Autism Therapists in Bath, ME
Currently I have limited openings for in-person sessions, and you can book with me now by clicking on my website link. No need to check with me before booking. I am a licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of experience supporting families in a variety of roles in Maine and I provide individual counseling to adults and teens in person at my office in Bath. I have experience supporting clients with depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use disorder, self injurious behaviors, and eating disorders. I am a LGBTQIA+ ally.
Currently I have limited openings for in-person sessions, and you can book with me now by clicking on my website link. No need to check with me before booking. I am a licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of experience supporting families in a variety of roles in Maine and I provide individual counseling to adults and teens in person at my office in Bath. I have experience supporting clients with depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use disorder, self injurious behaviors, and eating disorders. I am a LGBTQIA+ ally.
I specialize in working with trans, non-binary, gender-expansive, Queer and neurodivergent folks on a variety of issues including BPD, ADHD, trauma, anxiety, depression and all manner of life transitions.
We each have an authentic self, and things we know to be deeply true about our hearts, minds, identities and lives. I believe that no matter how confused we may feel, we can all find our way back to what is unique, creative and courageous in ourselves. These are wild times. There is nothing maladjusted about feeling anxious or depressed in a world that does not feel equitable or safe. My goal is not to help you adjust to broken things; it is to build upon the strengths of your identity, your values and your truth, and to hold space for all of the parts of you that need to be heard and seen.
I specialize in working with trans, non-binary, gender-expansive, Queer and neurodivergent folks on a variety of issues including BPD, ADHD, trauma, anxiety, depression and all manner of life transitions.
We each have an authentic self, and things we know to be deeply true about our hearts, minds, identities and lives. I believe that no matter how confused we may feel, we can all find our way back to what is unique, creative and courageous in ourselves. These are wild times. There is nothing maladjusted about feeling anxious or depressed in a world that does not feel equitable or safe. My goal is not to help you adjust to broken things; it is to build upon the strengths of your identity, your values and your truth, and to hold space for all of the parts of you that need to be heard and seen.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or stressed out? Frustrated with a close relationship? I’m a clinical psychologist specializing in stress and anxiety. I work with individuals and couples. I have a health psychology background and have helped many clients with chronic pain/illness, as well as making behavior changes such as weight loss, exercise, quitting smoking, & preparing for bariatric surgery.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or stressed out? Frustrated with a close relationship? I’m a clinical psychologist specializing in stress and anxiety. I work with individuals and couples. I have a health psychology background and have helped many clients with chronic pain/illness, as well as making behavior changes such as weight loss, exercise, quitting smoking, & preparing for bariatric surgery.
Creativity can be a powerful tool, and modality for expression. With my extensive experience and training in Expressive Therapies, I specialize in Art Therapy and Play Therapy to treat a variety of emotional and behavioral issues with children. In my practice I believe that everyone has the ability to be creative, and I work with clients to utilize their strengths in traditional and non-traditional treatment approaches to work towards goals. Through a trusting therapeutic rapport I work with clients to explore and address issues, so that they may access and obtain healthy growth and change.
Creativity can be a powerful tool, and modality for expression. With my extensive experience and training in Expressive Therapies, I specialize in Art Therapy and Play Therapy to treat a variety of emotional and behavioral issues with children. In my practice I believe that everyone has the ability to be creative, and I work with clients to utilize their strengths in traditional and non-traditional treatment approaches to work towards goals. Through a trusting therapeutic rapport I work with clients to explore and address issues, so that they may access and obtain healthy growth and change.
Focused on healing through trauma-informed, body-based care and grounded in family systems theory, I draw on a range of counseling approaches including; psychodynamic, transpersonal, existential, expressive, mindfulness, mind-body, behavioral (DBT and CBT). Together we sojourn toward self-awareness and compassion for self. Emblematic moments from the past may have become conditioned responses to the present. We focus both on here and now and historical events. TAT (Tapas Acupressure Technique), mindfulness, sensorimotor psychotherapy and EMDR-Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing help re-program stored arousal in the body.
Focused on healing through trauma-informed, body-based care and grounded in family systems theory, I draw on a range of counseling approaches including; psychodynamic, transpersonal, existential, expressive, mindfulness, mind-body, behavioral (DBT and CBT). Together we sojourn toward self-awareness and compassion for self. Emblematic moments from the past may have become conditioned responses to the present. We focus both on here and now and historical events. TAT (Tapas Acupressure Technique), mindfulness, sensorimotor psychotherapy and EMDR-Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing help re-program stored arousal in the body.
Generally, it is discomfort that brings us into therapy. Discomfort (anxiety, depression, stress) is borne of an almost limitless array of life circumstances: challenging relationships, problematic perceptions of self, coping with life/work stressors, and the uncertainties we are all facing in today’s world. This universal condition of discomfort, as one famous therapist said; finds us “in the soup together.” As a consequence of our shared humanity, it is in relationship that we humans most commonly find the opportunity for deepened self-understanding and abiding change.
Generally, it is discomfort that brings us into therapy. Discomfort (anxiety, depression, stress) is borne of an almost limitless array of life circumstances: challenging relationships, problematic perceptions of self, coping with life/work stressors, and the uncertainties we are all facing in today’s world. This universal condition of discomfort, as one famous therapist said; finds us “in the soup together.” As a consequence of our shared humanity, it is in relationship that we humans most commonly find the opportunity for deepened self-understanding and abiding change.
NOTE: I am now licensed in Vermont and Maine.
We all experience challenges with situations in our lives that can cause us to feel anxious, depressed or upset. Do you want someone to talk to that is non-judgmental and can help you process difficult feelings and emotions? If so, I would be happy to talk with you about your goals for treatment and how I can support you in meeting them.
NOTE: I am now licensed in Vermont and Maine.
We all experience challenges with situations in our lives that can cause us to feel anxious, depressed or upset. Do you want someone to talk to that is non-judgmental and can help you process difficult feelings and emotions? If so, I would be happy to talk with you about your goals for treatment and how I can support you in meeting them.
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I help neurodivergent adults feel more confident, grounded, and capable.
I offer counseling, coaching, and assessments (for adults only). We'll explore what you do well and what energizes you, with the goal of including more of that in your life. You'll get practical tools to get things done, feel more confident, and connect with people in ways that feel right. Because progress comes from working with your brain, not against it.
I help neurodivergent adults feel more confident, grounded, and capable.
I offer counseling, coaching, and assessments (for adults only). We'll explore what you do well and what energizes you, with the goal of including more of that in your life. You'll get practical tools to get things done, feel more confident, and connect with people in ways that feel right. Because progress comes from working with your brain, not against it.
I also work closely with neurodivergent adults and queer folks who are tired of performing "normal
Pajama‑Forward Therapist here.
If white‑knuckling, self‑shaming, and "try harder" actually worked, you'd have been healed years ago. But for many of us—especially people whose minds race and don't easily power down—it doesn't. Rest can feel impossible. Sometimes substances, distraction, or other coping strategies become the only way to get through the day. That doesn't mean you're broken. It means you've been carrying a lot for a long time. There is more to life than survival mode. A calmer, more meaningful life is possible—but it usually requires going deeper and looking at what's underneath. I'll go there with you.
I also work closely with neurodivergent adults and queer folks who are tired of performing "normal
Pajama‑Forward Therapist here.
If white‑knuckling, self‑shaming, and "try harder" actually worked, you'd have been healed years ago. But for many of us—especially people whose minds race and don't easily power down—it doesn't. Rest can feel impossible. Sometimes substances, distraction, or other coping strategies become the only way to get through the day. That doesn't mean you're broken. It means you've been carrying a lot for a long time. There is more to life than survival mode. A calmer, more meaningful life is possible—but it usually requires going deeper and looking at what's underneath. I'll go there with you.
I also have deep experience supporting neurodivergent clients, including autism and ADHD.
I have particular expertise in health anxiety, somatic and sensation-focused OCD, Pure-O, and intrusive thought themes that often carry shame or confusion. I also work closely with panic, agoraphobia, and OCD-neurodivergence overlap. I hold special interest in how OCD and anxiety can shape the male experience, identity, and self-trust.
I also have deep experience supporting neurodivergent clients, including autism and ADHD.
I have particular expertise in health anxiety, somatic and sensation-focused OCD, Pure-O, and intrusive thought themes that often carry shame or confusion. I also work closely with panic, agoraphobia, and OCD-neurodivergence overlap. I hold special interest in how OCD and anxiety can shape the male experience, identity, and self-trust.
They may be dealing with ADHD, autism, anxiety, challenging behavior, or burnout, along with difficulties with focus, motivation, and emotional regulation.
I’m a licensed psychologist and BCBA specializing in ADHD, autism, anxiety, mood-related challenges, and executive functioning. My approach is structured, active, and results-focused, using CBT and behavior therapy to build skills and achieve measurable progress. I also provide autism evaluations, behavioral parent coaching, and school consultation.
They may be dealing with ADHD, autism, anxiety, challenging behavior, or burnout, along with difficulties with focus, motivation, and emotional regulation.
I’m a licensed psychologist and BCBA specializing in ADHD, autism, anxiety, mood-related challenges, and executive functioning. My approach is structured, active, and results-focused, using CBT and behavior therapy to build skills and achieve measurable progress. I also provide autism evaluations, behavioral parent coaching, and school consultation.
I specialize especially in working with high-masking neurodivergent adults ( Autism/ADHD/AuDHD including suspected/self-diagnoses...yes, that's allowed!) but I love helping ANYONE to quickly access their own authentic truth or "Operating System" and leveraging it in a measurable way.
Are you tired of feeling trapped? Do you feel like you don’t fit in anywhere—including therapy? Welcome; I'm a therapist who doesn’t fit in here either. I don’t believe in offering "coping skills" for triggers, I believe in eliminating your need to be triggered in the first place. And I believe that what you think your problems are, are likely not your actual problems.
I specialize especially in working with high-masking neurodivergent adults ( Autism/ADHD/AuDHD including suspected/self-diagnoses...yes, that's allowed!) but I love helping ANYONE to quickly access their own authentic truth or "Operating System" and leveraging it in a measurable way.
Are you tired of feeling trapped? Do you feel like you don’t fit in anywhere—including therapy? Welcome; I'm a therapist who doesn’t fit in here either. I don’t believe in offering "coping skills" for triggers, I believe in eliminating your need to be triggered in the first place. And I believe that what you think your problems are, are likely not your actual problems.
In particular, I have extensive training in diagnosing autism spectrum disorders using the ADOS-2.
Parenting is often one of the most fulfilling and challenging roles we will have in our lives. Recognizing that our child is struggling and advocating for them takes a lot of effort and time. One important aspect of advocating for your child is having an accurate diagnosis that is based on a thorough assessment. I can help you with that process. I have 19 years of experience assessing children ages 3-18, and I have worked in the Maine mental health system throughout that time.
In particular, I have extensive training in diagnosing autism spectrum disorders using the ADOS-2.
Parenting is often one of the most fulfilling and challenging roles we will have in our lives. Recognizing that our child is struggling and advocating for them takes a lot of effort and time. One important aspect of advocating for your child is having an accurate diagnosis that is based on a thorough assessment. I can help you with that process. I have 19 years of experience assessing children ages 3-18, and I have worked in the Maine mental health system throughout that time.
I also provide supportive psychotherapy for level 1 and 2 ASD to assist in normative emotional processing and provide social modeling to work in conjunction with client's other functional therapies.
Reflecting on patterns of behavior in environment, perspective, motivations, and inhibitions, we'll increase insight to utilize in future endeavors. Discovering the underlying causes of symptom formation is the most effective way to institute lasting change. Working together, we'll identify goals, the obstacles present, and how best to navigate forward.
I also provide supportive psychotherapy for level 1 and 2 ASD to assist in normative emotional processing and provide social modeling to work in conjunction with client's other functional therapies.
Reflecting on patterns of behavior in environment, perspective, motivations, and inhibitions, we'll increase insight to utilize in future endeavors. Discovering the underlying causes of symptom formation is the most effective way to institute lasting change. Working together, we'll identify goals, the obstacles present, and how best to navigate forward.
Veronica King, PhD is a licensed Clinical Psychologist. DGE Psychological Services P.C. is a group she opened to provide services for adults, couples, and families with a wide range of mental health issues. The practice also includes SAP evaluations and Group Therapy.
Veronica King, PhD is a licensed Clinical Psychologist. DGE Psychological Services P.C. is a group she opened to provide services for adults, couples, and families with a wide range of mental health issues. The practice also includes SAP evaluations and Group Therapy.
I offer psychological evaluations to assess for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder ( ASD) in children (ages 6 and up) and adults.
My services are intended to provide accessible, affordable, and high-quality evaluations for those seeking diagnostic clarity for school, work, or personal insight.
I offer psychological evaluations to assess for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder ( ASD) in children (ages 6 and up) and adults.
My services are intended to provide accessible, affordable, and high-quality evaluations for those seeking diagnostic clarity for school, work, or personal insight.
Kella River
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LADC, MT
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I provide assessments for ADHD and ASD for adolescents and adults.
Therapy provides an opportunity to be empathically heard, to gain insight into thoughts and behaviors, to identify and practice healthy coping skills and to cultivate growth and resilience in a safe and welcoming atmosphere. I offer a trauma-informed approach for a variety of client needs, utilizing traditional psychotherapy and other techniques such as EMDR, play therapy, guided imagery therapy, biofield tuning and other somatic tools to promote healing and wellness.
I provide assessments for ADHD and ASD for adolescents and adults.
Therapy provides an opportunity to be empathically heard, to gain insight into thoughts and behaviors, to identify and practice healthy coping skills and to cultivate growth and resilience in a safe and welcoming atmosphere. I offer a trauma-informed approach for a variety of client needs, utilizing traditional psychotherapy and other techniques such as EMDR, play therapy, guided imagery therapy, biofield tuning and other somatic tools to promote healing and wellness.
As a queer, transgender, and neurodivergent counselor I know that this can be hard to find in relationships and want you to feel the comfort of these qualities throughout our work.
Specialties: gender exploration and transition, sexual identity development, emerging adulthood, big life changes, ASD and neurodiversity, anxiety, depression, family of origin issues, co-dependency and individuation.
As a queer, transgender, and neurodivergent counselor I know that this can be hard to find in relationships and want you to feel the comfort of these qualities throughout our work.
Specialties: gender exploration and transition, sexual identity development, emerging adulthood, big life changes, ASD and neurodiversity, anxiety, depression, family of origin issues, co-dependency and individuation.
Current openings for Adult Autism/ADHD Assessments and Group Therapy!
As an EMDR therapist and yoga teacher, I emphasize mind-body approaches that support you to develop self-insight through embodied awareness. Intentional healing and growth can be hard work, but shouldn’t feel scary. We’ll go at a pace that feels safe for you, and make sure we’re spending plenty of time celebrating wins and laughing.
Current openings for Adult Autism/ADHD Assessments and Group Therapy!
As an EMDR therapist and yoga teacher, I emphasize mind-body approaches that support you to develop self-insight through embodied awareness. Intentional healing and growth can be hard work, but shouldn’t feel scary. We’ll go at a pace that feels safe for you, and make sure we’re spending plenty of time celebrating wins and laughing.
I provide autism evaluations for toddlers, children, teens, and adults, with a focus on clarity, accuracy, and meaningful next steps.
While autism is the primary focus, I also specialize in careful differentiation, including distinguishing autism from or identifying co-occurring conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, and other mental health concerns. This is especially important when presentations are complex, subtle, or have been previously misunderstood.
I provide autism evaluations for toddlers, children, teens, and adults, with a focus on clarity, accuracy, and meaningful next steps.
While autism is the primary focus, I also specialize in careful differentiation, including distinguishing autism from or identifying co-occurring conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, and other mental health concerns. This is especially important when presentations are complex, subtle, or have been previously misunderstood.
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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.