Autism Therapists in Glen Burnie, MD
I also work with neurodivergent adults, including those exploring or adjusting to an autism diagnosis, as well as parents and caregivers s
Creating space for healing, growth, and self-discovery — one conversation at a time.
Life can bring transitions, stress, and unexpected challenges that leave you feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or disconnected from yourself. Therapy can offer a space to slow down, make sense of what you’re experiencing, and reconnect with what you need. At Wilson Wellness Center, I provide a compassionate, supportive environment where you can explore your experiences without judgment, develop a deeper understanding of yourself, and create meaningful change. Together, we can make space for healing, growth, and greater confidence in navigating what
I also work with neurodivergent adults, including those exploring or adjusting to an autism diagnosis, as well as parents and caregivers s
Creating space for healing, growth, and self-discovery — one conversation at a time.
Life can bring transitions, stress, and unexpected challenges that leave you feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or disconnected from yourself. Therapy can offer a space to slow down, make sense of what you’re experiencing, and reconnect with what you need. At Wilson Wellness Center, I provide a compassionate, supportive environment where you can explore your experiences without judgment, develop a deeper understanding of yourself, and create meaningful change. Together, we can make space for healing, growth, and greater confidence in navigating what
Every day we have a choice in life, do we repeat or evolve? Working together, we will create a treatment plan to help you live your best life. A motivated adolescent or adult can successfully change their perceptions regarding their trauma, anxiety, and/or depression through detailed, science-based exercises that will help them create attainable goals and master techniques to create lasting behavioral change. An ideal client will commit to and engage in consistent therapy and is willing to identify what is important to them for growth and life success.
Every day we have a choice in life, do we repeat or evolve? Working together, we will create a treatment plan to help you live your best life. A motivated adolescent or adult can successfully change their perceptions regarding their trauma, anxiety, and/or depression through detailed, science-based exercises that will help them create attainable goals and master techniques to create lasting behavioral change. An ideal client will commit to and engage in consistent therapy and is willing to identify what is important to them for growth and life success.
Kristin Whiting-Davis - KWD
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW, LCSW
3 Endorsed
Online Only
You’re used to being the steady one. Others rely on you. From the outside, you may look fine. But inside, something feels heavier than it used to. The pressure of responsibility, workplace stress, or ethical tension is building, and you’re questioning how sustainable this pace really is. You want space to slow down, reflect and sort through what comes next without making decisions from exhaustion.
You’re used to being the steady one. Others rely on you. From the outside, you may look fine. But inside, something feels heavier than it used to. The pressure of responsibility, workplace stress, or ethical tension is building, and you’re questioning how sustainable this pace really is. You want space to slow down, reflect and sort through what comes next without making decisions from exhaustion.
Hello, I’m Mahogany McKinney, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor dedicated to helping adults and adolescents navigate life transitions and traumas. My approach is collaborative and conversational with the goal of developing healthy coping strategies and healing. We can do this!
Hello, I’m Mahogany McKinney, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor dedicated to helping adults and adolescents navigate life transitions and traumas. My approach is collaborative and conversational with the goal of developing healthy coping strategies and healing. We can do this!
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally exhausted? Maybe your child is struggling with big emotions, your teenager seems disconnected, or your relationship feels stuck. You don't have to navigate it alone.
Clients often come to me after feeling discouraged that they haven't connected with previous therapists. Building authentic relationships with young people is one of her greatest strengths. I have a proven ability to help kids and teens feel comfortable enough to open up at their own pace. Despite concerns parents have about virtual therapy, kids are more relaxed and playful at home with their favorite things
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally exhausted? Maybe your child is struggling with big emotions, your teenager seems disconnected, or your relationship feels stuck. You don't have to navigate it alone.
Clients often come to me after feeling discouraged that they haven't connected with previous therapists. Building authentic relationships with young people is one of her greatest strengths. I have a proven ability to help kids and teens feel comfortable enough to open up at their own pace. Despite concerns parents have about virtual therapy, kids are more relaxed and playful at home with their favorite things
I work with individuals, families, and couples on concerns including emotional regulation, anxiety, depression, social skills, attachment, autism spectrum differences, and behavioral change.
I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), motivational interviewing, and expressive, art-based interventions. My therapeutic style is person-centered and informed by Gestalt therapy, and incorporates psychoeducation to foster insight, self-awareness, and self-advocacy.
I work with individuals, families, and couples on concerns including emotional regulation, anxiety, depression, social skills, attachment, autism spectrum differences, and behavioral change.
I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), motivational interviewing, and expressive, art-based interventions. My therapeutic style is person-centered and informed by Gestalt therapy, and incorporates psychoeducation to foster insight, self-awareness, and self-advocacy.
Family Intervention Partners
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MD, LCPC, PMHNP, LCSW-C, PsyD
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Our practice consists of a team of licensed Drs, therapists, and social workers working together to provide the best mental healthcare services to our patients. We provide comprehensive Child, Adolescent and Adult psychiatric treatment, and psychotherapy in a non-judgmental, patient-centered environment. Our practitioners provide Assessments, Psychiatric Evaluation, Medication Management, and Psychotherapy for all ages. We treat Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorders, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Childhood Trauma, Emotional Disorders, and Behavior Problems. WE ARE ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS.
Our practice consists of a team of licensed Drs, therapists, and social workers working together to provide the best mental healthcare services to our patients. We provide comprehensive Child, Adolescent and Adult psychiatric treatment, and psychotherapy in a non-judgmental, patient-centered environment. Our practitioners provide Assessments, Psychiatric Evaluation, Medication Management, and Psychotherapy for all ages. We treat Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorders, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Childhood Trauma, Emotional Disorders, and Behavior Problems. WE ARE ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS.
I specialize in LGBTQ+ affirming care, neurodivergent support, navigating depression and anxiety, and working with eating and body image concerns.
Hi, I’m Claire, a recent MSW graduate from UMB. I have experience supporting clients navigating addiction, depression, anxiety, gender dysphoria, disordered eating, and general life stress. I work with teens ages 12+ and adults, with a focus on creating a safe, supportive space where clients feel understood and respected.
My approach is integrative, drawing from CBT, ACT, solution-focused, and somatic interventions to tailor treatment to each person’s needs. I focus on meeting you where you are, meaning we start with your current experiences and goals, and work collaboratively at a pace that feels manageable for you.
I specialize in LGBTQ+ affirming care, neurodivergent support, navigating depression and anxiety, and working with eating and body image concerns.
Hi, I’m Claire, a recent MSW graduate from UMB. I have experience supporting clients navigating addiction, depression, anxiety, gender dysphoria, disordered eating, and general life stress. I work with teens ages 12+ and adults, with a focus on creating a safe, supportive space where clients feel understood and respected.
My approach is integrative, drawing from CBT, ACT, solution-focused, and somatic interventions to tailor treatment to each person’s needs. I focus on meeting you where you are, meaning we start with your current experiences and goals, and work collaboratively at a pace that feels manageable for you.
I specialize in working with
children, teenagers, and young adults, especially those who are neurodivergent, who are looking to develop and maintain social skills, increase emotional awareness, express themselves, learn coping skills, and more.
My therapeutic space is nonjudgmental with an emphasis on curiosity, meeting you
where you are, incorporating your interests, and fostering a collaborative environment where your unique experiences serve as guidance for the future. I provide a safe space where you will feel comfortable being your authentic self with room to learn and grow.
I specialize in working with
children, teenagers, and young adults, especially those who are neurodivergent, who are looking to develop and maintain social skills, increase emotional awareness, express themselves, learn coping skills, and more.
My therapeutic space is nonjudgmental with an emphasis on curiosity, meeting you
where you are, incorporating your interests, and fostering a collaborative environment where your unique experiences serve as guidance for the future. I provide a safe space where you will feel comfortable being your authentic self with room to learn and grow.
Do you feel like you're hiding who you really are, and it's holding you back from connecting with others? Do you identify as highly sensitive or feel different? Maybe you're tired of pretending everything's fine and just want to feel a sense of freedom and authenticity. I can help you find that. Together, we will explore the parts of yourself you've been afraid to show and learn to embrace all your emotions... even the difficult ones. You'll discover the power of self-acceptance, which will allow you to connect with others from a place of genuine confidence and truth. Let's work together to help you build the life you truly want!
Do you feel like you're hiding who you really are, and it's holding you back from connecting with others? Do you identify as highly sensitive or feel different? Maybe you're tired of pretending everything's fine and just want to feel a sense of freedom and authenticity. I can help you find that. Together, we will explore the parts of yourself you've been afraid to show and learn to embrace all your emotions... even the difficult ones. You'll discover the power of self-acceptance, which will allow you to connect with others from a place of genuine confidence and truth. Let's work together to help you build the life you truly want!
I love to work with LGBTQIA+ folks, neurodivergent adults and adolescents, and their important people.
HI! My name is Smith (they/them) and I deeply value clients feeling heard and believed. One of the coolest things I get to do is walk with people as they move toward what wellness means to them. Clients I work with are dealing with anxiety, depression, body image struggles, disordered eating, coming out, transitioning, dissociation, relationship conflict, acute and complex trauma, and more.
I love to work with LGBTQIA+ folks, neurodivergent adults and adolescents, and their important people.
HI! My name is Smith (they/them) and I deeply value clients feeling heard and believed. One of the coolest things I get to do is walk with people as they move toward what wellness means to them. Clients I work with are dealing with anxiety, depression, body image struggles, disordered eating, coming out, transitioning, dissociation, relationship conflict, acute and complex trauma, and more.
In my 30 years of practice I have helped adults, children and teens overcome a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, anger problems and alcohol/drug addictions using traditional (cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy) and non-traditional (Eastern philosophy and meditation, and art therapy) methods. I believe that all people have the ability to help themselves, but sometimes due to overwhelming life circumstances, hardships, and crises; they become "stuck."
In my 30 years of practice I have helped adults, children and teens overcome a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, anger problems and alcohol/drug addictions using traditional (cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy) and non-traditional (Eastern philosophy and meditation, and art therapy) methods. I believe that all people have the ability to help themselves, but sometimes due to overwhelming life circumstances, hardships, and crises; they become "stuck."
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who offers a person-centered, individualized approach to treatment that combines Strategic Family Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, as well as Mindfulness. I have experience working with individuals from all walks of life. I completed my internship working with children and families using a variety of approaches and has spent the past several years working with individuals in the young adult population. I work with children, adults, couples and families.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who offers a person-centered, individualized approach to treatment that combines Strategic Family Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, as well as Mindfulness. I have experience working with individuals from all walks of life. I completed my internship working with children and families using a variety of approaches and has spent the past several years working with individuals in the young adult population. I work with children, adults, couples and families.
I am a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and young adults. As a former school counselor, I am dedicated to assisting young people and their families in addressing individual and family issues that negatively impact their personal lives.
As a wife and mom of two, I am dedicated to working with clients and their families in finding the best solutions to address and solve their concerns. It is important for me to develop a trusting relationship with clients and families so that we can work towards achieving all treatment goals collectively.
I am a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and young adults. As a former school counselor, I am dedicated to assisting young people and their families in addressing individual and family issues that negatively impact their personal lives.
As a wife and mom of two, I am dedicated to working with clients and their families in finding the best solutions to address and solve their concerns. It is important for me to develop a trusting relationship with clients and families so that we can work towards achieving all treatment goals collectively.
Life can be complex and challenging, while often making sense of experiences and searching for answers can be difficult. Finding the right path is not as easy when dealing with complicated situations in life. You’re looking for the right answers, searching to find your way, trying to help someone or feel stuck. You are not alone. Recognizing your strengths through additional support can help you achieve balance and wellness.
Life can be complex and challenging, while often making sense of experiences and searching for answers can be difficult. Finding the right path is not as easy when dealing with complicated situations in life. You’re looking for the right answers, searching to find your way, trying to help someone or feel stuck. You are not alone. Recognizing your strengths through additional support can help you achieve balance and wellness.
Our past shapes how we see the world—and how we move through it. I'm here to help you explore the pivotal experiences that may have influenced your path, and guide you in reframing the thoughts and emotions that may be holding you back from living in a way that is more aligned with the person you feel deep down you’re meant to become.
Using a holistic approach through mindfulness-based practices we'll work together to build new patterns that support the life you want to live. This process isn’t about becoming someone else—it’s about reconnecting with the most authentic, empowered version of you.
Our past shapes how we see the world—and how we move through it. I'm here to help you explore the pivotal experiences that may have influenced your path, and guide you in reframing the thoughts and emotions that may be holding you back from living in a way that is more aligned with the person you feel deep down you’re meant to become.
Using a holistic approach through mindfulness-based practices we'll work together to build new patterns that support the life you want to live. This process isn’t about becoming someone else—it’s about reconnecting with the most authentic, empowered version of you.
Do you relate to the world through your Nerdy interests? Do you love to watch anime, play video games, or play tabletop role-playing games? Do you feel that being a Nerd/Geek is part of who you are and how you cope with the world? If this sounds like you, whether you are a teen or just young at heart, my practice is for you! I incorporate Geek and Nerd culture into both my individual therapy and my group therapy! I believe that nerdy interests can help us make sense of the world just like music or art. I treat both individual clients as well as run Therapeauticallly Applied- Role Playing Game Social Skills groups!
Do you relate to the world through your Nerdy interests? Do you love to watch anime, play video games, or play tabletop role-playing games? Do you feel that being a Nerd/Geek is part of who you are and how you cope with the world? If this sounds like you, whether you are a teen or just young at heart, my practice is for you! I incorporate Geek and Nerd culture into both my individual therapy and my group therapy! I believe that nerdy interests can help us make sense of the world just like music or art. I treat both individual clients as well as run Therapeauticallly Applied- Role Playing Game Social Skills groups!
Do you love playing Dungeons & Dragons, or do you have a rich inner world that feels too complex for everyday conversation? I work best with imaginative, creative, and quirky people who might also identify as gender-queer or LGBTQ+. If you are ready to delve into what’s truly shaping your experience, you’ve come to the right place. Perhaps you're grappling with the persistent hum of anxiety, the lingering shadows of past trauma, or a deep desire to define who you truly are. Many of my clients find themselves overwhelmed by the demands of college, early careers, or navigating complex family dynamics and relationship challenges.
Do you love playing Dungeons & Dragons, or do you have a rich inner world that feels too complex for everyday conversation? I work best with imaginative, creative, and quirky people who might also identify as gender-queer or LGBTQ+. If you are ready to delve into what’s truly shaping your experience, you’ve come to the right place. Perhaps you're grappling with the persistent hum of anxiety, the lingering shadows of past trauma, or a deep desire to define who you truly are. Many of my clients find themselves overwhelmed by the demands of college, early careers, or navigating complex family dynamics and relationship challenges.
Henri Nouwen says, "real care means the willingness to help each other in making our brokenness into the gateway to joy." Perhaps it is the broken pieces of your life that have brought you to this page - broken relationships, broken dreams or just feeling broken. In this you are not alone, but it is my firm conviction that the broken pieces that are strewn about you can become the very material needed in creating wholeness and peace.
Henri Nouwen says, "real care means the willingness to help each other in making our brokenness into the gateway to joy." Perhaps it is the broken pieces of your life that have brought you to this page - broken relationships, broken dreams or just feeling broken. In this you are not alone, but it is my firm conviction that the broken pieces that are strewn about you can become the very material needed in creating wholeness and peace.
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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.