Autism Therapists in Elkin, NC
CareNet Counseling Northwest Region
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, LCAS, LCSWA
Elkin, NC 28621
CareNet Counseling improves the health of the mind, body, spirit and community through spiritually-integrated counseling, psychotherapy, research and education. We are here to help our clients restore and maintain mental wellness. There is no real health without mental health.
CareNet Counseling improves the health of the mind, body, spirit and community through spiritually-integrated counseling, psychotherapy, research and education. We are here to help our clients restore and maintain mental wellness. There is no real health without mental health.
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Combining research and lived experience, my areas of focus are ADHD, autism, anxiety, LGBTQ+, attachment, and development.
Seeking therapeutic counseling can be challenging for any number of reasons, from being ready to take the first step on your mental health journey to finding a therapist that's right for you. Wherever you are on your path, I aim to provide a comforting, non-judgmental environment where you feel heard, valued, and comfortable being yourself. Therapy is a collaborative act of love, with you and your goals as the focus. No matter who you are, I will work with you to reach your next step and grow while you decide what we are working towards.
Combining research and lived experience, my areas of focus are ADHD, autism, anxiety, LGBTQ+, attachment, and development.
Seeking therapeutic counseling can be challenging for any number of reasons, from being ready to take the first step on your mental health journey to finding a therapist that's right for you. Wherever you are on your path, I aim to provide a comforting, non-judgmental environment where you feel heard, valued, and comfortable being yourself. Therapy is a collaborative act of love, with you and your goals as the focus. No matter who you are, I will work with you to reach your next step and grow while you decide what we are working towards.
Avey Gibbs, LCSW-Associate, helps individuals across North Carolina navigate meaningful change with warmth, clarity, and evidence-based guidance. She supports children, adolescents, teens, and adults through individual, couples, family, and group therapy, working to create a grounded space where people can strengthen emotional resilience, improve daily functioning, and reconnect with what matters most. While she treats a wide range of mental health concerns, Avey is especially attuned to the needs of patients managing ADHD, anxiety, and PTSD/trauma.Avey Gibbs, LCSW-Associate, helps individuals across North Carolina navigate meaningf
Avey Gibbs, LCSW-Associate, helps individuals across North Carolina navigate meaningful change with warmth, clarity, and evidence-based guidance. She supports children, adolescents, teens, and adults through individual, couples, family, and group therapy, working to create a grounded space where people can strengthen emotional resilience, improve daily functioning, and reconnect with what matters most. While she treats a wide range of mental health concerns, Avey is especially attuned to the needs of patients managing ADHD, anxiety, and PTSD/trauma.Avey Gibbs, LCSW-Associate, helps individuals across North Carolina navigate meaningf
I'm grateful you're here. I commend you for taking the first step toward building a better relationship with yourself and deepening your self-awareness. Therapy is a wonderful gift to give to yourself. My ideal client is anyone at a crossroads in their life who is in need of a safe harbor. No struggle is too big or small, or layered or strange. I especially enjoy working with anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, trauma, life transitions, relational concerns, and the queer community. I am person-centered at my core and approach therapy from a feminist lens. I also like to implement aspects of mindfulness with my clients.
I'm grateful you're here. I commend you for taking the first step toward building a better relationship with yourself and deepening your self-awareness. Therapy is a wonderful gift to give to yourself. My ideal client is anyone at a crossroads in their life who is in need of a safe harbor. No struggle is too big or small, or layered or strange. I especially enjoy working with anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, trauma, life transitions, relational concerns, and the queer community. I am person-centered at my core and approach therapy from a feminist lens. I also like to implement aspects of mindfulness with my clients.
Everyone has their own unique story to tell. Having a dedicated space where you can freely express yourself and receive external support can be comforting. I offer unwavering support and knowledge about LGBTQIA+ relationships and unconventional relationship dynamics. My primary goal is to establish an atmosphere in which you feel acknowledged—approaching our interactions with a mindset of open-mindedness, empathy, and genuine concern that fosters a sense of curiosity.
Everyone has their own unique story to tell. Having a dedicated space where you can freely express yourself and receive external support can be comforting. I offer unwavering support and knowledge about LGBTQIA+ relationships and unconventional relationship dynamics. My primary goal is to establish an atmosphere in which you feel acknowledged—approaching our interactions with a mindset of open-mindedness, empathy, and genuine concern that fosters a sense of curiosity.
I am also a Clinically Certified Autism Specialist and provide Neuroaffirming treatment for both children and adults.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Certified Clinician
Clinically Certified Anxiety Specialist
Clinically Certified Autism Specialist
Trained Cognitive Behavioral Therapist
I am also a Clinically Certified Autism Specialist and provide Neuroaffirming treatment for both children and adults.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Certified Clinician
Clinically Certified Anxiety Specialist
Clinically Certified Autism Specialist
Trained Cognitive Behavioral Therapist
Michael Boulware, LCSW, helps individuals build stability, resilience, and practical coping skills to navigate life’s challenges across North Carolina. He provides individual therapy for teens and adults, offering support for concerns such as anxiety, depression, and trauma, while tailoring care to each person’s goals and circumstances. His approach emphasizes collaboration, helping clients feel understood while developing strategies that promote lasting emotional well-being. A key focus of Michael’s work is supporting individuals who have been recently discharged from a psychiatric hospital.
Michael Boulware, LCSW, helps individuals build stability, resilience, and practical coping skills to navigate life’s challenges across North Carolina. He provides individual therapy for teens and adults, offering support for concerns such as anxiety, depression, and trauma, while tailoring care to each person’s goals and circumstances. His approach emphasizes collaboration, helping clients feel understood while developing strategies that promote lasting emotional well-being. A key focus of Michael’s work is supporting individuals who have been recently discharged from a psychiatric hospital.
Our work is dedicated to helping ALL people develop healthy, satisfying, productive, and meaningful lives. Though it can be difficult to make the decision to begin therapy, we have found that those who have sought help and take responsibility for their emotional health and relationships have achieved remarkable results. People come to us for a variety of reasons: they may be in transition, experiencing work stress, grieving a loss, struggling with religious or family ideals which no longer suit them, a new parent experiencing anxiety. Some have begun to feel daily life is stagnant, seeking more direction and purpose in their lives.
Our work is dedicated to helping ALL people develop healthy, satisfying, productive, and meaningful lives. Though it can be difficult to make the decision to begin therapy, we have found that those who have sought help and take responsibility for their emotional health and relationships have achieved remarkable results. People come to us for a variety of reasons: they may be in transition, experiencing work stress, grieving a loss, struggling with religious or family ideals which no longer suit them, a new parent experiencing anxiety. Some have begun to feel daily life is stagnant, seeking more direction and purpose in their lives.
Heather is a Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor as well as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, who has been practicing since 2014. They graduated from Lenoir Rhyne University in Hickory, NC with a degree in Mental Health Counseling. Heather’s undergraduate degree is from The Ohio State University in Columbus Ohio. With a degree in Human Development and Family Sciences. Heather believes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Person Centered Therapy approaches. Heather feels it is best to meet someone where they are at emotionally in life and help them on their journey to mental wellness.
Heather is a Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor as well as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, who has been practicing since 2014. They graduated from Lenoir Rhyne University in Hickory, NC with a degree in Mental Health Counseling. Heather’s undergraduate degree is from The Ohio State University in Columbus Ohio. With a degree in Human Development and Family Sciences. Heather believes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Person Centered Therapy approaches. Heather feels it is best to meet someone where they are at emotionally in life and help them on their journey to mental wellness.
We all reach points in our stories where we feel stuck, perhaps because of the cards we’ve been dealt, habits that have come to define us, relationships that feel like a rollercoaster…the list goes on. When I’ve reached those points in my own life, therapy has helped me find a way forward. Now as a therapist myself, I enjoy helping others get unstuck and move towards wider and freer places - where we build in space to pause and reflect, so you can be intentional about how you live and grow.
We all reach points in our stories where we feel stuck, perhaps because of the cards we’ve been dealt, habits that have come to define us, relationships that feel like a rollercoaster…the list goes on. When I’ve reached those points in my own life, therapy has helped me find a way forward. Now as a therapist myself, I enjoy helping others get unstuck and move towards wider and freer places - where we build in space to pause and reflect, so you can be intentional about how you live and grow.
Wanda Anthony Burger
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHCS, NCC, CCMC, CCS, PhD
1 Endorsed
Yadkinville, NC 27055
Hello! At some point in life we find a need to talk to someone. Grief, loss, trauma, adjustment, relational issues are a few areas we can face. My specialties include: grief, trauma: civilian/military PTSD/PTSS, stress, substance abuse; Wellness Groups, Growing through Grief , prevention & early intervention. Boon and Katie, registered,therapy dogs, may join sessions. Boon began working at 9 weeks. In 2016 I added Military Trauma (CCMC) Certified Military Counselor Certificate. It was an honor to complete this certificate and begin working with our wonderful veterans and families. Come visit us at The Therapy House.
Hello! At some point in life we find a need to talk to someone. Grief, loss, trauma, adjustment, relational issues are a few areas we can face. My specialties include: grief, trauma: civilian/military PTSD/PTSS, stress, substance abuse; Wellness Groups, Growing through Grief , prevention & early intervention. Boon and Katie, registered,therapy dogs, may join sessions. Boon began working at 9 weeks. In 2016 I added Military Trauma (CCMC) Certified Military Counselor Certificate. It was an honor to complete this certificate and begin working with our wonderful veterans and families. Come visit us at The Therapy House.
Angela graduated with her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lenoir-Rhyne University. Her previous work experience includes seeing children, adolescents, and adults in an outpatient setting where she gained much experience with various mental health issues. Having been trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Angela has a passion for working with individuals who have experienced traumatic life events.
Angela graduated with her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lenoir-Rhyne University. Her previous work experience includes seeing children, adolescents, and adults in an outpatient setting where she gained much experience with various mental health issues. Having been trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Angela has a passion for working with individuals who have experienced traumatic life events.
She is part of the educational evaluation and consultation team (LD, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Autism, Kindergarten readiness), works with clients on executive function coaching, and leads our very popular parenting program.
Many families have trusted advisers for health and finances. Now they can turn to ILLUMII for expertise about the educational, parenting, and career journey. Dr. Bennett, founder of ILLUMII, says, "Our ultimate goal is to form long-term relationships with the individuals and families we serve, and to stand in their corner with expert insights and advice when they need it most." ILLUMII’s team of experts works together to help children, teens, and young adults in a coordinated, caring, and personalized way. Our practice offers counseling, executive functional coaching, college/career planning, tutoring, and psychoeducational testing.
She is part of the educational evaluation and consultation team (LD, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Autism, Kindergarten readiness), works with clients on executive function coaching, and leads our very popular parenting program.
Many families have trusted advisers for health and finances. Now they can turn to ILLUMII for expertise about the educational, parenting, and career journey. Dr. Bennett, founder of ILLUMII, says, "Our ultimate goal is to form long-term relationships with the individuals and families we serve, and to stand in their corner with expert insights and advice when they need it most." ILLUMII’s team of experts works together to help children, teens, and young adults in a coordinated, caring, and personalized way. Our practice offers counseling, executive functional coaching, college/career planning, tutoring, and psychoeducational testing.
Ami is experienced with child and adolescent disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression and mood disorders, and is passionate about enhancing healthy family and relationship dynamics. She provides an engaging and supportive environment to motivate clients to achieve their individual treatment goals. She integrates cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-informed, resiliency and strengths-based approaches. She also utilizes play and expressive arts interventions and is EMDR Basic Trained.
Ami is experienced with child and adolescent disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression and mood disorders, and is passionate about enhancing healthy family and relationship dynamics. She provides an engaging and supportive environment to motivate clients to achieve their individual treatment goals. She integrates cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-informed, resiliency and strengths-based approaches. She also utilizes play and expressive arts interventions and is EMDR Basic Trained.
Jerry Myers, LCMHC, helps adults and seniors find steadiness, clarity, and practical tools to improve mental health and relationships. Serving patients across North Carolina through LifeStance Health, he provides evidence-based therapy for adults navigating anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and life transitions. Jerry offers individual therapy, couples therapy, and group therapy, with care grounded in compassion, clinical skill, and respect for each person’s values and goals. He is especially passionate about helping patients stabilize symptoms, rebuild daily routines, and prevent relapse during this critical transition.Jerry Mye
Jerry Myers, LCMHC, helps adults and seniors find steadiness, clarity, and practical tools to improve mental health and relationships. Serving patients across North Carolina through LifeStance Health, he provides evidence-based therapy for adults navigating anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and life transitions. Jerry offers individual therapy, couples therapy, and group therapy, with care grounded in compassion, clinical skill, and respect for each person’s values and goals. He is especially passionate about helping patients stabilize symptoms, rebuild daily routines, and prevent relapse during this critical transition.Jerry Mye
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I believe in providing individualized care that works in the best interest of the client. When working with clients I utilize various theoretical techniques and modalities including person-centered and cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients reach their goals. I hope to walk alongside you on your road to self discovery.
I believe in providing individualized care that works in the best interest of the client. When working with clients I utilize various theoretical techniques and modalities including person-centered and cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients reach their goals. I hope to walk alongside you on your road to self discovery.
Life can feel overwhelming, whether you are struggling w/anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, parenting stress, or major life transitions. You do not have to go through it alone. I am a licensed therapist serving clients in NY, NC, & SC w/ over 14 yrs of professional experience working in a variety of mental health settings, including schools, hospitals, crisis services, outpatient treatment, substance abuse treatment, & private practice. I work with children (5+), adolescents, & adults & strive to create a safe, supportive, & nonjudgemental space where clients feel heard, understood, & empowered to heal and grow.
Life can feel overwhelming, whether you are struggling w/anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, parenting stress, or major life transitions. You do not have to go through it alone. I am a licensed therapist serving clients in NY, NC, & SC w/ over 14 yrs of professional experience working in a variety of mental health settings, including schools, hospitals, crisis services, outpatient treatment, substance abuse treatment, & private practice. I work with children (5+), adolescents, & adults & strive to create a safe, supportive, & nonjudgemental space where clients feel heard, understood, & empowered to heal and grow.
Challenge 2 Change Transition Services
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS-A, QP, VPP
High Point, NC 27265
Over 15 years of working experience with all populations (children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families) in individual and group settings to help them overcome life adversities and obstacles. My specialty includes Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Anger Management, Stress, Trauma focused, Family conflicts, Mood disorders, Life challenges, Self-esteem.
Over 15 years of working experience with all populations (children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families) in individual and group settings to help them overcome life adversities and obstacles. My specialty includes Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Anger Management, Stress, Trauma focused, Family conflicts, Mood disorders, Life challenges, Self-esteem.
Are you stressed about sex? Feeling more pressure than pleasure? If so, you're not alone. It can feel that way, though. Even if you share your struggles with friends or medical providers, it's easy to feel misunderstood or judged. If you're reading this, I want you to know that you deserve a therapist who "gets you." You deserve a provider who sees you as a person with valid needs rather than a problem that needs to be solved. You deserve someone who takes the time to get to know you rather than reducing you to a quick diagnosis. You deserve someone who can actually help because they really understand.
Are you stressed about sex? Feeling more pressure than pleasure? If so, you're not alone. It can feel that way, though. Even if you share your struggles with friends or medical providers, it's easy to feel misunderstood or judged. If you're reading this, I want you to know that you deserve a therapist who "gets you." You deserve a provider who sees you as a person with valid needs rather than a problem that needs to be solved. You deserve someone who takes the time to get to know you rather than reducing you to a quick diagnosis. You deserve someone who can actually help because they really understand.
Do you question the beliefs and systems that have shaped how you see yourself? Embracing authenticity and challenging internalized narratives requires safety, curiosity, and support. I offer adolescents (12+) and adults a soft place to land as they explore their authentic selves and embrace life beyond limiting expectations. Whether you are navigating life transitions or making sense of past experiences, I support my clients in recognizing their resilience and identifying opportunities for growth and healing.
Do you question the beliefs and systems that have shaped how you see yourself? Embracing authenticity and challenging internalized narratives requires safety, curiosity, and support. I offer adolescents (12+) and adults a soft place to land as they explore their authentic selves and embrace life beyond limiting expectations. Whether you are navigating life transitions or making sense of past experiences, I support my clients in recognizing their resilience and identifying opportunities for growth and healing.
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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.