Autism Therapists in Clayton, NC
If you are questioning ADHD or Autism diagnosis I can help guide you.
I work with clients from different backgrounds. I specialize in trauma, BPD, ADHD, and Autism. I have a lot of experience working with first responders and military. I come from a background of being a paramedic myself and understand the toll these professions can take. I have experience working with individuals with autism and can help with coping skills.
If you are questioning ADHD or Autism diagnosis I can help guide you.
I work with clients from different backgrounds. I specialize in trauma, BPD, ADHD, and Autism. I have a lot of experience working with first responders and military. I come from a background of being a paramedic myself and understand the toll these professions can take. I have experience working with individuals with autism and can help with coping skills.
Using a neuroaffirmative lens, I honor neurological differences like autism and ADHD as valuable aspects of identity.
I'm currently offering in person and telemental health services in North Carolina, Illinois, and South Carolina. I work with all autistic individuals, those with ADHD, depression, anxiety, Borderline Personality disorder, mood disorders, marriage/couples issues, anxiety, and many others.
Using a neuroaffirmative lens, I honor neurological differences like autism and ADHD as valuable aspects of identity.
I'm currently offering in person and telemental health services in North Carolina, Illinois, and South Carolina. I work with all autistic individuals, those with ADHD, depression, anxiety, Borderline Personality disorder, mood disorders, marriage/couples issues, anxiety, and many others.
Just the simple act of fostering a creative mindset can support the therapeutic process and open surprising ways of healing, communication, and expression. As a counselor and art therapist, I incorporate a wide array of skills, perspectives, and tools from both foundations. I like working with children, adolescents, young adults, and parents. I find fulfilling and rewarding work when I can help support an individual within a family system, and in turn, help that family flourish.
Just the simple act of fostering a creative mindset can support the therapeutic process and open surprising ways of healing, communication, and expression. As a counselor and art therapist, I incorporate a wide array of skills, perspectives, and tools from both foundations. I like working with children, adolescents, young adults, and parents. I find fulfilling and rewarding work when I can help support an individual within a family system, and in turn, help that family flourish.
Is life getting to be a bit too much to handle? The balance may seem off and emotions coming up out of nowhere? You’re not alone and there can be relief! Now is the perfect time to deal with any part of life that's been suppressed because inner feelings are likely surfacing. I’m here to help you find peace in your current situation and let go of what you cannot control. You can have joy, renewal in your family, relationships with others, and relationship with yourself.
Is life getting to be a bit too much to handle? The balance may seem off and emotions coming up out of nowhere? You’re not alone and there can be relief! Now is the perfect time to deal with any part of life that's been suppressed because inner feelings are likely surfacing. I’m here to help you find peace in your current situation and let go of what you cannot control. You can have joy, renewal in your family, relationships with others, and relationship with yourself.
Thank you for visiting my page. By visiting this site, you are taking the first step towards realizing the positive changes that you would like to see in your life. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 20+ years working in the mental health field. I have worked in a variety of settings with people struggling with many different types of problems. Whether working with individuals, couples, or families, I typically approach treatment from a family systems perspective, often focusing on communication patterns and roles that individuals serve in the family system.
Thank you for visiting my page. By visiting this site, you are taking the first step towards realizing the positive changes that you would like to see in your life. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 20+ years working in the mental health field. I have worked in a variety of settings with people struggling with many different types of problems. Whether working with individuals, couples, or families, I typically approach treatment from a family systems perspective, often focusing on communication patterns and roles that individuals serve in the family system.
Are you tired of looking like you’re doing fine while feeling anything but? You may be successful at work and dependable for everyone else, yet privately feel anxious, burned out, disconnected, or stuck in patterns you can’t seem to change. I work with adults who often understand what is happening intellectually but still feel it in their bodies. With over 25 years as a psychologist, I help clients understand these patterns and begin responding to life differently—not just thinking differently.
My approach, Yogology, brings evidence-based therapy together with mindfulness, somatic awareness, and an understanding of how the nervous
Are you tired of looking like you’re doing fine while feeling anything but? You may be successful at work and dependable for everyone else, yet privately feel anxious, burned out, disconnected, or stuck in patterns you can’t seem to change. I work with adults who often understand what is happening intellectually but still feel it in their bodies. With over 25 years as a psychologist, I help clients understand these patterns and begin responding to life differently—not just thinking differently.
My approach, Yogology, brings evidence-based therapy together with mindfulness, somatic awareness, and an understanding of how the nervous
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of North Carolina. I have experience working with adults, adults with SPMI, adolescents, and families seeking support to overcome trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, parenting issues, anger, self-esteem, codependency, and other challenges that arise in life. I earned a Bachelor's and Master of Social Work from The University of North Carolina at Pembroke.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of North Carolina. I have experience working with adults, adults with SPMI, adolescents, and families seeking support to overcome trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, parenting issues, anger, self-esteem, codependency, and other challenges that arise in life. I earned a Bachelor's and Master of Social Work from The University of North Carolina at Pembroke.
Understanding a recent or suspected ADHD or Autism diagnosis, and what that means for how you move through the world?
My approach to therapy is neuroaffirming and warm, and blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and person-centered therapy. As a neurodivergent therapist myself, I bring both clinical training and lived understanding to my work. I see clients age 15-45.
Understanding a recent or suspected ADHD or Autism diagnosis, and what that means for how you move through the world?
My approach to therapy is neuroaffirming and warm, and blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and person-centered therapy. As a neurodivergent therapist myself, I bring both clinical training and lived understanding to my work. I see clients age 15-45.
I see how heartbreaking it can be to watch your child struggle with anxiety, big emotions, or challenges that seem too heavy for their small shoulders. As a parent, you may feel worried, overwhelmed, or unsure of how to help—and that can feel incredibly lonely. You're not alone, and you don’t have to navigate this on your own. I'm here to support you and your family with care that’s compassionate, practical, and grounded in what works. As a licensed mental health counselor, I work with children as young as 4 years old, as well as parents and adults healing from trauma, using an approach that’s both gentle and evidence-based.
I see how heartbreaking it can be to watch your child struggle with anxiety, big emotions, or challenges that seem too heavy for their small shoulders. As a parent, you may feel worried, overwhelmed, or unsure of how to help—and that can feel incredibly lonely. You're not alone, and you don’t have to navigate this on your own. I'm here to support you and your family with care that’s compassionate, practical, and grounded in what works. As a licensed mental health counselor, I work with children as young as 4 years old, as well as parents and adults healing from trauma, using an approach that’s both gentle and evidence-based.
Hope & Restoration Pathways Christian Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Clayton, NC 27528
All of us need help at times in our lives. Sometimes challenges just become too heavy to carry alone. HARP clinicians are here to help. HARP Christian Counseling is dedicated to the provision of quality counseling services provided from the Christian perspective. HARP clinicians are passionate about assisting you as you move beyond painful struggles that hinder joy and peace in your life. It would be our privilege to partner with you to help you find hope and restoration. If you appreciate intercessory prayer, we are humbled by an opportunity to prayer for your needs during the counseling session.
All of us need help at times in our lives. Sometimes challenges just become too heavy to carry alone. HARP clinicians are here to help. HARP Christian Counseling is dedicated to the provision of quality counseling services provided from the Christian perspective. HARP clinicians are passionate about assisting you as you move beyond painful struggles that hinder joy and peace in your life. It would be our privilege to partner with you to help you find hope and restoration. If you appreciate intercessory prayer, we are humbled by an opportunity to prayer for your needs during the counseling session.
Do you have something you need to talk about? Trudging through life with stress, grief, anxiety, or other burdens can feel lonely and exhausting. Address your mental health needs through conversation and engage in therapeutic interventions to bring positive change in your life. Exploring how your mental health has negative impacts on your body and your daily life will improve your well-being.
Do you have something you need to talk about? Trudging through life with stress, grief, anxiety, or other burdens can feel lonely and exhausting. Address your mental health needs through conversation and engage in therapeutic interventions to bring positive change in your life. Exploring how your mental health has negative impacts on your body and your daily life will improve your well-being.
Are you the guy who’s always holding it together on the outside—even when it’s chaos underneath? Maybe you’ve thought about therapy before but figured it wasn’t for you. You're not interested in sitting around just talking about your feelings. You want something real, practical, and tailored to your life. Whether you're navigating relationship stress, fatherhood, career burnout, or you're noticing your drinking or health habits starting to slide, you don’t have to figure it all out alone.
Are you the guy who’s always holding it together on the outside—even when it’s chaos underneath? Maybe you’ve thought about therapy before but figured it wasn’t for you. You're not interested in sitting around just talking about your feelings. You want something real, practical, and tailored to your life. Whether you're navigating relationship stress, fatherhood, career burnout, or you're noticing your drinking or health habits starting to slide, you don’t have to figure it all out alone.
As we partner together to find real-life solutions to real-world problems, we begin with the conviction that with God's help, we can find healing and restoration. As a Christian counselor with more than twenty years of experience, I have found that Christian counseling is not only unique, but also facilitates an excellent therapeutic outcome for the client. When applicable, we will apply Biblical principles during the process of counseling. When appropriate I will be blessed to pray for you during our session. Combined with sound therapeutic techniques, Christian counseling has proven to help people experience healing.
As we partner together to find real-life solutions to real-world problems, we begin with the conviction that with God's help, we can find healing and restoration. As a Christian counselor with more than twenty years of experience, I have found that Christian counseling is not only unique, but also facilitates an excellent therapeutic outcome for the client. When applicable, we will apply Biblical principles during the process of counseling. When appropriate I will be blessed to pray for you during our session. Combined with sound therapeutic techniques, Christian counseling has proven to help people experience healing.
I am a strong believer that therapy is for everyone. Whether you simply need a listening ear to process your emotions, or are struggling to cope with the immense stress and burdens that have been handed to you. I am here to provide a safe and nonjudgemental space for you to explore your feelings and dive into the parts of ourselves we may be messy and complicated. Together we can work towards a better understanding of self and learn skills that can be applied to improve our everyday lives.
I am a strong believer that therapy is for everyone. Whether you simply need a listening ear to process your emotions, or are struggling to cope with the immense stress and burdens that have been handed to you. I am here to provide a safe and nonjudgemental space for you to explore your feelings and dive into the parts of ourselves we may be messy and complicated. Together we can work towards a better understanding of self and learn skills that can be applied to improve our everyday lives.
Life can be overwhelming, confusing, disappointing, and painful. Life can be very fast-paced, and can be very difficult in knowing how to keep up. If you’re feeling depressed, or having difficulty with friendships/relationships/family/job, therapy can help. Are the experiences earlier in your life impacting you now? Is it difficult to make healthy choices? Do you have anger issues? Do you struggle to share emotions that are natural and more vulnerable? Therapy can aid a person in making healthy choices, and improve daily decision-making.
Life can be overwhelming, confusing, disappointing, and painful. Life can be very fast-paced, and can be very difficult in knowing how to keep up. If you’re feeling depressed, or having difficulty with friendships/relationships/family/job, therapy can help. Are the experiences earlier in your life impacting you now? Is it difficult to make healthy choices? Do you have anger issues? Do you struggle to share emotions that are natural and more vulnerable? Therapy can aid a person in making healthy choices, and improve daily decision-making.
Her clinical interests are centered around relationship issues, depression, anxiety, autism, ADHD, trauma, grief, loss, addiction, communication issues, and/or life transitions.
At the heart of Katie’s work is the belief that humans are wired for connection. People long to feel seen, valued, and securely attached to those who matter most. Ultimately, her goal as a therapist is to help individuals, couples, and families develop deeper self-understanding, strengthen relational connections, and increase their capacity to respond thoughtfully to life’s challenges. The therapeutic relationship is foundational in her approach.
Her clinical interests are centered around relationship issues, depression, anxiety, autism, ADHD, trauma, grief, loss, addiction, communication issues, and/or life transitions.
At the heart of Katie’s work is the belief that humans are wired for connection. People long to feel seen, valued, and securely attached to those who matter most. Ultimately, her goal as a therapist is to help individuals, couples, and families develop deeper self-understanding, strengthen relational connections, and increase their capacity to respond thoughtfully to life’s challenges. The therapeutic relationship is foundational in her approach.
Asking for help is difficult, but it is also one of the most courageous acts a person can take. I understand that difficulty and strive to greet you with the warmth, empathy, and acceptance that you deserve. Working with and supporting people is at the heart of who I am and what I do, and I believe that an authentic relationship is essential for successful outcomes.
Asking for help is difficult, but it is also one of the most courageous acts a person can take. I understand that difficulty and strive to greet you with the warmth, empathy, and acceptance that you deserve. Working with and supporting people is at the heart of who I am and what I do, and I believe that an authentic relationship is essential for successful outcomes.
Openings in September 2026! First session is offered as a free consultation. Providing compassionate, individualized therapy for adults, adolescents and children. Dr. Verstrat uses a variety of treatment methods that integrate understanding the biological bases of behavior, the impacts of trauma on the body, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT, solution-focused therapy, psychodynamic and attachment theories. She believes in therapy as a collaborative, relational process of healing and positive change. She has had a diverse client background in age, religion, race, ethnicity, and sexuality.
Openings in September 2026! First session is offered as a free consultation. Providing compassionate, individualized therapy for adults, adolescents and children. Dr. Verstrat uses a variety of treatment methods that integrate understanding the biological bases of behavior, the impacts of trauma on the body, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT, solution-focused therapy, psychodynamic and attachment theories. She believes in therapy as a collaborative, relational process of healing and positive change. She has had a diverse client background in age, religion, race, ethnicity, and sexuality.
Throughout our lives, we all encounter moments when we require assistance in navigating challenging circumstances. As a person-centered therapist, I am here to guide you through these situations with a compassionate and nonjudgmental approach. I deeply honor your role as the expert in your own life, and we will work together collaboratively to devise solutions. Our joint effort will culminate in the creation and execution of a plan aimed at achieving a positive outcome.
Throughout our lives, we all encounter moments when we require assistance in navigating challenging circumstances. As a person-centered therapist, I am here to guide you through these situations with a compassionate and nonjudgmental approach. I deeply honor your role as the expert in your own life, and we will work together collaboratively to devise solutions. Our joint effort will culminate in the creation and execution of a plan aimed at achieving a positive outcome.
Life can throw many unexpected challenges at us and sometimes we may need a little help to remind ourselves who we are and that we can persevere. I am a firm believer that having someone who believes in your potential can go a long way — and I'm excited to go on this journey with you!
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Life can throw many unexpected challenges at us and sometimes we may need a little help to remind ourselves who we are and that we can persevere. I am a firm believer that having someone who believes in your potential can go a long way — and I'm excited to go on this journey with you!
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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.