Autism Therapists in Elmhurst, NY
Makenzi earned her master’s and doctorate degrees in Marriage and Family Therapy from Touro University. With a background in theatre, she brings a unique ability to create a safe and supportive environment grounded in authenticity, storytelling, and empathy. Makenzi specializes in working with adolescents, families, and couples on issues that may include trauma, abuse, infidelity, and developmental disabilities. Makenzi is highly trained in The Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, and Yoga Therapy, offering a versatile and compassionate approach to healing and growth.
Makenzi earned her master’s and doctorate degrees in Marriage and Family Therapy from Touro University. With a background in theatre, she brings a unique ability to create a safe and supportive environment grounded in authenticity, storytelling, and empathy. Makenzi specializes in working with adolescents, families, and couples on issues that may include trauma, abuse, infidelity, and developmental disabilities. Makenzi is highly trained in The Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, and Yoga Therapy, offering a versatile and compassionate approach to healing and growth.
Are you a parent of a child with Autism?
There is no waitlist at Ascend ABA. We provide in-home services to children with Autism from 2 to 21 years old. Our trained bilingual Registered Behavior Technicians will come to your home under the supervision of a licensed behavior analyst. We can develop an individualized treatment plan that respects your culture with your cooperation.
Are you a parent of a child with Autism?
There is no waitlist at Ascend ABA. We provide in-home services to children with Autism from 2 to 21 years old. Our trained bilingual Registered Behavior Technicians will come to your home under the supervision of a licensed behavior analyst. We can develop an individualized treatment plan that respects your culture with your cooperation.
Individuals, couples, and families often seek therapy while coping with trauma, PTSD, addiction, or painful experiences that continue to affect their emotional well-being, relationships, and daily life. Many feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in unhealthy patterns that are difficult to break alone. With over 20 years of experience, I provide a compassionate and structured space where clients can safely process difficult experiences, strengthen emotional resilience, develop healthier coping skills, improve relationships, and work toward lasting healing, stability, and personal growth.
Individuals, couples, and families often seek therapy while coping with trauma, PTSD, addiction, or painful experiences that continue to affect their emotional well-being, relationships, and daily life. Many feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in unhealthy patterns that are difficult to break alone. With over 20 years of experience, I provide a compassionate and structured space where clients can safely process difficult experiences, strengthen emotional resilience, develop healthier coping skills, improve relationships, and work toward lasting healing, stability, and personal growth.
Some individuals spend so much time carrying responsibilities, stress, trauma, grief, or relationship struggles on their own that they begin to feel emotionally exhausted and disconnected from themselves. Anxiety and ongoing emotional pressure can create unhealthy patterns that feel difficult to break alone. Therapy offers a compassionate and nonjudgmental space to openly process emotions and life experiences without fear of being misunderstood. The focus is on building healthier coping skills, strengthening resilience, improving emotional well-being, and creating a deeper sense of healing and self-connection.
Some individuals spend so much time carrying responsibilities, stress, trauma, grief, or relationship struggles on their own that they begin to feel emotionally exhausted and disconnected from themselves. Anxiety and ongoing emotional pressure can create unhealthy patterns that feel difficult to break alone. Therapy offers a compassionate and nonjudgmental space to openly process emotions and life experiences without fear of being misunderstood. The focus is on building healthier coping skills, strengthening resilience, improving emotional well-being, and creating a deeper sense of healing and self-connection.
I have also worked and volunteered extensively with young adults with neurodivergent and developmental conditions such as ADHD, Autism, Down Syndrome, and Traumatic Brain Injuries.
If you struggle with anxiety, stress, relationships, or burnout, you’re not alone. I provide evidence-based therapy for individuals dealing with anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, OCD and ADHD. Using approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and trauma-informed care, I help my clients recognize patterns, build resilience, improve emotional regulation, and disrupt patterns in order to create meaningful change.
I have also worked and volunteered extensively with young adults with neurodivergent and developmental conditions such as ADHD, Autism, Down Syndrome, and Traumatic Brain Injuries.
If you struggle with anxiety, stress, relationships, or burnout, you’re not alone. I provide evidence-based therapy for individuals dealing with anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, OCD and ADHD. Using approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and trauma-informed care, I help my clients recognize patterns, build resilience, improve emotional regulation, and disrupt patterns in order to create meaningful change.
I work with individuals, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges and much more. A lot of us have felt misunderstood, including me. Many feel stuck in patterns shaped by childhood experiences or ongoing relational dynamics where we struggle to communicate, set boundaries, or be ourselves.
I want you to be yourself. I want you to feel loved and to love yourself. I want you to smile and laugh again, to reclaim joy and self‑compassion. Most of all, I want you to know you don’t need to feel ashamed of who you are— you deserve to feel seen, valued, and supported as you heal and grow.
I work with individuals, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges and much more. A lot of us have felt misunderstood, including me. Many feel stuck in patterns shaped by childhood experiences or ongoing relational dynamics where we struggle to communicate, set boundaries, or be ourselves.
I want you to be yourself. I want you to feel loved and to love yourself. I want you to smile and laugh again, to reclaim joy and self‑compassion. Most of all, I want you to know you don’t need to feel ashamed of who you are— you deserve to feel seen, valued, and supported as you heal and grow.
We are a private psychotherapy practice in Corona, Queens. We have extensive experience successfully assessing, counseling and supporting varying client populations in multiple settings, We have multiple bilingual specialized professionals for your service and care. We specialize in all types of psychological disorders, ADHD, ADD, ODD, Depression, Anxiety to name a few. We provide parenting classes, marriage counseling, psychotherapy for adolescents, group family therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, play therapy for children, students with academic and behavioral problems, response prevention and more.
We are a private psychotherapy practice in Corona, Queens. We have extensive experience successfully assessing, counseling and supporting varying client populations in multiple settings, We have multiple bilingual specialized professionals for your service and care. We specialize in all types of psychological disorders, ADHD, ADD, ODD, Depression, Anxiety to name a few. We provide parenting classes, marriage counseling, psychotherapy for adolescents, group family therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, play therapy for children, students with academic and behavioral problems, response prevention and more.
I work with clients of all ages, especially military-connected individuals and families, professionals, and those identifying as neurodivergent who are feeling out of sync with themselves.
As a New York LMHC with Diagnostic Privilege, I offer individual, couple, and family therapy that integrates ongoing clinical insight into the work itself. Many have tried therapy—or are new to it—and sense something deeper has gone unaddressed or not quite named. Often, this is observed in persistent patterns, relational tension, or a subtle disconnection from self. The work centers on clarifying identity, strengthening alignment, and creating meaningful change.
I work with clients of all ages, especially military-connected individuals and families, professionals, and those identifying as neurodivergent who are feeling out of sync with themselves.
As a New York LMHC with Diagnostic Privilege, I offer individual, couple, and family therapy that integrates ongoing clinical insight into the work itself. Many have tried therapy—or are new to it—and sense something deeper has gone unaddressed or not quite named. Often, this is observed in persistent patterns, relational tension, or a subtle disconnection from self. The work centers on clarifying identity, strengthening alignment, and creating meaningful change.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, parent educator, and individual therapist with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field, working in schools, with a special interest in children on the autism spectrum and with developmental delays.
As we navigate life, experiences continue to happen and it is our responsibility to decide what to do with our reality and accepting the cards we are given and the moments that come our way. We can pretend that our loved ones did not die, the divorce did not happen, the bullying never started, or the intrusive worries are just in your imagination and will go away on their own. However, avoidance does not bring healing. I am driven to assist my clients to develop a deeper level of awareness and to discover their own insights about childhood patterns, their behaviors, and thoughts about their relationships and communication styles.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, parent educator, and individual therapist with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field, working in schools, with a special interest in children on the autism spectrum and with developmental delays.
As we navigate life, experiences continue to happen and it is our responsibility to decide what to do with our reality and accepting the cards we are given and the moments that come our way. We can pretend that our loved ones did not die, the divorce did not happen, the bullying never started, or the intrusive worries are just in your imagination and will go away on their own. However, avoidance does not bring healing. I am driven to assist my clients to develop a deeper level of awareness and to discover their own insights about childhood patterns, their behaviors, and thoughts about their relationships and communication styles.
Life can be incredibly difficult, and sometimes the hardest part is feeling like you have to carry it alone.
I believe healing happens in relationships. My goal is to create a space where you don't have to perform, have the right answer, or pretend you're okay when you're not.
Whether you're navigating anxiety, grief, self-doubt, relationship challenges, or simply feeling disconnected from yourself, therapy can be a place to slow down, make sense of your experience, and reconnect with what matters most.
I bring warmth, curiosity, honesty, and compassion to the therapy room. Together, we'll help you feel more like yourself.
Life can be incredibly difficult, and sometimes the hardest part is feeling like you have to carry it alone.
I believe healing happens in relationships. My goal is to create a space where you don't have to perform, have the right answer, or pretend you're okay when you're not.
Whether you're navigating anxiety, grief, self-doubt, relationship challenges, or simply feeling disconnected from yourself, therapy can be a place to slow down, make sense of your experience, and reconnect with what matters most.
I bring warmth, curiosity, honesty, and compassion to the therapy room. Together, we'll help you feel more like yourself.
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Combining exceptional expertise with an empathetic, client-centered approach, I specialize in addressing ADHD, trauma, depression, anxiety, autism, anger management, sexual, and domestic abuse, OCD, and life transitions.
As a Life Coach and Licensed Social Worker, I combine empathy and compassion to guide individuals toward transformative change. I specialize in working with the following populations, BIPOC, LGBTQ, geriatric, and youth. My focus: To empower patients to develop healthy coping strategies and achieve meaningful progress in their lives
Combining exceptional expertise with an empathetic, client-centered approach, I specialize in addressing ADHD, trauma, depression, anxiety, autism, anger management, sexual, and domestic abuse, OCD, and life transitions.
As a Life Coach and Licensed Social Worker, I combine empathy and compassion to guide individuals toward transformative change. I specialize in working with the following populations, BIPOC, LGBTQ, geriatric, and youth. My focus: To empower patients to develop healthy coping strategies and achieve meaningful progress in their lives
I conduct brief and comprehensive Adult Autism Evaluations for those wondering, "Am I autistic
Welcome! As a psychologist and fellow human being, I understand that you are doing the best you can to thrive in a not-so-simple world with a not-so-simple brain. You may feel stuck, confused, and overwhelmed…but you are not broken. You do not need to be fixed. Your challenges are most likely a normal reaction to a difficult situation and tough societal expectations. I’m here as your ally, resource, and guide to help you better understand your story within the context of a complicated world. I embrace the individuality, uniqueness, and exceptionalities of each person who starts their therapy journey.
I conduct brief and comprehensive Adult Autism Evaluations for those wondering, "Am I autistic
Welcome! As a psychologist and fellow human being, I understand that you are doing the best you can to thrive in a not-so-simple world with a not-so-simple brain. You may feel stuck, confused, and overwhelmed…but you are not broken. You do not need to be fixed. Your challenges are most likely a normal reaction to a difficult situation and tough societal expectations. I’m here as your ally, resource, and guide to help you better understand your story within the context of a complicated world. I embrace the individuality, uniqueness, and exceptionalities of each person who starts their therapy journey.
My expertise lie in PTSD, ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
I believe our psychology is directly connected to our physiology and is shaped by our environments. With the use of visual arts & light, music, and dance, my aim is to help clients express themselves, address symptoms, explore and process trauma in order to walk towards healing, and thriving.
My expertise lie in PTSD, ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
I believe our psychology is directly connected to our physiology and is shaped by our environments. With the use of visual arts & light, music, and dance, my aim is to help clients express themselves, address symptoms, explore and process trauma in order to walk towards healing, and thriving.
I specialize in working with children and adolescents on the Autistic Spectrum.
Working with children, I utilize drama therapy techniques, play therapy techniques, as well as traditional talk therapy. I am here to work also with you, the parents! Building a parent focused dialogue, guiding and supporting you in your parenting challenges.
I specialize in working with children and adolescents on the Autistic Spectrum.
Working with children, I utilize drama therapy techniques, play therapy techniques, as well as traditional talk therapy. I am here to work also with you, the parents! Building a parent focused dialogue, guiding and supporting you in your parenting challenges.
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.
I am a clinical neuropsychologist and learning specialist who is available for therapy/coaching sessions. I have a holistic approach that utilizes cognitive re-framing, behavioral modification and mindfulness practices. Cognitive re-framing uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify and extinguish maladaptive thought patterns. Behavioral modification is used to optimize behavior patterns. Last, mindfulness practices are essential for identifying and maintaining optimal thought and behavior patterns. There are many different ways to practice mindfulness and working together we can uncover the path that works best for you.
I am a clinical neuropsychologist and learning specialist who is available for therapy/coaching sessions. I have a holistic approach that utilizes cognitive re-framing, behavioral modification and mindfulness practices. Cognitive re-framing uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify and extinguish maladaptive thought patterns. Behavioral modification is used to optimize behavior patterns. Last, mindfulness practices are essential for identifying and maintaining optimal thought and behavior patterns. There are many different ways to practice mindfulness and working together we can uncover the path that works best for you.
Veronica King, PhD is a licensed Clinical Psychologist. DGE Psychological Services P.C. is a group she opened to provide services for adults, couples, and families with a wide range of mental health issues. The practice also includes SAP evaluations and Group Therapy.
Veronica King, PhD is a licensed Clinical Psychologist. DGE Psychological Services P.C. is a group she opened to provide services for adults, couples, and families with a wide range of mental health issues. The practice also includes SAP evaluations and Group Therapy.
You may be feeling overwhelmed with experiencing anxiety, depression, OCD, relationship challenges or the impact of substance use or complexities of living with a disability or supporting a family member with one. You may feel stuck in patterns that are hard to change or to move forward, increased panic or anxiety, or obsessive thoughts. You’re looking for a way to learn coping skills and navigate lifestyle challenges.
You may be feeling overwhelmed with experiencing anxiety, depression, OCD, relationship challenges or the impact of substance use or complexities of living with a disability or supporting a family member with one. You may feel stuck in patterns that are hard to change or to move forward, increased panic or anxiety, or obsessive thoughts. You’re looking for a way to learn coping skills and navigate lifestyle challenges.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who specializes in anxiety, depression, substance abuse/addiction, and autism spectrum disorder.
With an unconditional positive regard for all situations, I meet my clients at their current emotional or mental state and work towards the direction of their desired goals, whether that be decreasing feelings of depression or anxiety, learning how to recover and maintain sobriety, or simply working on time management and executive functioning skills.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who specializes in anxiety, depression, substance abuse/addiction, and autism spectrum disorder.
With an unconditional positive regard for all situations, I meet my clients at their current emotional or mental state and work towards the direction of their desired goals, whether that be decreasing feelings of depression or anxiety, learning how to recover and maintain sobriety, or simply working on time management and executive functioning skills.
I provide therapy for personal growth and confidence in a comfortable and supportive atmosphere. My goal is to help you reach your highest potential and improve the quality of your life. Together, we will set meaningful goals, check in regularly on your progress, and celebrate your achievements.
I provide therapy for personal growth and confidence in a comfortable and supportive atmosphere. My goal is to help you reach your highest potential and improve the quality of your life. Together, we will set meaningful goals, check in regularly on your progress, and celebrate your achievements.
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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.