Autism Therapists in Garden Ridge, TX
My clients include adults navigating ADHD and autism, couples experiencing relationship challenges, veterans and military families, and parents navigating the demands of family life.
My approach is collaborative, practical, and individualized. I believe therapy should be more than a place to talk—it should help you gain insight, learn new skills, and make meaningful changes in your everyday life. Treatment is tailored to your unique experiences, strengths, and goals.
My clients include adults navigating ADHD and autism, couples experiencing relationship challenges, veterans and military families, and parents navigating the demands of family life.
My approach is collaborative, practical, and individualized. I believe therapy should be more than a place to talk—it should help you gain insight, learn new skills, and make meaningful changes in your everyday life. Treatment is tailored to your unique experiences, strengths, and goals.
Are you, your child, or teen, experiencing anxiety, depression, behavioral concerns, low self-esteem, relationship issues, or difficulty with life transitions? I work with families to help identify areas of concern and provide solutions to problems. My specialty is working with children and teens, but I also provide services to young adults and adult women. I enjoy helping those who are experiencing anxiety and depression learn coping strategies and learn to explore thought patterns to help provide relief from symptoms. I love helping women navigate through various life stages, from motherhood to empty nest and beyond.
Are you, your child, or teen, experiencing anxiety, depression, behavioral concerns, low self-esteem, relationship issues, or difficulty with life transitions? I work with families to help identify areas of concern and provide solutions to problems. My specialty is working with children and teens, but I also provide services to young adults and adult women. I enjoy helping those who are experiencing anxiety and depression learn coping strategies and learn to explore thought patterns to help provide relief from symptoms. I love helping women navigate through various life stages, from motherhood to empty nest and beyond.
Charity Gegenheimer
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MAMFT, EMDR
1 Endorsed
Garden Ridge, TX 78266
I also provide neurodivergent-affirming therapy for clients with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
《Night availability》Do you feel like you're carrying the weight of the past? Maybe you've been told you're "too sensitive" or find yourself stuck in cycles of anxiety that leaves you feeling stuck. It can be exhausting trying to navigate relationships or daily life when painful experiences hold you back. You don't have to walk that path alone. I believe that healing is possible, and my purpose is to provide a safe, supportive space where you can find heal from the past.
I also provide neurodivergent-affirming therapy for clients with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
《Night availability》Do you feel like you're carrying the weight of the past? Maybe you've been told you're "too sensitive" or find yourself stuck in cycles of anxiety that leaves you feeling stuck. It can be exhausting trying to navigate relationships or daily life when painful experiences hold you back. You don't have to walk that path alone. I believe that healing is possible, and my purpose is to provide a safe, supportive space where you can find heal from the past.
I feel privileged & blessed to witness clients' change processes. I seek to use therapy modalities that work best for individualized client care, & I am grateful to serve in settings that align perfectly with my beliefs in achieving recovery. I am humbled to witness the healing that occurs in therapy where there was previously confusion, pain, & hopelessness. It is my life's passion to support & encourage others.
I feel privileged & blessed to witness clients' change processes. I seek to use therapy modalities that work best for individualized client care, & I am grateful to serve in settings that align perfectly with my beliefs in achieving recovery. I am humbled to witness the healing that occurs in therapy where there was previously confusion, pain, & hopelessness. It is my life's passion to support & encourage others.
Cherri Mettler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ASDCS
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
She is a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist and Certified AutPlay Provider, with advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Play Therapy, TraumaPlay, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).
Cherri provides individualized, evidence-based interventions to address a range of presenting concerns including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and behavioral dysregulation.
She is a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist and Certified AutPlay Provider, with advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Play Therapy, TraumaPlay, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).
Cherri provides individualized, evidence-based interventions to address a range of presenting concerns including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and behavioral dysregulation.
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Our experienced and caring team of behavioral health professionals is here to support you and/or your child. We offer counseling and behavioral intervention services for children, adolescents and adults.
Our experienced and caring team of behavioral health professionals is here to support you and/or your child. We offer counseling and behavioral intervention services for children, adolescents and adults.
I am an experienced clinical psychologist specializing in psychological and applied behavior analysis (ABA) services for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder ( ASD) and psychiatric conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and PTSD.
With over a decade of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals on the autism spectrum and those with psychiatric conditions. I offer services in various settings, including in-person, telehealth, home, and community environments, integrating psychological principles with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) techniques to achieve optimal outcomes.
I am an experienced clinical psychologist specializing in psychological and applied behavior analysis (ABA) services for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder ( ASD) and psychiatric conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and PTSD.
With over a decade of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals on the autism spectrum and those with psychiatric conditions. I offer services in various settings, including in-person, telehealth, home, and community environments, integrating psychological principles with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) techniques to achieve optimal outcomes.
We provide occupational therapy services for autistic and ADHD children and adults, and individuals with physical and learning disabilities.
We are strong proponents of neuro-affirming, trauma-informed, and family-centered occupational therapy. We also offer executive function coaching and parent/caregiver consultations.
We provide occupational therapy services for autistic and ADHD children and adults, and individuals with physical and learning disabilities.
We are strong proponents of neuro-affirming, trauma-informed, and family-centered occupational therapy. We also offer executive function coaching and parent/caregiver consultations.
I also work with individuals on the autism spectrum and their families, including parents balancing caregiving, advocacy, and their own well-being.
I provide supportive, practical therapy for anxiety, depression, life transitions, and caregiver stress. I specialize in working with autism-related concerns, parenting challenges, military connected families, and women adjusting to new roles or life changes using evidence-based, strengths-focused approaches.
I also work with individuals on the autism spectrum and their families, including parents balancing caregiving, advocacy, and their own well-being.
I provide supportive, practical therapy for anxiety, depression, life transitions, and caregiver stress. I specialize in working with autism-related concerns, parenting challenges, military connected families, and women adjusting to new roles or life changes using evidence-based, strengths-focused approaches.
I am an Autistic/ADHD therapist (she/her) with chronic illness and disabilities, who is passionate about supporting other neurodivergent individuals.
This means that I combine techniques from different therapeutic models that is tailored to the individual's needs, interests, and preferences. I also view Autistic and ADHD neurotypes as natural variations of the human mind and not as a disease or disorder to be fixed or cured.
I am an Autistic/ADHD therapist (she/her) with chronic illness and disabilities, who is passionate about supporting other neurodivergent individuals.
This means that I combine techniques from different therapeutic models that is tailored to the individual's needs, interests, and preferences. I also view Autistic and ADHD neurotypes as natural variations of the human mind and not as a disease or disorder to be fixed or cured.
I enjoy working with clients who are navigating life transitions, especially neurodivergent individuals or women feeling disconnected from their sense of self.
My approach in working with individuals is very person-centered. I believe we can work together to discover solutions, coping skills, healing, and processing that will best support you! I am committed to being neurodiversity-affirming, LGBTQ+ inclusive, and to providing a space where your experiences and identity are respected and valued.
I enjoy working with clients who are navigating life transitions, especially neurodivergent individuals or women feeling disconnected from their sense of self.
My approach in working with individuals is very person-centered. I believe we can work together to discover solutions, coping skills, healing, and processing that will best support you! I am committed to being neurodiversity-affirming, LGBTQ+ inclusive, and to providing a space where your experiences and identity are respected and valued.
If you're an adult navigating ADHD, autism, anxiety, or burnout- especially while healing from emotionally immature parents or toxic relationships.
I specialize in AuDHD, anxiety, trauma, burnout, and relational patterns. I have experience working with people who had emotionally immature parents. Using proven tools like parts work, DBT, eye movement desensitization, and other approaches, I help clients resolve root issues, rebuild their resilience, and create lives filled with confidence and peace.
If you're an adult navigating ADHD, autism, anxiety, or burnout- especially while healing from emotionally immature parents or toxic relationships.
I specialize in AuDHD, anxiety, trauma, burnout, and relational patterns. I have experience working with people who had emotionally immature parents. Using proven tools like parts work, DBT, eye movement desensitization, and other approaches, I help clients resolve root issues, rebuild their resilience, and create lives filled with confidence and peace.
My clinical practice addresses a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anger dysregulation, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
I prioritize the development of a strong therapeutic alliance through active listening and a thorough understanding of each client’s expectations for the counseling process.
My clinical practice addresses a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anger dysregulation, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
I prioritize the development of a strong therapeutic alliance through active listening and a thorough understanding of each client’s expectations for the counseling process.
I specialize in working with clients who are looking to reinvent themselves, those who are dealing with shame, self-esteem issues, feeling overwhelmed, and those who are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD.
Hello there! My name is Trevor Sorrels, and I am dedicated to helping others live as the most authentic version of themselves. As a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, I am passionate about helping others connect with their purpose and empowering them to discover the tools that they have within to adapt to life's challenges.
There also might be things about the stories we tell about ourselves that we do not necessarily like. I enjoy helping people re-author these stories so that they feel more capable of taking their stories in the direction they would like going forward.
I specialize in working with clients who are looking to reinvent themselves, those who are dealing with shame, self-esteem issues, feeling overwhelmed, and those who are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD.
Hello there! My name is Trevor Sorrels, and I am dedicated to helping others live as the most authentic version of themselves. As a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, I am passionate about helping others connect with their purpose and empowering them to discover the tools that they have within to adapt to life's challenges.
There also might be things about the stories we tell about ourselves that we do not necessarily like. I enjoy helping people re-author these stories so that they feel more capable of taking their stories in the direction they would like going forward.
Hello and Welcome! It has been a dream of mine to become a therapist since I was about 11 years old. Sexual health discussions have never made me uncomfortable in any way, and I like to provide a safe space for clients to discuss these issues. Many people experience shame about their relationship preferences, kinks, and sexual orientation. I like to help individuals and couples who may be struggling in this area. I also enjoy working with clients who are gender diverse, are thinking about or currently transitioning, and so forth.
Hello and Welcome! It has been a dream of mine to become a therapist since I was about 11 years old. Sexual health discussions have never made me uncomfortable in any way, and I like to provide a safe space for clients to discuss these issues. Many people experience shame about their relationship preferences, kinks, and sexual orientation. I like to help individuals and couples who may be struggling in this area. I also enjoy working with clients who are gender diverse, are thinking about or currently transitioning, and so forth.
I have been an LPC for over 15 years, & I work with teachers, children, teens, adults, & seniors from any location in TX via teletherapy (video calls) who struggle with Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Autism, ADHD, Life Transitions, Grief, Spirituality, Relationship Issues, Stress/Anger Management, Coping Skills, Family Conflict, Marital/Premarital issues, Cultural/Ethnic issues, Self-Esteem, Self-Confidence, Academic Challenges, & much more.
EMDR, Hypnosis & Healing your Inner Child, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Positive Psychology, humor/laughter, Solution Focused, Stress/Anger Management, Mindfulness/Relaxation Training, Communication & Social Skills Training, Psychoeducation, Life Coaching, & Life Skills. I also provide assistance with relationship concerns & tailored interventions.
I have been an LPC for over 15 years, & I work with teachers, children, teens, adults, & seniors from any location in TX via teletherapy (video calls) who struggle with Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Autism, ADHD, Life Transitions, Grief, Spirituality, Relationship Issues, Stress/Anger Management, Coping Skills, Family Conflict, Marital/Premarital issues, Cultural/Ethnic issues, Self-Esteem, Self-Confidence, Academic Challenges, & much more.
EMDR, Hypnosis & Healing your Inner Child, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Positive Psychology, humor/laughter, Solution Focused, Stress/Anger Management, Mindfulness/Relaxation Training, Communication & Social Skills Training, Psychoeducation, Life Coaching, & Life Skills. I also provide assistance with relationship concerns & tailored interventions.
I am a neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ affirming therapist offering virtual sessions anywhere in Texas.
I believe that successful therapy celebrates individuality and identity, is strength-based, and focuses on personal growth rather than a "fix it" approach. Empowerment, education, and inclusivity are at the core of my philosophy. I help with goals such as identity, trauma, self-love, and changing unhelpful behaviors. Your goals will take center stage.
I am a neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ affirming therapist offering virtual sessions anywhere in Texas.
I believe that successful therapy celebrates individuality and identity, is strength-based, and focuses on personal growth rather than a "fix it" approach. Empowerment, education, and inclusivity are at the core of my philosophy. I help with goals such as identity, trauma, self-love, and changing unhelpful behaviors. Your goals will take center stage.
I have had the opportunity to help children and parents with their behavior, learning disabilities, and autistic disabilities.
I understand that and feel that my 17 years of experience in working with special education students with Autism, Emotional Disturbance, Anxiety, trauma, and other related issues are something that I can help you and your child or adolescent within life. I can offer strategies and techniques for social skills, behavior, self-esteem and anxiety issues.
I have had the opportunity to help children and parents with their behavior, learning disabilities, and autistic disabilities.
I understand that and feel that my 17 years of experience in working with special education students with Autism, Emotional Disturbance, Anxiety, trauma, and other related issues are something that I can help you and your child or adolescent within life. I can offer strategies and techniques for social skills, behavior, self-esteem and anxiety issues.
I specialize in: desensitizing traumatic memories/ ADHD, Adult Autism, AuDHD, Neurodiversity, and Neurocomplexity/ LGBTQIA+ community.
My clients often struggle with: chronic depression, anxiety, or both/ misdiagnosis or unidentified conditions/ being highly critical of self/ chronic toxic relationships/ feeling misunderstood or different from others/ not understanding other's behavior/ burn out/ chronic procrastination or task initiation/ feeling frozen or stuck/ impulsivity/ putting others needs before their own/ indecisiveness or disliking decision making/ seeking control of their environment or others behavior (clean freak, over-organization, insisting others take their advice, wanting to fix other's problems, people-pleasing)/ perfectionism/ PDA/ RSD/ or more.
I specialize in: desensitizing traumatic memories/ ADHD, Adult Autism, AuDHD, Neurodiversity, and Neurocomplexity/ LGBTQIA+ community.
My clients often struggle with: chronic depression, anxiety, or both/ misdiagnosis or unidentified conditions/ being highly critical of self/ chronic toxic relationships/ feeling misunderstood or different from others/ not understanding other's behavior/ burn out/ chronic procrastination or task initiation/ feeling frozen or stuck/ impulsivity/ putting others needs before their own/ indecisiveness or disliking decision making/ seeking control of their environment or others behavior (clean freak, over-organization, insisting others take their advice, wanting to fix other's problems, people-pleasing)/ perfectionism/ PDA/ RSD/ or more.
I am a licensed psychologist offering therapy and evaluations for teens and adults navigating trauma, autism, ADHD, anxiety, or complex emotional lives.
EMDR trained and skilled in integrative approaches including DBT, CBT, ACT, and IFS. I offer warm, collaborative therapy as well as clear, compassionate evaluations to support personal insight, school, or diagnostic clarity. I work with adolescents and adults and offer culturally responsive care in both English and Spanish.
I am a licensed psychologist offering therapy and evaluations for teens and adults navigating trauma, autism, ADHD, anxiety, or complex emotional lives.
EMDR trained and skilled in integrative approaches including DBT, CBT, ACT, and IFS. I offer warm, collaborative therapy as well as clear, compassionate evaluations to support personal insight, school, or diagnostic clarity. I work with adolescents and adults and offer culturally responsive care in both English and Spanish.
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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.