Autism Therapists in Pensacola, FL
I celebrate diversity including adhd/ autism, queerness, race and love styles.
Pajama Forward Therapist here! We are called to an authentic life. One where we honor how our brains work instead of forcing our square peg brains into another round hole. I’ve discovered the magic of working with my brain instead of against it. I want to help you do the same. Much of what I learned in grad school doesn’t work for us. My clients are encouraged to show up authentically, even if that’s in pajamas. I’m a pajama forward therapist! I use therapy techniques designed for us including Internal Family Systems (IFS) and EMDR. They get us to the deep work and root of the issues.
I celebrate diversity including adhd/ autism, queerness, race and love styles.
Pajama Forward Therapist here! We are called to an authentic life. One where we honor how our brains work instead of forcing our square peg brains into another round hole. I’ve discovered the magic of working with my brain instead of against it. I want to help you do the same. Much of what I learned in grad school doesn’t work for us. My clients are encouraged to show up authentically, even if that’s in pajamas. I’m a pajama forward therapist! I use therapy techniques designed for us including Internal Family Systems (IFS) and EMDR. They get us to the deep work and root of the issues.
I specialize in working with individuals living with ASD.
With a compassionate approach and a deep commitment to supporting others, I create a safe and nurturing space for individuals to explore and grow. I thrive on empowering people to overcome challenges and discover their inner strength. Committed to fostering positive change and enhancing the lives of those I serve, I am driven by a genuine desire to help.
I specialize in working with individuals living with ASD.
With a compassionate approach and a deep commitment to supporting others, I create a safe and nurturing space for individuals to explore and grow. I thrive on empowering people to overcome challenges and discover their inner strength. Committed to fostering positive change and enhancing the lives of those I serve, I am driven by a genuine desire to help.
I have worked most closely with crisis and trauma, domestic violence, addiction, and autism spectrum disorders.
I have enjoyed providing support in mental health for over 20 years now. We all face moments of distress and experience unplanned circumstances in our lives that we simply are not prepared for. It can be difficult to navigate our way through all of the thoughts that may come up or the different levels of pain we tend to experience and I know that reaching out for help can be challenging. All have their own healing journeys and I am grateful to be able to help individuals with discovering their unique path to healing, growth and change.
I have worked most closely with crisis and trauma, domestic violence, addiction, and autism spectrum disorders.
I have enjoyed providing support in mental health for over 20 years now. We all face moments of distress and experience unplanned circumstances in our lives that we simply are not prepared for. It can be difficult to navigate our way through all of the thoughts that may come up or the different levels of pain we tend to experience and I know that reaching out for help can be challenging. All have their own healing journeys and I am grateful to be able to help individuals with discovering their unique path to healing, growth and change.
Behavior Changes, LLC is a provider of applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy for children and young adults on the autism spectrum.
We address: Expressive Verbal Behavior, Receptive Verbal Behavior, Social Skills, Pivotal and Cusp Skills, Fine and Gross Motor Coordination, Academic Skills, Core Knowledge, Daily Living, Reasoning, Appropriate Alternatives to Misbehavior, Functional Behavior Assessments, Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPS), Individual Educational Plans (IEPs), Parent Training, Professional Workshops, and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Supervision.
Behavior Changes, LLC is a provider of applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy for children and young adults on the autism spectrum.
We address: Expressive Verbal Behavior, Receptive Verbal Behavior, Social Skills, Pivotal and Cusp Skills, Fine and Gross Motor Coordination, Academic Skills, Core Knowledge, Daily Living, Reasoning, Appropriate Alternatives to Misbehavior, Functional Behavior Assessments, Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPS), Individual Educational Plans (IEPs), Parent Training, Professional Workshops, and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Supervision.
I’m Brittany McBryde Williams, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Ocala, Fl and a doctoral candidate (3rd yr) in Counselor Education and Supervision PhD program at The Chicago School. In addition to my efforts in academia, I work as a neuro-affirming psychotherapist and am a published author. My educational experience includes a Bachelors in Psychology from University of Central Florida, a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Graduate certificate in Psychology with a specialization in Play Therapy both from Capella University, and over 225 hours of specialized Play Therapy instruction.
I’m Brittany McBryde Williams, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Ocala, Fl and a doctoral candidate (3rd yr) in Counselor Education and Supervision PhD program at The Chicago School. In addition to my efforts in academia, I work as a neuro-affirming psychotherapist and am a published author. My educational experience includes a Bachelors in Psychology from University of Central Florida, a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Graduate certificate in Psychology with a specialization in Play Therapy both from Capella University, and over 225 hours of specialized Play Therapy instruction.
I specialize in supporting individuals and families navigating complex life challenges, including parenting, raising children with disabilities, and understanding autism spectrum disorder.
You’re ready for change, and you don’t have to figure it out alone. Seeking support may be the step that finally moves things forward. The fact that you’re here means part of you is already ready for change. You’ve been carrying this on your own for long enough — therapy can help you move forward with clarity and confidence. You want things to feel different, healthier, calmer, or more manageable — and therapy can help you get there.
I specialize in supporting individuals and families navigating complex life challenges, including parenting, raising children with disabilities, and understanding autism spectrum disorder.
You’re ready for change, and you don’t have to figure it out alone. Seeking support may be the step that finally moves things forward. The fact that you’re here means part of you is already ready for change. You’ve been carrying this on your own for long enough — therapy can help you move forward with clarity and confidence. You want things to feel different, healthier, calmer, or more manageable — and therapy can help you get there.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with over 20 years of experience in the behavioral health field. My passion lies in helping people create meaningful, lasting change and improve their overall quality of life. In my practice, I incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy to help individuals recognize patterns of thinking, make effective decisions, and develop practical strategies that lead to the best possible outcomes.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with over 20 years of experience in the behavioral health field. My passion lies in helping people create meaningful, lasting change and improve their overall quality of life. In my practice, I incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy to help individuals recognize patterns of thinking, make effective decisions, and develop practical strategies that lead to the best possible outcomes.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Trauma Professional. I have over 10 years post-Master's experience working with adolescents and adults in various settings such as schools, hospitals, and shelters. I currently work in private practice with ages 10+ and I can help with you or your adolescent with issues such as trauma recovery, stress/anxiety, depression, self-esteem, periods of transitions, and generally feeling “stuck”. I believe that you already have the answers you need within you. I partner with clients to uncover their most authentic self so they can stop merely existing in life and begin to thrive!
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Trauma Professional. I have over 10 years post-Master's experience working with adolescents and adults in various settings such as schools, hospitals, and shelters. I currently work in private practice with ages 10+ and I can help with you or your adolescent with issues such as trauma recovery, stress/anxiety, depression, self-esteem, periods of transitions, and generally feeling “stuck”. I believe that you already have the answers you need within you. I partner with clients to uncover their most authentic self so they can stop merely existing in life and begin to thrive!
PTSD, Prolonged Grief, "High Functioning" Autistic Spectrum, Veterans, In Recovery from Addictions
You lost something important to you and your world has never been the same. Maybe you know exactly what happened. Maybe it happened so long ago, you can't remember the details. Either way, you're haunted by the ghost of a better life. It always seems to be just out of reach. Something needs to change, you can feel it in your bones. But every time you start to move in the right direction, things fall apart. Sometimes you wonder if you're doomed to feel this miserable and broken for the rest of your life.
PTSD, Prolonged Grief, "High Functioning" Autistic Spectrum, Veterans, In Recovery from Addictions
You lost something important to you and your world has never been the same. Maybe you know exactly what happened. Maybe it happened so long ago, you can't remember the details. Either way, you're haunted by the ghost of a better life. It always seems to be just out of reach. Something needs to change, you can feel it in your bones. But every time you start to move in the right direction, things fall apart. Sometimes you wonder if you're doomed to feel this miserable and broken for the rest of your life.
I have experience supporting adults, couples, military service members and families, and neurodivergent individuals, and tailor the approach to meet your needs.
Hello, I'm Erica, the heart behind Harley Matrimony Counseling LLC. If you’re looking to strengthen your relationships, navigate the complexities of neurodiversity, or build healthier emotional patterns, you’re in the right place. I offer a safe, affirming space where individuals and couples can explore challenges, gain clarity, and create meaningful, sustainable change.
Clients often share that working with me feels both supportive and growth‑oriented. I’ll meet you with compassion and respect, while also offering honest feedback and gentle challenge when it supports your progress.
I have experience supporting adults, couples, military service members and families, and neurodivergent individuals, and tailor the approach to meet your needs.
Hello, I'm Erica, the heart behind Harley Matrimony Counseling LLC. If you’re looking to strengthen your relationships, navigate the complexities of neurodiversity, or build healthier emotional patterns, you’re in the right place. I offer a safe, affirming space where individuals and couples can explore challenges, gain clarity, and create meaningful, sustainable change.
Clients often share that working with me feels both supportive and growth‑oriented. I’ll meet you with compassion and respect, while also offering honest feedback and gentle challenge when it supports your progress.
My ideal client is simple: I enjoy working most with someone who is motivated and engaged in the process of counseling.
My ideal client is simple: I enjoy working most with someone who is motivated and engaged in the process of counseling.
you are wondering if you or your loved one has Autism or ADHD.
I serve as a professor and supervisor of counselors. After 25 years, I still love counseling and keep a select few private clients. I specialize in trauma/PTSD, autism assessment. IQ Assessment and adoption. I am an adoptive parent and parent of a child with ASD. Trauma can often be cleared in 3-4 sessions, even military and first responders.
you are wondering if you or your loved one has Autism or ADHD.
I serve as a professor and supervisor of counselors. After 25 years, I still love counseling and keep a select few private clients. I specialize in trauma/PTSD, autism assessment. IQ Assessment and adoption. I am an adoptive parent and parent of a child with ASD. Trauma can often be cleared in 3-4 sessions, even military and first responders.
For the last eight years, I have worked as a Registered Behavior Therapist, providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder.
Change is hard, transitions can feel overwhelming, and healing from past trauma takes courage. Sometimes, we need a little extra support—and there is no shame in that.
For the last eight years, I have worked as a Registered Behavior Therapist, providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder.
Change is hard, transitions can feel overwhelming, and healing from past trauma takes courage. Sometimes, we need a little extra support—and there is no shame in that.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida. Next (but really kind of parallel to the other stuff) is helping you build up emotional literacy, cognitive clarity, and self-management skills. Mindfulness, Values-based Decision Making, Reframing thoughts and urges, Resilience, Self-care.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida. Next (but really kind of parallel to the other stuff) is helping you build up emotional literacy, cognitive clarity, and self-management skills. Mindfulness, Values-based Decision Making, Reframing thoughts and urges, Resilience, Self-care.
In a world where we are often "taught to feel" or want to fit in it has become increasingly more challenging to figure out who we are as individuals and then be okay with that person and those choices. I do not believe that people are broken, so there is no need to "fix" anyone. I look at life and the experiences that we have in correlation to our "toolbox". If we are not appropriately equipped, then it makes it very challenging at times to resolve, adapt, overcome and grow. If you are needing a refresh or help with equipping your toolbox for life, then let's connect.
In a world where we are often "taught to feel" or want to fit in it has become increasingly more challenging to figure out who we are as individuals and then be okay with that person and those choices. I do not believe that people are broken, so there is no need to "fix" anyone. I look at life and the experiences that we have in correlation to our "toolbox". If we are not appropriately equipped, then it makes it very challenging at times to resolve, adapt, overcome and grow. If you are needing a refresh or help with equipping your toolbox for life, then let's connect.
I am a licensed clinical social worker dedicated to supporting LGBTQIA+ individuals and people navigating trauma, anxiety, and depression.
Let’s dig into this together.
You are the expert on your own life, and in this practice, you drive the treatment goals. The therapeutic journey is a collaborative one—walking alongside each other as we develop self-acceptance and manage symptoms in ways that feel authentic and meaningful to you.
Together, we’ll create a space where professional guidance meets personal understanding, building on your strengths and working toward the goals that matter most to you.
I am a licensed clinical social worker dedicated to supporting LGBTQIA+ individuals and people navigating trauma, anxiety, and depression.
Let’s dig into this together.
You are the expert on your own life, and in this practice, you drive the treatment goals. The therapeutic journey is a collaborative one—walking alongside each other as we develop self-acceptance and manage symptoms in ways that feel authentic and meaningful to you.
Together, we’ll create a space where professional guidance meets personal understanding, building on your strengths and working toward the goals that matter most to you.
Additionally, we are dedicated to working with individuals within the Autism Spectrum community who are seeking a deeper understanding of their diagnosis and mental health.
We are deeply passionate about guiding individuals through their personal growth journeys with compassionate support. We provide evidence-based approaches, including CBT, ACT, Solution-Focused, and Mindfulness, tailored to each client’s unique needs. As we grow, we’re excited to offer more specialized service. EMDR Treatment/Intensive, OCD, and Assessments.
Additionally, we are dedicated to working with individuals within the Autism Spectrum community who are seeking a deeper understanding of their diagnosis and mental health.
We are deeply passionate about guiding individuals through their personal growth journeys with compassionate support. We provide evidence-based approaches, including CBT, ACT, Solution-Focused, and Mindfulness, tailored to each client’s unique needs. As we grow, we’re excited to offer more specialized service. EMDR Treatment/Intensive, OCD, and Assessments.
Since 2013, I’ve worked with a range of mental health concerns in my private practice. In 2015 I learned of NeruoTherapy and utilized it as part of a wellness based inpatient program. And in 2017 I introduced it to my private practice. After seeing remarkable improvements with so many client concerns, (Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, TBI, Stroke Recovery, ADHD, Sleep Issues, Memory, Focus, Performance Enhancement, and more), Emerald Coast NeruoFeedback was founded in 2021, making it available outside of my counseling practice. At ECNF we combine cutting edge software with years of clinical experience from assessment to implementation.
Since 2013, I’ve worked with a range of mental health concerns in my private practice. In 2015 I learned of NeruoTherapy and utilized it as part of a wellness based inpatient program. And in 2017 I introduced it to my private practice. After seeing remarkable improvements with so many client concerns, (Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, TBI, Stroke Recovery, ADHD, Sleep Issues, Memory, Focus, Performance Enhancement, and more), Emerald Coast NeruoFeedback was founded in 2021, making it available outside of my counseling practice. At ECNF we combine cutting edge software with years of clinical experience from assessment to implementation.
I am a licensed mental health counselor who specializes in work with children, adolescents and adults of all ages. I will work with you and/or your loved ones to address any concerns with managing the effects of depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, divorce, grief and loss and various other challenges while helping you maintain a productive life style.
I am a licensed mental health counselor who specializes in work with children, adolescents and adults of all ages. I will work with you and/or your loved ones to address any concerns with managing the effects of depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, divorce, grief and loss and various other challenges while helping you maintain a productive life style.
Are you ready to rediscover the joy and strength in your relationships? I'm Denise Hudson, a compassionate Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC) dedicated to guiding individuals and couples toward healing and growth. With specialized training in the Gottman Method for couples therapy, I am committed to helping committed partners navigate challenges and rediscover the deep connection they once shared.
Are you ready to rediscover the joy and strength in your relationships? I'm Denise Hudson, a compassionate Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC) dedicated to guiding individuals and couples toward healing and growth. With specialized training in the Gottman Method for couples therapy, I am committed to helping committed partners navigate challenges and rediscover the deep connection they once shared.
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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.