Autism Therapists in Canton, GA
We provide client's diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder 1:1 ABA Therapy in North West Georgia.
We provide client's diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder 1:1 ABA Therapy in North West Georgia.
Canton Counseling- Amy Brockman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Canton, GA 30115
My hope as a therapist is to provide support by developing a genuine therapeutic relationship built on a foundation of encouragement and collaboration, with unconditional, positive support. My goal is to provide a warm and trusting environment for you to explore and share your thoughts and feelings. I work on issues associated with depression, anxiety, stress, grief, life transitions, marital &relationship issues, career & assertiveness training among other things. I enjoy working with couples, adolescents & adults. I value my work with couples, individuals on autism spectrum, older adult, & families struggling with caregiving.
My hope as a therapist is to provide support by developing a genuine therapeutic relationship built on a foundation of encouragement and collaboration, with unconditional, positive support. My goal is to provide a warm and trusting environment for you to explore and share your thoughts and feelings. I work on issues associated with depression, anxiety, stress, grief, life transitions, marital &relationship issues, career & assertiveness training among other things. I enjoy working with couples, adolescents & adults. I value my work with couples, individuals on autism spectrum, older adult, & families struggling with caregiving.
Canton Counseling--Jennie-Lynn Saccoccia
Counselor, MS, NCC, LAPC
Verified Verified
Canton, GA 30115
Mental health struggles, counseling, and therapeutic relationship can be intimidating phrases. Whether you want a mental health check in, feel stuck in place, help with difficult transitions, or beginning a new exploration in your life, I would take the next steps alongside you.
Mental health struggles, counseling, and therapeutic relationship can be intimidating phrases. Whether you want a mental health check in, feel stuck in place, help with difficult transitions, or beginning a new exploration in your life, I would take the next steps alongside you.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who enjoys working with families of teenagers. I also work with individuals and greatly appreciate the opportunity to help others. Before becoming a therapist, I was an educator for 11 years and specialized in prenatal through age 5. I typically work with teenagers and anxiety. I also provide group, couples, and family counseling. Although I do not have any specialization certificates, I like to work with grief and trauma (mostly sexual trauma).
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who enjoys working with families of teenagers. I also work with individuals and greatly appreciate the opportunity to help others. Before becoming a therapist, I was an educator for 11 years and specialized in prenatal through age 5. I typically work with teenagers and anxiety. I also provide group, couples, and family counseling. Although I do not have any specialization certificates, I like to work with grief and trauma (mostly sexual trauma).
Danielle Mabeus
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC
Verified Verified
Canton, GA 30114 (Online Only)
Hello :) I am glad you are here! I am an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) based in Georgia. I earned my Masters from Mercer University, Specialist from UWG and am currently working toward my PhD at UGA. I have been counseling for 7 years and I support individuals in addressing personal, emotional, relational, and psychological concerns. My passion is supporting people through their healing journey to ultimately become the best versions of themselves.
Hello :) I am glad you are here! I am an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) based in Georgia. I earned my Masters from Mercer University, Specialist from UWG and am currently working toward my PhD at UGA. I have been counseling for 7 years and I support individuals in addressing personal, emotional, relational, and psychological concerns. My passion is supporting people through their healing journey to ultimately become the best versions of themselves.
Finding an inclusive, affirming, and radical therapist in the South can be disheartening. I am here to help marginalized/minority people and their relations to navigate the challenges our society places on them. As a mixed-Indigenous, queer, cisgender woman, I welcome adult clients who are exploring their multi-layered identity, navigating difficult family/community dynamics, searching for chosen family, and healing from past/current trauma. I warmly invite neurodiverse folks who want to empower themselves and learn more about their inherent strengths. I am kink and poly/nonmonogamy affirming too! All are welcome here.
Finding an inclusive, affirming, and radical therapist in the South can be disheartening. I am here to help marginalized/minority people and their relations to navigate the challenges our society places on them. As a mixed-Indigenous, queer, cisgender woman, I welcome adult clients who are exploring their multi-layered identity, navigating difficult family/community dynamics, searching for chosen family, and healing from past/current trauma. I warmly invite neurodiverse folks who want to empower themselves and learn more about their inherent strengths. I am kink and poly/nonmonogamy affirming too! All are welcome here.
Cheryl Tatangelo, LPC, is a compassionate and experienced therapist serving clients in Georgia through her work at LifeStance Health. With a deep commitment to providing a nonjudgmental and supportive environment, Cheryl helps individuals of all ages navigate life's challenges. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, PTSD, or substance use issues, Cheryl is dedicated to helping you find healing and growth through personalized care.
Cheryl Tatangelo, LPC, is a compassionate and experienced therapist serving clients in Georgia through her work at LifeStance Health. With a deep commitment to providing a nonjudgmental and supportive environment, Cheryl helps individuals of all ages navigate life's challenges. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, PTSD, or substance use issues, Cheryl is dedicated to helping you find healing and growth through personalized care.
Crystal Favre, LPC has helped hundreds of children, adolescents, adults and families recover, grow and take control of their lives. Sometimes all people need is the first step of recovering and finding balance. Others have goals they're struggling to reach because of obstacles in their way. In each case, Crystal takes a compassionate, patient approach to help each individual/family work out the steps they need to progress toward their goals regardless of the situation.
Crystal Favre, LPC has helped hundreds of children, adolescents, adults and families recover, grow and take control of their lives. Sometimes all people need is the first step of recovering and finding balance. Others have goals they're struggling to reach because of obstacles in their way. In each case, Crystal takes a compassionate, patient approach to help each individual/family work out the steps they need to progress toward their goals regardless of the situation.
*****Not Accepting New Clients | Self-Pay Only***** No matter what phase of parenting you are in, I can help prepare you for success on your parenting journey. I specialize in working with young children and new moms. If you are struggling with your young child’s behavior, with feeling connected with your child, or with the adjustment to motherhood, please reach out to me. Being a parent isn’t easy and is often isolating. COVID has made circumstances even harder for many families. It’s okay to ask for help!
*****Not Accepting New Clients | Self-Pay Only***** No matter what phase of parenting you are in, I can help prepare you for success on your parenting journey. I specialize in working with young children and new moms. If you are struggling with your young child’s behavior, with feeling connected with your child, or with the adjustment to motherhood, please reach out to me. Being a parent isn’t easy and is often isolating. COVID has made circumstances even harder for many families. It’s okay to ask for help!
Dr. Kristi Cronan
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, ACS, RPT-S™
Verified Verified
Canton, GA 30114
I specialize with adults who have experienced trauma and are managing anxiety, depression, codependency issues, attachment wounds, and shame-based living. My clients are often looking for a transformative therapy experience that provides deep insights into who they are, how they got here, and where they go from here to be healthy, authentic, and confident. Sessions are supportive, non-judgmental, and individualized for your needs and comfort level. We frequently use interventions like traditional talk therapy and creative expressive experiences (if you are interested!) to explore the connections between your mind, body, & emotions.
I specialize with adults who have experienced trauma and are managing anxiety, depression, codependency issues, attachment wounds, and shame-based living. My clients are often looking for a transformative therapy experience that provides deep insights into who they are, how they got here, and where they go from here to be healthy, authentic, and confident. Sessions are supportive, non-judgmental, and individualized for your needs and comfort level. We frequently use interventions like traditional talk therapy and creative expressive experiences (if you are interested!) to explore the connections between your mind, body, & emotions.
Finding a therapist that you connect well with is a daunting task. It is my goal to ensure that you feel supported and equipped to meet your counseling goals, whatever they may be. I typically partner with adults, children, and teens to assist them with anxiety, depression, behavioral needs, trauma, and solution-focused care. Care can range from empirically supported play therapy interventions for kids to experiential and awareness-building talk therapy for teens and adults. Ultimately, we will work together to find a treatment path that fits your unique needs and preferences.
Finding a therapist that you connect well with is a daunting task. It is my goal to ensure that you feel supported and equipped to meet your counseling goals, whatever they may be. I typically partner with adults, children, and teens to assist them with anxiety, depression, behavioral needs, trauma, and solution-focused care. Care can range from empirically supported play therapy interventions for kids to experiential and awareness-building talk therapy for teens and adults. Ultimately, we will work together to find a treatment path that fits your unique needs and preferences.
Family Quest Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, ACS, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Canton, GA 30115
We are a collection of therapists who partner with clients from all walks of life to find connection, healing, and restoration through clinical mental health services. We have compassionate counselors that can support children, teens, parents, and families as well as provide individual adult therapy services for a variety of mental health needs. When caring for children, we use developmentally and neurologically informed play therapy services that are aligned with the Association of Play Therapy's standards.
We are a collection of therapists who partner with clients from all walks of life to find connection, healing, and restoration through clinical mental health services. We have compassionate counselors that can support children, teens, parents, and families as well as provide individual adult therapy services for a variety of mental health needs. When caring for children, we use developmentally and neurologically informed play therapy services that are aligned with the Association of Play Therapy's standards.
Brittany L O'Bryant
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, RPT
Verified Verified
Canton, GA 30115
PHC will be accepting new clients on May 7, 2023 with a Clinical Intern. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a passion for working with individuals that have been impacted by childhood trauma. I am a Registered Play Therapist and am AUT-Play Certified. These techniques allow me to work with children in the most developmentally appropriate ways. I have additional training in treatment modalities for treating trauma in teens and adults. These tools will allow me assist people in getting back to a place that feels safe, happy, and loving. www.playfulheartscounseling.com
PHC will be accepting new clients on May 7, 2023 with a Clinical Intern. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a passion for working with individuals that have been impacted by childhood trauma. I am a Registered Play Therapist and am AUT-Play Certified. These techniques allow me to work with children in the most developmentally appropriate ways. I have additional training in treatment modalities for treating trauma in teens and adults. These tools will allow me assist people in getting back to a place that feels safe, happy, and loving. www.playfulheartscounseling.com
Hello, my name is Rachel Raven and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I graduated with my Bachelor’s in Sociology from the University of Georgia in 2011 and received my Master’s in Social Work from Kennesaw State University in 2016. I have had diverse experience including hospital case management, child/adolescent grief counseling, group work with Cirque du Monde (a circus outreach program for at-risk youth), and domestic violence survivor support. Additionally, I volunteer annually at Give Kids the World Village in Orlando, which is an accessible resort for Make-A-Wish children and their families.
Hello, my name is Rachel Raven and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I graduated with my Bachelor’s in Sociology from the University of Georgia in 2011 and received my Master’s in Social Work from Kennesaw State University in 2016. I have had diverse experience including hospital case management, child/adolescent grief counseling, group work with Cirque du Monde (a circus outreach program for at-risk youth), and domestic violence survivor support. Additionally, I volunteer annually at Give Kids the World Village in Orlando, which is an accessible resort for Make-A-Wish children and their families.
Hilda Dwumfuor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Canton, GA 30114 (Online Only)
Hello, My name is Hilda Dwumfuor. I am originally from Kumasi, Ghana but I was raised in Atlanta, Georgia. I received my bachelors degree in Psychology with a minor in Sociology from Georgia State University. I have a masters in Social Work and masters in Industrial Organizational Psychology from Valdosta State University. I am a licensed clinical social worker and organizational psychologist. My treatment and interventions or solution-focused.
Hello, My name is Hilda Dwumfuor. I am originally from Kumasi, Ghana but I was raised in Atlanta, Georgia. I received my bachelors degree in Psychology with a minor in Sociology from Georgia State University. I have a masters in Social Work and masters in Industrial Organizational Psychology from Valdosta State University. I am a licensed clinical social worker and organizational psychologist. My treatment and interventions or solution-focused.
Kristian Williams
Pre-Licensed Professional, LAPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Canton, GA 30115
Parents, I understand the importance of early intervention and the critical role it plays in your child's long-term development. Children process situations differently than adults and experience various stages of life but may have difficulty expressing their feelings. I specialize in working with children and adolescents ages 5-17 years of age, who are struggling with mental health and behavioral issues. By partnering together, we can unlock your child's full potential and set them on a path towards success.
Parents, I understand the importance of early intervention and the critical role it plays in your child's long-term development. Children process situations differently than adults and experience various stages of life but may have difficulty expressing their feelings. I specialize in working with children and adolescents ages 5-17 years of age, who are struggling with mental health and behavioral issues. By partnering together, we can unlock your child's full potential and set them on a path towards success.
More Therapists Nearby
We've worked with children with challenges in addition to Autism, including seizure disorders.
Immediate Openings in our 1-4 year old ABA Clinic program - please inquire. We're passionate about helping kids learn. We provide the highest quality ABA services to children diagnosed with Autism at our center in Woodstock. All our programs are supervised by doctoral-level Board Certified Behavior Analysts and run by staff who have college degrees or are Registered Behavior Technicians. We focus on teaching children new skills, opening their world to new experiences, and removing barriers to their participation in the broader world! Dr. Robert Montgomery can evaluate your child in less than 30 days typically if needed.
We've worked with children with challenges in addition to Autism, including seizure disorders.
Immediate Openings in our 1-4 year old ABA Clinic program - please inquire. We're passionate about helping kids learn. We provide the highest quality ABA services to children diagnosed with Autism at our center in Woodstock. All our programs are supervised by doctoral-level Board Certified Behavior Analysts and run by staff who have college degrees or are Registered Behavior Technicians. We focus on teaching children new skills, opening their world to new experiences, and removing barriers to their participation in the broader world! Dr. Robert Montgomery can evaluate your child in less than 30 days typically if needed.
Stephanie Gillenwater
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Woodstock, GA 30188
I am trained in EMDR, Dialectal Behavior Therapy, and I am a certified Autism Play therapist.
I began my career in mental health at a psychiatric hospital, where I gained extensive experience working with a diverse array of diagnoses, such as Major Depression Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. In my role, I focus on helping individuals manage and reduce their symptoms, while also equipping them with effective coping strategies. I am dedicated to supporting clients in their journey towards emotional stability and personal growth. My ultimate goal is to empower people to build a life that is not only manageable but also deeply fulfilling and worth living.
I am trained in EMDR, Dialectal Behavior Therapy, and I am a certified Autism Play therapist.
I began my career in mental health at a psychiatric hospital, where I gained extensive experience working with a diverse array of diagnoses, such as Major Depression Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. In my role, I focus on helping individuals manage and reduce their symptoms, while also equipping them with effective coping strategies. I am dedicated to supporting clients in their journey towards emotional stability and personal growth. My ultimate goal is to empower people to build a life that is not only manageable but also deeply fulfilling and worth living.
I provide comprehensive, psychological & educational testing for children, adolescents, and adults. I help families and individuals determine & understand their strengths and weaknesses, linking assessment results to appropriate, research-based interventions/recommendations; My goal is to help one maximize their potential. I have experience conducting psychological evaluations in private clinical settings, in addition to working as a school psychologist serving children, parents, and school staff. As such, I have a unique understanding of both clinical and educational environments. Areas of assessment include (but are not limited to): ADHD, Autism/Aspergers, Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Disorders, Cognitive Delays, Mood Disorders, & Learning Disabilities.
I provide comprehensive, psychological & educational testing for children, adolescents, and adults. I help families and individuals determine & understand their strengths and weaknesses, linking assessment results to appropriate, research-based interventions/recommendations; My goal is to help one maximize their potential. I have experience conducting psychological evaluations in private clinical settings, in addition to working as a school psychologist serving children, parents, and school staff. As such, I have a unique understanding of both clinical and educational environments. Areas of assessment include (but are not limited to): ADHD, Autism/Aspergers, Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Disorders, Cognitive Delays, Mood Disorders, & Learning Disabilities.
With over thirty years of experience as a clinical psychologist, I have worked with a wide variety of clients of all ages. I currently see children and adolescents (age 10 and up), adults, and older adults. My approach is integrative, meaning that I adjust my mode of therapy to my client's needs, selecting from a range of effective techniques. I feel that connecting with my clients in a genuine, empathic manner is essential for growth and healing. I am especially focused on working with clients having PTSD, depression, autism, anxiety, and obsessive/compulsive disorder.
With over thirty years of experience as a clinical psychologist, I have worked with a wide variety of clients of all ages. I currently see children and adolescents (age 10 and up), adults, and older adults. My approach is integrative, meaning that I adjust my mode of therapy to my client's needs, selecting from a range of effective techniques. I feel that connecting with my clients in a genuine, empathic manner is essential for growth and healing. I am especially focused on working with clients having PTSD, depression, autism, anxiety, and obsessive/compulsive disorder.
See more therapy options for Canton
Nearby Autism Therapists Searches for Canton
- Acworth
- Alpharetta
- Cartersville
- Cumming
- Dunwoody
- Johns Creek
- Kennesaw
- Marietta
- Milton
- Peachtree Corners
- Roswell
- Woodstock
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.