Autism Therapists in Sayreville, NJ
Angela DeCristofano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Are you feeling burnt out? Learning when and how to safely unmask? Feeling depressed or anxious and don't know where to start? Working on self-acceptance?
As a neurodiversity-affirming clinician, I approach therapy as a learning process, where we adapt interventions to your learning style, how your nervous system works, and what most resonates with you. The goal of therapy is not to fundamentally change who you are, but to find ways to reach your personal goals that actually works for you.
Are you feeling burnt out? Learning when and how to safely unmask? Feeling depressed or anxious and don't know where to start? Working on self-acceptance?
As a neurodiversity-affirming clinician, I approach therapy as a learning process, where we adapt interventions to your learning style, how your nervous system works, and what most resonates with you. The goal of therapy is not to fundamentally change who you are, but to find ways to reach your personal goals that actually works for you.
TELEHEALTH SERVICES AVAILABLE. I have experience working in both acute and community based mental health programs. I have expertise in helping both clients and families to function optimally in their environment.
TELEHEALTH SERVICES AVAILABLE. I have experience working in both acute and community based mental health programs. I have expertise in helping both clients and families to function optimally in their environment.
Accepting New Clients. Welcome. I specialize in working with children, adolescents and adults facing issues of low self esteem, negative self talk, anxiety, depression, panic disorder, substance use disorder and relational issues. My training includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, and Working with Families of LGBTQ Adolescents: Coming Out, Transition, and Support. I am particularly interested in assisting families and individuals to navigate racial and cultural barriers through systemic change. As a woman of color, I truly enjoy working with BIPOC to support empowerment in their healing journey.
Accepting New Clients. Welcome. I specialize in working with children, adolescents and adults facing issues of low self esteem, negative self talk, anxiety, depression, panic disorder, substance use disorder and relational issues. My training includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, and Working with Families of LGBTQ Adolescents: Coming Out, Transition, and Support. I am particularly interested in assisting families and individuals to navigate racial and cultural barriers through systemic change. As a woman of color, I truly enjoy working with BIPOC to support empowerment in their healing journey.
I am best positioned to serve adolescents, emerging adults, and adults managing trauma, including vicarious trauma, burnout, employment abuse, medical trauma, and complex trauma, depression, anxiety, neurodivergence (ADHD, ASD, OCD, etc.), personality disorders, gambling disorder and other behavioral addictions, nonsuicidal self-injury, chronic illness.
YOU can call me Cathy. In so many ways, there is still a stigma around receiving mental health services. For some, their previous experience (or experiences of those close to them) has made it difficult to reach out for help. I’m here to tell you the field of mental health has evolved, much like I have as a psychotherapist throughout my career. During my studies at Monmouth University (2012-2018) where I earned my BA in Psychology and MS in Mental Health Counseling, I learned to pride myself on being authentic with clients, in and out of session.
I am best positioned to serve adolescents, emerging adults, and adults managing trauma, including vicarious trauma, burnout, employment abuse, medical trauma, and complex trauma, depression, anxiety, neurodivergence (ADHD, ASD, OCD, etc.), personality disorders, gambling disorder and other behavioral addictions, nonsuicidal self-injury, chronic illness.
YOU can call me Cathy. In so many ways, there is still a stigma around receiving mental health services. For some, their previous experience (or experiences of those close to them) has made it difficult to reach out for help. I’m here to tell you the field of mental health has evolved, much like I have as a psychotherapist throughout my career. During my studies at Monmouth University (2012-2018) where I earned my BA in Psychology and MS in Mental Health Counseling, I learned to pride myself on being authentic with clients, in and out of session.
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Yu Yan, Psy.D., helps individuals in New Jersey navigate life's challenges with warmth, insight, and evidence-based care. At LifeStance Health, she supports patients seeking to better understand themselves, overcome emotional difficulties, and build meaningful change. Dr. Yan works with clients across various age groups and tailors treatment plans to meet each person’s unique goals, using clinically grounded methods in a compassionate and collaborative environment. Dr.Yu Yan, Psy.D., helps individuals in New Jersey navigate life's challenges with warmth, insight, and evidence-based care. At LifeStance Health, she supports patients s
Yu Yan, Psy.D., helps individuals in New Jersey navigate life's challenges with warmth, insight, and evidence-based care. At LifeStance Health, she supports patients seeking to better understand themselves, overcome emotional difficulties, and build meaningful change. Dr. Yan works with clients across various age groups and tailors treatment plans to meet each person’s unique goals, using clinically grounded methods in a compassionate and collaborative environment. Dr.Yu Yan, Psy.D., helps individuals in New Jersey navigate life's challenges with warmth, insight, and evidence-based care. At LifeStance Health, she supports patients s
Life has become increasingly more difficult and demanding for us all. The therapeutic alliance is the single most important factor in a person’s ability to do the difficult work necessary to live a healthier and more enjoyable life. Providing a safe space for one to share and process life’s challenges has always been a paramount goal of mine. You need to be met where you're at with compassion, empathy and grace! I believe this is necessary for any one of us to grow and flourish and I believe that I am the one to help you do it!
Life has become increasingly more difficult and demanding for us all. The therapeutic alliance is the single most important factor in a person’s ability to do the difficult work necessary to live a healthier and more enjoyable life. Providing a safe space for one to share and process life’s challenges has always been a paramount goal of mine. You need to be met where you're at with compassion, empathy and grace! I believe this is necessary for any one of us to grow and flourish and I believe that I am the one to help you do it!
In this practice, we work with anxiety, depression, Autism/ADHD, relationship issues, life stressors, trauma, and more.
In our sessions, we will use Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (skills-based), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, and a personalized, eclectic approach to fit the needs of all patients. We can work together to see what works best for you. We look at realistic ways of improvement that best fit your needs.
In this practice, we work with anxiety, depression, Autism/ADHD, relationship issues, life stressors, trauma, and more.
In our sessions, we will use Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (skills-based), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, and a personalized, eclectic approach to fit the needs of all patients. We can work together to see what works best for you. We look at realistic ways of improvement that best fit your needs.
I am Dana Wilkins, a licensed clinical mental health counselor in New Jersey. I have experience working with children, teens and adults who face a range of challenges such as suicidal ideation, impulse control, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I bring a seasoned, creative, and personable approach to my clients that helps foster self awareness, self acceptance, and personal growth. Together we will focus on action plans that help you build and maintain the life you want. I believe the outcome of successful psychotherapy is treating the presenting symptoms that make everyday life a challenge not a gift.
I am Dana Wilkins, a licensed clinical mental health counselor in New Jersey. I have experience working with children, teens and adults who face a range of challenges such as suicidal ideation, impulse control, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I bring a seasoned, creative, and personable approach to my clients that helps foster self awareness, self acceptance, and personal growth. Together we will focus on action plans that help you build and maintain the life you want. I believe the outcome of successful psychotherapy is treating the presenting symptoms that make everyday life a challenge not a gift.
Are you wondering now as an adult if you might have Autism?
I am a Speech Language Pathologist with years of experience specializing in working with adolescents and adults with intellectual and developmental differences and the geriatric population. My practice is based in Metuchen, NJ and we also provide Telehealth allowing you to receive the best treatment and care from the office or comfort of your home.
Are you wondering now as an adult if you might have Autism?
I am a Speech Language Pathologist with years of experience specializing in working with adolescents and adults with intellectual and developmental differences and the geriatric population. My practice is based in Metuchen, NJ and we also provide Telehealth allowing you to receive the best treatment and care from the office or comfort of your home.
I support children and adolescents who are experiencing challenges related to autism, developmental differences, anxiety, or changes in their lives.
My approach to therapy is collaborative, compassionate, and client-centered. I strive to create a warm, supportive space where clients feel heard and respected. From a humanistic perspective, I use CBT, mindfulness, and person-centered techniques to help clients recognize patterns, build coping skills, and grow self-compassion.
I support children and adolescents who are experiencing challenges related to autism, developmental differences, anxiety, or changes in their lives.
My approach to therapy is collaborative, compassionate, and client-centered. I strive to create a warm, supportive space where clients feel heard and respected. From a humanistic perspective, I use CBT, mindfulness, and person-centered techniques to help clients recognize patterns, build coping skills, and grow self-compassion.
I hold additional certifications in children and adolescent mental health and Autism awareness.
My goal is to help you face challenges like anxiety, depression, school stress, or life transitions. For young adults, it's navigating independence, career, and personal growth, while children and adolescents may struggle with emotional regulation, social issues, or academic pressures. Parents often feel unsure about how to best support their child's emotional needs. In a supportive, non-judgmental space it is possible to gain clarity, and develop practical tools to manage life's challenges.
I hold additional certifications in children and adolescent mental health and Autism awareness.
My goal is to help you face challenges like anxiety, depression, school stress, or life transitions. For young adults, it's navigating independence, career, and personal growth, while children and adolescents may struggle with emotional regulation, social issues, or academic pressures. Parents often feel unsure about how to best support their child's emotional needs. In a supportive, non-judgmental space it is possible to gain clarity, and develop practical tools to manage life's challenges.
This is common with professionals, parents of young children, and neurodivergent adults.
Life can feel overwhelming when the world expects you to keep up with a pace—or a set of expectations—that feels unsustainable. Whether you’re navigating the stress of parenthood, healing from difficult life experiences, managing anxiety, ADHD, burnout, or struggling to feel understood in relationships, you deserve space to slow down and care for yourself.
Many of my clients appear “high-functioning” on the outside while privately feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and stretched thin. Together, we work to better understand your needs, reduce emotional overwhelm, and build a life that feels more manageable and fulfilling.
This is common with professionals, parents of young children, and neurodivergent adults.
Life can feel overwhelming when the world expects you to keep up with a pace—or a set of expectations—that feels unsustainable. Whether you’re navigating the stress of parenthood, healing from difficult life experiences, managing anxiety, ADHD, burnout, or struggling to feel understood in relationships, you deserve space to slow down and care for yourself.
Many of my clients appear “high-functioning” on the outside while privately feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and stretched thin. Together, we work to better understand your needs, reduce emotional overwhelm, and build a life that feels more manageable and fulfilling.
Hi, I’m Caitlyn. I work with children, teens, adults and families navigating anxiety, ADHD, and behavioral challenges. I focus on helping clients build practical coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and feel more confident both at home and in daily life. I take a supportive, down-to-earth approach and tailor sessions to each client’s needs, using engaging and age-appropriate strategies. I also work closely with parents to provide guidance, structure, and tools that support lasting change outside of sessions.
Hi, I’m Caitlyn. I work with children, teens, adults and families navigating anxiety, ADHD, and behavioral challenges. I focus on helping clients build practical coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and feel more confident both at home and in daily life. I take a supportive, down-to-earth approach and tailor sessions to each client’s needs, using engaging and age-appropriate strategies. I also work closely with parents to provide guidance, structure, and tools that support lasting change outside of sessions.
I specialize in ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Pathological Demand Avoidance, and Neurodiversity.
Treatment is tailored to best meet your needs and goals. I incorporate elements of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and family systems. Therapy is "client-centered" meaning I follow your lead and not a prescribed agenda. Play can also be powerful (at any age) especially when it incorporates a clients interests.
I specialize in ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Pathological Demand Avoidance, and Neurodiversity.
Treatment is tailored to best meet your needs and goals. I incorporate elements of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and family systems. Therapy is "client-centered" meaning I follow your lead and not a prescribed agenda. Play can also be powerful (at any age) especially when it incorporates a clients interests.
Hello and welcome! I’m Jenna Welch, a licensed therapist passionate about helping individuals and couples find healing, clarity, and confidence in their lives. I specialize in working with clients struggling with OCD, eating disorders, trauma, and special needs, as well as providing couples counseling to support partners in rebuilding trust and connection.
Hello and welcome! I’m Jenna Welch, a licensed therapist passionate about helping individuals and couples find healing, clarity, and confidence in their lives. I specialize in working with clients struggling with OCD, eating disorders, trauma, and special needs, as well as providing couples counseling to support partners in rebuilding trust and connection.
We treat a range of developmental disorder including Autism or an inability to communicate or speak.
We are a full service ABA company providing ABA therapy to our clients. Services include Discrete Trials, Precision Teaching, Verbal Behavior and Behavior change methods and procedures.
We treat a range of developmental disorder including Autism or an inability to communicate or speak.
We are a full service ABA company providing ABA therapy to our clients. Services include Discrete Trials, Precision Teaching, Verbal Behavior and Behavior change methods and procedures.
My practice is diverse and focuses on clients of all ages. I often treat children, teens, and adults. My style is collaborative and integrated. I am proud to work with a team of dedicated professionals who provide caring support to our community here at Baker Street Behavioral Health. Call or email now for immediate availability with our office.
My practice is diverse and focuses on clients of all ages. I often treat children, teens, and adults. My style is collaborative and integrated. I am proud to work with a team of dedicated professionals who provide caring support to our community here at Baker Street Behavioral Health. Call or email now for immediate availability with our office.
I have worked with toddlers, children, adolescents, young adults, and adults in a variety of settings presenting with a wide range of concerns including autism, cognitive impairments, anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, and social anxiety.
Seeking therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. I’m Allison Carluccio, LPC, with five years of experience providing mental health services in preschool and high school settings, private practice, and an Intensive Outpatient Crisis Center. My goal is to inspire and support you in creating attainable, sustainable goals that foster real change. Together, we’ll build healthy coping strategies to help you feel confident, empowered, and supported on your journey to becoming the best version of yourself.
I have worked with toddlers, children, adolescents, young adults, and adults in a variety of settings presenting with a wide range of concerns including autism, cognitive impairments, anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, and social anxiety.
Seeking therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. I’m Allison Carluccio, LPC, with five years of experience providing mental health services in preschool and high school settings, private practice, and an Intensive Outpatient Crisis Center. My goal is to inspire and support you in creating attainable, sustainable goals that foster real change. Together, we’ll build healthy coping strategies to help you feel confident, empowered, and supported on your journey to becoming the best version of yourself.
We support individuals with ADHD, autism, anxiety, emotion dysregulation, mood disorders, tic disorders, and other emotional/behavioral challenges.
Our clinicians draw from experience in the fields of clinical, school, and counseling psychology, applied behavior analysis, and marriage and family therapy. We anchor our treatment in evidence-based therapy, such as cognitive behavior therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy. We ensure that we individualize the care that is provided for each client.
We support individuals with ADHD, autism, anxiety, emotion dysregulation, mood disorders, tic disorders, and other emotional/behavioral challenges.
Our clinicians draw from experience in the fields of clinical, school, and counseling psychology, applied behavior analysis, and marriage and family therapy. We anchor our treatment in evidence-based therapy, such as cognitive behavior therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy. We ensure that we individualize the care that is provided for each client.
Carrine has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder and opposition.
Her perspective is to meet each client where they are and help support them in their personal goals. She continues to learn and seek out new tools and resources to further strengthen her work and ability to help individuals
Carrine has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder and opposition.
Her perspective is to meet each client where they are and help support them in their personal goals. She continues to learn and seek out new tools and resources to further strengthen her work and ability to help individuals
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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.