Autism Therapists in New York, NY
As a psychotherapist and art therapist, I strive to co-create a space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, relationships, and patterns at your own pace, fostering self-awareness and growth. My approach is relational, holistic, and psychodynamic, blending talk therapy with creative and somatic techniques to support healing and discovery. Artmaking is available as an optional, process-focused tool that can provide new ways to express yourself when words feel limiting. Whether through talk therapy, creative expression, or both, my goal is to support you in navigating life’s challenges with curiosity and resilience.
As a psychotherapist and art therapist, I strive to co-create a space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, relationships, and patterns at your own pace, fostering self-awareness and growth. My approach is relational, holistic, and psychodynamic, blending talk therapy with creative and somatic techniques to support healing and discovery. Artmaking is available as an optional, process-focused tool that can provide new ways to express yourself when words feel limiting. Whether through talk therapy, creative expression, or both, my goal is to support you in navigating life’s challenges with curiosity and resilience.
You feel like the black sheep of your family; like you never really fit anywhere. You feel like something is “off” but can’t quite put your finger on what is causing your discomfort. You may feel like you’re stuck in your past, unable to move forward and create the life you want. You’re tired of the same unsatisfying relationships that happen over and over again. You crave closeness with others but find it difficult to let people in. You worry about people leaving you. You might feel or have even been told by family in one way or another that you’re the problem.
You feel like the black sheep of your family; like you never really fit anywhere. You feel like something is “off” but can’t quite put your finger on what is causing your discomfort. You may feel like you’re stuck in your past, unable to move forward and create the life you want. You’re tired of the same unsatisfying relationships that happen over and over again. You crave closeness with others but find it difficult to let people in. You worry about people leaving you. You might feel or have even been told by family in one way or another that you’re the problem.
I work with children, teens, adults, couples, and families, supporting areas such as autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, tech layoffs, relationship stress, and financial strain.
You may be carrying something heavy—anxiety, sadness, trauma, ADHD, grief, or the weight of major life changes and expectations. You might feel unsure of your footing or your sense of self, even as you try to move forward.
My work is rooted in understanding how personal and complicated these struggles can be. I walk with you through your story, helping you build clarity, confidence, and the skills you need to navigate life in a way that feels steadier and more your own.
I work with children, teens, adults, couples, and families, supporting areas such as autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, tech layoffs, relationship stress, and financial strain.
You may be carrying something heavy—anxiety, sadness, trauma, ADHD, grief, or the weight of major life changes and expectations. You might feel unsure of your footing or your sense of self, even as you try to move forward.
My work is rooted in understanding how personal and complicated these struggles can be. I walk with you through your story, helping you build clarity, confidence, and the skills you need to navigate life in a way that feels steadier and more your own.
Some describe feeling misunderstood, particularly neurodivergent individuals, or uncertain about why things feel harder than they should.
I work with adults, children, adolescents, and couples, offering therapy that balances depth and practicality within a strong therapeutic relationship. My approach integrates psychodynamic, relational, and skills-based work, with specialized experience in neurodiversity-affirming care for autism, ADHD, and OCD. I also provide neuropsychological evaluations.
Some describe feeling misunderstood, particularly neurodivergent individuals, or uncertain about why things feel harder than they should.
I work with adults, children, adolescents, and couples, offering therapy that balances depth and practicality within a strong therapeutic relationship. My approach integrates psychodynamic, relational, and skills-based work, with specialized experience in neurodiversity-affirming care for autism, ADHD, and OCD. I also provide neuropsychological evaluations.
Whether you have been diagnosed with ADHD, Autism, or believe you may be a little “neuro-spicy,” you deserve support that understands the complexity of your challenges.
Together, we will find what works with how your brain works. We will build acceptance of your executive functioning differences and develop tools to limit their impact. We will challenge beliefs & thoughts formed through trauma and rediscover your sense of identity. We will find your unique & sometimes messy way to be successful.
Whether you have been diagnosed with ADHD, Autism, or believe you may be a little “neuro-spicy,” you deserve support that understands the complexity of your challenges.
Together, we will find what works with how your brain works. We will build acceptance of your executive functioning differences and develop tools to limit their impact. We will challenge beliefs & thoughts formed through trauma and rediscover your sense of identity. We will find your unique & sometimes messy way to be successful.
Life is a journey filled with a wide range of experiences. It can bring joy, excitement, stress, or even a sense of being overwhelmed—any description you choose can resonate. There are moments when it can feel particularly tough. Each person's path is distinct, marked by its own challenges and hurdles that are inherent to the journey. These times can feel heavy. While it may be hard to find your way through these difficulties, the process can lead to personal growth and fulfillment. I support individuals from diverse backgrounds, and no matter your current situation, you are welcome here.
Life is a journey filled with a wide range of experiences. It can bring joy, excitement, stress, or even a sense of being overwhelmed—any description you choose can resonate. There are moments when it can feel particularly tough. Each person's path is distinct, marked by its own challenges and hurdles that are inherent to the journey. These times can feel heavy. While it may be hard to find your way through these difficulties, the process can lead to personal growth and fulfillment. I support individuals from diverse backgrounds, and no matter your current situation, you are welcome here.
Welcome to my virtual office! My style is warm, humorous, laid back, and solution-oriented. I integrate CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, and Executive Function Coaching to help clients build authentic, sustainable habits and routines. I specialize in anxiety, depression, ADHD, neurodivergence, and eating disorders, as well as supporting clients through transitions, relationships, and feeling “stuck.” Together we’ll strengthen boundaries, communication, and self-expression while developing focus, attention, and habits that support meaningful personal and professional goals.
Welcome to my virtual office! My style is warm, humorous, laid back, and solution-oriented. I integrate CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, and Executive Function Coaching to help clients build authentic, sustainable habits and routines. I specialize in anxiety, depression, ADHD, neurodivergence, and eating disorders, as well as supporting clients through transitions, relationships, and feeling “stuck.” Together we’ll strengthen boundaries, communication, and self-expression while developing focus, attention, and habits that support meaningful personal and professional goals.
Areas of expertise include Autism, ADHD, Alzheimer's Disorder, Dementia, Traumatic Brain Injuries, Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia, Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, and many other neurological issues.
When conducting neuropsychological testing, my mission is to provide a warm and caring environment and to see the complete person so that you leave feeling like you have been heard. As a trained neuropsychologist I understand neurological and neurodevelopmental disorders, as well as attention and learning difficulties and how they affect abilities. Psychological/neuropsychological evaluations include assessment of all brain functioning, academic performance, language, and social/emotional development. My aim is to help determine how you or your child are functioning now and how to best help you move forward.
Areas of expertise include Autism, ADHD, Alzheimer's Disorder, Dementia, Traumatic Brain Injuries, Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia, Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, and many other neurological issues.
When conducting neuropsychological testing, my mission is to provide a warm and caring environment and to see the complete person so that you leave feeling like you have been heard. As a trained neuropsychologist I understand neurological and neurodevelopmental disorders, as well as attention and learning difficulties and how they affect abilities. Psychological/neuropsychological evaluations include assessment of all brain functioning, academic performance, language, and social/emotional development. My aim is to help determine how you or your child are functioning now and how to best help you move forward.
I treat depression, anxiety, social anxiety, autism, relationship issues and life transitions.
I work with a variety of treatment modalities including relational psychodynamic psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS). I believes in an approach to therapy that is unique to each client and often blends treatment modalities depending on individual needs.
I treat depression, anxiety, social anxiety, autism, relationship issues and life transitions.
I work with a variety of treatment modalities including relational psychodynamic psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS). I believes in an approach to therapy that is unique to each client and often blends treatment modalities depending on individual needs.
I work with children, adolescents, and their families who are struggling with anxiety, ADHD, autism spectrum differences, depression, grief, anger, life transitions, relationship difficulties, and school-related concerns.
With over 20 years of experience, I help children and adolescents facing emotional, behavioral, academic, and social challenges. Using Jungian psychotherapy, play therapy, and Sandplay Therapy, I create a supportive environment where young people can develop confidence, resilience, self-understanding, and healthier ways of coping.
I work with children, adolescents, and their families who are struggling with anxiety, ADHD, autism spectrum differences, depression, grief, anger, life transitions, relationship difficulties, and school-related concerns.
With over 20 years of experience, I help children and adolescents facing emotional, behavioral, academic, and social challenges. Using Jungian psychotherapy, play therapy, and Sandplay Therapy, I create a supportive environment where young people can develop confidence, resilience, self-understanding, and healthier ways of coping.
This primarily means some combination of LGBTQIA+, polyamorous/ENM, BDSM/kink, SW, neurodivergent, & chronically ill/disabled folks, but is not exclusive to these identities.
I approach therapy from a Relational-Cultural lens, prioritizing a solid therapeutic relationship as the foundation for all growth. I am Level 1 trained in IFS (Internal Family Systems), and use this modality to frame the work. When appropriate, I borrow from other modalities, including EFT, Somatic Experiencing, Sex Therapy, & Attachment Theory.
This primarily means some combination of LGBTQIA+, polyamorous/ENM, BDSM/kink, SW, neurodivergent, & chronically ill/disabled folks, but is not exclusive to these identities.
I approach therapy from a Relational-Cultural lens, prioritizing a solid therapeutic relationship as the foundation for all growth. I am Level 1 trained in IFS (Internal Family Systems), and use this modality to frame the work. When appropriate, I borrow from other modalities, including EFT, Somatic Experiencing, Sex Therapy, & Attachment Theory.
I work with neurodiverse adults who are seeking a deeper understanding of themselves, whether newly exploring an identity of Autism/ADHD, or formally diagnosed in childhood.
My approach is psychodynamic, person-centered, and strengths-based. I integrate a neurodivergent-affirming framework to create a safe, supportive, validating environment to explore your inner world, gain clarity, and build self-acceptance. Together, we'll focus on insight, empowerment, and learning new ways to navigate life with greater ease.
I work with neurodiverse adults who are seeking a deeper understanding of themselves, whether newly exploring an identity of Autism/ADHD, or formally diagnosed in childhood.
My approach is psychodynamic, person-centered, and strengths-based. I integrate a neurodivergent-affirming framework to create a safe, supportive, validating environment to explore your inner world, gain clarity, and build self-acceptance. Together, we'll focus on insight, empowerment, and learning new ways to navigate life with greater ease.
We specialize in supporting individuals with a variety of brain styles and experiences, including:
ADHD
Learning Differences (including dyslexia, dysgraphia, NVLD/DVSD, and more)
Autism
Mood & Anxiety
Cognitive & Developmental Support
I am dedicated to providing evaluations that go beyond the testing room. As my practice grows, our team continues this mission: helping families navigate school services, finding the right specialists for ongoing care, and helping you access essential supports. Every evaluation is closely supervised by me to ensure the same high level of care and warmth.
We specialize in supporting individuals with a variety of brain styles and experiences, including:
ADHD
Learning Differences (including dyslexia, dysgraphia, NVLD/DVSD, and more)
Autism
Mood & Anxiety
Cognitive & Developmental Support
I am dedicated to providing evaluations that go beyond the testing room. As my practice grows, our team continues this mission: helping families navigate school services, finding the right specialists for ongoing care, and helping you access essential supports. Every evaluation is closely supervised by me to ensure the same high level of care and warmth.
I have been in practice for over 25 years and find my work very rewarding. I believe that therapy can help people feel more confident about their place in the world--more confident that the balance of goodness within themselves will allow them to go forward with their lives. I feel respect and gratitude towards my patients; their readiness to explore their areas of vulnerability has helped me to understand similar vulnerabilities within myself. I have learned from many sources; in this sense my approach is eclectic. It is important to tailor frequency and duration of treatment for each patient.
I have been in practice for over 25 years and find my work very rewarding. I believe that therapy can help people feel more confident about their place in the world--more confident that the balance of goodness within themselves will allow them to go forward with their lives. I feel respect and gratitude towards my patients; their readiness to explore their areas of vulnerability has helped me to understand similar vulnerabilities within myself. I have learned from many sources; in this sense my approach is eclectic. It is important to tailor frequency and duration of treatment for each patient.
I also provide supportive psychotherapy for level 1 and 2 ASD to assist in normative emotional processing and provide social modeling to work in conjunction with client's other functional therapies.
Reflecting on patterns of behavior in environment, perspective, motivations, and inhibitions, we'll increase insight to utilize in future endeavors. Discovering the underlying causes of symptom formation is the most effective way to institute lasting change. Working together, we'll identify goals, the obstacles present, and how best to navigate forward.
I also provide supportive psychotherapy for level 1 and 2 ASD to assist in normative emotional processing and provide social modeling to work in conjunction with client's other functional therapies.
Reflecting on patterns of behavior in environment, perspective, motivations, and inhibitions, we'll increase insight to utilize in future endeavors. Discovering the underlying causes of symptom formation is the most effective way to institute lasting change. Working together, we'll identify goals, the obstacles present, and how best to navigate forward.
I’m a neurodevelopmental evaluator, therapist and the founder of ParityWell, a group practice that specializes in therapy as well as Autism and ADHD assessments for adults who may be gifted, high masking, or navigating complex diagnostic questions.
At ParityWell, we focus on neurocomplexity, trauma recovery, and co-occurring conditions, offering care through adapted evidence-based approaches including psychodynamic therapy, IFS, and EMDR. We also offer assessments to help clients gain clarity, understand their needs, and access effective support.
I’m a neurodevelopmental evaluator, therapist and the founder of ParityWell, a group practice that specializes in therapy as well as Autism and ADHD assessments for adults who may be gifted, high masking, or navigating complex diagnostic questions.
At ParityWell, we focus on neurocomplexity, trauma recovery, and co-occurring conditions, offering care through adapted evidence-based approaches including psychodynamic therapy, IFS, and EMDR. We also offer assessments to help clients gain clarity, understand their needs, and access effective support.
I specialize in autism evaluations, ADHD evaluations, psychoeducational evaluations, and brief neuropsychological testing.
I strive to be client- and family-centered, culturally mindful, and neuroaffirmative in my practice. Much of my work has focused on ADHD and autism assessments for those who are traditionally "missed" or misdiagnosed, including girls/women, gender diverse individuals, and people of color, as well as more complicated cases.
I specialize in autism evaluations, ADHD evaluations, psychoeducational evaluations, and brief neuropsychological testing.
I strive to be client- and family-centered, culturally mindful, and neuroaffirmative in my practice. Much of my work has focused on ADHD and autism assessments for those who are traditionally "missed" or misdiagnosed, including girls/women, gender diverse individuals, and people of color, as well as more complicated cases.
These include mild to severe depression, anger that interferes with relationships, autism spectrum disorder, anxiety disorders, narcissism, and psychosis.
Clients trust me to be direct, knowledgeable, and completely non-judgmental. My approach integrates psychodynamic therapy and CBT. These two modalities have been demonstrated to promote short-term relief, and long-term wellbeing.
These include mild to severe depression, anger that interferes with relationships, autism spectrum disorder, anxiety disorders, narcissism, and psychosis.
Clients trust me to be direct, knowledgeable, and completely non-judgmental. My approach integrates psychodynamic therapy and CBT. These two modalities have been demonstrated to promote short-term relief, and long-term wellbeing.
Some come in for relationship challenges, while others are navigating sexual concerns, shame, desire differences, or the unique ways autism shapes intimacy and connection.
Common presenting issues I treat include challenges around sexuality, relationship conflict and emotional disconnection, autism-related struggles, sensory differences, low desire, erectile dysfunction, communication challenges, desire discrepancy, sexual functioning concerns, sex and porn "addiction", orgasm concerns, painful sex, sexual shame, and trauma.
Some come in for relationship challenges, while others are navigating sexual concerns, shame, desire differences, or the unique ways autism shapes intimacy and connection.
Common presenting issues I treat include challenges around sexuality, relationship conflict and emotional disconnection, autism-related struggles, sensory differences, low desire, erectile dysfunction, communication challenges, desire discrepancy, sexual functioning concerns, sex and porn "addiction", orgasm concerns, painful sex, sexual shame, and trauma.
If you or your child is living with ADHD, Autism, Anxiety or depression it may feel hard to connect with yourselves and others.
I help people of all ages find resilience, strength and grounding amongst life's obstacles. Stressors and changes can feel overwhelming at times. However, you can learn to surf life's waves. I can teach you how to harness your strengths, and reconnect to a sense of purpose, belonging, and confidence. I'm honored to help children, teens and young adults compassionately navigate transitions, big emotions, and unhelpful behavioral patterns. It's my life's purpose to use a strengths-based and creative approach to wellness.
If you or your child is living with ADHD, Autism, Anxiety or depression it may feel hard to connect with yourselves and others.
I help people of all ages find resilience, strength and grounding amongst life's obstacles. Stressors and changes can feel overwhelming at times. However, you can learn to surf life's waves. I can teach you how to harness your strengths, and reconnect to a sense of purpose, belonging, and confidence. I'm honored to help children, teens and young adults compassionately navigate transitions, big emotions, and unhelpful behavioral patterns. It's my life's purpose to use a strengths-based and creative approach to wellness.
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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.