Autism Therapists in Philadelphia, PA

accepting new clients. Everyone has a story to be told. I am able to help sit beside you as we write it. In the darkest, uncertain, up-and-down times I will be your cheerleader, supporter, guidance, and motivation. I believe everyone is able to achieve their goals and dreams. I help Individuals with autism spectrum disorder from childhood to adulthood. Individuals who have experienced trauma during their life time. Children with disruptive and non-compliance behaviors. Individuals who are experiencing anxiety in daily living.

Do you ever find yourself excessively ruminating, "beating yourself up," or feeling trapped in those "worst case scenarios"? Do you talk to yourself in ways you would never talk to a friend? I'm here to help you take the first step in challenging those self-critical cycles. Together, we can start the journey of cultivating self-love and acceptance.

Tweens and teens are undergoing a wondrous and uncertain time of discovery and growth. Parent/child conflicts become common and risky behaviors more prevalent. Navigating this territory may be a time of great uncertainty and tension. For 20 years I have been helping children and families work through issues such as depression and anxiety, friendship or school problems, communication and social troubles, on-line behavior and family conflict, sexuality and gender questions, and autism and learning differences. Call and we can discuss your particular concerns and decide if I would be a good fit for you and/or your child.

I am a registered art therapist with over 6 years experience supporting children, teens, young adults, and families. I help families strengthen their connections to each other and break negative patterns. I also support clients of all ages to recover from trauma and CPTSD, which makes us anxious, depressed, disconnected, and lacking trust in ourselves and others. I support clients to increase understanding of the influence the past has on the present, and then use this insight to find a path forward. With art therapy, we are able to process your experiences in greater depth than talk therapy alone, but art making is not required.

I am a licensed social worker who works with individuals across the lifespan by providing a trusting and supportive environment. I have experience working with various clients from diverse backgrounds across many different settings. I specialize in working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral concerns, autism , and trauma. My experience includes working with children and adults in the community, school, and home settings as well as providing outpatient therapy. I am in the process of receiving supervision hours towards my clinical social work license.

Moira McCormick is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 8 years of experience. Moira specializes in working with children and adolescents dealing with anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, anger, and life transitions. She also has extensive experience working with individuals on the autism spectrum. Moira completed her Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling Psychology at Immaculata University. Within a therapeutic setting, she emphasizes healthy relationships and she believes the key to that is incorporating parents and/or caregivers into treatment.

Many people ask themselves, "Is it all in my head? Do I need help?" Parents often ask, "Is there something wrong with my child, or am I just worrying too much?" I specialize in the evaluation and treatment, as well as comprehensive psychological testing, of children, adolescents, and adults experiencing behavioral, emotional and developmental challenges. As a psychologist in private practice, I work with my clients, be they adults or children and their parents, to identify areas of concern, develop specific goals and plans to address them, and to enhance the strengths and resources families already possess to improve relationships, reduce stress, and increase success.

I support people dealing with depression, anxiety, relational distress, life transitions, gender and sexuality exploration, chronic illness, autism and/or ADHD. Healthy relationships with our family, friends, and support systems including therapy inform our ability to cope, process, and grow. I believe healing happens when we develop self-compassion for our most shamed parts and build support systems that meet us with care and understanding. My style is integrative, mindful and rooted in social justice.

Jae Swanson (they/them) is a trauma-informed Licensed Professional Counselor and Board-Certified Music Therapist with over 10 years of experience specializing in anxiety, depression, Autism Spectrum, grief/bereavement, terminal illness, LGBTQIA+ issues, gender identity, and issues related to systemic oppression. Jae has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults of all ages, individually and in groups.

I work with a diverse range of psychotherapy and coaching clients, including people with relationship issues, anxiety, depression, insomnia, PTSD, school/workplace stress and trauma, and executive function difficulties. As a medical doctor with a background in neurology, occupational medicine, and psychoanalysis, I focus on how psychological difficulties can impact a person's daily life and functioning. I also have a master's degree in speech pathology and thus can work with adults and children in therapy who identify as having ADHD, autism , and learning disabilities. I also provide career coaching for medical professionals.

We welcome you to Evergreen! We are a private practice group of compassionate and skilled Clinical Psychologists, Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, and Conshohocken, PA. We understand it's not easy to open up to someone you don't know, but we strive to make your experience as easy and comfortable as possible. We are here to support you, to help develop workable solutions, and to improve overall health and well-being. We know that change and happiness are possible. You don't have to struggle; help is available. Our office staff are here and want to hear from you.

Hi there! I want to personally welcome you to the journey. I deeply believe that therapy is an intimate journey into the self. I followed my own inner calling to become a therapist and am honored to be able to do this work. I have a firm belief that experiencing life without developing your own meaning, being your most authentic self, and practicing presence daily is quite fruitless, joyless, and confusing. I help my clients move past their fears and get moving on their goals to be their best version of their best selves to live a more balance authentic life.

Currently I'm the primary therapist for all female adult trauma unit, inpatient psy. hospital where we help people in crisis & to transition back home w/ healthy coping skills, strategies and support systems. I also work with Philadelphia school system in facilitating dance movement therapy session with children on the spectrum ages 7-9. In my private practice I continue to work in the area of verbal psychotherapy (individual, couples & group) and Dance/Movement therapy and CBT techniques. My work encompasses therapy with Individuals dealing with a large range of issues; including but not limited to, children with severe emotional disturbance, autism spectrum disorders, physical disabilities, victims of abuse and neglect, families in crisis, adults with mental illness and dual diagnosis, couples in need of support to build healthy relationship. Lastly, I have served as a clinical supervisor/Co-Supervisors for interns in several schools such as Drexel University, PCOM (Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine) and Lasalle University, in which I love to teach, guide and inspire other professional to the field.

Hello. Thanks for stopping by. I’m a therapist who specializes in helping those struggling with anxiety, attachment issues, trauma, grief, neurodivergence ( Autism , OCD, ADHD), and sexuality/kink/taboo concerns. In addition to being a therapist, I’m also a philosopher, and will implement a combination of both in helping you make sense of your concerns, empower you, and give you the tools to live your best life according to your values. My main goal is to help you actually get better, not just feel better as a result of our sessions. I aim to be warm and welcoming, but will compassionately challenge you when necessary.

Andrew Coyle is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Pennsylvania. Before his move to Thriveworks, he worked in the Philadelphia area with underprivileged individuals, providing positive and compassionate care to clients. Andrew’s clinical experience has demonstrated his ability to build positive therapeutic relationships with clients of all ages and backgrounds. This clinical expertise has helped Andrew’s clients to reach their therapeutic goals, specifically with mood disorders, depression, anxiety, PTSD/trauma, ADHD, familial stressors, and Autism .

I specialize in helping clients to become focused as they set their goals through the challenging events that is taking place in their lives. I help them to see that they do not have to be in fear when it comes to setting their goals. They can relax while setting their goals one at a time at a pace that is comfortable for them.

Occasionally life challenges meet us at a particularly vulnerable time and I work with people who have adjustment to such life changes, people who find they are severely co-dependent on others with addiction dependency, the alcoholic and drug dependent dependent person. In addition I've assisted those experiencing grief, including the grief of the job loss. I'm a school psychologist familiar with children with learning disabilities, ADHD, autism , developmental delays and I have often work through and with their parents. My clients often have challenges such as anxiety, depression, and grief.

Drew Lightfoot specializes in working with individuals with depression, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, couples and marriage counseling, autism -spectrum disorder, and trauma/PTSD.  His approach includes a mixture of finding a meaning and purpose in life, learning ways to cope with stress and overwhelming emotions, improving social skills and communication, and changing the negative ways we think about ourselves and our world. Drew Lightfoot is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 10 years of combined education and experience in the field of Psychology and Counseling. 

If you are having difficulty overcoming struggles in your life, you are not alone. I can help you navigate through these issues, and offer a safe, comfortable, confidential space for you to share. I listen with empathy and can assist you in defining appropriate strategies to help you meet your treatment goals. My clientele consists of children, adolescents, and adults; I have experience working with a variety of issues including: ADHD, ADD, Autism , Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Adjustment issues, low self-esteem, poor coping skills, and interpersonal relationship problems.