Autism Therapists in Memphis, TN
I have a drive to help those who are struggling with autism spectrum disorder, addiction, trauma, anxiety, and depression.
I have worked a great deal with men struggling with various addictions as well as men, women, and children who have been traumatized and/or battling depression and anxiety issues. I have been heavily trained in cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness therapy, and reality therapy. Furthermore, I also have experience with the autism community.
I have a drive to help those who are struggling with autism spectrum disorder, addiction, trauma, anxiety, and depression.
I have worked a great deal with men struggling with various addictions as well as men, women, and children who have been traumatized and/or battling depression and anxiety issues. I have been heavily trained in cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness therapy, and reality therapy. Furthermore, I also have experience with the autism community.
Do you ever feel like you're constantly fighting against something? A feeling of not being enough, a persistent wave of anxiety, or the lingering echoes of past experiences? I'm here to offer a different path. My work is focused on providing a gentle place for self reflection.
Do you ever feel like you're constantly fighting against something? A feeling of not being enough, a persistent wave of anxiety, or the lingering echoes of past experiences? I'm here to offer a different path. My work is focused on providing a gentle place for self reflection.
Kirsten Cannon
Licensed Professional Counselor, SEP, CEDS, LPCMHSP, LCMHC
1 Endorsed
Memphis, TN 38119
Hi there! I’m Kirsten—a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), a licensed therapist, a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS), and a Somatic Experiencing (SE) training assistant based in Memphis, TN.
I believe in the power of body-based, nervous system work to transform lives, and I believe that anchoring that deep somatic work in enthusiasm, joy, and play is what builds our capacity to go into our darkest parts and integrate meaningful, lasting change.
I specialize in working with trauma, neurodivergence, eating disorders, athletes, and high performers of all kinds.
Hi there! I’m Kirsten—a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), a licensed therapist, a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS), and a Somatic Experiencing (SE) training assistant based in Memphis, TN.
I believe in the power of body-based, nervous system work to transform lives, and I believe that anchoring that deep somatic work in enthusiasm, joy, and play is what builds our capacity to go into our darkest parts and integrate meaningful, lasting change.
I specialize in working with trauma, neurodivergence, eating disorders, athletes, and high performers of all kinds.
As a nonbinary autistic therapist, I work with queer and neurodivergent teens, adults, and couples seeking a therapist who understands their lived experience.
I provide trauma-informed, LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent affirming therapy grounded in a relational and somatic approach. I primarily draw from EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and neurodivergent-affirming DBT to support healing from trauma, anxiety, stress, burnout, depression, self harm, suicidality, and relationship challenges.
As a nonbinary autistic therapist, I work with queer and neurodivergent teens, adults, and couples seeking a therapist who understands their lived experience.
I provide trauma-informed, LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent affirming therapy grounded in a relational and somatic approach. I primarily draw from EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and neurodivergent-affirming DBT to support healing from trauma, anxiety, stress, burnout, depression, self harm, suicidality, and relationship challenges.
I am both inspired by and respectful of the time, courage and commitment it takes for you to engage in a therapeutic relationship, especially via telehealth. Utilizing a strength’s-based approach, I believe helping you to set realistic and achievable goals is pivotal to a successful outcome of self-sufficiency and self-care. Working from a place of compassion, flexibility and sensitivity, I also recognize and incorporate in treatment the importance of different life factors (e.g., family, cultural and environment) that heavily influence us socially and emotionally and our abilities to cope with challenges.
I am both inspired by and respectful of the time, courage and commitment it takes for you to engage in a therapeutic relationship, especially via telehealth. Utilizing a strength’s-based approach, I believe helping you to set realistic and achievable goals is pivotal to a successful outcome of self-sufficiency and self-care. Working from a place of compassion, flexibility and sensitivity, I also recognize and incorporate in treatment the importance of different life factors (e.g., family, cultural and environment) that heavily influence us socially and emotionally and our abilities to cope with challenges.
Zephyr Care specializes in neurodiversity-affirming testing for autism, ADHD, and mental health for adults and kids.
We are one of the few practices in TN that offers neurodiversity-affirming testing for adults and children across the lifespan for autism, ADHD, and mental health. We offer in-person and virtual appointments. We can make recommendations and referrals for continued treatment after your evaluation.
Zephyr Care specializes in neurodiversity-affirming testing for autism, ADHD, and mental health for adults and kids.
We are one of the few practices in TN that offers neurodiversity-affirming testing for adults and children across the lifespan for autism, ADHD, and mental health. We offer in-person and virtual appointments. We can make recommendations and referrals for continued treatment after your evaluation.
Family Tree is a center based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) company that works with children primarily diagnosed with Autism.
I have been a behavior analyst for the last 20 years and have worked with a variety of children and adults in need of ABA services. Being a calm and positive have been assets to me in very difficult and challenging situations.
Family Tree is a center based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) company that works with children primarily diagnosed with Autism.
I have been a behavior analyst for the last 20 years and have worked with a variety of children and adults in need of ABA services. Being a calm and positive have been assets to me in very difficult and challenging situations.
Did you recently get your child assessed for ADHD/ Autism, and start to think "wait, all these things describe me, too
I approach my work from a strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming foundation. This means that I believe our brains are not ill or broken, but our wiring is fundamentally different. I specialize in ADHD/ Autism, but I am equally experienced working with most anxiety disorders, and I was trained as a generalist.
Did you recently get your child assessed for ADHD/ Autism, and start to think "wait, all these things describe me, too
I approach my work from a strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming foundation. This means that I believe our brains are not ill or broken, but our wiring is fundamentally different. I specialize in ADHD/ Autism, but I am equally experienced working with most anxiety disorders, and I was trained as a generalist.
Hi, I'm Leah Walker, LPC-MHSP(S) in TN, LPCC-S in KY, and LPC-S in VA. I work with adults navigating trauma, anxiety, and a life of chronic invalidation. My approach is authentic, collaborative, and trauma-informed, creating a safe space to explore life's most difficult challenges. In our first sessions, you can expect transparency, trust-building, and support tailored to your unique needs. I am fully invested in your healing journey and believe everyone deserves to feel heard, validated, and empowered to create meaningful change. If you're ready to begin that journey, I would be honored to walk alongside you.
Hi, I'm Leah Walker, LPC-MHSP(S) in TN, LPCC-S in KY, and LPC-S in VA. I work with adults navigating trauma, anxiety, and a life of chronic invalidation. My approach is authentic, collaborative, and trauma-informed, creating a safe space to explore life's most difficult challenges. In our first sessions, you can expect transparency, trust-building, and support tailored to your unique needs. I am fully invested in your healing journey and believe everyone deserves to feel heard, validated, and empowered to create meaningful change. If you're ready to begin that journey, I would be honored to walk alongside you.
I specialize in working with autistic and neurodivergent indviduals.
In my practice I utilize a strengths-based and client-centered approach to therapy, recognizing the diverse abilities and challenges within the neurodivergent community. I work to adapt my therapeutic style to suit individual communication styles and sensory sensitivities to ensure a comfortable therapeutic environment.
I specialize in working with autistic and neurodivergent indviduals.
In my practice I utilize a strengths-based and client-centered approach to therapy, recognizing the diverse abilities and challenges within the neurodivergent community. I work to adapt my therapeutic style to suit individual communication styles and sensory sensitivities to ensure a comfortable therapeutic environment.
The bravest thing you can do is begin to understand your OWN story! You deserve to live a life that leaves you excited to wake up every morning. You want to connect with someone who is real and can empathize with your experience. I am as real as they get! The first step, making a call to a therapist, can be the most difficult step of the entire process. Take a moment and a few deep breaths and call to see how I can help. Life is too short to be weighed down with stress, anxiety, or trauma from past experiences. You deserve to be free of emotional worries and able to create a life worth living.
The bravest thing you can do is begin to understand your OWN story! You deserve to live a life that leaves you excited to wake up every morning. You want to connect with someone who is real and can empathize with your experience. I am as real as they get! The first step, making a call to a therapist, can be the most difficult step of the entire process. Take a moment and a few deep breaths and call to see how I can help. Life is too short to be weighed down with stress, anxiety, or trauma from past experiences. You deserve to be free of emotional worries and able to create a life worth living.
Are you or someone you love struggling to navigate life with ADHD, Autism, OCD, Bipolar disorder, or Anxiety?
I specialize in working with neurodiverse individuals—those whose brains process the world a bit differently. I offer comprehensive psychological evaluations and therapy tailored to the unique strengths and challenges of each person I see. My areas of focus include Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Mood Disorders.
Are you or someone you love struggling to navigate life with ADHD, Autism, OCD, Bipolar disorder, or Anxiety?
I specialize in working with neurodiverse individuals—those whose brains process the world a bit differently. I offer comprehensive psychological evaluations and therapy tailored to the unique strengths and challenges of each person I see. My areas of focus include Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Mood Disorders.
As a person who was late-diagnosed ADHD and autism (AuDHD), I understand how someone might look successful on the outside, but internally feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck in cycles of anxiety, low mood, and self-doubt.
My approach is collaborative, structured, and compassionate. Together, we work to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms, improve emotional regulation, and build tools that actually work for your brain! Therapy is about helping you function better day to day, with less shame and more self-trust. I enjoy working with individuals and couples!
As a person who was late-diagnosed ADHD and autism (AuDHD), I understand how someone might look successful on the outside, but internally feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck in cycles of anxiety, low mood, and self-doubt.
My approach is collaborative, structured, and compassionate. Together, we work to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms, improve emotional regulation, and build tools that actually work for your brain! Therapy is about helping you function better day to day, with less shame and more self-trust. I enjoy working with individuals and couples!
My ideal client is one who knows they need to make changes and are willing to do the work of therapy. My practice is specialized to help those with OCD, anxiety, and related disorders but I am also a gender therapist. My office is a safe space where you can be you.
My ideal client is one who knows they need to make changes and are willing to do the work of therapy. My practice is specialized to help those with OCD, anxiety, and related disorders but I am also a gender therapist. My office is a safe space where you can be you.
Leslie Oattis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, RPT
1 Endorsed
Memphis, TN 38117
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Every journey begins with a single step. You are taking that first courageous step right now. Do you envision a better relationship with your child or long for your family to have fun together again? You might wonder what it would be like to see more smiles and laughter and experience less crying and fighting in your home. I can help you to move from chaos to calm. My expertise in working with children and families can help you achieve your goals.
Every journey begins with a single step. You are taking that first courageous step right now. Do you envision a better relationship with your child or long for your family to have fun together again? You might wonder what it would be like to see more smiles and laughter and experience less crying and fighting in your home. I can help you to move from chaos to calm. My expertise in working with children and families can help you achieve your goals.
When working with clients, each has a unique set of circumstances and challenges. As a Certified Life Coach, I would like to help you reach goals and dreams that you may feel have been out of reach or unfulfilled as you decide to venture into life coaching. You may be struggling with feelings of being stuck, stressed, or unmotivated, or you may need guidance and a plan for a career change, and you don’t quite know where to start. Maybe you want to develop better personal relationships, build trust with your partner, and improve intimacy in your marriage.
When working with clients, each has a unique set of circumstances and challenges. As a Certified Life Coach, I would like to help you reach goals and dreams that you may feel have been out of reach or unfulfilled as you decide to venture into life coaching. You may be struggling with feelings of being stuck, stressed, or unmotivated, or you may need guidance and a plan for a career change, and you don’t quite know where to start. Maybe you want to develop better personal relationships, build trust with your partner, and improve intimacy in your marriage.
Have stressful life events left you feeling tired, anxious, or overwhelmed? Have you tried to make changes, but nothing seems to work? Is your child struggling with their identity, managing intense emotions, or expressing their needs? If so, I am here to help. My current treatment focuses/ training are for perinatal mental health, and Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT). I'm passionate about working with the BIPOC population, LGBTQ+ population, teens, & young adults as they learn how to navigate life’s challenges and transitions. I'm dedicated to working with people from diverse backgrounds and walks of life.
Have stressful life events left you feeling tired, anxious, or overwhelmed? Have you tried to make changes, but nothing seems to work? Is your child struggling with their identity, managing intense emotions, or expressing their needs? If so, I am here to help. My current treatment focuses/ training are for perinatal mental health, and Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT). I'm passionate about working with the BIPOC population, LGBTQ+ population, teens, & young adults as they learn how to navigate life’s challenges and transitions. I'm dedicated to working with people from diverse backgrounds and walks of life.
Healing your relationship to self and community is the top focus of the therapy I provide. I help those who are exploring gender identity, sexuality concerns, relationship issues, mood disturbance, anxiety issues, trauma survivors, and those who are self-harming reconnect with who they are and what they need. My healing approach can be described as client-centered and somatic. You are the expert on your own life and body and I will be a resource and guide. I help my clients examine systemic, environmental, and cultural influences that may be thwarting their growth and decrease self-blame for factors outside their control.
Healing your relationship to self and community is the top focus of the therapy I provide. I help those who are exploring gender identity, sexuality concerns, relationship issues, mood disturbance, anxiety issues, trauma survivors, and those who are self-harming reconnect with who they are and what they need. My healing approach can be described as client-centered and somatic. You are the expert on your own life and body and I will be a resource and guide. I help my clients examine systemic, environmental, and cultural influences that may be thwarting their growth and decrease self-blame for factors outside their control.
Finding the right support for yourself, your child, or your teen can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate this journey alone. I provide a safe, compassionate space where individuals can explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences while developing the skills they need to thrive. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults facing challenges such as ADHD, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and interpersonal difficulties.
Finding the right support for yourself, your child, or your teen can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate this journey alone. I provide a safe, compassionate space where individuals can explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences while developing the skills they need to thrive. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults facing challenges such as ADHD, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and interpersonal difficulties.
I strive to create a warm, collaborative environment where clients feel empowered as experts in their own lives, working together toward their personal goals.
I strive to create a warm, collaborative environment where clients feel empowered as experts in their own lives, working together toward their personal goals.
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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.