Autism Therapists in Raleigh, NC
I have extensive experience helping clients work through the challenges of anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders and addictions.
One of my specialties is helping Neurodiverse ( ASD and/or ADHD) adults whether they are currently diagnosed or just exploring the idea that they may be part of this community. I also enjoy working with people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and/or addiction. I support both individuals and couples in meeting their relationship needs.
I have extensive experience helping clients work through the challenges of anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders and addictions.
One of my specialties is helping Neurodiverse ( ASD and/or ADHD) adults whether they are currently diagnosed or just exploring the idea that they may be part of this community. I also enjoy working with people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and/or addiction. I support both individuals and couples in meeting their relationship needs.
Tiffany Bastian
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA
5 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27607
My ideal client is a child, teen, or young adult who feels overwhelmed by anxiety, big emotions, trauma, ADHD, OCD, grief, or mood shifts. They may struggle to feel understood and want a safe space to be themselves without judgment. They need warmth, structure, and creative tools to make sense of their experiences. Their goal is to feel confident, regulated, and empowered—building skills to manage challenges, strengthen relationships, and believe in their resilience and ability to thrive.
My ideal client is a child, teen, or young adult who feels overwhelmed by anxiety, big emotions, trauma, ADHD, OCD, grief, or mood shifts. They may struggle to feel understood and want a safe space to be themselves without judgment. They need warmth, structure, and creative tools to make sense of their experiences. Their goal is to feel confident, regulated, and empowered—building skills to manage challenges, strengthen relationships, and believe in their resilience and ability to thrive.
Our team of licensed professionals specializes in a wide range of services, including outpatient therapy, trauma-focused counseling, psychological evaluations, ABA therapy for autism, speech therapy, and school-based mental health services.
At Counseling Wellness & Health, we specialize in trauma therapy, ABA, psychological testing, speech, and outpatient care for all ages. Founded in 2016, we provide holistic, culturally sensitive services that support healing, growth, and lasting change through expert, compassionate care.
Our team of licensed professionals specializes in a wide range of services, including outpatient therapy, trauma-focused counseling, psychological evaluations, ABA therapy for autism, speech therapy, and school-based mental health services.
At Counseling Wellness & Health, we specialize in trauma therapy, ABA, psychological testing, speech, and outpatient care for all ages. Founded in 2016, we provide holistic, culturally sensitive services that support healing, growth, and lasting change through expert, compassionate care.
With a particular interest in clients who are neurodivergent, whether you have ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder ( ASD), or other conditions, I recognize that your experiences are beautifully unique.
My approach is collaborative and integrative, drawing from ACT, DBT, and Coherence Therapy, alongside somatic and mindfulness practices. Sessions focus on increasing self-understanding, building practical coping tools, and creating change that feels sustainable and aligned with your values
With a particular interest in clients who are neurodivergent, whether you have ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder ( ASD), or other conditions, I recognize that your experiences are beautifully unique.
My approach is collaborative and integrative, drawing from ACT, DBT, and Coherence Therapy, alongside somatic and mindfulness practices. Sessions focus on increasing self-understanding, building practical coping tools, and creating change that feels sustainable and aligned with your values
Chiodera Drayton-Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, JD, CSSW
1 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27609
Waitlist for new clients
I work with preteens, teens, and adults experiencing life’s challenges, primarily trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and (my specialty) navigating ADHD and autism.
My most utilized modalities are always person-centered and trauma-informed, tailored to suit the needs of the individual. I typically integrate CBT, psychodynamic, psychoanalysis, narrative-focused, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and strength-based approaches my practice.
I work with preteens, teens, and adults experiencing life’s challenges, primarily trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and (my specialty) navigating ADHD and autism.
My most utilized modalities are always person-centered and trauma-informed, tailored to suit the needs of the individual. I typically integrate CBT, psychodynamic, psychoanalysis, narrative-focused, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and strength-based approaches my practice.
Catherine (Katie)
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, ATR
3 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27615
Waitlist for new clients
My clients may be experiencing challenges associated with ADHD or Autism Spectrum Disorder or going through big transitions like divorce.
Hi! I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) and a registered art therapist (ATR) who has been using art therapy with children, adolescents, young adults, and their families for over 12 years. My clients' goals include building healthier relationships, decreasing symptoms of anxiety and depression, improving their focus, and finding healthier ways to communicate.
My clients may be experiencing challenges associated with ADHD or Autism Spectrum Disorder or going through big transitions like divorce.
Hi! I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) and a registered art therapist (ATR) who has been using art therapy with children, adolescents, young adults, and their families for over 12 years. My clients' goals include building healthier relationships, decreasing symptoms of anxiety and depression, improving their focus, and finding healthier ways to communicate.
Holly is a mental health therapist who is passionate about supporting neurodivergent children, teens and their families. Over the last 23 years, she has provided support services in the following areas: Emotional regulation, anxiety, social interaction, depression, parent-child interactions, and school success. For more helpful information from Holly, please go to - www.hollyblancmoses.com/connect
Holly is a mental health therapist who is passionate about supporting neurodivergent children, teens and their families. Over the last 23 years, she has provided support services in the following areas: Emotional regulation, anxiety, social interaction, depression, parent-child interactions, and school success. For more helpful information from Holly, please go to - www.hollyblancmoses.com/connect
Dr. Anthony Andrews
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, CRC, LCMHC-S, LCAS, CCS
1 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27603
My work centers on helping individuals and families navigate the complexities of autism and the lasting impact of trauma.
I specialize in supporting individuals with autism and those healing from trauma. Using evidence-based, person-centered care, I help clients build emotional resilience, develop coping skills, and improve daily functioning. I also offer parent support, behavioral strategies, and trauma-informed therapy to promote lasting change and growth.
My work centers on helping individuals and families navigate the complexities of autism and the lasting impact of trauma.
I specialize in supporting individuals with autism and those healing from trauma. Using evidence-based, person-centered care, I help clients build emotional resilience, develop coping skills, and improve daily functioning. I also offer parent support, behavioral strategies, and trauma-informed therapy to promote lasting change and growth.
I have experience working with individuals ages 4+, using a systemic approach to help individuals, couples, and families navigate life experiences and transitions. I will support you as you process many of life’s challenges and complexities.
I have experience working with individuals ages 4+, using a systemic approach to help individuals, couples, and families navigate life experiences and transitions. I will support you as you process many of life’s challenges and complexities.
I am trained to complete autism and ADHD assessments for adults.
As of May 6, 2026 - Limited Availability
You may be keeping it together on the outside—getting good grades or promotions, making friends, remembering to feed your cat—but underneath, you’re wondering why everything feels so much harder for you than it seems to be for everyone else. Maybe you’re processing a new diagnosis, questioning your identity, or feeling overwhelmed by life changes. You’re looking for someone who understands that thinking differently isn’t something to cure or fix—it’s something to embrace.
I am trained to complete autism and ADHD assessments for adults.
As of May 6, 2026 - Limited Availability
You may be keeping it together on the outside—getting good grades or promotions, making friends, remembering to feed your cat—but underneath, you’re wondering why everything feels so much harder for you than it seems to be for everyone else. Maybe you’re processing a new diagnosis, questioning your identity, or feeling overwhelmed by life changes. You’re looking for someone who understands that thinking differently isn’t something to cure or fix—it’s something to embrace.
Adults with Aspergers (a/k/a Autism Spectrum Disorder) have extraordinary challenges coping with everyday life.
Therapy for individuals includes: education regarding differently-wired brains (Asperger's), relationship, communication and executive function skill-building, as well as stress management, setting goals and planning your next step. Neurodiverse couples counseling is geared towards helping partners move out of their corners and move closer to one another.
Adults with Aspergers (a/k/a Autism Spectrum Disorder) have extraordinary challenges coping with everyday life.
Therapy for individuals includes: education regarding differently-wired brains (Asperger's), relationship, communication and executive function skill-building, as well as stress management, setting goals and planning your next step. Neurodiverse couples counseling is geared towards helping partners move out of their corners and move closer to one another.
I specialize in those issues, but I also focus on the issues of panic attacks, phobias, agoraphobia, ADHD and Autism spectrum.
As your counselor, I will provide you with a safe, comfortable, supportive environment where you can express yourself without judgement or shame, and with acceptance. I enjoy working with clients regardless of race/ethnicity, religious beliefs, or sexual orientation. Working together we will develop your counseling goals and a plan to achieve those goals.
I specialize in those issues, but I also focus on the issues of panic attacks, phobias, agoraphobia, ADHD and Autism spectrum.
As your counselor, I will provide you with a safe, comfortable, supportive environment where you can express yourself without judgement or shame, and with acceptance. I enjoy working with clients regardless of race/ethnicity, religious beliefs, or sexual orientation. Working together we will develop your counseling goals and a plan to achieve those goals.
Katharine Johnson
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, CAS, NPT-C
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Life changes can come at us fast, and we don't always have the support we need in our families and friend groups to weather the transitions. Getting a first big job, coming out, starting or ending a relationship, or learning we have an illness can rock our sense of who we are and where we belong. We all need a safe space to express our hurt and joy; my job as a counselor is to help you find that space and help you cultivate the skills to get your needs met effectively.
Life changes can come at us fast, and we don't always have the support we need in our families and friend groups to weather the transitions. Getting a first big job, coming out, starting or ending a relationship, or learning we have an illness can rock our sense of who we are and where we belong. We all need a safe space to express our hurt and joy; my job as a counselor is to help you find that space and help you cultivate the skills to get your needs met effectively.
My specialties are ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Behavior Management, intrusive thoughts, personality disorders, Pregnancy, and postpartum.
So, I'm a tall person - 6'2" to be exact. I know what you're thinking - "Do you play sports?" and "How's the weather up there?" Well, despite my stature, I lack any notable athletic abilities, but I do have some equestrian skills up my sleeve. As for the weather? That’s confidential information for tall people only! As a therapist, I pride myself on breaking free from traditional constraints and fostering a warm, inviting atmosphere, filled with laughter and a touch of quirkiness. My approach is rooted in authenticity, collaboration, and genuine human connection – because that's where the magic truly happens.
My specialties are ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Behavior Management, intrusive thoughts, personality disorders, Pregnancy, and postpartum.
So, I'm a tall person - 6'2" to be exact. I know what you're thinking - "Do you play sports?" and "How's the weather up there?" Well, despite my stature, I lack any notable athletic abilities, but I do have some equestrian skills up my sleeve. As for the weather? That’s confidential information for tall people only! As a therapist, I pride myself on breaking free from traditional constraints and fostering a warm, inviting atmosphere, filled with laughter and a touch of quirkiness. My approach is rooted in authenticity, collaboration, and genuine human connection – because that's where the magic truly happens.
I have lived experiences with anxiety, autism, ADHD, narcissistic abuse recovery, and chronic illness.
Do you feel stuck or like there is a better path to take, but you aren’t sure how to go forward? Do your moods, health, emotions, or relationships seem to keep falling apart? Maybe your thoughts get stuck in loops, rehashing the same thing, or fixated on something that could go wrong. If you experienced trauma or abuse in the past, you may be struggling with self-doubt or hatred, along with incessant fight-or-flight cycles. You don’t have to face these struggles alone. I’m here to help you live fully in the midst of your struggles and take steps towards the life you want to live.
I have lived experiences with anxiety, autism, ADHD, narcissistic abuse recovery, and chronic illness.
Do you feel stuck or like there is a better path to take, but you aren’t sure how to go forward? Do your moods, health, emotions, or relationships seem to keep falling apart? Maybe your thoughts get stuck in loops, rehashing the same thing, or fixated on something that could go wrong. If you experienced trauma or abuse in the past, you may be struggling with self-doubt or hatred, along with incessant fight-or-flight cycles. You don’t have to face these struggles alone. I’m here to help you live fully in the midst of your struggles and take steps towards the life you want to live.
I am passionate about helping neurodivergent-identifying folx navigate a world designed by and for a neurotypical brain.
As an LCMHC with nearly 14 years of counseling experience supporting neruodivergent students at a university setting, and as someone diagnosed with learning disabilities and ADHD at an early age, I know that neurodivergence is not something to be conquered or worthy of shame. It is something to be celebrated!
I am passionate about helping neurodivergent-identifying folx navigate a world designed by and for a neurotypical brain.
As an LCMHC with nearly 14 years of counseling experience supporting neruodivergent students at a university setting, and as someone diagnosed with learning disabilities and ADHD at an early age, I know that neurodivergence is not something to be conquered or worthy of shame. It is something to be celebrated!
I help with ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, sleep concerns, women's issues, and relationship or family stress.
I’m the kind of therapist who can talk baseball stats, hiking trails, parenting chaos, and anxiety spirals all in the same session. As a mom of two teenagers, I’ve earned an honorary degree in negotiation, patience, and surviving dramatic eye rolls. With 15 years of experience, I work with children, teens, and adults who feel stressed, stuck, overwhelmed, or exhausted from trying to hold everything together. My approach is practical, honest, collaborative, and sprinkled with humor—because therapy doesn’t have to feel cold or overly clinical. Together, we’ll build coping tools and create real, sustainable change.
I help with ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, sleep concerns, women's issues, and relationship or family stress.
I’m the kind of therapist who can talk baseball stats, hiking trails, parenting chaos, and anxiety spirals all in the same session. As a mom of two teenagers, I’ve earned an honorary degree in negotiation, patience, and surviving dramatic eye rolls. With 15 years of experience, I work with children, teens, and adults who feel stressed, stuck, overwhelmed, or exhausted from trying to hold everything together. My approach is practical, honest, collaborative, and sprinkled with humor—because therapy doesn’t have to feel cold or overly clinical. Together, we’ll build coping tools and create real, sustainable change.
I focus on trauma, Big Feelings, and other life experiences from a neurodivergent lens.
Having a trusting relationship with clients is key to empowerment and growth in therapy; My goal is to help you feel confident and in control of your life. Many of these negative feelings are symptoms of neglected aspects of ourselves. I want to work with you to get to the core of the problem and interpret what your body is trying to tell you.
I focus on trauma, Big Feelings, and other life experiences from a neurodivergent lens.
Having a trusting relationship with clients is key to empowerment and growth in therapy; My goal is to help you feel confident and in control of your life. Many of these negative feelings are symptoms of neglected aspects of ourselves. I want to work with you to get to the core of the problem and interpret what your body is trying to tell you.
Are you navigating the unique challenges of ADHD or Autism?
What I Offer:
A Neuroaffirmative approach to therapy. Tailored therapy for ADHD, Autism, and other neurodivergent conditions. Practical coping strategies and organizational tools for everyday challenges. Support in developing social skills, self-advocacy, and emotional regulation. A welcoming, non-judgmental environment where you can be your authentic self.
Are you navigating the unique challenges of ADHD or Autism?
What I Offer:
A Neuroaffirmative approach to therapy. Tailored therapy for ADHD, Autism, and other neurodivergent conditions. Practical coping strategies and organizational tools for everyday challenges. Support in developing social skills, self-advocacy, and emotional regulation. A welcoming, non-judgmental environment where you can be your authentic self.
Do you feel like the world’s not built for people like you? That there’s something everyone else knows that you don’t? Do you find yourself looking at others and thinking, “why can’t I just be like that?” Maybe you feel disconnected from your inner world, and your true emotions are hidden even from you. Or maybe you seem to think TOO much about your inner world, and yet you still can’t get rid of this feeling that there’s just something you aren’t getting. Maybe there’s shame underneath it all, a voice that says something is inherently wrong with you.
Do you feel like the world’s not built for people like you? That there’s something everyone else knows that you don’t? Do you find yourself looking at others and thinking, “why can’t I just be like that?” Maybe you feel disconnected from your inner world, and your true emotions are hidden even from you. Or maybe you seem to think TOO much about your inner world, and yet you still can’t get rid of this feeling that there’s just something you aren’t getting. Maybe there’s shame underneath it all, a voice that says something is inherently wrong with you.
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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.