Autism Therapists in Lago Vista, TX
Exceptional Life Counseling and
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A
Lago Vista, TX 78645
Whether you're navigating your own neurodivergent experience or caring for someone you love, you're not alone.
At Exceptional Life Counseling and Advocacy Center, we offer compassionate counseling services tailored for both children and adults. With an understanding of the unique challenges faced by individuals of all ages, we ensure a supportive environment where everyone can express their thoughts and feelings freely. Whether it's managing anxiety, coping with depression, navigating life transitions, or tackling behavioral issues, we strive to provide personalized care and effective strategies to help each client lead a healthier, happier life.
Whether you're navigating your own neurodivergent experience or caring for someone you love, you're not alone.
At Exceptional Life Counseling and Advocacy Center, we offer compassionate counseling services tailored for both children and adults. With an understanding of the unique challenges faced by individuals of all ages, we ensure a supportive environment where everyone can express their thoughts and feelings freely. Whether it's managing anxiety, coping with depression, navigating life transitions, or tackling behavioral issues, we strive to provide personalized care and effective strategies to help each client lead a healthier, happier life.
Have you been questioning if you're on the Autism spectrum or if your symptoms are actually associated with ADHD?
I specialize in working with adults on the Autism spectrum and adults with ADHD, diagnosed or not, at various places on their journey of discovery and understanding.
Have you been questioning if you're on the Autism spectrum or if your symptoms are actually associated with ADHD?
I specialize in working with adults on the Autism spectrum and adults with ADHD, diagnosed or not, at various places on their journey of discovery and understanding.
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For over seven years, I’ve worked with children, teens, and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other neurodivergences, helping build skills in daily living, social communication, and career readiness.
Hey there, I’m Kelsi! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate and Nationally Certified Counselor with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of North Texas. I approach therapy with a warm, friendly, and encouraging style, creating a collaborative space where curiosity and creativity support deeper self-understanding and meaningful change. My work is guided by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and often incorporates mindfulness and expressive arts, offering both practical tools and opportunities for creative exploration.
For over seven years, I’ve worked with children, teens, and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other neurodivergences, helping build skills in daily living, social communication, and career readiness.
Hey there, I’m Kelsi! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate and Nationally Certified Counselor with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of North Texas. I approach therapy with a warm, friendly, and encouraging style, creating a collaborative space where curiosity and creativity support deeper self-understanding and meaningful change. My work is guided by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and often incorporates mindfulness and expressive arts, offering both practical tools and opportunities for creative exploration.
I support children, adolescents, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, autism, emotional regulation challenges, and life transitions.
My goal is to provide a calm, supportive space where people of all ages can feel safe, understood, and cared for. I work with children, adolescents, and adults, helping them slow down and better understand what's happening beneath the surface. Together, we can make things clearer, more manageable, and less overwhelming.
I support children, adolescents, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, autism, emotional regulation challenges, and life transitions.
My goal is to provide a calm, supportive space where people of all ages can feel safe, understood, and cared for. I work with children, adolescents, and adults, helping them slow down and better understand what's happening beneath the surface. Together, we can make things clearer, more manageable, and less overwhelming.
I am a person centered EMDR-trained therapist. My favorite thing to do is to watch a person gain the capacity to navigate their experience with grace and confidence. I have been dedicated to working with teens and adults for most of my 25 year career. What keeps me curious and engaged is being able to be a part of the journey of healing and discovery. The trauma work I have been doing with adults and teens has changed my life. To witness a person heal and to be a part of the process has been my greatest honor.
I am a person centered EMDR-trained therapist. My favorite thing to do is to watch a person gain the capacity to navigate their experience with grace and confidence. I have been dedicated to working with teens and adults for most of my 25 year career. What keeps me curious and engaged is being able to be a part of the journey of healing and discovery. The trauma work I have been doing with adults and teens has changed my life. To witness a person heal and to be a part of the process has been my greatest honor.
I enjoy working with people who struggle with anxiety, depression, and developing social skills and specialize in strategies and techniques for individuals with Autism and trauma and grief.
Tired, lost, confused, overwhelmed- you are not alone. I believe that with the right tools and the right support, everyone can find their inner strength and develop healthy coping strategies. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Registered Play Therapist with over 10 years of experience working with children and families. I enjoy working individually with all age ranges as well as supporting couples and the family unit. I focus on providing a safe environment, supporting each individual to reach their goals, while providing research evidence-based strategies to develop healthy coping skills.
I enjoy working with people who struggle with anxiety, depression, and developing social skills and specialize in strategies and techniques for individuals with Autism and trauma and grief.
Tired, lost, confused, overwhelmed- you are not alone. I believe that with the right tools and the right support, everyone can find their inner strength and develop healthy coping strategies. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Registered Play Therapist with over 10 years of experience working with children and families. I enjoy working individually with all age ranges as well as supporting couples and the family unit. I focus on providing a safe environment, supporting each individual to reach their goals, while providing research evidence-based strategies to develop healthy coping skills.
Over the last 20 years I have helped individuals and families with a wide range of issues, and have developed specialties in ADHD & Autism.
The feedback that I get from my clients is that I am positive, active in session, and offer practical strategies that you can start using immediately. Our work will focus on gaining insight, making lasting change, and preventing our natural urge to backslide.
Over the last 20 years I have helped individuals and families with a wide range of issues, and have developed specialties in ADHD & Autism.
The feedback that I get from my clients is that I am positive, active in session, and offer practical strategies that you can start using immediately. Our work will focus on gaining insight, making lasting change, and preventing our natural urge to backslide.
You have been wondering if maybe you are neurodivergent but don’t know where to start exploring this new identity.
As a trauma informed, neurodiversity affirming therapist, I recognize the need to reevaluate what is working and what new resources may be needed as we shift through changes in our lives. Through specialized trainings in EMDR, IFS, and OCD treatments, I aim to tailor our therapeutic relationship to your specific goals.
You have been wondering if maybe you are neurodivergent but don’t know where to start exploring this new identity.
As a trauma informed, neurodiversity affirming therapist, I recognize the need to reevaluate what is working and what new resources may be needed as we shift through changes in our lives. Through specialized trainings in EMDR, IFS, and OCD treatments, I aim to tailor our therapeutic relationship to your specific goals.
I work with children, teens, and young adults (ages 4–28), especially those who are neurodivergent, part of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, or have been impacted by adoption.
With younger children, I use play therapy to help them express what they don’t yet have words for. I also partner with caregivers as part of working with their child.
With teens and young adults, sessions may include creative expression and conversation.
My approach is collaborative and flexible—together, we’ll figure out what actually works for you.
I work with children, teens, and young adults (ages 4–28), especially those who are neurodivergent, part of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, or have been impacted by adoption.
With younger children, I use play therapy to help them express what they don’t yet have words for. I also partner with caregivers as part of working with their child.
With teens and young adults, sessions may include creative expression and conversation.
My approach is collaborative and flexible—together, we’ll figure out what actually works for you.
I work with clients who have been diagnosed with Autism, ADHD, and other neurodevelopmental conditions that impact day to day behavior and relationships.
Clients who work with me are typically seeking to reduce or redirect their child's challenging behaviors while increasing their coping skills. Accepting their diagnosis and looking ahead, my families typically prioritize communication and social skills to ensure their child is able to navigate as many environments as independently as possible. Many parents and caregivers just want to clarity on the cause of their challenges and a clear path forward with the support of an expert by their side.
I work with clients who have been diagnosed with Autism, ADHD, and other neurodevelopmental conditions that impact day to day behavior and relationships.
Clients who work with me are typically seeking to reduce or redirect their child's challenging behaviors while increasing their coping skills. Accepting their diagnosis and looking ahead, my families typically prioritize communication and social skills to ensure their child is able to navigate as many environments as independently as possible. Many parents and caregivers just want to clarity on the cause of their challenges and a clear path forward with the support of an expert by their side.
Grab a cup of coffee and let’s chat. Are you ready to change your life? I mean really ready to feel different, think different, and act different. If the old way isn’t working then it’s time to be different. Are you stuck in a rut with no way out? Lucky for you I specialize in ruts! Let’s look at the different ways I can help you. For Parents of challenging children, I have coaching offerings to help you change the dynamics in your house from purgatory to peace. For Single women, I have a therapy program that allows you to explore your past and change your future relationships.
Grab a cup of coffee and let’s chat. Are you ready to change your life? I mean really ready to feel different, think different, and act different. If the old way isn’t working then it’s time to be different. Are you stuck in a rut with no way out? Lucky for you I specialize in ruts! Let’s look at the different ways I can help you. For Parents of challenging children, I have coaching offerings to help you change the dynamics in your house from purgatory to peace. For Single women, I have a therapy program that allows you to explore your past and change your future relationships.
Feeling safe on our own and feeling connected with others is the key to both our happiness and success; it can also be one of the most challenging things we do in our lives. I have spent my career working with a wide variety of individuals to support them in learning strategies to get their needs met in healthy ways. I specialize in working on attachment issues and relationship issues for both children and adults. In our time together, we would work to develop a treatment plan including setting goals and agreeing on interventions to help you to achieve those goals to live a more fulfilling and satisfying life.
Feeling safe on our own and feeling connected with others is the key to both our happiness and success; it can also be one of the most challenging things we do in our lives. I have spent my career working with a wide variety of individuals to support them in learning strategies to get their needs met in healthy ways. I specialize in working on attachment issues and relationship issues for both children and adults. In our time together, we would work to develop a treatment plan including setting goals and agreeing on interventions to help you to achieve those goals to live a more fulfilling and satisfying life.
Whether you're working through trauma, ADHD, high anxiety, or life on the autism spectrum, I offer a supportive space where healing and self-discovery can unfold —often with a little creativity and joy along the way.
I use Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients to grow, learn to reframe and reflect. I am a huge encourager, and I love to help clients find the bright side and rewrite their stories into joy.
Whether you're working through trauma, ADHD, high anxiety, or life on the autism spectrum, I offer a supportive space where healing and self-discovery can unfold —often with a little creativity and joy along the way.
I use Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients to grow, learn to reframe and reflect. I am a huge encourager, and I love to help clients find the bright side and rewrite their stories into joy.
Anisha Bush
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC,CAS
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Deciding to take that first step to better yourself and change your life is tough when you are afraid the person you have chosen to help you just may not be able to or even understands your needs. As your therapist, I recognize wholeheartedly how important that first step is. Together, one of our focuses initially is building confidence, comfort, and rapport with each other, so that as we walk together through your issues, you can feel good about doing so. We will develop a plan of care specifically for your individual needs rather using than one specific method based on “identifying markers".
Deciding to take that first step to better yourself and change your life is tough when you are afraid the person you have chosen to help you just may not be able to or even understands your needs. As your therapist, I recognize wholeheartedly how important that first step is. Together, one of our focuses initially is building confidence, comfort, and rapport with each other, so that as we walk together through your issues, you can feel good about doing so. We will develop a plan of care specifically for your individual needs rather using than one specific method based on “identifying markers".
I consider my role as psychologist as one who strives to focus on the personal strengths, abilities, and vulnerabilities of a person through empathic support and optimism for positive change. To create a safe place where immediate issues, or chronic problems and patterns, can be identified and explored. To appreciate the whole person as a means to make sense of their experiences and behaviors.
I consider my role as psychologist as one who strives to focus on the personal strengths, abilities, and vulnerabilities of a person through empathic support and optimism for positive change. To create a safe place where immediate issues, or chronic problems and patterns, can be identified and explored. To appreciate the whole person as a means to make sense of their experiences and behaviors.
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.
Intensives may be a good fit if you struggle with:
-Single incidents or recent events
-Ongoing traumatic stress
-Childhood or attachment wounds
-The Neurodivergent experience
-Anxiety/Phobias
Intensive EMDR is designed to accelerate healing in a way that allows you to reach your goals faster. Instead of months of weekly sessions, my immersive format provides deep, focused work to rewire self-limiting beliefs and master emotion regulation.
Intensives may be a good fit if you struggle with:
-Single incidents or recent events
-Ongoing traumatic stress
-Childhood or attachment wounds
-The Neurodivergent experience
-Anxiety/Phobias
Intensive EMDR is designed to accelerate healing in a way that allows you to reach your goals faster. Instead of months of weekly sessions, my immersive format provides deep, focused work to rewire self-limiting beliefs and master emotion regulation.
Maybe you're discovering your neurodivergent identity or recognizing trauma patterns that finally explain lifelong challenges.
Our sessions will be shaped around your needs, preferences, and what matters most to you. You are the expert on your own life, and I'm here to walk alongside you with compassion and care. We'll build trust, move at your pace, and welcome every part of your story, including what you may have felt you needed to keep hidden.
Maybe you're discovering your neurodivergent identity or recognizing trauma patterns that finally explain lifelong challenges.
Our sessions will be shaped around your needs, preferences, and what matters most to you. You are the expert on your own life, and I'm here to walk alongside you with compassion and care. We'll build trust, move at your pace, and welcome every part of your story, including what you may have felt you needed to keep hidden.
Stress, anxiety and panic. With all that is happening in the world, maybe therapy could be a safe place to lay your worries for a small break. We nurture ourselves so that we can nurture and heal the world. ADHD on board? Avoidance and procrastination, chronic lateness, disorganization- common and I can help you cultivate greater calm, gain control over your emotions, and improve your relationships.
Stress, anxiety and panic. With all that is happening in the world, maybe therapy could be a safe place to lay your worries for a small break. We nurture ourselves so that we can nurture and heal the world. ADHD on board? Avoidance and procrastination, chronic lateness, disorganization- common and I can help you cultivate greater calm, gain control over your emotions, and improve your relationships.
Need support with anxiety, depression, or the complexities of life with autism or ADHD?
With over 15 years of experience, I offer focused support for anxiety, trauma, and neurodiversity-related challenges. I provide practical, evidence-based therapy that respects individual needs and strengths. Whether it’s processing emotions or building life skills, I tailor sessions to support meaningful, lasting change.
Need support with anxiety, depression, or the complexities of life with autism or ADHD?
With over 15 years of experience, I offer focused support for anxiety, trauma, and neurodiversity-related challenges. I provide practical, evidence-based therapy that respects individual needs and strengths. Whether it’s processing emotions or building life skills, I tailor sessions to support meaningful, lasting change.
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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.