Autism Therapists in Nottingham, MD
If you have POTS, EDS, developmental and intellectual challenges, and autism, I am here to help you and your family.
Deciding on therapy and getting to your first appointment is more than half the battle to getting and feeling better. I work to explain the therapy process. I strive to be an active listener as you describe what brought you into therapy. I work to make you feel comfortable and look at goals you would like to achieve.
If you have POTS, EDS, developmental and intellectual challenges, and autism, I am here to help you and your family.
Deciding on therapy and getting to your first appointment is more than half the battle to getting and feeling better. I work to explain the therapy process. I strive to be an active listener as you describe what brought you into therapy. I work to make you feel comfortable and look at goals you would like to achieve.
I have been providing therapy for over 30 years. I believe that everyone is doing the best they can with what they have. Unfortunately, many people experience feelings of fear, sadness, anger, or shame that end up making them feel stuck. Often we just haven’t had the opportunity to understand what is behind these feelings and learn skills that can be used to manage them. I help by providing compassion, support, and evidence-based models to help understand and heal from the past so that it no longer negatively impacts the present. By exploring and relating to thoughts and feelings in a new way, we can focus on growth and development.
I have been providing therapy for over 30 years. I believe that everyone is doing the best they can with what they have. Unfortunately, many people experience feelings of fear, sadness, anger, or shame that end up making them feel stuck. Often we just haven’t had the opportunity to understand what is behind these feelings and learn skills that can be used to manage them. I help by providing compassion, support, and evidence-based models to help understand and heal from the past so that it no longer negatively impacts the present. By exploring and relating to thoughts and feelings in a new way, we can focus on growth and development.
With the stress of the modern world, our hustle and bustle culture, and the limited time we have for connection today- people come to therapy looking for a place to let it all out. It's easy to fall into cycles of negative self talk, worry, or old triggers from our childhood. One thing I know for sure is we can't heal all on our own, and finding an authentic connection who can support you is invaluable. I can offer warmth, compassion, perspective, and mindfulness with a healthy dose of humor. I am here to help you guide and explore your feelings and reassure you that you are indeed, not your negative thoughts.
With the stress of the modern world, our hustle and bustle culture, and the limited time we have for connection today- people come to therapy looking for a place to let it all out. It's easy to fall into cycles of negative self talk, worry, or old triggers from our childhood. One thing I know for sure is we can't heal all on our own, and finding an authentic connection who can support you is invaluable. I can offer warmth, compassion, perspective, and mindfulness with a healthy dose of humor. I am here to help you guide and explore your feelings and reassure you that you are indeed, not your negative thoughts.
I am an LGPC at Well Life Counseling and currently accepting new clients. I work with a wide range of clients who focus on adolescents, young adults, college students, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, identity development, relationship issues, life transitions, and academic or work-related stress. While also working with couples and families. My background as a soccer coach helps me build strong and motivating connections with clients of all ages. I have experience supporting older adults and individuals involved in the justice system, including those with histories of addiction or sexual offense.
I am an LGPC at Well Life Counseling and currently accepting new clients. I work with a wide range of clients who focus on adolescents, young adults, college students, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, identity development, relationship issues, life transitions, and academic or work-related stress. While also working with couples and families. My background as a soccer coach helps me build strong and motivating connections with clients of all ages. I have experience supporting older adults and individuals involved in the justice system, including those with histories of addiction or sexual offense.
Aspire Wellness Center, Inc. is an outpatient mental health clinic dedicated to helping people improve the quality of their lives by giving them the tools they need to succeed. Our ideal client feels overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about their next chapter. They may be struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, or stress. They want clarity, coping skills, and a safe space to be heard and understood. Their goal is to feel more balanced, confident, and in control of their lives. They seek support, practical tools, and guidance to heal, grow, and move forward with purpose and hope.
Aspire Wellness Center, Inc. is an outpatient mental health clinic dedicated to helping people improve the quality of their lives by giving them the tools they need to succeed. Our ideal client feels overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about their next chapter. They may be struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, or stress. They want clarity, coping skills, and a safe space to be heard and understood. Their goal is to feel more balanced, confident, and in control of their lives. They seek support, practical tools, and guidance to heal, grow, and move forward with purpose and hope.
I am happy to serve anyone who needs help working through issues that have made their life more complicated or harder to deal with. I have helped people cope with grief and loss of loved ones, struggles in their relationship, or just the every day hardships that make it more difficult to get up and deal with the world.
I am happy to serve anyone who needs help working through issues that have made their life more complicated or harder to deal with. I have helped people cope with grief and loss of loved ones, struggles in their relationship, or just the every day hardships that make it more difficult to get up and deal with the world.
I am a compassionate therapist who works with children, teens, adults, and couples in a safe, nonjudgmental, and affirming space. I often support individuals navigating ADHD, anxiety, and the effects of trauma, helping them better understand themselves and build on their strengths. My approach is collaborative and goal-focused, allowing us to create a plan that fits your needs and values.
I am a compassionate therapist who works with children, teens, adults, and couples in a safe, nonjudgmental, and affirming space. I often support individuals navigating ADHD, anxiety, and the effects of trauma, helping them better understand themselves and build on their strengths. My approach is collaborative and goal-focused, allowing us to create a plan that fits your needs and values.
Have you been feeling overwhelmed by life lately? Are you carrying the weight of everything while pretending you're okay? Have you learned to survive, but never had the chance to truly heal? People seek therapy for many different reasons. Some want to strengthen their relationships, while others are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout, or life transitions. Therapy is a collaborative journey of understanding how your thoughts, emotions, and experiences shape the way you live, love, and respond to life’s challenges.
Have you been feeling overwhelmed by life lately? Are you carrying the weight of everything while pretending you're okay? Have you learned to survive, but never had the chance to truly heal? People seek therapy for many different reasons. Some want to strengthen their relationships, while others are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout, or life transitions. Therapy is a collaborative journey of understanding how your thoughts, emotions, and experiences shape the way you live, love, and respond to life’s challenges.
Everyone, including you (and your partner), deserves a space where they feel seen, heard, and understood. With a collaborative approach, I seek to create that safe environment where individuals and couples can explore and transform their stories, finding healing and integration. Working from an attachment theory lens, I provide strategic, practical, and holistic support while facilitating a deeper journey inward that gets to the core issues. I integrate emotionally focused therapy (EFT), CBT, and attachment theory with client-centered therapy. Together, we will work towards growth, self-awareness, insight, and change.
Everyone, including you (and your partner), deserves a space where they feel seen, heard, and understood. With a collaborative approach, I seek to create that safe environment where individuals and couples can explore and transform their stories, finding healing and integration. Working from an attachment theory lens, I provide strategic, practical, and holistic support while facilitating a deeper journey inward that gets to the core issues. I integrate emotionally focused therapy (EFT), CBT, and attachment theory with client-centered therapy. Together, we will work towards growth, self-awareness, insight, and change.
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I also have a strong interest in affirming neurodivergence (especially ADHD/ Autism), members of the queer community, and Intuitive eating/HAES.
My practice is based less on presenting issues and more on fundamental assumptions about humanity: 1) Any client I work with is doing the best they can in the moment I meet them, 2) all people respond to compassion and understanding, and all people are injured by shaming and 3) two opposing things can be true at the same time, and much of our suffering is an inability to sit with that belief. Whoever you are and whatever your reason for seeking treatment, I will meet you exactly where you are the moment you walk in my virtual door. I consider myself your partner in your journey to find and be your most authentic self.
I also have a strong interest in affirming neurodivergence (especially ADHD/ Autism), members of the queer community, and Intuitive eating/HAES.
My practice is based less on presenting issues and more on fundamental assumptions about humanity: 1) Any client I work with is doing the best they can in the moment I meet them, 2) all people respond to compassion and understanding, and all people are injured by shaming and 3) two opposing things can be true at the same time, and much of our suffering is an inability to sit with that belief. Whoever you are and whatever your reason for seeking treatment, I will meet you exactly where you are the moment you walk in my virtual door. I consider myself your partner in your journey to find and be your most authentic self.
Dr. Rachael Arowolo (Autism Evaluations), Ellie MH
Psychologist, PhD
1 Endorsed
Clarksville, MD 21029
I am particularly passionate about working with Autistic individuals, and in identifying and emphasizing the strengths in everyone I work with!
I specialize in the evaluation of children and adolescents 2+ to 25 years old. I conduct evaluations for Autism Spectrum Disorder, Executive Functioning/ADHD, Developmental/Cognitive/IQ, and Psychological Disorders.
I am particularly passionate about working with Autistic individuals, and in identifying and emphasizing the strengths in everyone I work with!
I specialize in the evaluation of children and adolescents 2+ to 25 years old. I conduct evaluations for Autism Spectrum Disorder, Executive Functioning/ADHD, Developmental/Cognitive/IQ, and Psychological Disorders.
Worried about autism or other neurodivergence?
Do you need professional help with your child? Do you need someone who truly listens and helps, not just a basic "talk" therapist? Do you need to actually make progress on relevant goals instead of just talking about the problem? Are you tired of getting tossed around to different providers without results? I've got your back! I go the extra mile for you because you deserve better than the status quo.
I have over a decade of clinical experience and expertise in helping kids + parents with specialized mental health needs. I trained at a nationally recognized hospital: Kennedy Krieger/Johns Hopkins. I am honored to actually help you
Worried about autism or other neurodivergence?
Do you need professional help with your child? Do you need someone who truly listens and helps, not just a basic "talk" therapist? Do you need to actually make progress on relevant goals instead of just talking about the problem? Are you tired of getting tossed around to different providers without results? I've got your back! I go the extra mile for you because you deserve better than the status quo.
I have over a decade of clinical experience and expertise in helping kids + parents with specialized mental health needs. I trained at a nationally recognized hospital: Kennedy Krieger/Johns Hopkins. I am honored to actually help you
Much of my work lives at the intersection of C-PTSD, OCD, Autism, and ADHD, especially with adults who are identified later in life and parents whose own neurodivergence is deeply intertwined with how they care for their neurodivergent children.
In my work of understanding CPTSD and OCD I found my own neurocomplexity. It became clear to me how much need there is for providers who truly understand the lived experience of their cultures such as being neurodivergent or military or a minority member. I work with you to honor those parts of your experience and how they intersect with your complexity.
Much of my work lives at the intersection of C-PTSD, OCD, Autism, and ADHD, especially with adults who are identified later in life and parents whose own neurodivergence is deeply intertwined with how they care for their neurodivergent children.
In my work of understanding CPTSD and OCD I found my own neurocomplexity. It became clear to me how much need there is for providers who truly understand the lived experience of their cultures such as being neurodivergent or military or a minority member. I work with you to honor those parts of your experience and how they intersect with your complexity.
Nina Arroyo, LCPC -Specializing in ADHD and Autism
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
You might be navigating the complexities of ADHD or autism, feeling overwhelmed by daily routines, or striving to harness your unique strengths.
I specialize in neurodivergent-affirming therapy, blending evidence-based techniques with a deep understanding of what it’s like to live with ADHD and autism. Together, we’ll uncover how your traits can be powerful strengths and develop practical strategies for growth.
You might be navigating the complexities of ADHD or autism, feeling overwhelmed by daily routines, or striving to harness your unique strengths.
I specialize in neurodivergent-affirming therapy, blending evidence-based techniques with a deep understanding of what it’s like to live with ADHD and autism. Together, we’ll uncover how your traits can be powerful strengths and develop practical strategies for growth.
I also support clients with autism and intellectual disabilities (and their families) in managing the transition to adulthood.
Asking for help requires courage and I’m glad you are here. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10+ years of clinical experience.
I support people experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression or stress - or who just feel overwhelmed - in developing healthier thoughts, feelings & behaviors. I utilize CBT, DBT, mindfulness, solutions focused, and person-centered approaches to meet clients where they are at and guide them to where they want to be. This journey includes teaching emotional regulation strategies, self-exploration, self-forgiveness and personal growth.
I also support clients with autism and intellectual disabilities (and their families) in managing the transition to adulthood.
Asking for help requires courage and I’m glad you are here. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10+ years of clinical experience.
I support people experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression or stress - or who just feel overwhelmed - in developing healthier thoughts, feelings & behaviors. I utilize CBT, DBT, mindfulness, solutions focused, and person-centered approaches to meet clients where they are at and guide them to where they want to be. This journey includes teaching emotional regulation strategies, self-exploration, self-forgiveness and personal growth.
Hi my name is Carilyn Rego, but I go by Carrie. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the states of Maryland and Florida who has been working in the mental health field for 17 years. I specialize in working with clients 18+ and those who identify as Neurodiverse and LGBTQIA+. Another area in which I have significant professional and personal experience is in working with survivors of suicide. I have my MSW from Monmouth University and have worked in a variety of different settings and in different states.
Hi my name is Carilyn Rego, but I go by Carrie. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the states of Maryland and Florida who has been working in the mental health field for 17 years. I specialize in working with clients 18+ and those who identify as Neurodiverse and LGBTQIA+. Another area in which I have significant professional and personal experience is in working with survivors of suicide. I have my MSW from Monmouth University and have worked in a variety of different settings and in different states.
My curriculum of multi-modal prompts, games, videos, and adaptive materials ensure all ages (2y-adult) and abilities (ADHD, DD, ASD, nonspeaking) express themselves in their comfort zone.
For 32+ years I have supported neuro-diverse patients through Applied Behavior Analysis, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Trauma-focused CBT, Play therapy, Art Therapy, Drama Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Floor-time, Collaborative and Proactive Solutions to Challenging behaviors, PCIT, Universal Protocol, Mindfulness therapy, and PEERS social skills groups.
My curriculum of multi-modal prompts, games, videos, and adaptive materials ensure all ages (2y-adult) and abilities (ADHD, DD, ASD, nonspeaking) express themselves in their comfort zone.
For 32+ years I have supported neuro-diverse patients through Applied Behavior Analysis, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Trauma-focused CBT, Play therapy, Art Therapy, Drama Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Floor-time, Collaborative and Proactive Solutions to Challenging behaviors, PCIT, Universal Protocol, Mindfulness therapy, and PEERS social skills groups.
Our therapists focus on autism, anxiety, depression, grief, dissociation, crisis, physical or emotional abuse, complex trauma and PTSD, relationships & marriage, financial stress, family conflict, behavioral issues, parenting, chronic stress, life transitions, & more.
Convenient online therapy for children, adolescents, and adults in Maryland and Florida. English and Spanish-speaking therapists available.
Our therapists focus on autism, anxiety, depression, grief, dissociation, crisis, physical or emotional abuse, complex trauma and PTSD, relationships & marriage, financial stress, family conflict, behavioral issues, parenting, chronic stress, life transitions, & more.
Convenient online therapy for children, adolescents, and adults in Maryland and Florida. English and Spanish-speaking therapists available.
Hello, I’m Carrie. As your therapist, I aim to be a guide along your life's journey, assisting you to reach a better place while honoring your self-determination. I believe we transform and heal when we have three pillars in place—Empowerment, Safety, and Connection. Together, we’ll explore where in your life these three pillars could be bolstered. I hope to provide you with the tools to grow and navigate life’s challenges while assisting you to strengthen your own personal experience of Empowerment, Safety, and Connection.
Hello, I’m Carrie. As your therapist, I aim to be a guide along your life's journey, assisting you to reach a better place while honoring your self-determination. I believe we transform and heal when we have three pillars in place—Empowerment, Safety, and Connection. Together, we’ll explore where in your life these three pillars could be bolstered. I hope to provide you with the tools to grow and navigate life’s challenges while assisting you to strengthen your own personal experience of Empowerment, Safety, and Connection.
I specialize in neuropsychological assessment and therapy for ADHD, autism, learning disorders, and other neurodevelopmental conditions.
I draw on extensive training in neuropsychological assessment, evidence-based interventions, and relational psychodynamic therapy. I have experience working with adults, adolescents, and children in a variety of healthcare settings. I engage holistically with systems of care while centering the experiences and needs of my individual clients.
I specialize in neuropsychological assessment and therapy for ADHD, autism, learning disorders, and other neurodevelopmental conditions.
I draw on extensive training in neuropsychological assessment, evidence-based interventions, and relational psychodynamic therapy. I have experience working with adults, adolescents, and children in a variety of healthcare settings. I engage holistically with systems of care while centering the experiences and needs of my individual clients.
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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.