Autism Therapists in Wyncote, PA
I am a somatic therapist, supervisor and educational advocate who offers honest and supportive guidance rooted in compassion and clarity. I strive to be a steady therapeutic resource, helping clients and emerging therapists deepen insight, build skills and grow with confidence and accountability.
I am a somatic therapist, supervisor and educational advocate who offers honest and supportive guidance rooted in compassion and clarity. I strive to be a steady therapeutic resource, helping clients and emerging therapists deepen insight, build skills and grow with confidence and accountability.
You’re someone who feels deeply. Maybe anxiety keeps you on edge or depression leaves you numb. You’re longing for a space where you can exhale. That is where I come in! I'm Kristi and I help adults virtually throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey quiet their inner chaos and understand themselves more deeply. Together, we’ll develop healthier ways to navigate your emotions and experiences as we explore patterns and build new skills to support your wellbeing.
My practice is LGBTQIA+ affirming, neurodiversity-affirming, sex-positive, and welcoming of all identities and expressions.
You’re someone who feels deeply. Maybe anxiety keeps you on edge or depression leaves you numb. You’re longing for a space where you can exhale. That is where I come in! I'm Kristi and I help adults virtually throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey quiet their inner chaos and understand themselves more deeply. Together, we’ll develop healthier ways to navigate your emotions and experiences as we explore patterns and build new skills to support your wellbeing.
My practice is LGBTQIA+ affirming, neurodiversity-affirming, sex-positive, and welcoming of all identities and expressions.
Taking the first step towards mental health treatment can be daunting. Feelings of uncertainty, fear of confronting past traumas, or anxiety about the unknown often arise. Counseling should be a collaborative process, so my goal is to listen, challenge, support, and empower you as we work towards your mental health goals together. I am committed to creating a safe space where you can explore parts of yourself that may feel traumatized, anxious, or depressed. As a dedicated mental health therapist, I advocate for and encourage radical healing, focusing on the root causes of trauma and systemic oppression while empowering individuals.
Taking the first step towards mental health treatment can be daunting. Feelings of uncertainty, fear of confronting past traumas, or anxiety about the unknown often arise. Counseling should be a collaborative process, so my goal is to listen, challenge, support, and empower you as we work towards your mental health goals together. I am committed to creating a safe space where you can explore parts of yourself that may feel traumatized, anxious, or depressed. As a dedicated mental health therapist, I advocate for and encourage radical healing, focusing on the root causes of trauma and systemic oppression while empowering individuals.
I believe that fit between therapist and client is one of the most important factors in counseling. My style is to adapt my approach to the client's personality and needs. Some people want or respond well to a lot of feedback, suggestions, and structured goals, while others need a good listener more than anything else. I strive to put the client first in developing the treatment plan. I have extensive experience in treating a broad range of issues and in psychological assessment. Feel free to call first to discuss your needs if you are not sure that I'm the right therapist for you.
I believe that fit between therapist and client is one of the most important factors in counseling. My style is to adapt my approach to the client's personality and needs. Some people want or respond well to a lot of feedback, suggestions, and structured goals, while others need a good listener more than anything else. I strive to put the client first in developing the treatment plan. I have extensive experience in treating a broad range of issues and in psychological assessment. Feel free to call first to discuss your needs if you are not sure that I'm the right therapist for you.
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This approach also extends to an intersectional and trauma informed approach to ADHD evaluations & Autism screenings for those seeking these clinical assessments.
I approach my therapeutic work with a focus on interpersonal processes grounded in attachment theory, rooted in the traumatic impact of structural racism and oppression. I have received specialized training in utilizing empirically-based treatments (EBTs) for PTSD, depression, anxiety, and insomnia as well as child and couples/family psychotherapy.
This approach also extends to an intersectional and trauma informed approach to ADHD evaluations & Autism screenings for those seeking these clinical assessments.
I approach my therapeutic work with a focus on interpersonal processes grounded in attachment theory, rooted in the traumatic impact of structural racism and oppression. I have received specialized training in utilizing empirically-based treatments (EBTs) for PTSD, depression, anxiety, and insomnia as well as child and couples/family psychotherapy.
I am a licensed psychologist specializing in evaluations for autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, giftedness, and other developmental needs.
Whether you are seeking an evaluation to access academic accommodations, foster personal growth, or clarify a diagnosis, I am here to provide clear, actionable insights into strengths and needs. Every evaluation includes a detailed written report delivered one week after testing is completed and a personalized feedback session to support the next steps.
I am a licensed psychologist specializing in evaluations for autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, giftedness, and other developmental needs.
Whether you are seeking an evaluation to access academic accommodations, foster personal growth, or clarify a diagnosis, I am here to provide clear, actionable insights into strengths and needs. Every evaluation includes a detailed written report delivered one week after testing is completed and a personalized feedback session to support the next steps.
Additionally, I have experience working with autism spectrum disorder ( ASD), trauma, grief and loss, and multigenerational family patterns.
I provide systemic, client-centered, contextual, and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for children, adults, couples, and families. I focus on the specific and unique needs of each individual through an adaptable, relational lens that encourages a fresh perspective into your life.
Additionally, I have experience working with autism spectrum disorder ( ASD), trauma, grief and loss, and multigenerational family patterns.
I provide systemic, client-centered, contextual, and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for children, adults, couples, and families. I focus on the specific and unique needs of each individual through an adaptable, relational lens that encourages a fresh perspective into your life.
” I specialize in autism, weight management transitions including post-gastric bypass and GLP-1, life transitions, and parent consulting.
depression, or identity-based stress, my goal is to help you feel understood and empowered. I am the founder of Transitions Counseling & Consulting in Washington State, and I also serve with Mindful Therapy Group in WA and Rapha Counseling in PA. These affiliations allow me to suppoort clients in both states while drawing on collaborative networks of care.
” I specialize in autism, weight management transitions including post-gastric bypass and GLP-1, life transitions, and parent consulting.
depression, or identity-based stress, my goal is to help you feel understood and empowered. I am the founder of Transitions Counseling & Consulting in Washington State, and I also serve with Mindful Therapy Group in WA and Rapha Counseling in PA. These affiliations allow me to suppoort clients in both states while drawing on collaborative networks of care.
Each of us faces a whole host of challenges in our lives. Whether these are challenges from our past that are still affecting us today or situations that are ongoing. Or maybe we’re having a tough time with life in general, and we’re not sure why that is, where it’s coming from, or even how to begin to process what we’re struggling with.
Each of us faces a whole host of challenges in our lives. Whether these are challenges from our past that are still affecting us today or situations that are ongoing. Or maybe we’re having a tough time with life in general, and we’re not sure why that is, where it’s coming from, or even how to begin to process what we’re struggling with.
You or your child may identify as neurodivergent and want to explore ways to manage stress, develop coping strategies, express complex emotions, develop emotional intelligence, and enjoy positive and affirming social experiences.
I specialize in working with children and adolescents/young adults. My holistic approach to music therapy is strength-based, resource-oriented, client-centered, and neurodivergent affirming and is informed by psychodynamic and humanistic theories. I apply various methods of music therapy and provide therapeutic/adapted voice and piano lessons.
You or your child may identify as neurodivergent and want to explore ways to manage stress, develop coping strategies, express complex emotions, develop emotional intelligence, and enjoy positive and affirming social experiences.
I specialize in working with children and adolescents/young adults. My holistic approach to music therapy is strength-based, resource-oriented, client-centered, and neurodivergent affirming and is informed by psychodynamic and humanistic theories. I apply various methods of music therapy and provide therapeutic/adapted voice and piano lessons.
I specialize in Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, Trauma, and Depression for adults and teens.
I specialize in providing tools to relieve symptoms quickly, effective techniques to increase self-esteem, and caring interventions for adults and teens with ADHD, Autism, Depression, Trauma, and Anxiety. This is a welcoming space for everyone.
I specialize in Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, Trauma, and Depression for adults and teens.
I specialize in providing tools to relieve symptoms quickly, effective techniques to increase self-esteem, and caring interventions for adults and teens with ADHD, Autism, Depression, Trauma, and Anxiety. This is a welcoming space for everyone.
Living as queer or trans can be difficult, daunting, or downright scary in today's world; the same can be said for folks with Autism, ADHD, or other neurotypes.
I specialize with folks who are queer or neurodivergent, especially those who've been hurt by a society that often ostracizes them. I blend existential and depth psychology perspectives in a neurodiversity-affirming framework, but I also know when to keep it real and focus on the aspects of everyday living.
Living as queer or trans can be difficult, daunting, or downright scary in today's world; the same can be said for folks with Autism, ADHD, or other neurotypes.
I specialize with folks who are queer or neurodivergent, especially those who've been hurt by a society that often ostracizes them. I blend existential and depth psychology perspectives in a neurodiversity-affirming framework, but I also know when to keep it real and focus on the aspects of everyday living.
I specialize in trauma, autism, and chronic illness.
You may be fed up with the ways that trauma, depression or anxiety, feeling that they rule your life. It can be a challenge to have hope when getting out of bed can be a task, or when family and friends don’t seem to understand. You might not even remember a time when things felt normal. And you’re ready for a change. You want to feel relief & start to enjoy life again. More than anything, you want to fall in love with yourself and to build better relationships with others. My goal is to help children, adults, couples & families to do just that.
I specialize in trauma, autism, and chronic illness.
You may be fed up with the ways that trauma, depression or anxiety, feeling that they rule your life. It can be a challenge to have hope when getting out of bed can be a task, or when family and friends don’t seem to understand. You might not even remember a time when things felt normal. And you’re ready for a change. You want to feel relief & start to enjoy life again. More than anything, you want to fall in love with yourself and to build better relationships with others. My goal is to help children, adults, couples & families to do just that.
Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming. At Discover Your Path Counseling LLC, we strive to make that process easier by meeting you exactly where you are. We provide a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can explore life’s challenges at your own pace.
We offer individual counseling for children (ages 4+), teens, and adults, as well as couples counseling. Whether you're facing anxiety, relationship issues, life transitions, or seeking personal growth, our goal is to help you feel heard, empowered, and supported on your path toward healing and self-discovery.
Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming. At Discover Your Path Counseling LLC, we strive to make that process easier by meeting you exactly where you are. We provide a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can explore life’s challenges at your own pace.
We offer individual counseling for children (ages 4+), teens, and adults, as well as couples counseling. Whether you're facing anxiety, relationship issues, life transitions, or seeking personal growth, our goal is to help you feel heard, empowered, and supported on your path toward healing and self-discovery.
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.
Do you find yourself navigating challenges that feel heavy or isolating, like anxiety, distress from trauma, impacts of autism, or struggles with focus?
I specialize in trauma treatment and autism spectrum support and work frequently with depression, anxiety, ADHD, and the impacts of sexual injury. I use trusted therapeutic methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and Emotion Focused Therapy always adapting my approach to best serve you.
Do you find yourself navigating challenges that feel heavy or isolating, like anxiety, distress from trauma, impacts of autism, or struggles with focus?
I specialize in trauma treatment and autism spectrum support and work frequently with depression, anxiety, ADHD, and the impacts of sexual injury. I use trusted therapeutic methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and Emotion Focused Therapy always adapting my approach to best serve you.
I am experienced with a wide range of clinical areas, including Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, Trauma, Anxiety, and Depression.
I utilize an eclectic approach, but most commonly, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), focusing on increasing awareness of the interactions between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and how to gain a feeling of better control in these areas. I teach mindfulness, meditation, communication/interpersonal skills, and distress tolerance.
I am experienced with a wide range of clinical areas, including Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, Trauma, Anxiety, and Depression.
I utilize an eclectic approach, but most commonly, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), focusing on increasing awareness of the interactions between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and how to gain a feeling of better control in these areas. I teach mindfulness, meditation, communication/interpersonal skills, and distress tolerance.
I especially work with autistic adults who have experienced trauma and grief (both showing up in a variety of forms, single event, ongoing events, feeling very alone as an adult or child, loss of a loved one, loss of a hoped for relationship, etc).
I am trauma-certified and have worked in the mental health field for over 20 years (In my own practice for 7 years.) While my approach will vary based on your unique needs, overall I collaborate with you and your inner child to learn what you have experienced and facilitate loving reconnection with versions of yourself stuck in those wounding experiences.
I especially work with autistic adults who have experienced trauma and grief (both showing up in a variety of forms, single event, ongoing events, feeling very alone as an adult or child, loss of a loved one, loss of a hoped for relationship, etc).
I am trauma-certified and have worked in the mental health field for over 20 years (In my own practice for 7 years.) While my approach will vary based on your unique needs, overall I collaborate with you and your inner child to learn what you have experienced and facilitate loving reconnection with versions of yourself stuck in those wounding experiences.
My areas of primary expertise are depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, ADHD, autism, relationship issues and challenges, health and wellness, single-adulthood challenges and life transitions.
Are you struggling with feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, depressed, conflicted, angry and/or uncertain as to where to turn? Take the first step toward resolving your pain, finding solutions, and regaining your sense of well-being. I provide a safe haven to help you work through your distress, better navigate life's challenges and find hope and healing. I recognize the significance of how all aspects of a person's life affect their well-being including mental, physical and spiritual health. I offer you the support, guidance and therapeutic assistance to facilitate healing, and help you reach your potential.
My areas of primary expertise are depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, ADHD, autism, relationship issues and challenges, health and wellness, single-adulthood challenges and life transitions.
Are you struggling with feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, depressed, conflicted, angry and/or uncertain as to where to turn? Take the first step toward resolving your pain, finding solutions, and regaining your sense of well-being. I provide a safe haven to help you work through your distress, better navigate life's challenges and find hope and healing. I recognize the significance of how all aspects of a person's life affect their well-being including mental, physical and spiritual health. I offer you the support, guidance and therapeutic assistance to facilitate healing, and help you reach your potential.
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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.