Autism Therapists in Buford, GA
Services provided include assessment of ADHD, learning disabilities, language disorders, behavioral problems, autism, mood disorders, and anxiety disorders.
Welcome to NeuroKids Center! I am dedicated to helping parents find answers about their child's struggles, and providing evidenced-based resources and recommendations to formulate a plan for your child's future. As a licensed psychologist, I primarily conduct neuropsychological evaluations for young children, teens, and young adults. If your child is having difficulties at home or school, don't wait for the problems to get worse! Contact us today.
Services provided include assessment of ADHD, learning disabilities, language disorders, behavioral problems, autism, mood disorders, and anxiety disorders.
Welcome to NeuroKids Center! I am dedicated to helping parents find answers about their child's struggles, and providing evidenced-based resources and recommendations to formulate a plan for your child's future. As a licensed psychologist, I primarily conduct neuropsychological evaluations for young children, teens, and young adults. If your child is having difficulties at home or school, don't wait for the problems to get worse! Contact us today.
Beautiful Dreamers Behavioral and Educational Center provides a wide range of services to include all areas of behavioral health and edducational supportive services including autism services and classroom modifications and interventions.
At times, life presents challenges that impact the quality of our relationships and daily functioning. Counseling can help to ease the overwhelming feelings associated with life transitions, grief, depression, parenting, anxiety, anger, family, low self-esteem, and other interpersonal relationship concerns. At Beautiful Dreamers Behavioral and Educational Center, we offer comprehensive therapeutic, psychological, psychiatric, medication management, nursing service, and psycho-educational services. Whether individual, family or group, our mission is to provide a collaborative and encouraging environment that encourages personal growth. Our team of expert therapists possesses a variety of specialties and certifications that focus on the needs of the individual regardless age (including preschoolers) and area of struggle. Beautiful Dreamers Behavioral and Educational Center also provides comprehensive psychological educational evaluations for children and adults in the areas of intellectual functioning, academic, behavioral, vocational, and forensics. Our psycho-educational assessments are highly detailed and identify any underlying impairments affecting school performance.
Beautiful Dreamers Behavioral and Educational Center provides a wide range of services to include all areas of behavioral health and edducational supportive services including autism services and classroom modifications and interventions.
At times, life presents challenges that impact the quality of our relationships and daily functioning. Counseling can help to ease the overwhelming feelings associated with life transitions, grief, depression, parenting, anxiety, anger, family, low self-esteem, and other interpersonal relationship concerns. At Beautiful Dreamers Behavioral and Educational Center, we offer comprehensive therapeutic, psychological, psychiatric, medication management, nursing service, and psycho-educational services. Whether individual, family or group, our mission is to provide a collaborative and encouraging environment that encourages personal growth. Our team of expert therapists possesses a variety of specialties and certifications that focus on the needs of the individual regardless age (including preschoolers) and area of struggle. Beautiful Dreamers Behavioral and Educational Center also provides comprehensive psychological educational evaluations for children and adults in the areas of intellectual functioning, academic, behavioral, vocational, and forensics. Our psycho-educational assessments are highly detailed and identify any underlying impairments affecting school performance.
Line has partnered with these individuals and families seeking help with chronic illness, disability, anxiety, depression, attention deficit disorders, autism spectrum disorders, and life transitions.
Line believes in meeting the clients where they are. She utilizes a person-centered approach to help clients dictate their goals and areas of growth for their unique personal journey. She utilizes various approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based, and solution-focused therapies to encourage attainable results. Her approach maintains awareness of the issues and the flexibility to uniquely meet clients’ needs. Line seeks to establish a warm and caring relationship with her clients to assist in building on their strengths, meeting their goals, and living the meaningful life they value and desire.
Line has partnered with these individuals and families seeking help with chronic illness, disability, anxiety, depression, attention deficit disorders, autism spectrum disorders, and life transitions.
Line believes in meeting the clients where they are. She utilizes a person-centered approach to help clients dictate their goals and areas of growth for their unique personal journey. She utilizes various approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based, and solution-focused therapies to encourage attainable results. Her approach maintains awareness of the issues and the flexibility to uniquely meet clients’ needs. Line seeks to establish a warm and caring relationship with her clients to assist in building on their strengths, meeting their goals, and living the meaningful life they value and desire.
Hey! I'm Sam Marion, a Clinical Social Worker with a lifetime of experience as a multiply neurodivergent person. My neurodivergences include being autistic (PDA profile), ADHD, gifted, a reading disability, and a tic. I support individuals and families who are dealing with these same challenges. So many of my first conversations with families are about a young person who is burned out, but often the parents and entire family are burned out too. People are looking for hope and steps to take, and I come alongside a family to do just that.
Hey! I'm Sam Marion, a Clinical Social Worker with a lifetime of experience as a multiply neurodivergent person. My neurodivergences include being autistic (PDA profile), ADHD, gifted, a reading disability, and a tic. I support individuals and families who are dealing with these same challenges. So many of my first conversations with families are about a young person who is burned out, but often the parents and entire family are burned out too. People are looking for hope and steps to take, and I come alongside a family to do just that.
Alexis Mardosa
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Buford, GA 30519 (Online Only)
My name is Alexis, I have over ten years experience as a licensed professional counselor and board registered certified art therapist. I provide high quality counseling services tailored to your specific needs. I specialize in chronic and pervasive mental health diagnoses like: anxiety, depression, bi-polar, and ADHD, as well as, relationship difficulties, trauma, divorce, and cognitive or learning disabilities. I offer a safe and non-judgmental virtual space dedicated to your personal growth, healing, and overall well-being. Art therapy has been proven to reduce symptoms faster than talk therapy alone.
My name is Alexis, I have over ten years experience as a licensed professional counselor and board registered certified art therapist. I provide high quality counseling services tailored to your specific needs. I specialize in chronic and pervasive mental health diagnoses like: anxiety, depression, bi-polar, and ADHD, as well as, relationship difficulties, trauma, divorce, and cognitive or learning disabilities. I offer a safe and non-judgmental virtual space dedicated to your personal growth, healing, and overall well-being. Art therapy has been proven to reduce symptoms faster than talk therapy alone.
Darby Lynette Thorne
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Buford, GA 30518
I specialize in offering adolescents a safe space to express themselves, explore their identities, and develop strategies to cope with the unique challenges they face. I empower clients to manage their anxiety and navigate changes by employing evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. Fostering a strong sense of self-esteem and identity is essential for personal growth. As a supporter of the LGBTQIA+ community, I provide a welcoming and inclusive environment where individuals can openly discuss their experiences, concerns, and aspirations related to their identity.
I specialize in offering adolescents a safe space to express themselves, explore their identities, and develop strategies to cope with the unique challenges they face. I empower clients to manage their anxiety and navigate changes by employing evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. Fostering a strong sense of self-esteem and identity is essential for personal growth. As a supporter of the LGBTQIA+ community, I provide a welcoming and inclusive environment where individuals can openly discuss their experiences, concerns, and aspirations related to their identity.
iFlourish Behavior Solutions
MS, BCBA, LBA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Buford, GA 30519 (Online Only)
As a neurodivergent BCBA and sister to an autistic sibling, I know firsthand the challenges families face when accessing quality therapeutic services and navigating educational systems. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the lack of accessible resources and are seeking effective strategies to support your neurodivergent loved ones, I’m here to help.
As a neurodivergent BCBA and sister to an autistic sibling, I know firsthand the challenges families face when accessing quality therapeutic services and navigating educational systems. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the lack of accessible resources and are seeking effective strategies to support your neurodivergent loved ones, I’m here to help.
Is your child struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, and emotional regulation that affects their schoolwork and time with you at home? Do you feel unsure on how to help them navigate their childhood and adolescence and manage their stress? Do you want them to feel empowered and confident while going about their daily life? Now more than ever, children and adolescents are struggling with managing their emotions and coping with anxiety and overwhelm. I believe children can learn coping skills for their stress and flourish.
Is your child struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, and emotional regulation that affects their schoolwork and time with you at home? Do you feel unsure on how to help them navigate their childhood and adolescence and manage their stress? Do you want them to feel empowered and confident while going about their daily life? Now more than ever, children and adolescents are struggling with managing their emotions and coping with anxiety and overwhelm. I believe children can learn coping skills for their stress and flourish.
Suzie A McGarvey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Buford, GA 30518
I have provided counseling services in several different settings since 1996. I began my career as an Elementary School Counselor, I have worked as a Family Counselor in an addictions program, and as a Child and Adolescent Counselor in a community mental health center. I took some time off in order to be with my two children full-time. After my children entered school, I decided to resume my professional career and went into private practice.
I have provided counseling services in several different settings since 1996. I began my career as an Elementary School Counselor, I have worked as a Family Counselor in an addictions program, and as a Child and Adolescent Counselor in a community mental health center. I took some time off in order to be with my two children full-time. After my children entered school, I decided to resume my professional career and went into private practice.
East Counseling and Psychotherapy LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, naser k, EdS, CPCS
Verified Verified
Buford, GA 30518
I have worked and served in different communities around Georgia in the past 12 years. I am not a laid back clinician and I am active. I interact and pick on my clients a lot. I will confront you! My method of counseling is experiential and is client focused. I don't give advice but if I feel anything about your life, I will tell you for sure. I don't hide myself behind my psychotherapy methods. I see young children for play therapy, couples, and adults and teens with various issues. I am a clinical supervisor and provide group supervision for freshly graduates on Thursdays at 12:30 pm.
I have worked and served in different communities around Georgia in the past 12 years. I am not a laid back clinician and I am active. I interact and pick on my clients a lot. I will confront you! My method of counseling is experiential and is client focused. I don't give advice but if I feel anything about your life, I will tell you for sure. I don't hide myself behind my psychotherapy methods. I see young children for play therapy, couples, and adults and teens with various issues. I am a clinical supervisor and provide group supervision for freshly graduates on Thursdays at 12:30 pm.
Clinical Focus: Are you a couple that has become distant and disconnected? Or an individual that is struggling with self-esteem, anxiety, anger, or life transition. I would welcome the opportunity using a combination of Gottman for couples and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy/Person Centered for individuals to bring a sense of hope back into your life. As a University of Georgia graduate with a PhD in Counseling I have the necessary training to work together in a collaborative relationship. An approach that focuses on developing goals together as a couple and rediscovering hope, using structured activities and homework assignments,
Clinical Focus: Are you a couple that has become distant and disconnected? Or an individual that is struggling with self-esteem, anxiety, anger, or life transition. I would welcome the opportunity using a combination of Gottman for couples and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy/Person Centered for individuals to bring a sense of hope back into your life. As a University of Georgia graduate with a PhD in Counseling I have the necessary training to work together in a collaborative relationship. An approach that focuses on developing goals together as a couple and rediscovering hope, using structured activities and homework assignments,
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Amber Illum
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Buford, GA 30518
I received my Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology from Northwestern University in Evanston IL in 2002. I approach each client as an individual and create a treatment plan that focuses on their strengths and personal goals. I believe every person is unique and strive to meet them where they are in life and support them through many of life's challenges and transitions.
I received my Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology from Northwestern University in Evanston IL in 2002. I approach each client as an individual and create a treatment plan that focuses on their strengths and personal goals. I believe every person is unique and strive to meet them where they are in life and support them through many of life's challenges and transitions.
Clients come to me with a struggle: Teens and Adults struggling to cope, Parents struggling to figure out what their child needs, or Couples struggling to make their relationship work. Usually something big has happened, but sometimes, it is a gradual and insidious downhill spiral that gets you to the point where you say, "I need some help."
Clients come to me with a struggle: Teens and Adults struggling to cope, Parents struggling to figure out what their child needs, or Couples struggling to make their relationship work. Usually something big has happened, but sometimes, it is a gradual and insidious downhill spiral that gets you to the point where you say, "I need some help."
As a Christian, my faith offers a strong compass for all I do. As a clinical psychologist, school psychologist, and veteran with 6 degrees in psychology and 27 years of experience (20 with Gwinnett County Public Schools), this compass has been pivotal in helping others. I specialize in two areas: (1) Psychological or "psycho-educational" evaluations to enhance success in school, college, or career path; and (2) A highly specialized therapy-based martial arts program for children that decades of closely supervised research have found effective for improving attention, self-control, and classroom performance (see "Groups" below).
As a Christian, my faith offers a strong compass for all I do. As a clinical psychologist, school psychologist, and veteran with 6 degrees in psychology and 27 years of experience (20 with Gwinnett County Public Schools), this compass has been pivotal in helping others. I specialize in two areas: (1) Psychological or "psycho-educational" evaluations to enhance success in school, college, or career path; and (2) A highly specialized therapy-based martial arts program for children that decades of closely supervised research have found effective for improving attention, self-control, and classroom performance (see "Groups" below).
Lauren Keel Shinn
LPC Intern, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Buford, GA 30519
Waitlist for new clients
Motherhood comes with unparalleled joy and often intense doubt, guilt, and stress that can lead to feelings of anxiety or depression. Moms frequently carry the mental load of the family, keeping track of dates, details, and everyone's needs... except their own. Self-care is critical, but easily falls by the wayside. I. SEE. YOU. In my counseling office, you have a sacred and safe space to process emotions, be encouraged, discuss parenting challenges, develop new coping strategies, and create organizational systems that will help things run more smoothly. Your needs and goals define how we use our time together.
Motherhood comes with unparalleled joy and often intense doubt, guilt, and stress that can lead to feelings of anxiety or depression. Moms frequently carry the mental load of the family, keeping track of dates, details, and everyone's needs... except their own. Self-care is critical, but easily falls by the wayside. I. SEE. YOU. In my counseling office, you have a sacred and safe space to process emotions, be encouraged, discuss parenting challenges, develop new coping strategies, and create organizational systems that will help things run more smoothly. Your needs and goals define how we use our time together.
I help highly intelligent over-achievers trade anxiety for confidence without feeling like a failure. My clients struggle like you do. Despite being smart, successful, and funnier than a viral meme, life is hard. When they first come in, they feel trapped by their image. They like being thought of as organized and successful, but inside they feel a total fake. When they stop to think about it, they realize they don't even feel like themselves anymore... it's like they've morphed into what other people expect them to be. Their greatest fear is people seeing the real person behind their mask and rejecting them.
I help highly intelligent over-achievers trade anxiety for confidence without feeling like a failure. My clients struggle like you do. Despite being smart, successful, and funnier than a viral meme, life is hard. When they first come in, they feel trapped by their image. They like being thought of as organized and successful, but inside they feel a total fake. When they stop to think about it, they realize they don't even feel like themselves anymore... it's like they've morphed into what other people expect them to be. Their greatest fear is people seeing the real person behind their mask and rejecting them.
Joanne González
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Buford, GA 30518
Not accepting new clients
Through play and talk therapy, my professional experience can help others work on anxiety, depression, trauma, history of abuse, ADHD difficulties, mental health of students on the Autism Spectrum Disorder, impulse control challenges, mood inconsistency, family needs related to having a family member with special needs, and other drawbacks.
I hope to serve young adults, children, teens, and their families in making better choices, exploring needs, developing strengths, healing trauma, and finding clarity towards change and growth. I would like to help you by fostering and facilitating change, creativity, and searching for solutions.
Through play and talk therapy, my professional experience can help others work on anxiety, depression, trauma, history of abuse, ADHD difficulties, mental health of students on the Autism Spectrum Disorder, impulse control challenges, mood inconsistency, family needs related to having a family member with special needs, and other drawbacks.
I hope to serve young adults, children, teens, and their families in making better choices, exploring needs, developing strengths, healing trauma, and finding clarity towards change and growth. I would like to help you by fostering and facilitating change, creativity, and searching for solutions.
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I have specialized training in working with children with Autism and their families.
It is my joy and passion to help others in life. I enjoy working with children of all ages. I have experience in Autism, ADHD, ODD, Depression, Anxiety, foster care/adoption, couples counseling, teenage life struggles, adult/women's issues, and general phase of life adjustments.
I have specialized training in working with children with Autism and their families.
It is my joy and passion to help others in life. I enjoy working with children of all ages. I have experience in Autism, ADHD, ODD, Depression, Anxiety, foster care/adoption, couples counseling, teenage life struggles, adult/women's issues, and general phase of life adjustments.
Nicolette Shackelford-Martin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sugar Hill, GA 30518
As a eclectic therapist, I provide services that best meet the clients current needs. My goal is to meet you where you are and work with you to get where you want to go. I work with young adults, adolescents, and children as young as preschool age that are having difficulty adjusting in the classroom environment, home environment and/or any life transition. I understand that the most effective way to assist the client is to also work with the family; therefore, parenting and family sessions may be encouraged. Congratulations on taking the first step to do the work.
As a eclectic therapist, I provide services that best meet the clients current needs. My goal is to meet you where you are and work with you to get where you want to go. I work with young adults, adolescents, and children as young as preschool age that are having difficulty adjusting in the classroom environment, home environment and/or any life transition. I understand that the most effective way to assist the client is to also work with the family; therefore, parenting and family sessions may be encouraged. Congratulations on taking the first step to do the work.
I believe counseling is a tool that allows for people to uncover inwardly what is being expressed outwardly. Counseling can be insightful and beneficial, but also challenging and raw and real. I strive to be on the counseling journey with my clients as a co-pilot of sorts, allowing them to take the lead on their own emotional and personal growth.
I believe counseling is a tool that allows for people to uncover inwardly what is being expressed outwardly. Counseling can be insightful and beneficial, but also challenging and raw and real. I strive to be on the counseling journey with my clients as a co-pilot of sorts, allowing them to take the lead on their own emotional and personal growth.
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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.