Autism Therapists in Somerville, NJ
Christine Coenen - Autism, ADHD, Trauma
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
1 Endorsed
Somerville, NJ 08876
Facing anxiety, trauma, or the unique challenges of Autism or ADHD is my specialty.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or unsure how to navigate life’s challenges? Maybe you’re struggling with sensory overload, difficulties in communication, or feeling out of sync with the world around you. Whether you’re exploring what it means to embrace your neurodiversity, processing past experiences, or simply seeking a place to feel heard and understood, I’m here to help. My practice offers a safe, compassionate space where you can feel valued and supported. Together, we’ll create a personalized approach that honors your unique strengths and helps you navigate life with confidence and clarity.
Facing anxiety, trauma, or the unique challenges of Autism or ADHD is my specialty.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or unsure how to navigate life’s challenges? Maybe you’re struggling with sensory overload, difficulties in communication, or feeling out of sync with the world around you. Whether you’re exploring what it means to embrace your neurodiversity, processing past experiences, or simply seeking a place to feel heard and understood, I’m here to help. My practice offers a safe, compassionate space where you can feel valued and supported. Together, we’ll create a personalized approach that honors your unique strengths and helps you navigate life with confidence and clarity.
Additionally I offer assessments for ADHD and autism for older adolescents and adults.
Stress has brought you here, and together we will pave the path toward reducing that stress. I am passionate about working with children, teens, and adults. Whether it is anxiety that paralyzes you, depression that isolates you, or relationship stress that weighs you down, there is hope in the therapeutic process to change and renew your life. In the safe, compassionate environment I provide you will begin to work through those thoughts, feelings, and patterns holding you back from the happiness you so deserve.
Additionally I offer assessments for ADHD and autism for older adolescents and adults.
Stress has brought you here, and together we will pave the path toward reducing that stress. I am passionate about working with children, teens, and adults. Whether it is anxiety that paralyzes you, depression that isolates you, or relationship stress that weighs you down, there is hope in the therapeutic process to change and renew your life. In the safe, compassionate environment I provide you will begin to work through those thoughts, feelings, and patterns holding you back from the happiness you so deserve.
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.
Blueprint Mental Health offers specialized outpatient counseling services for children, teens, and adults. We offer in person sessions in Somerville, New Jersey and virtual sessions anywhere in the state. Our expert team is dedicated to providing tailored support and guidance to individuals navigating through various mental health challenges. From anxiety and depression to behavioral issues and trauma, we offer comprehensive solutions to promote healing and well-being. Explore our website to learn more about our approach, services, and how we can support you or your loved ones on the journey to mental wellness.
Blueprint Mental Health offers specialized outpatient counseling services for children, teens, and adults. We offer in person sessions in Somerville, New Jersey and virtual sessions anywhere in the state. Our expert team is dedicated to providing tailored support and guidance to individuals navigating through various mental health challenges. From anxiety and depression to behavioral issues and trauma, we offer comprehensive solutions to promote healing and well-being. Explore our website to learn more about our approach, services, and how we can support you or your loved ones on the journey to mental wellness.
I provide comprehensive, developmentally informed, and insightful psychotherapy and psychological assessment for preschoolers, children, teens, and college students. My services include comprehensive psychological and psychoeducational evaluations, focused ADHD evaluations, college accommodation evaluations, gifted/talented testing, and toddler developmental assessments. I can help you to learn about diagnoses, understand child development, and provide strategies to help with problem behavior. I also help children become aware of their actions, relate better socially, work through feelings, and improve problem solving skills.
I provide comprehensive, developmentally informed, and insightful psychotherapy and psychological assessment for preschoolers, children, teens, and college students. My services include comprehensive psychological and psychoeducational evaluations, focused ADHD evaluations, college accommodation evaluations, gifted/talented testing, and toddler developmental assessments. I can help you to learn about diagnoses, understand child development, and provide strategies to help with problem behavior. I also help children become aware of their actions, relate better socially, work through feelings, and improve problem solving skills.
Accepting New Clients. Welcome. I use a tailored approach to meet each client’s unique needs. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Expressive/Supportive Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Nurtured Heart Approach, Strengths-Based Approach, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Restorative Practices, Social Emotional Learning and Trauma-Informed Focus of Care.
I have a breadth of experience working within the Child Study Team process in schools. As a child and family therapist, I empower families through psychoeducation, enabling them to advocate for their child’s needs within the school system.
Accepting New Clients. Welcome. I use a tailored approach to meet each client’s unique needs. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Expressive/Supportive Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Nurtured Heart Approach, Strengths-Based Approach, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Restorative Practices, Social Emotional Learning and Trauma-Informed Focus of Care.
I have a breadth of experience working within the Child Study Team process in schools. As a child and family therapist, I empower families through psychoeducation, enabling them to advocate for their child’s needs within the school system.
My specialties are play and family therapy, treatment of ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorders.
When did you last feel joyful, creative, witty, fun, or peaceful? For people of all ages, managing the many responsibilities of social, work, school, sports, family, or a sudden loss can steal your joy. Parenting a child with emotional or behavioral concerns can bring additional challenges and strain to your relationships. Without passion and connections, you may feel stressed, judged, overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed. Over time, experiences of anxiety and depression can numb other emotions, leaving you feeling empty. Play and creativity can be meaningful for everyone and help you find balance, purpose, joy, and meaning.
My specialties are play and family therapy, treatment of ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorders.
When did you last feel joyful, creative, witty, fun, or peaceful? For people of all ages, managing the many responsibilities of social, work, school, sports, family, or a sudden loss can steal your joy. Parenting a child with emotional or behavioral concerns can bring additional challenges and strain to your relationships. Without passion and connections, you may feel stressed, judged, overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed. Over time, experiences of anxiety and depression can numb other emotions, leaving you feeling empty. Play and creativity can be meaningful for everyone and help you find balance, purpose, joy, and meaning.
We’re pleased you’ve made your first step towards healing. We understand that seeking help, whether for yourself or for your children isn’t always easy. Unfortunately, life doesn’t come with a user’s manual, and when times get tough, many of us are left feeling confused, angry, depressed and helpless. While we can’t provide you with a magical user’s manual to life, we can offer you an ancient symbol of peace, an olive branch. We want to help you extend that olive branch to not only the important relationships in your life but to yourself as well. Because at the end of the day, we all deserve inner peace.
We’re pleased you’ve made your first step towards healing. We understand that seeking help, whether for yourself or for your children isn’t always easy. Unfortunately, life doesn’t come with a user’s manual, and when times get tough, many of us are left feeling confused, angry, depressed and helpless. While we can’t provide you with a magical user’s manual to life, we can offer you an ancient symbol of peace, an olive branch. We want to help you extend that olive branch to not only the important relationships in your life but to yourself as well. Because at the end of the day, we all deserve inner peace.
My goal is to meet clients exactly where they are and partner with them on their personal journey of exploring their gender, sexual orientation, and expanding the bounds of their relationships in the context of consensual non monogamy.
My goal is to meet clients exactly where they are and partner with them on their personal journey of exploring their gender, sexual orientation, and expanding the bounds of their relationships in the context of consensual non monogamy.
You are the one everyone turns to-the helper/fixer, the dependable one. On the outside you seem to have it all together, on the inside you are exhausted, anxious, and feel you are living life to please others rather than yourself. Maybe you struggle to set boundaries, find it hard to say no, or feel guilty if you do. Over time this cycle often leads to anxiety, resentment and depression. I help people to reconnect with who they are beneath the pressure to perform. If you are ready, I am here to help you find your voice, your worth and your calm center. You deserve to feel grounded, empowered & connected to others and to yourself.
You are the one everyone turns to-the helper/fixer, the dependable one. On the outside you seem to have it all together, on the inside you are exhausted, anxious, and feel you are living life to please others rather than yourself. Maybe you struggle to set boundaries, find it hard to say no, or feel guilty if you do. Over time this cycle often leads to anxiety, resentment and depression. I help people to reconnect with who they are beneath the pressure to perform. If you are ready, I am here to help you find your voice, your worth and your calm center. You deserve to feel grounded, empowered & connected to others and to yourself.
Please click the link to my website to learn more about my practice. My goal is to create a safe and welcoming environment where I will strive to help you reduce your struggles and meet your challenges, whatever they are. I will guide you and journey with you as you seek enduring happiness and greater satisfaction in your work, in your home, in your relationships, and in other areas of your life. Whatever you want to discuss is okay, I will not judge you. My intention is to help you lessen your suffering, improve your perspective, have more satisfying relationships, and feel less distress ... more joy.
Please click the link to my website to learn more about my practice. My goal is to create a safe and welcoming environment where I will strive to help you reduce your struggles and meet your challenges, whatever they are. I will guide you and journey with you as you seek enduring happiness and greater satisfaction in your work, in your home, in your relationships, and in other areas of your life. Whatever you want to discuss is okay, I will not judge you. My intention is to help you lessen your suffering, improve your perspective, have more satisfying relationships, and feel less distress ... more joy.
I am committed and honored to work with LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent communities, young adults with Down Syndrome, and individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
If you are experiencing feelings of stress, overwhelm, anxiety, sadness, lack of motivation, or challenges within your relationships, I am here to support you. Whether you are struggling with fear, addiction, disordered eating, insomnia, illness, clutter, or gender identity issues, I am dedicated to helping you lead a more fulfilling life.
I recognize how important Emotional Support Animals are, and I can provide guidance and assistance with them.
I am committed and honored to work with LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent communities, young adults with Down Syndrome, and individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
If you are experiencing feelings of stress, overwhelm, anxiety, sadness, lack of motivation, or challenges within your relationships, I am here to support you. Whether you are struggling with fear, addiction, disordered eating, insomnia, illness, clutter, or gender identity issues, I am dedicated to helping you lead a more fulfilling life.
I recognize how important Emotional Support Animals are, and I can provide guidance and assistance with them.
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Hi, and welcome. I’m a Licensed Clinical Psychologist offering in-person services in NY and online in NY and NJ. I provide psychological assessment and psychotherapy for children (ages 3+), teens, families, and adults.
Hi, and welcome. I’m a Licensed Clinical Psychologist offering in-person services in NY and online in NY and NJ. I provide psychological assessment and psychotherapy for children (ages 3+), teens, families, and adults.
Current openings are for autism assessments only.
Assessments are strengths-focused, neuroaffirmative, collaborative, trauma-informed, and PDA-informed. I utilize a range of tools including the MIGDAS-2, and incorporate training in Therapeutic Assessment. The process involves two sessions and a feedback discussion, as well as the option for a written report.
Current openings are for autism assessments only.
Assessments are strengths-focused, neuroaffirmative, collaborative, trauma-informed, and PDA-informed. I utilize a range of tools including the MIGDAS-2, and incorporate training in Therapeutic Assessment. The process involves two sessions and a feedback discussion, as well as the option for a written report.
I will meet you where you are on your healing journey. As your therapist, it is my goal to cultivate a welcoming and judgment free zone that will allow you to explore your emotions, thoughts and feelings in a safe environment. Each person is the expert in their own lives, and through utilizing an empowering and holistic approach, we will identify and work towards your goals. During our time together we may talk, play and/or practice mindfulness-it is all guided by your unique needs. I am grateful to take this journey with you!
I will meet you where you are on your healing journey. As your therapist, it is my goal to cultivate a welcoming and judgment free zone that will allow you to explore your emotions, thoughts and feelings in a safe environment. Each person is the expert in their own lives, and through utilizing an empowering and holistic approach, we will identify and work towards your goals. During our time together we may talk, play and/or practice mindfulness-it is all guided by your unique needs. I am grateful to take this journey with you!
Are you or your child navigating challenges related to anxiety, autism, or ADHD?
My approach is client-centered and collaborative. I utilize evidence-based practices such as Solution Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. We will work together to find strategies that truly resonate with your needs, strengths, and values.
Are you or your child navigating challenges related to anxiety, autism, or ADHD?
My approach is client-centered and collaborative. I utilize evidence-based practices such as Solution Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. We will work together to find strategies that truly resonate with your needs, strengths, and values.
I treat clients from 7 years old to adults for a variety of issues including ADHD, autism, OCD, anxiety, depression, executive functioning deficits, PTSD, school refusal, Tourette syndrome, and acting out behaviors.
Are you a parent looking for support for your child, teen, young adult or yourself? You’ve come to the right place. I am one of the Co-Founders of Behavioral Health and Performance L.L.C. I specialize in helping young people and parents manage big emotions, life transitions, and performance pressures in school, social settings, and sports. As a Licensed Psychologist, Certified School Psychologist, and Sport Psychologist, I provide a supportive space to build resilience, confidence, and emotional well-being an all arenas of life.
I treat clients from 7 years old to adults for a variety of issues including ADHD, autism, OCD, anxiety, depression, executive functioning deficits, PTSD, school refusal, Tourette syndrome, and acting out behaviors.
Are you a parent looking for support for your child, teen, young adult or yourself? You’ve come to the right place. I am one of the Co-Founders of Behavioral Health and Performance L.L.C. I specialize in helping young people and parents manage big emotions, life transitions, and performance pressures in school, social settings, and sports. As a Licensed Psychologist, Certified School Psychologist, and Sport Psychologist, I provide a supportive space to build resilience, confidence, and emotional well-being an all arenas of life.
I'm Melissa, a Millennial woman with late-realized Autism and ADHD.
I can teach you how to identify burnout triggers, set better boundaries, and care for yourself in the ways you likely care for others. Managing your energy appropriately will help you invest in the things you really care about without constantly burning out.
I'm Melissa, a Millennial woman with late-realized Autism and ADHD.
I can teach you how to identify burnout triggers, set better boundaries, and care for yourself in the ways you likely care for others. Managing your energy appropriately will help you invest in the things you really care about without constantly burning out.
We offer in-home ABA therapy, center-based early intervention (ages 2-6), school-based support, adult services, parent coaching, and autism sleep consultation.
You want your child to communicate, connect, and thrive - but navigating waitlists, conflicting advice, and finding the right fit can feel overwhelming. Maybe you just got a diagnosis and don't know where to start. Maybe you've been researching and aren't sure what to look for. You want a team that actually knows your child, keeps you informed, and celebrates progress with you. You want to feel confident you made the right choice.
That's who we're here for - families who want real partnership, real communication, and a team that's in it with you.
We offer in-home ABA therapy, center-based early intervention (ages 2-6), school-based support, adult services, parent coaching, and autism sleep consultation.
You want your child to communicate, connect, and thrive - but navigating waitlists, conflicting advice, and finding the right fit can feel overwhelming. Maybe you just got a diagnosis and don't know where to start. Maybe you've been researching and aren't sure what to look for. You want a team that actually knows your child, keeps you informed, and celebrates progress with you. You want to feel confident you made the right choice.
That's who we're here for - families who want real partnership, real communication, and a team that's in it with you.
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.