Autism Therapists in Piscataway, NJ
Will specializes in supporting individuals living with ADHD, Anxiety and other related disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, as well as Eating Disorders and disordered eating.
Our providers at Will Inspire You Counseling take an eclectic approach, using aspects of: DBT, Mindfulness, ACT, & Trauma-informed care, centering on a holistic approach (see: "treatment preferences" below). Our strategies help turn your mental health into mental wealth. We currently conduct all sessions virtually utilizing a HIPAA compliant platform.
Will specializes in supporting individuals living with ADHD, Anxiety and other related disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, as well as Eating Disorders and disordered eating.
Our providers at Will Inspire You Counseling take an eclectic approach, using aspects of: DBT, Mindfulness, ACT, & Trauma-informed care, centering on a holistic approach (see: "treatment preferences" below). Our strategies help turn your mental health into mental wealth. We currently conduct all sessions virtually utilizing a HIPAA compliant platform.
My specific areas of clinical focus are currently interpersonal, social, and education-related issues, including high-functioning autism, depression, anxiety, adjustment disorder, adoption issues, depression post-partum, divorce, bereavement, bullying, and social skills deficits.
Are you or someone you love experiencing social or emotional difficulties preventing you from accomplishing your goals and responsibilities? Are you ready to talk about your needs and take control of your life? Self-understanding and self-reflection are key elements to emotional well-being and healthy relationships. Most human beings have an innate need to feel connected and validated in their experiences and emotions. In my professional practice with teens, families, and couples, I offer a therapeutic relationship that my clients can use for their own personal growth and development.
My specific areas of clinical focus are currently interpersonal, social, and education-related issues, including high-functioning autism, depression, anxiety, adjustment disorder, adoption issues, depression post-partum, divorce, bereavement, bullying, and social skills deficits.
Are you or someone you love experiencing social or emotional difficulties preventing you from accomplishing your goals and responsibilities? Are you ready to talk about your needs and take control of your life? Self-understanding and self-reflection are key elements to emotional well-being and healthy relationships. Most human beings have an innate need to feel connected and validated in their experiences and emotions. In my professional practice with teens, families, and couples, I offer a therapeutic relationship that my clients can use for their own personal growth and development.
I specialize in counseling for Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Autism, and Trauma.
As a licensed professional counselor, I specialize in Anxiety, Autism, Depression, ADHD, Neurodivergence, and Trauma therapy, with strategies and tools to get real results, such as CBT, DBT, and mindfulness-based CBT. This is a safe and inclusive space for everyone.
I specialize in counseling for Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Autism, and Trauma.
As a licensed professional counselor, I specialize in Anxiety, Autism, Depression, ADHD, Neurodivergence, and Trauma therapy, with strategies and tools to get real results, such as CBT, DBT, and mindfulness-based CBT. This is a safe and inclusive space for everyone.
Patients in New Jersey seeking thoughtful, evidence-based mental health care can find supportive guidance with Brianna Velardi at LifeStance Health. She provides individual and group therapy for children, adolescents, teens, and adults across NJ, creating a respectful and collaborative space where clients can build insight, strengthen coping skills, and work toward meaningful change. As a provisionally licensed social worker, Brianna combines clinical knowledge with genuine compassion to help clients navigate life’s challenges. Brianna is particularly passionate about treating personality disorders, anxiety, and depression.Patients
Patients in New Jersey seeking thoughtful, evidence-based mental health care can find supportive guidance with Brianna Velardi at LifeStance Health. She provides individual and group therapy for children, adolescents, teens, and adults across NJ, creating a respectful and collaborative space where clients can build insight, strengthen coping skills, and work toward meaningful change. As a provisionally licensed social worker, Brianna combines clinical knowledge with genuine compassion to help clients navigate life’s challenges. Brianna is particularly passionate about treating personality disorders, anxiety, and depression.Patients
My ideal client is someone who tries, even if they tell themselves that it isn't enough. The client who overthinks little details, who plays back experiences in their head, and who has lost faith that therapy can help. I believe wholeheartedly that therapy is not one-size-fits-all. As a clinician, I collaborate with my clients to find out what does and does not work for them. I actively check-in to see how the experience is for the individuals in my care, employing a mixture of evidence-based modalities to create a safe, healing space for my clients. I am experienced in trauma work, and am LGBTQIA+ and disability affirming.
My ideal client is someone who tries, even if they tell themselves that it isn't enough. The client who overthinks little details, who plays back experiences in their head, and who has lost faith that therapy can help. I believe wholeheartedly that therapy is not one-size-fits-all. As a clinician, I collaborate with my clients to find out what does and does not work for them. I actively check-in to see how the experience is for the individuals in my care, employing a mixture of evidence-based modalities to create a safe, healing space for my clients. I am experienced in trauma work, and am LGBTQIA+ and disability affirming.
Kevin Gallagher is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor in New Jersey. He has a Masters in Social Work from Rutgers University. Kevin has worked in a range of settings including residential, PHP/IOP mental health services, and IOP substance use services. Kevin’s particular diagnostic experience includes (alphabetically) ADHD, anxiety, bipolar, depression, personality disorders, psychosis, substance use, and trauma.
Kevin Gallagher is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor in New Jersey. He has a Masters in Social Work from Rutgers University. Kevin has worked in a range of settings including residential, PHP/IOP mental health services, and IOP substance use services. Kevin’s particular diagnostic experience includes (alphabetically) ADHD, anxiety, bipolar, depression, personality disorders, psychosis, substance use, and trauma.
Tina M. Collins is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey who has been practicing since 2001. She has an MSW from Rutgers University. Outside of work, Tina likes to read and do arts and crafts.
Tina M. Collins is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey who has been practicing since 2001. She has an MSW from Rutgers University. Outside of work, Tina likes to read and do arts and crafts.
Megan Farner, LAC, is dedicated to creating a safe and supportive space for clients in New Jersey as they work through life’s challenges. Specializing in individual therapy for children, teens, and young adults, Megan helps individuals navigate issues such as anxiety, depression, and gender identity. By providing a compassionate and non-judgmental environment, Megan fosters emotional growth and resilience in her clients, empowering them to take meaningful steps toward their mental health goals.
Megan Farner, LAC, is dedicated to creating a safe and supportive space for clients in New Jersey as they work through life’s challenges. Specializing in individual therapy for children, teens, and young adults, Megan helps individuals navigate issues such as anxiety, depression, and gender identity. By providing a compassionate and non-judgmental environment, Megan fosters emotional growth and resilience in her clients, empowering them to take meaningful steps toward their mental health goals.
I aim to create a safe and comforting environment for my clients so that you can work through difficult emotional issues at your own pace while also exploring yourself and determining the best path for your life. We will work together in a non-judgmental space to explore coping skills, how to manage emotional difficulties, and create a positive environment in which you can achieve your therapeutic goals. My main objective is to help you find the life skills that work best for you and create a satisfying life that is uniquely your own.
I aim to create a safe and comforting environment for my clients so that you can work through difficult emotional issues at your own pace while also exploring yourself and determining the best path for your life. We will work together in a non-judgmental space to explore coping skills, how to manage emotional difficulties, and create a positive environment in which you can achieve your therapeutic goals. My main objective is to help you find the life skills that work best for you and create a satisfying life that is uniquely your own.
Cheyanne Curtin, LAC, is dedicated to helping individuals and families across New Jersey find greater emotional balance, connection, and resilience through evidence-based, compassionate therapy. Practicing at LifeStance Health, she supports children, adolescents, and adults through life’s challenges, including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and behavioral concerns. Cheyanne creates a warm and collaborative space where clients can explore emotions, improve communication, and build coping skills to move forward with confidence and clarity.
Cheyanne Curtin, LAC, is dedicated to helping individuals and families across New Jersey find greater emotional balance, connection, and resilience through evidence-based, compassionate therapy. Practicing at LifeStance Health, she supports children, adolescents, and adults through life’s challenges, including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and behavioral concerns. Cheyanne creates a warm and collaborative space where clients can explore emotions, improve communication, and build coping skills to move forward with confidence and clarity.
Rita Mensah is a Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey who has been practicing since 2013. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology. Rita also has additional training in play therapy, trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy, school avoidance, and traditional cognitive behavioral therapy. Rita has a significant amount of experience in various settings in the behavioral health field. She works with children, adolescents, and adults. Her approach is compassionate, warm, caring, and supportive.
Rita Mensah is a Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey who has been practicing since 2013. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology. Rita also has additional training in play therapy, trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy, school avoidance, and traditional cognitive behavioral therapy. Rita has a significant amount of experience in various settings in the behavioral health field. She works with children, adolescents, and adults. Her approach is compassionate, warm, caring, and supportive.
Krista Merola is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey who has been practicing since 2020. She has a Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work from Rutgers University. Krista provides a safe environment for the clients that she serves. She strives to build rapport and create a healthy, helping relationship. Krista is very empathetic, understanding, and warm with her clients which helps foster a safe environment conducive to healing. In her spare time, Krista enjoys reading, going to the gym, spending time with friends and family, and watching Netflix.Krista Merola is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey who has be
Krista Merola is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey who has been practicing since 2020. She has a Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work from Rutgers University. Krista provides a safe environment for the clients that she serves. She strives to build rapport and create a healthy, helping relationship. Krista is very empathetic, understanding, and warm with her clients which helps foster a safe environment conducive to healing. In her spare time, Krista enjoys reading, going to the gym, spending time with friends and family, and watching Netflix.Krista Merola is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey who has be
Joseph Daniel is a Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey who has been practicing since 2006. He holds a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology. Joseph believes in a treatment philosophy that includes cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and strength based. In his spare time, Joseph enjoys skiing, riding motorcycles, hiking, and being with family.
Joseph Daniel is a Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey who has been practicing since 2006. He holds a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology. Joseph believes in a treatment philosophy that includes cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and strength based. In his spare time, Joseph enjoys skiing, riding motorcycles, hiking, and being with family.
She is particularly passionate about working with individuals navigating adoption and foster care, supporting those on the autism spectrum, and providing affirming care for LGBTQ+ clients
Kaitlynn Grogan, Counselor Associate at LifeStance Health, provides compassionate and individualized mental health care to clients across New Jersey. She supports adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors, creating a safe and welcoming environment where clients can explore their experiences, build coping skills, and move toward lasting growth and healing. Kaitlynn specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and trauma-related concerns, offering therapy that is both evidence-based and tailored to each client’s needs.Kaitlynn Grogan, Counselor Associate at LifeStance Health, provides compassionate and individualized mental health care
She is particularly passionate about working with individuals navigating adoption and foster care, supporting those on the autism spectrum, and providing affirming care for LGBTQ+ clients
Kaitlynn Grogan, Counselor Associate at LifeStance Health, provides compassionate and individualized mental health care to clients across New Jersey. She supports adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors, creating a safe and welcoming environment where clients can explore their experiences, build coping skills, and move toward lasting growth and healing. Kaitlynn specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and trauma-related concerns, offering therapy that is both evidence-based and tailored to each client’s needs.Kaitlynn Grogan, Counselor Associate at LifeStance Health, provides compassionate and individualized mental health care
I specialize in treating anxiety and depression that often accompany ADHD. Do you feel like you've always had to work twice as hard as everyone else in order to keep everything together? Your mind doesn't shut off and it leads to your anxiety spiraling about what you said, how you acted, or what's to come in the future. Everyday feels incredibly overwhelming while everyone else seems to make it through. You want to feel calmer and more in control without losing your drive. I believe that even though you are not in crisis, you deserve to feel like you are thriving rather than just surviving.
I specialize in treating anxiety and depression that often accompany ADHD. Do you feel like you've always had to work twice as hard as everyone else in order to keep everything together? Your mind doesn't shut off and it leads to your anxiety spiraling about what you said, how you acted, or what's to come in the future. Everyday feels incredibly overwhelming while everyone else seems to make it through. You want to feel calmer and more in control without losing your drive. I believe that even though you are not in crisis, you deserve to feel like you are thriving rather than just surviving.
Mental Health is a journey, one that I take pleasure in assisting others through. In my sessions, we go through every emotion and barrier to identify ways to help you become a better-defined individual. Whether it is anxiety, depression, or opposition, I will be here to listen for the cause and understanding, towards a better peace of mind.
Mental Health is a journey, one that I take pleasure in assisting others through. In my sessions, we go through every emotion and barrier to identify ways to help you become a better-defined individual. Whether it is anxiety, depression, or opposition, I will be here to listen for the cause and understanding, towards a better peace of mind.
Our clients are often high-functioning adults feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stressed, burned out, or stuck beneath the surface. Many are navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or life transitions and want more clarity and emotional stability.
We provide virtual therapy throughout New Jersey for individuals seeking thoughtful, structured care. Our approach is calm, collaborative, and personalized, helping you understand patterns, reduce emotional overwhelm, and create meaningful, lasting change with greater clarity and confidence.
Our clients are often high-functioning adults feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stressed, burned out, or stuck beneath the surface. Many are navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or life transitions and want more clarity and emotional stability.
We provide virtual therapy throughout New Jersey for individuals seeking thoughtful, structured care. Our approach is calm, collaborative, and personalized, helping you understand patterns, reduce emotional overwhelm, and create meaningful, lasting change with greater clarity and confidence.
5 to 11 with autism and developmental delays.
I provide in-home, daycare, and school-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services and parent training tailored to each child and family. I focus on skill development and reducing challenging behaviors while coaching caregivers to confidently use strategies within daily routines. Support should feel collaborative, practical, and empowering.
5 to 11 with autism and developmental delays.
I provide in-home, daycare, and school-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services and parent training tailored to each child and family. I focus on skill development and reducing challenging behaviors while coaching caregivers to confidently use strategies within daily routines. Support should feel collaborative, practical, and empowering.
I am a Latina Licensed Associate Counselor passionate and dedicated to helping my clients work through the inevitable complexities of life and our human nature. I work with my clients to process current challenges and identifying realistic goals that align with the individual's values and the change they want to see and feel in their lives. Therapy is a journey and I am here to create a safe space for you, and help you foster self-care and compassionate practices.
I am a Latina Licensed Associate Counselor passionate and dedicated to helping my clients work through the inevitable complexities of life and our human nature. I work with my clients to process current challenges and identifying realistic goals that align with the individual's values and the change they want to see and feel in their lives. Therapy is a journey and I am here to create a safe space for you, and help you foster self-care and compassionate practices.
I am a licensed psychologist, with 30 + years in the field of clinical psychology. I work with diverse population, using multi-cultural perspective in addressing Individual and family situations. I love to know people's strengths even when they feel hopeless. I believe that Therapy is a team effort from beginning to end and I am there to support and be with.
I am a licensed psychologist, with 30 + years in the field of clinical psychology. I work with diverse population, using multi-cultural perspective in addressing Individual and family situations. I love to know people's strengths even when they feel hopeless. I believe that Therapy is a team effort from beginning to end and I am there to support and be with.
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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.