modalities including C.B.T, D.B.T, Psychotherapy, behavioral interventions and stress reduction techniques.
Welcome! I have many years of experience treating a large variety of mental health concerns and I would love to share my experience with you. My focus is to the meet the needs of older children, adolescents, adults and their families by providing a comprehensive, holistic experience. Presenting issues include anxiety, depression, eating disorders, mood disorders, managing symptoms of A.D.H.D. and A.S.D. LGBTQ+ concerns and survivors and suicide and trauma. I use a variety of modalities including C.B.T, D.B.T, Psychotherapy, behavioral interventions and stress reduction techniques.
I work with individuals, couples, and families to process trauma, support neurodivergent experiences, and improve communication, connection, and emotional well-being.
Are you ready to explore what’s going on beneath the surface?
Maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed by trauma, navigating a big life transition, or burned out from juggling too many roles. Or maybe your child is struggling to express big emotions, and you’re looking for support that actually meets them where they are.
Therapy with me is a space where you don’t have to mask, perform, or pretend. Together, we focus on helping you feel grounded, empowered, and more connected to who you are—while honoring the passions, creativity, and quirks that make you you.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults, with a special focus on:
I work with individuals, couples, and families to process trauma, support neurodivergent experiences, and improve communication, connection, and emotional well-being.
Are you ready to explore what’s going on beneath the surface?
Maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed by trauma, navigating a big life transition, or burned out from juggling too many roles. Or maybe your child is struggling to express big emotions, and you’re looking for support that actually meets them where they are.
Therapy with me is a space where you don’t have to mask, perform, or pretend. Together, we focus on helping you feel grounded, empowered, and more connected to who you are—while honoring the passions, creativity, and quirks that make you you.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults, with a special focus on:
Translating your internal thoughts, needs, or emotions into spoken language can feel unreliable, slow, or inaccessible, especially under stress. You’re searching for a place to feel seen, simply as you are. You want your loved ones to understand you and see your internal world. Rediscover your voice through music therapy. We want to provide you with techniques that encourage growth in your communication, cognition, socialization, mental health, motor skills, and behavior in a way that makes you feel deeply regulated and empowered.
Translating your internal thoughts, needs, or emotions into spoken language can feel unreliable, slow, or inaccessible, especially under stress. You’re searching for a place to feel seen, simply as you are. You want your loved ones to understand you and see your internal world. Rediscover your voice through music therapy. We want to provide you with techniques that encourage growth in your communication, cognition, socialization, mental health, motor skills, and behavior in a way that makes you feel deeply regulated and empowered.
Many of the families I work with are managing identity development alongside anxiety, trauma, school stress, or neurodivergence ( autism, ADHD, high sensitivity).
I specialize in therapy for transgender and nonbinary youth in CT and NY, with particular expertise in neurodivergence and trauma. My work is developmentally informed, collaborative, and structured. We focus on emotional regulation, identity development, coping skills, and strengthening family communication.
Many of the families I work with are managing identity development alongside anxiety, trauma, school stress, or neurodivergence ( autism, ADHD, high sensitivity).
I specialize in therapy for transgender and nonbinary youth in CT and NY, with particular expertise in neurodivergence and trauma. My work is developmentally informed, collaborative, and structured. We focus on emotional regulation, identity development, coping skills, and strengthening family communication.
Are you parenting a neurodivergent child and feel overwhelmed, isolated, or emotionally drained?
I specialize in parenting support, anxiety, and stress management using neurodiversity-affirming therapy, with a special interest in ADHD, Autism, and PDA. Together, we regulate overwhelm, build confidence, and release self-blame while gaining an understanding of your child’s behavior. Also welcoming neurodivergent adults seeking support or evaluation!
Are you parenting a neurodivergent child and feel overwhelmed, isolated, or emotionally drained?
I specialize in parenting support, anxiety, and stress management using neurodiversity-affirming therapy, with a special interest in ADHD, Autism, and PDA. Together, we regulate overwhelm, build confidence, and release self-blame while gaining an understanding of your child’s behavior. Also welcoming neurodivergent adults seeking support or evaluation!
As someone who is neurodivergent, you struggle to connect with others.
I will help you become more aware of your innate worth and gifts. Together, we will explore how you can authentically communicate your needs by slowing down, reflecting, and facing fears of rejection. By exploring the feelings and fears that cause you to hide your true self, you will discover your innate worth to remove the masks of shame and self-doubt.
As someone who is neurodivergent, you struggle to connect with others.
I will help you become more aware of your innate worth and gifts. Together, we will explore how you can authentically communicate your needs by slowing down, reflecting, and facing fears of rejection. By exploring the feelings and fears that cause you to hide your true self, you will discover your innate worth to remove the masks of shame and self-doubt.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming. You may not know where to begin or whether it will truly help, and even the thought of walking into an office or logging onto a video call can bring up anxiety. If you’re navigating past trauma, anxiety, or depression and feel unsure of your next step, you’re not alone and I'm here to support you. Together, we will work as a team to gently explore your experiences, build understanding, and help you face and move through the challenges that are impacting your life today.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming. You may not know where to begin or whether it will truly help, and even the thought of walking into an office or logging onto a video call can bring up anxiety. If you’re navigating past trauma, anxiety, or depression and feel unsure of your next step, you’re not alone and I'm here to support you. Together, we will work as a team to gently explore your experiences, build understanding, and help you face and move through the challenges that are impacting your life today.
I work with individuals with Anxiety, ADHD, Depression, Autism Spectrum concerns, Anger Management, School Issues, Self-Esteem, Women's Issues, Pregnancy & Postpartum Support, Family Conflict, Peer Relationships, Emotional Regulation, Behavioral Challenges, Career Counseling.
I work with pre-teens, teenagers, college students, adults, and women who feel overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or misunderstood. Many of my clients struggle with ADHD, depression, emotional regulation, school stress, family conflict, relationship challenges, or life transitions. Some are first-generation college students or navigating cultural expectations. They want practical tools, emotional clarity, and a safe space to grow while maintaining their identity and strengths.
I work with individuals with Anxiety, ADHD, Depression, Autism Spectrum concerns, Anger Management, School Issues, Self-Esteem, Women's Issues, Pregnancy & Postpartum Support, Family Conflict, Peer Relationships, Emotional Regulation, Behavioral Challenges, Career Counseling.
I work with pre-teens, teenagers, college students, adults, and women who feel overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or misunderstood. Many of my clients struggle with ADHD, depression, emotional regulation, school stress, family conflict, relationship challenges, or life transitions. Some are first-generation college students or navigating cultural expectations. They want practical tools, emotional clarity, and a safe space to grow while maintaining their identity and strengths.
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 am neurodivergent affirming and have lived experience.
I love it when people figure out how to feel better. When they master harnessing their emotions, and their lives change and shift in better ways. I get excited when my clients discover that they can master a problem and it encourages them to continue to work on their self growth. And when they recognize that they have capabilities and strengths that they have been overlooking. Then, they see how they can use their strengths to improve their relationships, they recognize and grow their resilience, and they discover that they can solve their own problems almost all of the time.
I am neurodivergent affirming and have lived experience.
I love it when people figure out how to feel better. When they master harnessing their emotions, and their lives change and shift in better ways. I get excited when my clients discover that they can master a problem and it encourages them to continue to work on their self growth. And when they recognize that they have capabilities and strengths that they have been overlooking. Then, they see how they can use their strengths to improve their relationships, they recognize and grow their resilience, and they discover that they can solve their own problems almost all of the time.
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
Litchfield Hills Clinical Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, BFA, MS, LPC
Litchfield, CT 06759
Some of my other specialty areas are within developmental disabilities including ASD ( Autism Spectrum Disorders) and understanding learning differences.
Many individuals are struggling with day to day stressors whether it be school, work, friends, intimate relationships, alcohol and substance use or managing depression and anxiety. I am able to help incorporate my 16 years of building therapeutic relationships to help guide and support you on your journey. I have experience in many modalities including Intensive In Home Services with MDFT (Multi Dimensional Family Therapy) , CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy) and DBT ( Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) I find an eclectic approach utilizing many modalities yields the best success.
Some of my other specialty areas are within developmental disabilities including ASD ( Autism Spectrum Disorders) and understanding learning differences.
Many individuals are struggling with day to day stressors whether it be school, work, friends, intimate relationships, alcohol and substance use or managing depression and anxiety. I am able to help incorporate my 16 years of building therapeutic relationships to help guide and support you on your journey. I have experience in many modalities including Intensive In Home Services with MDFT (Multi Dimensional Family Therapy) , CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy) and DBT ( Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) I find an eclectic approach utilizing many modalities yields the best success.
For the neurodivergent brain, life can be confusing, frustrating, or frightening.
Neuro-affirming. LGBTQ+ affirming. Both professional and lived experience with neurodivergence. In addition, I am skilled at work with tweens navigating middle school, Gen Z navigating their transition to adulthood, parents of quirky kids when traditional parenting styles just don't work, and family work to resolve and heal family conflicts.
For the neurodivergent brain, life can be confusing, frustrating, or frightening.
Neuro-affirming. LGBTQ+ affirming. Both professional and lived experience with neurodivergence. In addition, I am skilled at work with tweens navigating middle school, Gen Z navigating their transition to adulthood, parents of quirky kids when traditional parenting styles just don't work, and family work to resolve and heal family conflicts.
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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.