Autism Therapists in Schertz, TX
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.
I sought to be a counselor to help others become the best version of themselves in order to live their best lives. I am a retired Major in the United States Army with 23 years of military service. My military assignments have ranged from Topographic Non-Commissioned Officer, Horizontal Engineer Company Commander, Brigade Engineer Battalion Executive Officer, and Combat Engineer. I have dedicated my career to taking care of soldiers and their families. My husband, Daniel Carrizales, is a retired Gunnery Sergeant in the Marine Corps. We have four lovely girls, two amazing boys, and seven lovely grandchildren.
I sought to be a counselor to help others become the best version of themselves in order to live their best lives. I am a retired Major in the United States Army with 23 years of military service. My military assignments have ranged from Topographic Non-Commissioned Officer, Horizontal Engineer Company Commander, Brigade Engineer Battalion Executive Officer, and Combat Engineer. I have dedicated my career to taking care of soldiers and their families. My husband, Daniel Carrizales, is a retired Gunnery Sergeant in the Marine Corps. We have four lovely girls, two amazing boys, and seven lovely grandchildren.
You are the one everyone counts on. Capable. Responsible. The strong one. But underneath, you feel exhausted, disconnected, anxious, or emotionally numb. Maybe you keep pushing through while quietly wondering why life still feels so heavy. Trauma, burnout, loss, or years of carrying too much can leave your nervous system stuck in survival mode. Therapy can become the place where you finally stop holding everything alone and begin feeling like yourself again.
You are the one everyone counts on. Capable. Responsible. The strong one. But underneath, you feel exhausted, disconnected, anxious, or emotionally numb. Maybe you keep pushing through while quietly wondering why life still feels so heavy. Trauma, burnout, loss, or years of carrying too much can leave your nervous system stuck in survival mode. Therapy can become the place where you finally stop holding everything alone and begin feeling like yourself again.
I am best suited to adults and older teens who are struggling with stress, work and family issues, personal challenges and past trauma resolution. My approach to counseling includes creative methods to keep my clients engaged, goal setting and strength based techniques that empower the individual. Clients who really want to see results and are prepared to partner with their therapist will definitely see overall change as we work together to address their concerns.
I am best suited to adults and older teens who are struggling with stress, work and family issues, personal challenges and past trauma resolution. My approach to counseling includes creative methods to keep my clients engaged, goal setting and strength based techniques that empower the individual. Clients who really want to see results and are prepared to partner with their therapist will definitely see overall change as we work together to address their concerns.
Hi, I’m Kelly Martin, the owner of KM Counseling Services and a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor. I’ve been working in the mental health field for over 16 years, and my passion has always been helping people heal from trauma and start living the lives they deserve. I work mostly with adults who’ve been through tough or painful experiences and are ready to break free from the weight of the past.
Hi, I’m Kelly Martin, the owner of KM Counseling Services and a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor. I’ve been working in the mental health field for over 16 years, and my passion has always been helping people heal from trauma and start living the lives they deserve. I work mostly with adults who’ve been through tough or painful experiences and are ready to break free from the weight of the past.
I identify as creative, innovative, and authentic. Along with providing direct care to clients, my experience has also been leading clinical teams in diverse community mental health settings. I have a Ph.D. in Psychology, am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, and a National Certified Counselor. My specialties include trauma recovery for individuals and couples. I consider myself an innovative therapist. I utilize holistic psychotherapy approaches such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy.
I identify as creative, innovative, and authentic. Along with providing direct care to clients, my experience has also been leading clinical teams in diverse community mental health settings. I have a Ph.D. in Psychology, am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, and a National Certified Counselor. My specialties include trauma recovery for individuals and couples. I consider myself an innovative therapist. I utilize holistic psychotherapy approaches such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy.
Jeffrey M Locke, LCSW, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Emotional health difficulties are like a cold, everyone gets them from time to time. However, if the cold goes on for weeks or keeps on getting worse, you should probably see a healthcare professional. This is true for our emotional health as well. If we want to be healthy, we have to take care of ourselves: body, mind and soul. Psychotherapy is medical treatment and care intended to relieve or heal the soul. It is a journey of self-discovery, personal growth, healing and wholeness. I have 20 years of experience supporting and guiding clients in a variety of areas including mental health, health care, disability and family services.
Emotional health difficulties are like a cold, everyone gets them from time to time. However, if the cold goes on for weeks or keeps on getting worse, you should probably see a healthcare professional. This is true for our emotional health as well. If we want to be healthy, we have to take care of ourselves: body, mind and soul. Psychotherapy is medical treatment and care intended to relieve or heal the soul. It is a journey of self-discovery, personal growth, healing and wholeness. I have 20 years of experience supporting and guiding clients in a variety of areas including mental health, health care, disability and family services.
Our professional experience includes working with military services members and their dependents working through deployments, suicide, multiple relocation's, marital issues, PTSD and other issues that military families face. In addition, we work with families, teens and children on multiple issues such as depression, anxiety, family issues, divorce, substance abuse, anger management, grief and loss, parenting skills, domestic violence and adolescent issues. Offering Mental Health Evaluations, Fit for Duty evaluations, DWI evaluations, and other testing.
Our professional experience includes working with military services members and their dependents working through deployments, suicide, multiple relocation's, marital issues, PTSD and other issues that military families face. In addition, we work with families, teens and children on multiple issues such as depression, anxiety, family issues, divorce, substance abuse, anger management, grief and loss, parenting skills, domestic violence and adolescent issues. Offering Mental Health Evaluations, Fit for Duty evaluations, DWI evaluations, and other testing.
I have 20 years of clinical experience helping children and teens with a variety of issues including Autism Spectrum Disorder(All ages), ODD, learning disabilities, anxiety, depression, behavior problems, parenting challenges, communication skills and helping the families cope with these issues.
I love to do inner child work that focuses on childhood trauma and I am PIT trained by Pia Melody to address co-dependency. I am EMDR certified and help to process PTSD and other trauma. I also do clinical supervision for both LMFT and LPC. I am a AAMFT Approved Supervisor.
I have 20 years of clinical experience helping children and teens with a variety of issues including Autism Spectrum Disorder(All ages), ODD, learning disabilities, anxiety, depression, behavior problems, parenting challenges, communication skills and helping the families cope with these issues.
I love to do inner child work that focuses on childhood trauma and I am PIT trained by Pia Melody to address co-dependency. I am EMDR certified and help to process PTSD and other trauma. I also do clinical supervision for both LMFT and LPC. I am a AAMFT Approved Supervisor.
I am passionate about working with children, teens, and adults. With a genuine love for helping others, I use a variety of therapeutic techniques to support you in overcoming challenges and building emotional resilience. Whether working with young children, teens, or adults, I create a safe and compassionate environment where you can express yourself, gain insight, and achieve your life goals. I utilize multiple therapeutic approaches such as play therapy, sandtray therapy, and more to help you achieve your or your child's goals!
I am passionate about working with children, teens, and adults. With a genuine love for helping others, I use a variety of therapeutic techniques to support you in overcoming challenges and building emotional resilience. Whether working with young children, teens, or adults, I create a safe and compassionate environment where you can express yourself, gain insight, and achieve your life goals. I utilize multiple therapeutic approaches such as play therapy, sandtray therapy, and more to help you achieve your or your child's goals!
I have specialized in child and teen therapy, and have specialized in trauma, abuse, autism, juvenile system, foster care, OCD +.
My name is Priscilla A Gonzalez and I am a motivated therapist ready to provide you the tools you need to get you through your trying times. I incorporate a collaborative approach to establish goals for your life journey that we focus on in our sessions.
I have specialized in child and teen therapy, and have specialized in trauma, abuse, autism, juvenile system, foster care, OCD +.
My name is Priscilla A Gonzalez and I am a motivated therapist ready to provide you the tools you need to get you through your trying times. I incorporate a collaborative approach to establish goals for your life journey that we focus on in our sessions.
I provide individual and family therapy to those having difficulty with depression, anxiety, Autism, anger, ADHD/ADD, trauma, parenting, relationship and family issues.
My area of specialization includes working with children and adolescents on coping with everyday challenges they may be experiencing that are affecting their behavior in school and home settings. I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults teaching coping skills, anger management, communication, anxiety, and depression.
I provide individual and family therapy to those having difficulty with depression, anxiety, Autism, anger, ADHD/ADD, trauma, parenting, relationship and family issues.
My area of specialization includes working with children and adolescents on coping with everyday challenges they may be experiencing that are affecting their behavior in school and home settings. I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults teaching coping skills, anger management, communication, anxiety, and depression.
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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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.
Whether you're exploring autism, ADHD, or another mental health condition, need an immigration evaluation, are seeking Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), or want help building social skills, we're here to help.
We specialize in neurodevelopmental and psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, PCIT, social skills support, and therapy services. Our team helps children, adolescents, adults, and families gain clarity, access resources, build skills, and achieve meaningful goals through compassionate, evidence-based care.
Whether you're exploring autism, ADHD, or another mental health condition, need an immigration evaluation, are seeking Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), or want help building social skills, we're here to help.
We specialize in neurodevelopmental and psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, PCIT, social skills support, and therapy services. Our team helps children, adolescents, adults, and families gain clarity, access resources, build skills, and achieve meaningful goals through compassionate, evidence-based care.
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.
Whether you’re a first responder carrying what you’ve seen, someone living with chronic illness, or navigating life as a neurodivergent individual, you deserve a space where you are understood without judgment.
I work with clients experiencing anxiety, trauma, burnout, emotional dysregulation, and the unique challenges that come with chronic illness or neurodivergence. My approach is practical, structured when needed, and always tailored to you. We can focus on building skills, processing experiences, or simply creating a place where you don’t have to mask.
Whether you’re a first responder carrying what you’ve seen, someone living with chronic illness, or navigating life as a neurodivergent individual, you deserve a space where you are understood without judgment.
I work with clients experiencing anxiety, trauma, burnout, emotional dysregulation, and the unique challenges that come with chronic illness or neurodivergence. My approach is practical, structured when needed, and always tailored to you. We can focus on building skills, processing experiences, or simply creating a place where you don’t have to mask.
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 work well with teenagers and young adults/professionals looking to address problems currently being faced.
I work well with teenagers and young adults/professionals looking to address problems currently being faced.
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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.