Autism Therapists in Falmouth, ME
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 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.
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 have extensive experience working with individuals facing a range of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, autism, and OCD.
I integrate evidence-based practices such as solution-focused therapy, interpersonal therapy, DBT, & CBT. Whether you’re seeking to manage emotional regulation, improve communication, overcome past trauma, or address any other life challenge, I am committed to creating a safe and supportive space where you can work toward healing and growth.
I have extensive experience working with individuals facing a range of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, autism, and OCD.
I integrate evidence-based practices such as solution-focused therapy, interpersonal therapy, DBT, & CBT. Whether you’re seeking to manage emotional regulation, improve communication, overcome past trauma, or address any other life challenge, I am committed to creating a safe and supportive space where you can work toward healing and growth.
Welcome! Finding a therapist who is a "good fit" is so important, as there is amazing power, grace, and opportunity in this relationship. It is my great joy and honor to walk alongside people on their current path. I am deeply committed to respecting the life experience and personal journey of others. Whether you are facing a bump in the road, an unexpected detour, weariness from the travel, or the need to create a new trail altogether, we can work together to create smoother, safer, easier traveling. May you come home to your own beautiful heart and unique and meaningful life.
Welcome! Finding a therapist who is a "good fit" is so important, as there is amazing power, grace, and opportunity in this relationship. It is my great joy and honor to walk alongside people on their current path. I am deeply committed to respecting the life experience and personal journey of others. Whether you are facing a bump in the road, an unexpected detour, weariness from the travel, or the need to create a new trail altogether, we can work together to create smoother, safer, easier traveling. May you come home to your own beautiful heart and unique and meaningful life.
On paper, your life makes sense—inside, it's more complicated. You feel anxious, unsettled, or quietly unhappy. You find yourself wondering, “Why am I unhappy when everything looks okay?” or “Why do I feel anxious when nothing is technically wrong?” Perhaps life has shifted through parenting, relationships, or other transitions, leaving you asking, “Who am I now?” You’re not looking for a quick fix, but a long-term therapeutic relationship to help you understand yourself more deeply and keep showing up as life continues to change. My work is with teens and adults who want depth, reflection, and a consistent therapeutic relationship.
On paper, your life makes sense—inside, it's more complicated. You feel anxious, unsettled, or quietly unhappy. You find yourself wondering, “Why am I unhappy when everything looks okay?” or “Why do I feel anxious when nothing is technically wrong?” Perhaps life has shifted through parenting, relationships, or other transitions, leaving you asking, “Who am I now?” You’re not looking for a quick fix, but a long-term therapeutic relationship to help you understand yourself more deeply and keep showing up as life continues to change. My work is with teens and adults who want depth, reflection, and a consistent therapeutic relationship.
Morning/midday availability. Can best reply to emaiI. I integrate a variety of approaches in my work, with a value on relationship and finding creative ways to make treatment individual. I practiced at Bowdoin College for students struggling with identity exploration, anxiety, depression and relationships. I spent 3 years working in residential/day treatment with adolescents (and their families) who have endured complex trauma, anxiety and mood disorders, and developmental disabilities. Much of my experience is with children, adolescents and young adults, though I am open to working with all ages and cater treatment to each client.
Morning/midday availability. Can best reply to emaiI. I integrate a variety of approaches in my work, with a value on relationship and finding creative ways to make treatment individual. I practiced at Bowdoin College for students struggling with identity exploration, anxiety, depression and relationships. I spent 3 years working in residential/day treatment with adolescents (and their families) who have endured complex trauma, anxiety and mood disorders, and developmental disabilities. Much of my experience is with children, adolescents and young adults, though I am open to working with all ages and cater treatment to each client.
Many of the people I work with appear highly functioning on the outside while internally feeling anxious, overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected.
You may find yourself overthinking, struggling to slow down, feeling responsible for everyone else, or repeating dynamics that no longer serve you. Sometimes insight alone is not enough to create change, especially when old experiences and relational patterns continue to shape how you move through the world.
Many of the people I work with appear highly functioning on the outside while internally feeling anxious, overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected.
You may find yourself overthinking, struggling to slow down, feeling responsible for everyone else, or repeating dynamics that no longer serve you. Sometimes insight alone is not enough to create change, especially when old experiences and relational patterns continue to shape how you move through the world.
Taking the first step toward therapy or evaluation can feel daunting, but finding the right fit is key. I provide a warm, welcoming space where children, teens, young adults (up to age 26), and families feel supported and respected. I focus on building strong relationships, meeting clients where they are, and helping them feel understood and empowered while navigating challenges like anxiety, ADHD, trauma, depression, or family stress.
Taking the first step toward therapy or evaluation can feel daunting, but finding the right fit is key. I provide a warm, welcoming space where children, teens, young adults (up to age 26), and families feel supported and respected. I focus on building strong relationships, meeting clients where they are, and helping them feel understood and empowered while navigating challenges like anxiety, ADHD, trauma, depression, or family stress.
Hello, and thank you for visiting my profile. I bring 20-plus years of experience working with adults, youth, and families in private practice, wilderness, athletics, and school-based settings. The aim of my practice environment is comfort, emotional attunement, and safety. Therapy is a personal journey, and I am honored to be with you. My approach is relaxed with respectful curiosity motivated by your needs for wellness. I welcome you to expressively wonder, observe, reflect, and cultivate your sense of wholeness. By building trust and understanding, we will gently & intentionally set out towards your goals.
Hello, and thank you for visiting my profile. I bring 20-plus years of experience working with adults, youth, and families in private practice, wilderness, athletics, and school-based settings. The aim of my practice environment is comfort, emotional attunement, and safety. Therapy is a personal journey, and I am honored to be with you. My approach is relaxed with respectful curiosity motivated by your needs for wellness. I welcome you to expressively wonder, observe, reflect, and cultivate your sense of wholeness. By building trust and understanding, we will gently & intentionally set out towards your goals.
My work is for parents of kids who are neurodivergent, highly sensitive, or inexplicably challenging to parent — whether formally diagnosed or you're just sensing something feels off, we should talk.
My approach: empathetic and direct, goal- and future-focused. Our work gives you practical parenting tools, doable nervous system regulation skills, and freedom from those old, unhelpful patterns.
My work is for parents of kids who are neurodivergent, highly sensitive, or inexplicably challenging to parent — whether formally diagnosed or you're just sensing something feels off, we should talk.
My approach: empathetic and direct, goal- and future-focused. Our work gives you practical parenting tools, doable nervous system regulation skills, and freedom from those old, unhelpful patterns.
Life can be hard. Being able to talk about what’s happening in your life is important although sometimes challenging. I hope during our time together we will create a relationship of trust. Trust that it’s safe to open up. Trust to see that your feelings are valid and that with support and learning new skills you will reach the other side stronger and wiser.
Life can be hard. Being able to talk about what’s happening in your life is important although sometimes challenging. I hope during our time together we will create a relationship of trust. Trust that it’s safe to open up. Trust to see that your feelings are valid and that with support and learning new skills you will reach the other side stronger and wiser.
Hello and welcome! I'm Mary (she/they) and I offer counseling from a liberation perspective. Within my humanistic counseling modality, I'm happy to tailor sessions to your personality, situation, and needs. I take a collaborative approach focused on client empowerment, which means that you sit in the driver’s seat of your counseling experience; you are the expert in your life and it is likely that I have resources, strategies, and insight to offer from the passenger seat that will help you find the healing and growth that you deserve. We will aim to use therapeutic interventions that are accessible and supportive for you.
Hello and welcome! I'm Mary (she/they) and I offer counseling from a liberation perspective. Within my humanistic counseling modality, I'm happy to tailor sessions to your personality, situation, and needs. I take a collaborative approach focused on client empowerment, which means that you sit in the driver’s seat of your counseling experience; you are the expert in your life and it is likely that I have resources, strategies, and insight to offer from the passenger seat that will help you find the healing and growth that you deserve. We will aim to use therapeutic interventions that are accessible and supportive for you.
I provide therapy for adults (18+) and older adults (65+). I offer a collaborative space for those who are feeling overwhelmed, stressed, fatigued and needing nervous system regulation. This is a space where you can restore emotional balance, gain understanding and experiment with change at your own pace. Where you can feel safe to imagine a path forward that aligns with the values that are most important to you. I particularly enjoy working with parents, caregivers and other helping professionals.
I provide therapy for adults (18+) and older adults (65+). I offer a collaborative space for those who are feeling overwhelmed, stressed, fatigued and needing nervous system regulation. This is a space where you can restore emotional balance, gain understanding and experiment with change at your own pace. Where you can feel safe to imagine a path forward that aligns with the values that are most important to you. I particularly enjoy working with parents, caregivers and other helping professionals.
Brooke Hackett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT™
Falmouth, ME 04105
Not accepting new clients
I am currently out on maternity leave and will be back in practice in September 2026.
Welcome! I’m truly glad you’re here.
Parenting is one of life’s most profound journeys, and it’s not always easy. Many of us begin with hopeful, idealistic visions of what raising a child will look and feel like. But when reality diverges from that vision, especially when your child is struggling, it can feel overwhelming, isolating, and painful. Grief may quietly settle in, and the weight of it all can seem impossible to carry alone.
You don’t have to!
I am currently out on maternity leave and will be back in practice in September 2026.
Welcome! I’m truly glad you’re here.
Parenting is one of life’s most profound journeys, and it’s not always easy. Many of us begin with hopeful, idealistic visions of what raising a child will look and feel like. But when reality diverges from that vision, especially when your child is struggling, it can feel overwhelming, isolating, and painful. Grief may quietly settle in, and the weight of it all can seem impossible to carry alone.
You don’t have to!
Michelle Joubert
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, BC-DMT, CHC
Falmouth, ME 04105
Not accepting new clients
Her specialties include Anxiety, Depression, ASD, ADHD, Trauma, mood disorders, anger management, low self-esteem, parenting support, grief work, organizational skills, assertiveness skills, and stress management.
Michelle works from a perspective of building awareness of the whole self through integration of the body and mind to promote healing and overall well-being. She integrates CBT, MI, ACT, Solution Focused work, and Dance/Movement Therapy utilizing a client centered approach. She offers clinical supervision as well as modality supervision to R-DMT's.
Her specialties include Anxiety, Depression, ASD, ADHD, Trauma, mood disorders, anger management, low self-esteem, parenting support, grief work, organizational skills, assertiveness skills, and stress management.
Michelle works from a perspective of building awareness of the whole self through integration of the body and mind to promote healing and overall well-being. She integrates CBT, MI, ACT, Solution Focused work, and Dance/Movement Therapy utilizing a client centered approach. She offers clinical supervision as well as modality supervision to R-DMT's.
FULL and NOT accepting new clients. Are you a woman who wants to build rewarding relationships with yourself and others? Do you feel as if you put others' needs over your own more often than not, and you're feeling depleted because of it? We often end up in negative relationship cycles due to things such as poor mental health, trauma, systemic challenges, feeling stuck in certain roles, people pleasing, and having difficulty setting boundaries. Together, we will endeavor to process your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors on an individual basis as well as through the lens of your larger social context.
FULL and NOT accepting new clients. Are you a woman who wants to build rewarding relationships with yourself and others? Do you feel as if you put others' needs over your own more often than not, and you're feeling depleted because of it? We often end up in negative relationship cycles due to things such as poor mental health, trauma, systemic challenges, feeling stuck in certain roles, people pleasing, and having difficulty setting boundaries. Together, we will endeavor to process your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors on an individual basis as well as through the lens of your larger social context.
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As a mother of a neurodivergent (AuDHD) child, I understand the unique challenges these experiences can bring to parenting.
My background includes a Master’s in Social Work from the USC's School of Social Work, as well as specialized training in:
Executive Functioning, Neuro-affirming Practices, ADHD Assessments, Modified DBT for, Neurodivergent Clients, ACT for Perfectionism, ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider, and Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist.
As a mother of a neurodivergent (AuDHD) child, I understand the unique challenges these experiences can bring to parenting.
My background includes a Master’s in Social Work from the USC's School of Social Work, as well as specialized training in:
Executive Functioning, Neuro-affirming Practices, ADHD Assessments, Modified DBT for, Neurodivergent Clients, ACT for Perfectionism, ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider, and Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist.
I work with young adults and adults navigating neurodiverse experiences, anxiety, trauma, obsessive-compulsive patterns, and mood concerns. My goal is to help you build resilience, increase self-understanding, and live in alignment with your values.
I believe meaningful change happens within the context of a safe, authentic therapeutic relationship. In our work together, you are the expert on your lived experience, and I bring clinical expertise to help us explore patterns, build insight, and move toward lasting change.
I work with young adults and adults navigating neurodiverse experiences, anxiety, trauma, obsessive-compulsive patterns, and mood concerns. My goal is to help you build resilience, increase self-understanding, and live in alignment with your values.
I believe meaningful change happens within the context of a safe, authentic therapeutic relationship. In our work together, you are the expert on your lived experience, and I bring clinical expertise to help us explore patterns, build insight, and move toward lasting change.
I specialize in helping individuals navigate the complexities of Anxiety, Depression, Neurodivergence (ADD/ADHD & Autism), Disordered Eating, and Body Image.
Would you like to explore ways to live your life skillfully and with more ease? No matter what brings you to therapy, I offer a space where curiosity replaces judgment. My approach is deeply person-centered and collaborative, blending warm, intuitive support with the practical, evidence-based tools of CBT to use in your daily life.
I specialize in helping individuals navigate the complexities of Anxiety, Depression, Neurodivergence (ADD/ADHD & Autism), Disordered Eating, and Body Image.
Would you like to explore ways to live your life skillfully and with more ease? No matter what brings you to therapy, I offer a space where curiosity replaces judgment. My approach is deeply person-centered and collaborative, blending warm, intuitive support with the practical, evidence-based tools of CBT to use in your daily life.
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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.