Autism Therapists in Brooklyn, NY
With nearly a decade of experience, I see patients from all walks of life and have special expertise with the unique needs of folks on the autism spectrum and those navigating serious illnesses like cancer.
Whether you're struggling with something specific, or coming to therapy because you feel like things shouldn't be this hard, getting started can be daunting. If you're ready to make a change, but feel lost about where to begin, you are in the right place. Therapy is a way to build a deeper, more compassionate relationship with yourself. As you build those muscles, change happens, often in ways that may surprise you! I work with individuals and couples to build safety and connection in their lives.
With nearly a decade of experience, I see patients from all walks of life and have special expertise with the unique needs of folks on the autism spectrum and those navigating serious illnesses like cancer.
Whether you're struggling with something specific, or coming to therapy because you feel like things shouldn't be this hard, getting started can be daunting. If you're ready to make a change, but feel lost about where to begin, you are in the right place. Therapy is a way to build a deeper, more compassionate relationship with yourself. As you build those muscles, change happens, often in ways that may surprise you! I work with individuals and couples to build safety and connection in their lives.
With specialized training in Body Focused Repetitive Disorders (trichotillomania/hair pulling & skin picking), Autism, and different anxiety conditions, I will help you feel understood and supported as we collaborate to come up with an action plan to move forward.
Trained in cognitive behavior therapy, I will help you overcome difficult life changes, school related anxiety, difficulties in relationships, organization and executive functioning challenges, strong negative emotions and unhealthy urges such as skin picking and hair pulling. I also provide SPACE training, a parent based program for children with anxiety.
With specialized training in Body Focused Repetitive Disorders (trichotillomania/hair pulling & skin picking), Autism, and different anxiety conditions, I will help you feel understood and supported as we collaborate to come up with an action plan to move forward.
Trained in cognitive behavior therapy, I will help you overcome difficult life changes, school related anxiety, difficulties in relationships, organization and executive functioning challenges, strong negative emotions and unhealthy urges such as skin picking and hair pulling. I also provide SPACE training, a parent based program for children with anxiety.
The majority of clients that are seen are those with Autism or ASD diagnosis, ADHD, behavioral issues, depression, anxiety and substance disorders to name a few.
I am an Internationally Board Certified Neurotherapist and specialize in Quantitative Electroencephalograph (QEEG) and brainwave regulation training (neurofeedback) for a host of symptoms associated with psychological and psychiatric disorders. We offer heart rate variability and breathing exercises. Neurotherapy is used by any aged individual.
The majority of clients that are seen are those with Autism or ASD diagnosis, ADHD, behavioral issues, depression, anxiety and substance disorders to name a few.
I am an Internationally Board Certified Neurotherapist and specialize in Quantitative Electroencephalograph (QEEG) and brainwave regulation training (neurofeedback) for a host of symptoms associated with psychological and psychiatric disorders. We offer heart rate variability and breathing exercises. Neurotherapy is used by any aged individual.
I specialize in working with neurodivergent individuals, including those with a PDA profile, high-masking presentations, and those in the process of exploring their neurotype.
Parenting is hard; I’m here to make it easier.
I am a licensed clinician with nearly 20 years of experience specializing in infants, children, adolescents, and their caregivers. I have experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and needs, including those with developmental delays and disabilities, mood and anxiety disorders, substance use concerns, and attachment-related challenges. I bring a warm, clear, and compassionate approach to therapy that supports both caregiver and child. My goal is to help you feel more empowered in your parenting while fostering resilience and emotional well-being in your child.
I specialize in working with neurodivergent individuals, including those with a PDA profile, high-masking presentations, and those in the process of exploring their neurotype.
Parenting is hard; I’m here to make it easier.
I am a licensed clinician with nearly 20 years of experience specializing in infants, children, adolescents, and their caregivers. I have experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and needs, including those with developmental delays and disabilities, mood and anxiety disorders, substance use concerns, and attachment-related challenges. I bring a warm, clear, and compassionate approach to therapy that supports both caregiver and child. My goal is to help you feel more empowered in your parenting while fostering resilience and emotional well-being in your child.
I also specialize in supporting neurodivergent individuals with emotional regulation, self-esteem, and coping skills.
You may be experiencing patterns that feel difficult to change, reactions that don’t align with intentions, intense emotions, or challenges with connection. I offer a space to explore those patterns and find new ways to respond with greater intention, confidence, and self-understanding.
I also specialize in supporting neurodivergent individuals with emotional regulation, self-esteem, and coping skills.
You may be experiencing patterns that feel difficult to change, reactions that don’t align with intentions, intense emotions, or challenges with connection. I offer a space to explore those patterns and find new ways to respond with greater intention, confidence, and self-understanding.
I have robust experience organizing peer support with activists, queer/trans youth, survivors, parents, artists, disabled folks and neurodivergent folks.
Self-compassion is a great buzzword, but it's easier said than done. Sometimes you have to avoid or fight feelings and parts of yourself. Maybe you feel overwhelmed, worn out or conflicted. Maybe you are not satisfied with your core relationships. This could be because parts of you are stuck in past experiences and those parts are using the tools they have (like avoidance, self-criticism, anxiety...) to protect you from more pain, even though these tools don't always serve you now. Together, we can welcome and get to know each part of you slowly and safely, and introduce new tools for coping and making change.
I have robust experience organizing peer support with activists, queer/trans youth, survivors, parents, artists, disabled folks and neurodivergent folks.
Self-compassion is a great buzzword, but it's easier said than done. Sometimes you have to avoid or fight feelings and parts of yourself. Maybe you feel overwhelmed, worn out or conflicted. Maybe you are not satisfied with your core relationships. This could be because parts of you are stuck in past experiences and those parts are using the tools they have (like avoidance, self-criticism, anxiety...) to protect you from more pain, even though these tools don't always serve you now. Together, we can welcome and get to know each part of you slowly and safely, and introduce new tools for coping and making change.
I have over 20 years of experience, I specialize in working with individuals who struggle with social connection, emotional expression, and navigating complex relational dynamics, as well as with caregivers of children who are neurodivergent.
I specialize in supporting caregivers, including caregivers of neurodivergent children
Individuals in the prepartum and postpartum periods
People living with chronic health conditions
Individuals navigating grief and bereavement
Blends verbal and non-verbal therapy
Uses art as a tool for expression, insight, and healing.
I have over 20 years of experience, I specialize in working with individuals who struggle with social connection, emotional expression, and navigating complex relational dynamics, as well as with caregivers of children who are neurodivergent.
I specialize in supporting caregivers, including caregivers of neurodivergent children
Individuals in the prepartum and postpartum periods
People living with chronic health conditions
Individuals navigating grief and bereavement
Blends verbal and non-verbal therapy
Uses art as a tool for expression, insight, and healing.
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults who are diagnosed with ADHD/ Autism or are exploring diagnosis.
I specialize in working with neurodivergent patients and their families from early childhood to late adulthood. Whether it be working towards diagnosis, understanding your brain and associated symptoms, holding space for the beauty and the difficulty that is the neurodivergent experience, and/or finding strategies to manage symptoms- I can help.
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults who are diagnosed with ADHD/ Autism or are exploring diagnosis.
I specialize in working with neurodivergent patients and their families from early childhood to late adulthood. Whether it be working towards diagnosis, understanding your brain and associated symptoms, holding space for the beauty and the difficulty that is the neurodivergent experience, and/or finding strategies to manage symptoms- I can help.
Imagine a young individual juggling school, relationships, and entrepreneurial pressures, feeling lost in the chaos. They struggle with setting boundaries, especially with an on-and-off love interest, leaving them emotionally drained and unsure of how to prioritize themselves. If you're overwhelmed, torn between wanting connection and needing space, you're not alone. Therapy offers tools to explore your feelings, set healthy boundaries, and gain clarity. This journey helps you move toward a more fulfilling, peaceful life, balancing your ambitions and emotional well-being.
Imagine a young individual juggling school, relationships, and entrepreneurial pressures, feeling lost in the chaos. They struggle with setting boundaries, especially with an on-and-off love interest, leaving them emotionally drained and unsure of how to prioritize themselves. If you're overwhelmed, torn between wanting connection and needing space, you're not alone. Therapy offers tools to explore your feelings, set healthy boundaries, and gain clarity. This journey helps you move toward a more fulfilling, peaceful life, balancing your ambitions and emotional well-being.
I also specialize in supporting those with autism, ADHD, intellectual and learning disabilities.
Taking the first step towards finding a therapist can often feel like the hardest part. If you've made it this far, you're already on your way! My therapeutic style is relatable, down-to-earth, and authentic. I take a person-centered, strengths-based, and solution-focused approach. This means that I prioritize your unique strengths and experiences, while collaboratively working with you to set achievable goals tailored to your needs. Whether you're navigating the complexities of neurodivergence or simply seeking support through life's challenges, I will meet you exactly where you are, no judgment.
I also specialize in supporting those with autism, ADHD, intellectual and learning disabilities.
Taking the first step towards finding a therapist can often feel like the hardest part. If you've made it this far, you're already on your way! My therapeutic style is relatable, down-to-earth, and authentic. I take a person-centered, strengths-based, and solution-focused approach. This means that I prioritize your unique strengths and experiences, while collaboratively working with you to set achievable goals tailored to your needs. Whether you're navigating the complexities of neurodivergence or simply seeking support through life's challenges, I will meet you exactly where you are, no judgment.
They might be queer, neurodivergent, or questioning their gender.
Our work together will be collaborative and encouraging, in a safe container. I am here to witness and to listen, but also to challenge. I use humor, weird metaphors, and bring my authentic, human self to the therapy room. I am LGBTQIA2S+, poly/kink, and neurodiversity affirming, as well as passionate about anti racism, body neutrality, and social justice.
They might be queer, neurodivergent, or questioning their gender.
Our work together will be collaborative and encouraging, in a safe container. I am here to witness and to listen, but also to challenge. I use humor, weird metaphors, and bring my authentic, human self to the therapy room. I am LGBTQIA2S+, poly/kink, and neurodiversity affirming, as well as passionate about anti racism, body neutrality, and social justice.
We often forget, or are unable to provide ourselves ample space to take a moment and reflect on what we are experiencing throughout our development. We live disconnected from the messages our bodies communicate: through the tightness in our chest; the manner in which we respond to our partner; the late nights spent tossing and turning in bed. Allowing oneself the space to confront those messages enables one to confidently navigating your day to day experiences.
We often forget, or are unable to provide ourselves ample space to take a moment and reflect on what we are experiencing throughout our development. We live disconnected from the messages our bodies communicate: through the tightness in our chest; the manner in which we respond to our partner; the late nights spent tossing and turning in bed. Allowing oneself the space to confront those messages enables one to confidently navigating your day to day experiences.
I also work with folks on the Autism Spectrum, with a focus on the challenges facing those who were diagnosed after childhood.
As a movement therapist, I believe that our bodies are our greatest sources of knowledge and places of healing - giving us information about ourselves, our pasts, our needs, and how we truly want to engage with others. With combined use of the body, verbal psychotherapy, and therapeutic art-making, I will help you take that knowledge and put it into action.
I also work with folks on the Autism Spectrum, with a focus on the challenges facing those who were diagnosed after childhood.
As a movement therapist, I believe that our bodies are our greatest sources of knowledge and places of healing - giving us information about ourselves, our pasts, our needs, and how we truly want to engage with others. With combined use of the body, verbal psychotherapy, and therapeutic art-making, I will help you take that knowledge and put it into action.
As a clinician, I work with adults facing anxiety, depression, and trauma, and with children on the autism spectrum and other developmental disabilities.
Growing up in a traditional Asian-American household, I was raised with discipline, perseverance, and achievement. I followed the expected path—excelled in school, attended an elite university, and built a 12-year banking career. But the pressure to be perfect left me stressed and overwhelmed. After my second child was born, I made the difficult decision to leave my job and focus on family. Over the next five years as a full-time parent, I reconnected with music—learning guitar, singing, and leading parent‑baby classes in Brooklyn. Music reignited my passion, guiding me to become a therapist, a career aligned with who I truly am.
As a clinician, I work with adults facing anxiety, depression, and trauma, and with children on the autism spectrum and other developmental disabilities.
Growing up in a traditional Asian-American household, I was raised with discipline, perseverance, and achievement. I followed the expected path—excelled in school, attended an elite university, and built a 12-year banking career. But the pressure to be perfect left me stressed and overwhelmed. After my second child was born, I made the difficult decision to leave my job and focus on family. Over the next five years as a full-time parent, I reconnected with music—learning guitar, singing, and leading parent‑baby classes in Brooklyn. Music reignited my passion, guiding me to become a therapist, a career aligned with who I truly am.
I am a neurodivergence-affirming therapist and specialize in Autism, ADHD, and related topics such as self-/recent diagnosis, unmasking, accommodations, and burnout.
Welcome! I show up with curiosity, authenticity, and my full presence, and invite you to do the same. I believe therapy should affirm and honor your complexity, identity, and lived experience, supporting exploration and healing on your own terms — whether you bring a specific focus or seek a reflective space to navigate life. I approach therapy with equal passion for its science and art: I bring expertise in evidence-based modalities like psychodynamic and narrative therapy, CBT, DBT, and somatic approaches, and integrate them in a creative, collaborative way that feels most meaningful and uniquely tailored to you.
I am a neurodivergence-affirming therapist and specialize in Autism, ADHD, and related topics such as self-/recent diagnosis, unmasking, accommodations, and burnout.
Welcome! I show up with curiosity, authenticity, and my full presence, and invite you to do the same. I believe therapy should affirm and honor your complexity, identity, and lived experience, supporting exploration and healing on your own terms — whether you bring a specific focus or seek a reflective space to navigate life. I approach therapy with equal passion for its science and art: I bring expertise in evidence-based modalities like psychodynamic and narrative therapy, CBT, DBT, and somatic approaches, and integrate them in a creative, collaborative way that feels most meaningful and uniquely tailored to you.
I specialize in strength-based psychodynamic therapy. Many of us struggle with balancing all our feelings, obligations, values, and dreams; we feel trapped, or we shut down the parts of ourselves that don’t fit. And yet, our lives are not only our experiences and identities, but the meanings we make of them. Together, we can unfold the rich stories of your life to make room for your whole self, building on your strengths while honoring your needs—and creating new possibilities for the road ahead.
I specialize in strength-based psychodynamic therapy. Many of us struggle with balancing all our feelings, obligations, values, and dreams; we feel trapped, or we shut down the parts of ourselves that don’t fit. And yet, our lives are not only our experiences and identities, but the meanings we make of them. Together, we can unfold the rich stories of your life to make room for your whole self, building on your strengths while honoring your needs—and creating new possibilities for the road ahead.
The 13th Child Autism & Behavioral Coaching, Inc
The 13th Child Autism & Behavioral Coaching uses the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Workshops available for schools and homes. Families can benefit by learning the fundamentals of ABA, in order to create harmony in the home. Exposure to friendships, hobby development & social opportunities are available for children, teenagers and adults.
The 13th Child Autism & Behavioral Coaching, Inc
The 13th Child Autism & Behavioral Coaching uses the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Workshops available for schools and homes. Families can benefit by learning the fundamentals of ABA, in order to create harmony in the home. Exposure to friendships, hobby development & social opportunities are available for children, teenagers and adults.
Adrienne is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW-R) practicing psychotherapy and providing clinical consultation in New York, New Jersey, Nebraska, and Florida. She is a warm, attentive therapist who works with you to determine your individual needs and goals and to help you move toward finding clarity, healing, and happiness. Adrienne’s interest in counseling began as a volunteer on The Trevor Project’s suicide prevention and crisis intervention lifeline. Her early career focused on working with LGBTQIA+ youth at The Ali Forney Center before transitioning to an outpatient hospital clinic for adolescents and adults with HIV/AIDS.
Adrienne is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW-R) practicing psychotherapy and providing clinical consultation in New York, New Jersey, Nebraska, and Florida. She is a warm, attentive therapist who works with you to determine your individual needs and goals and to help you move toward finding clarity, healing, and happiness. Adrienne’s interest in counseling began as a volunteer on The Trevor Project’s suicide prevention and crisis intervention lifeline. Her early career focused on working with LGBTQIA+ youth at The Ali Forney Center before transitioning to an outpatient hospital clinic for adolescents and adults with HIV/AIDS.
I am a passionate advocate for social equity, justice, and accessibility to services for all, and while I work with people of all walks and persuasions, I specialize in therapy with those struggling with ADHD, challenges related to being on the autism spectrum, depression, anxiety, trauma, and members of the LGBTQ+ community,
While my theoretical focus is primarily in the realm of cognitive behavioral therapy, I also integrate a number of other interventions and approaches to meet clients' needs. The working therapeutic relationship is critical to your success and my priority will be aligning my work with you in a way that feels respectful, accessible, and ultimately, helpful.
I am a passionate advocate for social equity, justice, and accessibility to services for all, and while I work with people of all walks and persuasions, I specialize in therapy with those struggling with ADHD, challenges related to being on the autism spectrum, depression, anxiety, trauma, and members of the LGBTQ+ community,
While my theoretical focus is primarily in the realm of cognitive behavioral therapy, I also integrate a number of other interventions and approaches to meet clients' needs. The working therapeutic relationship is critical to your success and my priority will be aligning my work with you in a way that feels respectful, accessible, and ultimately, helpful.
I’m a licensed creative arts therapist and the founder of Mosaic Arts Psychotherapy. I believe that creative expression can empower, boost self-esteem, and promote healing, even if you don’t have any prior art experience. I integrate mindfulness with a person-centered approach to support clients navigating grief, life transitions, anxiety, depression, and more.
I’m a licensed creative arts therapist and the founder of Mosaic Arts Psychotherapy. I believe that creative expression can empower, boost self-esteem, and promote healing, even if you don’t have any prior art experience. I integrate mindfulness with a person-centered approach to support clients navigating grief, life transitions, anxiety, depression, and more.
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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.