Autism Therapists in North Carolina
I test for autism, ADHD, learning disorders, depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorder, and other mental health conditions.
As a psychologist and mother, I have a passion for helping clients and their families that I’ve gained through lived experience. My approach is positive, warm, and fun. Assessments can take the guess work out of finding the right help by discovering your unique strengths and identifying the areas you most need support.
I test for autism, ADHD, learning disorders, depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorder, and other mental health conditions.
As a psychologist and mother, I have a passion for helping clients and their families that I’ve gained through lived experience. My approach is positive, warm, and fun. Assessments can take the guess work out of finding the right help by discovering your unique strengths and identifying the areas you most need support.
Have you ever wondered “Why does life always seem to be so difficult? Why can’t I figure this out? What am I doing this all for?” If you are like the millions of people who ask these same questions, then you are in the right place. It could be that you have suffered a terrible loss, have ongoing anxiety, experience low energy or motivation, feel isolated or disconnected, or just having difficulty coping with everyday stressors and relationships. These feelings and experiences are very common and I would like to use my training, education, and experience to help you work through them.
Have you ever wondered “Why does life always seem to be so difficult? Why can’t I figure this out? What am I doing this all for?” If you are like the millions of people who ask these same questions, then you are in the right place. It could be that you have suffered a terrible loss, have ongoing anxiety, experience low energy or motivation, feel isolated or disconnected, or just having difficulty coping with everyday stressors and relationships. These feelings and experiences are very common and I would like to use my training, education, and experience to help you work through them.
I specialize in assessing for Autism Spectrum Disorder, Learning Disorders/dyslexia, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorders, Anxiety, Depression, and other mental health concerns.
I enjoy working collaboratively with individuals and families, and will remain available after the evaluation process to address questions pertaining to the report. I will provide recommendations for targeted interventions based on strengths and concerns. You may choose to share the report with agencies, schools, or medical providers.
I specialize in assessing for Autism Spectrum Disorder, Learning Disorders/dyslexia, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorders, Anxiety, Depression, and other mental health concerns.
I enjoy working collaboratively with individuals and families, and will remain available after the evaluation process to address questions pertaining to the report. I will provide recommendations for targeted interventions based on strengths and concerns. You may choose to share the report with agencies, schools, or medical providers.
Have you started relating to the autistic or ADHD experiences you’re seeing online?
This work is about building real-life skills, not just talking things through. You’ll learn tools for communication, emotional regulation, sensory overwhelm, and executive functioning. The goal isn’t masking or forcing yourself into neurotypical standards. It’s learning practical tools so life feels more manageable and sustainable for you.
Have you started relating to the autistic or ADHD experiences you’re seeing online?
This work is about building real-life skills, not just talking things through. You’ll learn tools for communication, emotional regulation, sensory overwhelm, and executive functioning. The goal isn’t masking or forcing yourself into neurotypical standards. It’s learning practical tools so life feels more manageable and sustainable for you.
I specialize in supporting individuals with ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma, and I’m dedicated to providing thoughtful, individualized care tailored to your unique needs and goals.
My approach to counseling is grounded in a person-centered framework, enhanced by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy. I work with children, adolescents, and adults facing a wide range of challenges, from mental health concerns to life transitions.
I specialize in supporting individuals with ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma, and I’m dedicated to providing thoughtful, individualized care tailored to your unique needs and goals.
My approach to counseling is grounded in a person-centered framework, enhanced by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy. I work with children, adolescents, and adults facing a wide range of challenges, from mental health concerns to life transitions.
I work with children with a wide variety of presenting issues, including AD/HD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, anxiety and depression.
I specialize in pediatric psychology, offering individual and family therapy as well as comprehensive assessment services to children and adolescents.
I work with children with a wide variety of presenting issues, including AD/HD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, anxiety and depression.
I specialize in pediatric psychology, offering individual and family therapy as well as comprehensive assessment services to children and adolescents.
Leslie is skilled in creating a safe space for her clients to compassionately connect with themselves. Her methods are Neuro-affirming and Strengths-based. She is a holistic psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience working with adults in both clinical hospital settings and private psychotherapy practice. Clients describe Leslie as deeply empathic, intuitive, and non-judgmental. Therapy with Leslie can be healing as the client is offered a safe space to be with challenging experiences so what hurts is heard, validated, and transformed...including complex grief. Whatever the client’s goals are for therapy is Leslie’s focus.
Leslie is skilled in creating a safe space for her clients to compassionately connect with themselves. Her methods are Neuro-affirming and Strengths-based. She is a holistic psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience working with adults in both clinical hospital settings and private psychotherapy practice. Clients describe Leslie as deeply empathic, intuitive, and non-judgmental. Therapy with Leslie can be healing as the client is offered a safe space to be with challenging experiences so what hurts is heard, validated, and transformed...including complex grief. Whatever the client’s goals are for therapy is Leslie’s focus.
My passion is working with the unique challenges faced by emerging adults & adults dealing with ADHD, autism, anxiety, grief, and trauma.
With a holistic approach, I combine elements of gestalt therapy, person-centered therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, and Brainspotting to guide clients towards personal growth, improved self-esteem, and enhanced overall well-being. With trust and empathy, I help you uncover your strengths, explore your potential, process trauma & cultivate resilience.
My passion is working with the unique challenges faced by emerging adults & adults dealing with ADHD, autism, anxiety, grief, and trauma.
With a holistic approach, I combine elements of gestalt therapy, person-centered therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, and Brainspotting to guide clients towards personal growth, improved self-esteem, and enhanced overall well-being. With trust and empathy, I help you uncover your strengths, explore your potential, process trauma & cultivate resilience.
As a Neurodivergent Therapist, I specialize in Neurodivergent Educators, and other Neurodivergent Folx!
I combine CBT with mindfulness, and positive psychology to help clients to understand their feelings, impulses, thoughts, and needs. I am a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist, working with ASD adults. Also trained as a Certified Mental Health & Nutrition Clinical Specialist; I incorporate knowledge of how nutrition affects mental health.
As a Neurodivergent Therapist, I specialize in Neurodivergent Educators, and other Neurodivergent Folx!
I combine CBT with mindfulness, and positive psychology to help clients to understand their feelings, impulses, thoughts, and needs. I am a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist, working with ASD adults. Also trained as a Certified Mental Health & Nutrition Clinical Specialist; I incorporate knowledge of how nutrition affects mental health.
Healing Hearts Therapeutic Services PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, RPT-S
3 Endorsed
Raeford, NC 28376
We are mental health providers that are either Registered Play Therapists (RPT) or training to become RPTs. We have specialized education, training and clinical supervision specific to Play Therapy. We believe in the healing powers of play and in helping children and families reach their full potential. We love to help parents feel confident again.
We are mental health providers that are either Registered Play Therapists (RPT) or training to become RPTs. We have specialized education, training and clinical supervision specific to Play Therapy. We believe in the healing powers of play and in helping children and families reach their full potential. We love to help parents feel confident again.
You might be neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+, or simply exhausted from masking, people-pleasing, or feeling misunderstood.
I offer a relational, affirming space where you can move at your own pace. My approach integrates evidence-based tools with deep listening and authenticity to support growth, healing, and self-trust. Together, we’ll explore what feels helpful—not what feels forced.
You might be neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+, or simply exhausted from masking, people-pleasing, or feeling misunderstood.
I offer a relational, affirming space where you can move at your own pace. My approach integrates evidence-based tools with deep listening and authenticity to support growth, healing, and self-trust. Together, we’ll explore what feels helpful—not what feels forced.
Aly (she/her) offers strengths-based, non-coercive therapy where folks can celebrate their capabilities, explore coping and healing strategies, and feel empowered to meet their goals. Aly is a Licensed Clinical Social Work Associate (LCSWA) who works with folks to address concerns including those related to neurodivergence, complex trauma, substance use, depression and self harm. Aly is proudly LGBTQIA-affirming, neurodivergence-affirming, and fat-positive. She works to promote social justice within and outside of the therapy room and recognizes how systems of oppression are closely linked with our mental health.
Aly (she/her) offers strengths-based, non-coercive therapy where folks can celebrate their capabilities, explore coping and healing strategies, and feel empowered to meet their goals. Aly is a Licensed Clinical Social Work Associate (LCSWA) who works with folks to address concerns including those related to neurodivergence, complex trauma, substance use, depression and self harm. Aly is proudly LGBTQIA-affirming, neurodivergence-affirming, and fat-positive. She works to promote social justice within and outside of the therapy room and recognizes how systems of oppression are closely linked with our mental health.
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.
Are you a neurodivergent professional who feels burnt out by the demands of the toxic hustle, the volume of your inner critic, or life in general?
Clients come to me feeling burned out by ‘one-size-fits-all’ solutions and ‘quick-fix’ approaches that don’t consider their unique wiring and experiences. I understand that managing executive dysfunction, sensory needs, and a non-linear approach to goals isn’t ‘laziness’ or ‘inconsistency.'
Are you a neurodivergent professional who feels burnt out by the demands of the toxic hustle, the volume of your inner critic, or life in general?
Clients come to me feeling burned out by ‘one-size-fits-all’ solutions and ‘quick-fix’ approaches that don’t consider their unique wiring and experiences. I understand that managing executive dysfunction, sensory needs, and a non-linear approach to goals isn’t ‘laziness’ or ‘inconsistency.'
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina, a neurodivergent therapist, and an active-duty Marine Corps spouse with more than six years of experience supporting individuals and couples with trauma, relationship stress, and autism-related concerns.
Now accepting clients as of May 2026! Differences in communication styles, lived experiences, and neurotypes can sometimes create feelings of disconnection from yourself or the people you care about most. I help individuals and couples build understanding, strengthen communication, heal from past experiences, and create more secure, meaningful connections. Together, we can work toward feeling more connected, supported, and fulfilled.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina, a neurodivergent therapist, and an active-duty Marine Corps spouse with more than six years of experience supporting individuals and couples with trauma, relationship stress, and autism-related concerns.
Now accepting clients as of May 2026! Differences in communication styles, lived experiences, and neurotypes can sometimes create feelings of disconnection from yourself or the people you care about most. I help individuals and couples build understanding, strengthen communication, heal from past experiences, and create more secure, meaningful connections. Together, we can work toward feeling more connected, supported, and fulfilled.
I specialize in intricate differential diagnostics for neurodevelopmental disorders including autism spectrum, attention-deficit/hyperactivity, and learning disorders assisting individuals and their families to gain clarity and insight.
I provide psychological, educational, and behavioral assessment, intervention, and consultation services for individuals across the lifespan. My approach is collaborative in nature, working in partnership with my clients and their support network.
I specialize in intricate differential diagnostics for neurodevelopmental disorders including autism spectrum, attention-deficit/hyperactivity, and learning disorders assisting individuals and their families to gain clarity and insight.
I provide psychological, educational, and behavioral assessment, intervention, and consultation services for individuals across the lifespan. My approach is collaborative in nature, working in partnership with my clients and their support network.
I have lived experiences with anxiety, autism, ADHD, narcissistic abuse recovery, and chronic illness.
Accepting New Clients. Do you feel stuck or like you know there is a better path forward, 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.
Accepting New Clients. Do you feel stuck or like you know there is a better path forward, 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 also work with many systems and neurodivergent folks looking for affirming support navigating challenges.
Finding the right therapist to feel fully seen, safe and understood can be a journey. Especially if you embody one or more marginalized and misunderstood identities! I understand if you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or alone. I would be honored to support you on your journey of self-discovery, self-acceptance, and personal growth. I am dedicated to providing a compassionate and inclusive therapeutic environment where you can freely express yourself and discover your authentic self.
I also work with many systems and neurodivergent folks looking for affirming support navigating challenges.
Finding the right therapist to feel fully seen, safe and understood can be a journey. Especially if you embody one or more marginalized and misunderstood identities! I understand if you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or alone. I would be honored to support you on your journey of self-discovery, self-acceptance, and personal growth. I am dedicated to providing a compassionate and inclusive therapeutic environment where you can freely express yourself and discover your authentic self.
My niche is working with neurodivergent folks to help individuals gain a better understanding of self.
Hi, I’m Alana! I believe growth doesn’t have to be scary, and that laughter can be one of the best coping skills in the room. I work with adolescents and adults, supporting them as they discover their strengths, meet their goals, and build lives that feel authentic and fulfilling. My goal is to create a safe, welcoming space where connection and change can thrive. Therapy with me is equal parts encouragement, honesty, and a dash of humor.
My niche is working with neurodivergent folks to help individuals gain a better understanding of self.
Hi, I’m Alana! I believe growth doesn’t have to be scary, and that laughter can be one of the best coping skills in the room. I work with adolescents and adults, supporting them as they discover their strengths, meet their goals, and build lives that feel authentic and fulfilling. My goal is to create a safe, welcoming space where connection and change can thrive. Therapy with me is equal parts encouragement, honesty, and a dash of humor.
Tiffany Bastian
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA
4 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.
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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.