Autism Therapists in Boston, MA

Feb 2024: I am not currently accepting new clients. I will update this status when I have openings.

I am an independent licensed clinical social worker with over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, college students, and adults. I specialize in treating anxiety, autism, relationship issues, depression, life transitions, and behavioral patterns that may be holding one back from experiencing a life they desire. I use evidence-based methods of treatment. By establishing a collaborative relationship, I help individuals learn how to self-regulate, self-advocate, build relationships, confidence, and problem solve. I also provide parent coaching to help parents learn how to best support their child's unique needs.

I work with clients across the lifespan, with the most experience with early adolescence to middle age. I also have experience working with individuals living with cognitive or physical disabilities, including autism.

Here to help you with dyslexia, learning disorders, autism, ADHD, stroke, memory loss, concussion, & emotionality from these. Neuropsychological, psychological, & educational assessments & treatment. Internationally recognized for neuropsychology of reading, dyslexia and attention with the most comprehensive assessments available (clinical & research backgrounds bring a detailed approach); ages 3 to adult. Relationships with clients and their families are usually ongoing. I love helping you and give my best effort always. https://www.drlauriecestnick.com for FREE educational videos. 617-413-2065

Are you or your teen looking for a supportive and non-judgmental environment to explore feelings and navigate life transitions? If so, we might be a good fit! I have experience working with individuals from all walks of life, including those on the autism spectrum, those with chronic conditions, college students, and young adults.

My name is Carolyn and I am a behavioral consultant who is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Licensed Behavior Analyst (LABA) in Massachusetts with over 13 years of experience in the field of ABA and Special Education. I offer consultation services and educational support to children with developmental disorders, including ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder, using scientifically proven and evidence-based strategies that will help you navigate behaviors that are challenging and provide tools to improve and enhance your relationship with your child. My services focus on helping your child reach developmental milestones,

I am a clinical therapist licensed in Massachusetts for 26 years as a clinical psychotherapist. I provide telehealth and in person therapy. I work with clients with a wide range of concerns including Trauma, Anxiety. Addiction, developmental disability, Autism, Depression, PTSD, ADHD, anger management, Parenting skills, OCD, Brain Injury, Children and Adolescents Therapy, Behavioral Management, Substance abuse, Dysmorphia and couple's therapy. I have also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.

I specialize in meeting people where they are at by offering empathy, validation, and techniques that will help to elicit deeper meaning and connection to their emotions and thoughts while working towards whatever goals they may have. I specialize in helping clients with trauma (physical, mental, sexual, and medical), autism, and those simply going though an adjustment period struggling with anxiety and depression.

I work with clients who may be struggling with transitions related to adolescence or emerging (young) adulthood, ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, LGBTQIA identity, and trauma. Kindly note: I do not have any openings at the moment. However, I'm happy to set up an initial consultation call if you're interested in reserving a spot on my waitlist!

Meeting the needs of students who learn differently. We provide person and online assessments. Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE) Psychological, Neuropsychological Talented and Gifted Assessment IQ Evaluations, Achievement Testing, Social/Emotional Functioning, Learning Disabilities Testing and Autism screening. We also provide educational consults and attend team meetings for the development of the IEP.

I work with students of all ages and their families, from preschool to college, who are looking for either special education in grade school or accommodations for higher education. I provide consultation, advocacy, and psychoeducational evaluation services designed to meet the needs of my clients and properly represent their concerns for all involved parties. If you are a parent who is concerned that your child may have a learning disability, that your child's needs are not being met by their school, or a college student concerned about being able to keep up with your college's curriculum, I can help!

I am driven by directness and efficiency, and draw upon my humor, warmth, and ability to motivate. My approach is unencumbered by therapeutic conventions of insurance approval, clinical setting, and therapy tropes. I offer a novel approach to therapy for OCD, phobias, anxiety, autism functioning concerns, and weight management. We will meet in a location of your choice (home, office, etc) or remotely. I do not accept insurance, and only you will determine the visit frequency. Please inquire if you wish to utilize aspects of my expertise as a Certified Personal Trainer, and/or Registered Yoga Teacher (200-hr) to augment therapy.

Hi! I'm Keri. I enjoy working with Pre-Teens, Teens, Adolescents, and Adults. I provide individual psychotherapy for issues related to ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety/OCD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, Body Image/Body Positivity, Maternal Mental Health (PPA/PPD), Relational Conflict, and life transitions. If you've been trying to gain as much control over your life as possible due to other chronic mental illness, I am here for you!

My ideal client is a young adult experiencing challenges in college, or transitioning into college, and has a condition/s that can affect learning such as executive functioning challenges, ADHD, autism, dyslexia, processing disorders (auditory, visual, language), intellectual disability, PTSD and/or 2e as well as mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and/or schizophrenia. Their goals are to achieve their educational objectives, which generally involves completing a college degree, and to experience increased self-esteem, joy, motivation, and student success.

Are you feeling burned out? Anxious? Unmotivated or uninspired? Are you struggling to manage work and family or confused about your career choices? I work with primarily adults on issues related to anxiety, depression, work/family integration and work/career stressors. In my work, I most often utilize CBT, trauma-informed, solution-focused and strength-based approaches to support people in achieving specific life and mental health goals. Our work is a partnership where you are the expert on YOU and I bring psychological expertse, challenge stuck beliefs and encourage growth and change.

I received my Master’s Degree from Lesley University in Mental Health Counseling specializing in Music Therapy in 2018. I specialize in trauma-based work and have experience working with all ages and diagnoses, such as: depression, anxiety, mood disorders, psychosis, ADHD, Autism, PTSD, Gender Dysphoria, and Disruptive and Impulse-Control disorders. I have done individual work, family work, sibling work, and group therapy throughout my career. If you are looking to learn more about yourself and how past and/or current issues are impacting you then I am your person!

I work with children, adolescents, young adults, parents, and families to help overcome a variety of stressors including anxiety, depression, impulse control and executive functioning issues like ADHD/language processing challenges, autism spectrum disorder, blended family struggles, academic challenges (from performance anxiety to IEPs and therapeutic schools), oppositional behaviors, and substance use. My clients describe me as warm, dedicated, and helpful. I tailor my approach to each client or family using an active-listening, strengths-based approach to build a trusting relationship and help clients identify and attain solutions that improve their functioning and relationships.

I help those struggling with anxiety, depression, autism, ADHD, gender dysphoria, eating disorders, and/or trauma. I bring an integrative, strength-based approach using solution-focused therapy and CBT in order to help you manage the challenges you face. As a neurodivergent therapist, I know how hard it can be to live in a world where you do not always feel accepted. To feel like no one gets you or how your brain works. There can be a lot of shame associated with neurodivergence and I teach others how to focus on appreciating the unique wiring of their brain. I also help parents through these concerns.

I specialize in attachment-oriented individual, couples & family therapy with years of experience helping teens and adults find their way to healthier relationships with themselves and others. My training in DBT, MBT, Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Gottmanian couples therapy are the cornerstones of my work improving relationships and well-being. I've aided many badly-bruised relationships. I particularly enjoy working with couples facing trust & communication issues, as well as individuals coping with identity, life-transition, personality & relationship issues. Autism, divorce, narcissism, & men's issues are also specialities.