Autism Therapists in Bryn Mawr, PA
I am a clinical psychologist who works with children through adults, both neurotypical and neurodivergent.
In therapy, I view my role as helping you identify and become more connected with your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. This will allow you to make more conscious choices about your experiences and engage more fully in your life and relationships. Sometimes this work is best done individually; other times, in collaboration with significant others.
I am a clinical psychologist who works with children through adults, both neurotypical and neurodivergent.
In therapy, I view my role as helping you identify and become more connected with your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. This will allow you to make more conscious choices about your experiences and engage more fully in your life and relationships. Sometimes this work is best done individually; other times, in collaboration with significant others.
, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Learning Disabilities (e
Beyond the diagnosis, Acorn seeks to uncover your child's specific profile of strengths and areas of growth. We believe that a child deserves to reach their full potential, and parents deserve the right tools to help them get there. We know that a quality evaluation will yield dividends by connecting you with the proper supports, instead of guessing.
, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Learning Disabilities (e
Beyond the diagnosis, Acorn seeks to uncover your child's specific profile of strengths and areas of growth. We believe that a child deserves to reach their full potential, and parents deserve the right tools to help them get there. We know that a quality evaluation will yield dividends by connecting you with the proper supports, instead of guessing.
You don’t need to have it all figured out to begin. Whether you’re feeling sad, anxious, stuck in old patterns, or just not quite yourself, I want to help you make sense of what you’re experiencing. Together, we’ll create a safe, compassionate, and curious space where you can slow down, feel valued, and start making the changes you’re ready for. I specialize in working with children, teens, and adults who are navigating a range of mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, chronic illness, behavioral concerns, life transitions, relationship stress, low self-esteem, and more.
You don’t need to have it all figured out to begin. Whether you’re feeling sad, anxious, stuck in old patterns, or just not quite yourself, I want to help you make sense of what you’re experiencing. Together, we’ll create a safe, compassionate, and curious space where you can slow down, feel valued, and start making the changes you’re ready for. I specialize in working with children, teens, and adults who are navigating a range of mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, chronic illness, behavioral concerns, life transitions, relationship stress, low self-esteem, and more.
Do you desire treatment for mental health diagnoses, grief/loss, disabilities, or stress/anger management? Do you want or need guidance and are willing to explore yourselves more deeply? My ideal client would be motivated for change and open to new perspectives to create healthy progress in their lives. They would feel comfortable in their rapport with me and supported in their treatment. My diverse experience in healthcare has allowed me to develop strong therapeutic skills using various strategies fitting the client's needs.
Do you desire treatment for mental health diagnoses, grief/loss, disabilities, or stress/anger management? Do you want or need guidance and are willing to explore yourselves more deeply? My ideal client would be motivated for change and open to new perspectives to create healthy progress in their lives. They would feel comfortable in their rapport with me and supported in their treatment. My diverse experience in healthcare has allowed me to develop strong therapeutic skills using various strategies fitting the client's needs.
If your child has ADHD or Autism, it can feel hard to join play, take turns, or read cues.
Group is run by Victoria, a special edu teacher & therapist. Meets virtually on Wednesday's at 4:30 PM ET and 6:00 PM ET, Sessions run 55 minutes and are capped at 10 kids, giving each child support and guidance. Group blends play, coaching and therapy to practice skills in real time instead of talking about it after the fact.
If your child has ADHD or Autism, it can feel hard to join play, take turns, or read cues.
Group is run by Victoria, a special edu teacher & therapist. Meets virtually on Wednesday's at 4:30 PM ET and 6:00 PM ET, Sessions run 55 minutes and are capped at 10 kids, giving each child support and guidance. Group blends play, coaching and therapy to practice skills in real time instead of talking about it after the fact.
Everyone has periods in their life where they feel lost, & it is within those times that asking for help shows great strength & is a step forward. My name is Zoe & I’m a licensed social worker. I have always been sensitive & paid attention to others’ feelings & needs & as a result I have answered a call to help. I have been working as a therapist since 2015 with a number of clients. Through my journey I have felt it was important to engage others’ mind, body, & soul & I excel in integrating a holistic approach to therapy.
Everyone has periods in their life where they feel lost, & it is within those times that asking for help shows great strength & is a step forward. My name is Zoe & I’m a licensed social worker. I have always been sensitive & paid attention to others’ feelings & needs & as a result I have answered a call to help. I have been working as a therapist since 2015 with a number of clients. Through my journey I have felt it was important to engage others’ mind, body, & soul & I excel in integrating a holistic approach to therapy.
I love working with Neurodivergent, Queer, and Trans clients, as well as folks living with trauma, especially childhood trauma.
As a NeuroQueer therapist, I get what it's like navigating a world that wasn't built for you. Maybe you're exploring your identity, healing from a childhood that didn't feel safe, or exhausted from masking who you really are. If you've tried therapy before but felt like you had to explain yourself constantly or hide parts of who you are, then you deserve a therapist who shares your lived experience and creates space where ALL of you is welcome. I'm here to walk alongside you as you reconnect with your authentic self—the person who's been there all along, beneath the layers of protection and survival strategies you've had to develop.
I love working with Neurodivergent, Queer, and Trans clients, as well as folks living with trauma, especially childhood trauma.
As a NeuroQueer therapist, I get what it's like navigating a world that wasn't built for you. Maybe you're exploring your identity, healing from a childhood that didn't feel safe, or exhausted from masking who you really are. If you've tried therapy before but felt like you had to explain yourself constantly or hide parts of who you are, then you deserve a therapist who shares your lived experience and creates space where ALL of you is welcome. I'm here to walk alongside you as you reconnect with your authentic self—the person who's been there all along, beneath the layers of protection and survival strategies you've had to develop.
I'm Sarah and I specialize in working with neurodivergent toddlers, children and teens.
Therapy is an investment and I want to make sure session time is used effectively. My clients generally want to learn how to communicate and regulate their emotions, and learn social skills they can use to make friends and thrive in social environments. I also work with parents to develop tools and skills they can use at home to support their child.
I'm Sarah and I specialize in working with neurodivergent toddlers, children and teens.
Therapy is an investment and I want to make sure session time is used effectively. My clients generally want to learn how to communicate and regulate their emotions, and learn social skills they can use to make friends and thrive in social environments. I also work with parents to develop tools and skills they can use at home to support their child.
I have a strong interest and practical experience in working with neurodivergent individuals.
We can do hard things, but we don't have to do them alone. I believe therapy is a collaborative and holistic process where your experiences, feelings, and goals are at the center. My approach is grounded in empathy and respect, and I strive to create a warm, non-judgmental space to explore and grow. Whether you are facing specific stressors or looking to gain insight into your thoughts and emotions, I am committed to walking alongside you, offering guidance and tools that align with your unique needs, strengths, and autonomy.
I have a strong interest and practical experience in working with neurodivergent individuals.
We can do hard things, but we don't have to do them alone. I believe therapy is a collaborative and holistic process where your experiences, feelings, and goals are at the center. My approach is grounded in empathy and respect, and I strive to create a warm, non-judgmental space to explore and grow. Whether you are facing specific stressors or looking to gain insight into your thoughts and emotions, I am committed to walking alongside you, offering guidance and tools that align with your unique needs, strengths, and autonomy.
I can now see patients in NJ/PA virtually through teletherapy, though I am suspending any new autism evaluations for children at this time.
Parenting is one of life's great adventures. Faced with an abundance of books, experts, and opinions it can be difficult to determine what to do when dealing with a challenge. Parents of spirited/high-energy/rigid/irritable/anxious children may feel alone with and frustrated by these challenges. I offer empathy, support and a collaborative approach to foster goodness-of-fit parenting in your family. That is, I help you to discover the most effective ways for you to parent your unique child while still taking care of yourself. I also work directly with adults and teens to overcome personal obstacles and achieve wellbeing.
I can now see patients in NJ/PA virtually through teletherapy, though I am suspending any new autism evaluations for children at this time.
Parenting is one of life's great adventures. Faced with an abundance of books, experts, and opinions it can be difficult to determine what to do when dealing with a challenge. Parents of spirited/high-energy/rigid/irritable/anxious children may feel alone with and frustrated by these challenges. I offer empathy, support and a collaborative approach to foster goodness-of-fit parenting in your family. That is, I help you to discover the most effective ways for you to parent your unique child while still taking care of yourself. I also work directly with adults and teens to overcome personal obstacles and achieve wellbeing.
My style is a balance of warmth and honesty. I work to create & maintain a safe, supportive space where clients feel cared for, but I will also challenge you directly when negative behaviors arise. My bluntness invites growth while my positivity encourages my clients to embrace change with confidence. I got you.
My style is a balance of warmth and honesty. I work to create & maintain a safe, supportive space where clients feel cared for, but I will also challenge you directly when negative behaviors arise. My bluntness invites growth while my positivity encourages my clients to embrace change with confidence. I got you.
Greetings, and thank you for your interest. My name is Dr. Meghan Prato, and I am a Pennsylvania Licensed Psychologist specializing in the treatment of couples, families, and children. I am very passionate about helping others build and maintain relationships, both within their families and outside the home.
Greetings, and thank you for your interest. My name is Dr. Meghan Prato, and I am a Pennsylvania Licensed Psychologist specializing in the treatment of couples, families, and children. I am very passionate about helping others build and maintain relationships, both within their families and outside the home.
At Drawn Together Art Therapy, I support children, teens, and parents who feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck. Whether you're navigating anxiety, big emotions, school struggles, or parenting stress, I offer a warm, supportive space to explore what’s going on beneath the surface.
As a licensed professional counselor and board-certified art therapist, I use creative, trauma-informed, and neurodiversity-affirming approaches to help families reconnect, grow, and move forward with clarity and confidence.
At Drawn Together Art Therapy, I support children, teens, and parents who feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck. Whether you're navigating anxiety, big emotions, school struggles, or parenting stress, I offer a warm, supportive space to explore what’s going on beneath the surface.
As a licensed professional counselor and board-certified art therapist, I use creative, trauma-informed, and neurodiversity-affirming approaches to help families reconnect, grow, and move forward with clarity and confidence.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor I provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families. I have several years of experience working with a diverse array of people and have had the privilege to walk alongside people as they navigated a variety of life conditions and issues. I treat individuals that are dealing with such issues as anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, divorce recovery, grief and loss, ADHD, anger and conduct issues, trauma, substance use and abuse issues, gambling, sexual and process addictions, addict in the family issues, codependency, attachment issues, personality disorders, and spiritual conflicts.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor I provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families. I have several years of experience working with a diverse array of people and have had the privilege to walk alongside people as they navigated a variety of life conditions and issues. I treat individuals that are dealing with such issues as anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, divorce recovery, grief and loss, ADHD, anger and conduct issues, trauma, substance use and abuse issues, gambling, sexual and process addictions, addict in the family issues, codependency, attachment issues, personality disorders, and spiritual conflicts.
Are you a young adult dealing primarily with anxiety and life transition issues? This could be a recent college graduate starting their first big job, a major transition. I like walking beside them through these transitions and being an additional support. I also like helping people learn breathing techniques to manage anxiety and learn about polyvagal theory and a bottom-up approach. I enjoy working with clients who can articulate their goals, such as managing anxiety better and working on anxiety in different settings.
Are you a young adult dealing primarily with anxiety and life transition issues? This could be a recent college graduate starting their first big job, a major transition. I like walking beside them through these transitions and being an additional support. I also like helping people learn breathing techniques to manage anxiety and learn about polyvagal theory and a bottom-up approach. I enjoy working with clients who can articulate their goals, such as managing anxiety better and working on anxiety in different settings.
To others, your teen or young adult appears to have it all - they are bright, accomplished, and successful. Yet beneath the surface they're grappling with anxiety that impacts their schoolwork and relationships. Perhaps they're struggling with focus, sleep, anger, or avoidance of particular tasks or situations. They may worry about college acceptance or falling short of having the career and life they envision. Often they feel burdened by the weight of effort or achievements that they perceive as never good enough. They’re ready to make a change - they want to feel relaxed, confident, and more fulfilled.
To others, your teen or young adult appears to have it all - they are bright, accomplished, and successful. Yet beneath the surface they're grappling with anxiety that impacts their schoolwork and relationships. Perhaps they're struggling with focus, sleep, anger, or avoidance of particular tasks or situations. They may worry about college acceptance or falling short of having the career and life they envision. Often they feel burdened by the weight of effort or achievements that they perceive as never good enough. They’re ready to make a change - they want to feel relaxed, confident, and more fulfilled.
Have you ever felt like something is off but you just can't seem to put your finger on it? On the surface you may seem fine to others, but underneath something is not right. Perhaps you are in the midst of a life transition like a new job, shifting roles, or relationship changes. Perhaps you are faced with deeper questions about who you are as a person and what your purpose is. If this sounds like you then I may be able to help. I work best with people are willing to explore the deeper psychological and existential roots of your distress within a trusting and caring relationship with another human being.
Have you ever felt like something is off but you just can't seem to put your finger on it? On the surface you may seem fine to others, but underneath something is not right. Perhaps you are in the midst of a life transition like a new job, shifting roles, or relationship changes. Perhaps you are faced with deeper questions about who you are as a person and what your purpose is. If this sounds like you then I may be able to help. I work best with people are willing to explore the deeper psychological and existential roots of your distress within a trusting and caring relationship with another human being.
I am a licensed clinical social worker who has been providing counseling and therapy services to youth and their families for over 40 years. While I do see adults in psychotherapy as part of my private practice, I primarily work with older children, adolescents, and young adults, and their families. I have extensive experience with the range of issues that youth encounter, including anxiety, depression, impulsivity, excessive anger, self-esteem erosion, gender and sexuality questions, and relational difficulties, and have a particular expertise in working with youth who present as neurodiverse and learning different.
I am a licensed clinical social worker who has been providing counseling and therapy services to youth and their families for over 40 years. While I do see adults in psychotherapy as part of my private practice, I primarily work with older children, adolescents, and young adults, and their families. I have extensive experience with the range of issues that youth encounter, including anxiety, depression, impulsivity, excessive anger, self-esteem erosion, gender and sexuality questions, and relational difficulties, and have a particular expertise in working with youth who present as neurodiverse and learning different.
I believe that every individual has the power within themselves to achieve any treatment goal they come to Harmony Bay to work towards. My ideal client would be willing to put in the hard work needed to heal, who is willing to learn how to see the power and strength within themselves, and who believes that change is possible. If you are here at Harmony Bay seeking support from our services, you are already there!
I believe that every individual has the power within themselves to achieve any treatment goal they come to Harmony Bay to work towards. My ideal client would be willing to put in the hard work needed to heal, who is willing to learn how to see the power and strength within themselves, and who believes that change is possible. If you are here at Harmony Bay seeking support from our services, you are already there!
My mindfulness based, play therapy training has taught me how to help children that have gone through or may be going through a trauma. A child's language is play. A play therapy room offers a variety of mediums that will help a child safely express what they need to in order to heal through their play. My sessions also will partially include the parents, where feelings and coping skills can be discussed before the play time begins.
My mindfulness based, play therapy training has taught me how to help children that have gone through or may be going through a trauma. A child's language is play. A play therapy room offers a variety of mediums that will help a child safely express what they need to in order to heal through their play. My sessions also will partially include the parents, where feelings and coping skills can be discussed before the play time begins.
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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.