Autism Therapists in Orem, UT
I specialize in working with clients on the autism spectrum as well as clients struggling with anxiety, depression, and identity.
It's my privilege to guide you through the complexities and challenges that life presents. My commitment lies in being there for you during your most vulnerable moments, offering support and understanding to help you overcome adversity. My approach centers on cultivating skills that not only enable you to confront life's hurdles but also to thrive, leading a life filled with health and happiness. Together, we'll embark on a journey towards empowerment and well-being
I specialize in working with clients on the autism spectrum as well as clients struggling with anxiety, depression, and identity.
It's my privilege to guide you through the complexities and challenges that life presents. My commitment lies in being there for you during your most vulnerable moments, offering support and understanding to help you overcome adversity. My approach centers on cultivating skills that not only enable you to confront life's hurdles but also to thrive, leading a life filled with health and happiness. Together, we'll embark on a journey towards empowerment and well-being
I work well with individuals dealing with OCD, Anxiety, and Autism, particularly as they relate to lifestyle and relationship concerns.
I’m dedicated to customizing my approach to best support your unique needs and circumstances. If you're looking for a space where you can feel truly heard and supported while working toward your goals, let's connect.
I work well with individuals dealing with OCD, Anxiety, and Autism, particularly as they relate to lifestyle and relationship concerns.
I’m dedicated to customizing my approach to best support your unique needs and circumstances. If you're looking for a space where you can feel truly heard and supported while working toward your goals, let's connect.
I earned my Advanced Certified Autism Specialist in 2021 and ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP) in 2024.
Together, we will explore your innate capabilities. Through collaborative therapy, I'm here to assist you in taking an active role in your own growth, development, and healing. Along the way, you'll develop clearer communication skills, fostering more effective connections with yourself and those around you. My approach integrates solution focused and cognitive-behavioral therapy modalities, ensuring a personalized and enriching therapeutic journey. I specialize in Solution Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
I earned my Advanced Certified Autism Specialist in 2021 and ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP) in 2024.
Together, we will explore your innate capabilities. Through collaborative therapy, I'm here to assist you in taking an active role in your own growth, development, and healing. Along the way, you'll develop clearer communication skills, fostering more effective connections with yourself and those around you. My approach integrates solution focused and cognitive-behavioral therapy modalities, ensuring a personalized and enriching therapeutic journey. I specialize in Solution Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
As a queer and neurodivergent therapist ( Autism and ADHD), I know how healing it can be to experience therapy that is inclusive and validating.
I understand that identity is both a crucial aspect of therapeutic work and a potential source of vulnerability. With this understanding, I value a compassionate approach to intersectionality. I strive to maintain therapeutic boundaries with my clients while also eliminating harmful dynamics of power and privilege that assert the therapist's dominance.
As a queer and neurodivergent therapist ( Autism and ADHD), I know how healing it can be to experience therapy that is inclusive and validating.
I understand that identity is both a crucial aspect of therapeutic work and a potential source of vulnerability. With this understanding, I value a compassionate approach to intersectionality. I strive to maintain therapeutic boundaries with my clients while also eliminating harmful dynamics of power and privilege that assert the therapist's dominance.
I will never claim to be an expert in anything, but I have lived and clinical experience with autism, the LGBTQ+ community, and faith transitions.
My ideal client is willing to talk about and feel their feelings and the way they affect their lives. Not all of my clients can talk about their feelings quite yet, or even identify them. That’s okay. Some are absolutely terrified to acknowledge or address feelings, and that’s okay too. It’s only when clients are unwilling that I personally run into a wall with my work.
I will never claim to be an expert in anything, but I have lived and clinical experience with autism, the LGBTQ+ community, and faith transitions.
My ideal client is willing to talk about and feel their feelings and the way they affect their lives. Not all of my clients can talk about their feelings quite yet, or even identify them. That’s okay. Some are absolutely terrified to acknowledge or address feelings, and that’s okay too. It’s only when clients are unwilling that I personally run into a wall with my work.
As a therapist at Scenic View Clinic, a significant portion of clients I work with are on the autism spectrum and/or managing other neurodiversities.
In therapy, I find purpose and benefit to a client centered approach. In working with clients, I find success with integrating components of ACT, CBT, motivational interviewing, and DBT skills. I am here to support individuals, couples and families with navigating and understanding the complex lives that are their realities.
As a therapist at Scenic View Clinic, a significant portion of clients I work with are on the autism spectrum and/or managing other neurodiversities.
In therapy, I find purpose and benefit to a client centered approach. In working with clients, I find success with integrating components of ACT, CBT, motivational interviewing, and DBT skills. I am here to support individuals, couples and families with navigating and understanding the complex lives that are their realities.
Evaluations I provide include testing for ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, psychiatric/psychological conditions (e.g., ODD, OCD, PTSD/trauma, anxiety-related, depressive disorders, personality disorders, etc.) and learning disabilities for those seeking accommodations for exams, schooling, and social security benefits.
I am focused on evaluations full-time to provide shorter wait times. I have spent years doing psychological assessments in a variety of settings including colleges, hospitals, prisons, private practices. I worked as the ADHD specialist at BYU's Accessibility Center and underwent training to become a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Specialist.
Evaluations I provide include testing for ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, psychiatric/psychological conditions (e.g., ODD, OCD, PTSD/trauma, anxiety-related, depressive disorders, personality disorders, etc.) and learning disabilities for those seeking accommodations for exams, schooling, and social security benefits.
I am focused on evaluations full-time to provide shorter wait times. I have spent years doing psychological assessments in a variety of settings including colleges, hospitals, prisons, private practices. I worked as the ADHD specialist at BYU's Accessibility Center and underwent training to become a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Specialist.
I have experience working with Teens with ADHD, and Autism, as well as Depression, Anxiety, Eating Didorders and Behavioral Issues.
I have extensive experience working with children and families and excel meeting children and teens where they are at, no matter the area of difficulty or how layered their problems are. I offer parent education and support in a non-judgmental and caring manner. I use a variety of approaches, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, family system dynamics, attachment theory, and play therapy.
I have experience working with Teens with ADHD, and Autism, as well as Depression, Anxiety, Eating Didorders and Behavioral Issues.
I have extensive experience working with children and families and excel meeting children and teens where they are at, no matter the area of difficulty or how layered their problems are. I offer parent education and support in a non-judgmental and caring manner. I use a variety of approaches, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, family system dynamics, attachment theory, and play therapy.
I have experience with autism, ADHD, LGBTQIA+ clients, anxiety, and many other life experiences that help me see the nuance of different perspectives.
I enjoy helping neurodivergent individuals find what works for them and helping neurodiverse couples and families understand one another better. You are the expert of your own experiences, and I want to empower you to draw on your internal and external resources to meet your goals.
I have experience with autism, ADHD, LGBTQIA+ clients, anxiety, and many other life experiences that help me see the nuance of different perspectives.
I enjoy helping neurodivergent individuals find what works for them and helping neurodiverse couples and families understand one another better. You are the expert of your own experiences, and I want to empower you to draw on your internal and external resources to meet your goals.
I also treat ADHD, Borderline, addictions, issues of gender and sexuality, ASD ( Autism), DID ("multiple personality"), and psychosis.
Hello. I've been working in mental health for the past 20+ years, with experience in most mental/emotional/relational health conditions. I very much enjoy and value working with my clients. I believe that client-therapist fit and clinical expertise are both essential. I work to constantly deepen my understanding of human psychology and the healing process. I specialize in EMDR, IFS, and Prolonged Exposure for treating PTSD, complex trauma, and anxiety conditions. I also specialize in DBT, and have a published book called "Mindfulness and DBT skills for improving Focus, Relationships, Emotion Management, & Distress Tolerance."
I also treat ADHD, Borderline, addictions, issues of gender and sexuality, ASD ( Autism), DID ("multiple personality"), and psychosis.
Hello. I've been working in mental health for the past 20+ years, with experience in most mental/emotional/relational health conditions. I very much enjoy and value working with my clients. I believe that client-therapist fit and clinical expertise are both essential. I work to constantly deepen my understanding of human psychology and the healing process. I specialize in EMDR, IFS, and Prolonged Exposure for treating PTSD, complex trauma, and anxiety conditions. I also specialize in DBT, and have a published book called "Mindfulness and DBT skills for improving Focus, Relationships, Emotion Management, & Distress Tolerance."
I use Neurofeedback to treat diverse emotional, psychological, and cognitive problems such as ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, brain injury, learning disorders, PTSD, sleep disorders, and addiction.
The human mind can get stuck in negative emotions, beliefs, and other patterns which make it feel impossible to move forward in life. I specialize in interventions (particularly EMDR, ACT, and BWRT) that enable the mind to let release old patterns quickly and often permanently. I specialize in treating trauma and anxiety. But these same interventions work wonders with addictions, depression, and other serious problems.
I use Neurofeedback to treat diverse emotional, psychological, and cognitive problems such as ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, brain injury, learning disorders, PTSD, sleep disorders, and addiction.
The human mind can get stuck in negative emotions, beliefs, and other patterns which make it feel impossible to move forward in life. I specialize in interventions (particularly EMDR, ACT, and BWRT) that enable the mind to let release old patterns quickly and often permanently. I specialize in treating trauma and anxiety. But these same interventions work wonders with addictions, depression, and other serious problems.
I've worked as a coach for teens with autism and other neurological challenges at the Heritage RTC in Orem, where I helped with social skills, engagement, emotion regulation, and individualized goals.
I have a passion for helping people feel comfortable and hopeful. Organizing and understanding your thoughts and troubles is an intimidating task. No matter your concerns or struggles, together we will curate motivating goals and learn skills to work toward them.
I've worked as a coach for teens with autism and other neurological challenges at the Heritage RTC in Orem, where I helped with social skills, engagement, emotion regulation, and individualized goals.
I have a passion for helping people feel comfortable and hopeful. Organizing and understanding your thoughts and troubles is an intimidating task. No matter your concerns or struggles, together we will curate motivating goals and learn skills to work toward them.
My focus includes helping couples where one or both partners have Autism, ADHD, or other neurologically diverse conditions navigate the unique challenges these bring to a relationship.
There is nothing more painful than being in a relationship, but feeling totally alone. “It shouldn’t be this way” you tell yourself. You’re lonely, and it scares you. You never saw the relationship going this way. You used to be really happy. Really in love. Somewhere a long the way, things changed. You find yourself thinking, “How did we get here?” Relationships are hard. I know it may feel hopeless that things will ever be the same. I help couples and individuals whose past experiences with trauma, infidelity, childhood wounds, and sexual issues prevent them from having the fulfilled and satisfying relationships they long for.
My focus includes helping couples where one or both partners have Autism, ADHD, or other neurologically diverse conditions navigate the unique challenges these bring to a relationship.
There is nothing more painful than being in a relationship, but feeling totally alone. “It shouldn’t be this way” you tell yourself. You’re lonely, and it scares you. You never saw the relationship going this way. You used to be really happy. Really in love. Somewhere a long the way, things changed. You find yourself thinking, “How did we get here?” Relationships are hard. I know it may feel hopeless that things will ever be the same. I help couples and individuals whose past experiences with trauma, infidelity, childhood wounds, and sexual issues prevent them from having the fulfilled and satisfying relationships they long for.
We have providers who are generalists and who also specialize in a range of issues including depression, anxiety-based disorders, trauma, Autism, ADHD, eating disorders, interpersonal problems, and spiritual concerns.
We are a well-established outpatient mental health therapy clinic. We are a team of therapists in Orem and Spanish Fork who have been trained in different modalities (counseling and clinical psychology, marriage and family therapy, clinical mental health counseling) and worked in a number of settings (university counseling centers, community mental health clinics, private practice, inpatient facilities, school systems) with a variety of diverse populations and clinical concerns. Our diversity in training and experience allows us to find the right Utah County therapist for you.
We have providers who are generalists and who also specialize in a range of issues including depression, anxiety-based disorders, trauma, Autism, ADHD, eating disorders, interpersonal problems, and spiritual concerns.
We are a well-established outpatient mental health therapy clinic. We are a team of therapists in Orem and Spanish Fork who have been trained in different modalities (counseling and clinical psychology, marriage and family therapy, clinical mental health counseling) and worked in a number of settings (university counseling centers, community mental health clinics, private practice, inpatient facilities, school systems) with a variety of diverse populations and clinical concerns. Our diversity in training and experience allows us to find the right Utah County therapist for you.
ADHD and autism run in my family and I have studied these areas extensively.
Yo hablo Espanol. I am passionate about helping people heal from abusive relationships. Whether you are still in this relationship or not, my goal is to help you overcome the pain that you are in, and reclaim your life. I also help people that feel like they’ve lost everything (due to divorce, betrayal, financial ruin, etc.). It can be devastating, overwhelming, even frightening to see your world turn upside down. I can help you to grieve and to find your way in order to start over.
ADHD and autism run in my family and I have studied these areas extensively.
Yo hablo Espanol. I am passionate about helping people heal from abusive relationships. Whether you are still in this relationship or not, my goal is to help you overcome the pain that you are in, and reclaim your life. I also help people that feel like they’ve lost everything (due to divorce, betrayal, financial ruin, etc.). It can be devastating, overwhelming, even frightening to see your world turn upside down. I can help you to grieve and to find your way in order to start over.
I also have experience with clients with autism and those who have experienced domestic violence.
I have training in trust-based relational interventions, behavioral therapy, and adaptive information processing (AIP) theory. I am trained in EMDR and neurofeedback.
I also have experience with clients with autism and those who have experienced domestic violence.
I have training in trust-based relational interventions, behavioral therapy, and adaptive information processing (AIP) theory. I am trained in EMDR and neurofeedback.
, LGBTQIA, Veterans, Autism (Neurodiversity lens) and the intersection of these identities with trauma and different diagnoses or life events.
All are welcome! I work the most with individuals and couples that are navigating multiple intersecting identities and mental health concerns. As a trans veteran, I find it easy to connect with members of the LGBTQ and veteran communities. I can help members navigate life and the nuances that come with those identities by drawing on experience, training, and education. Clients often find that not having to explain things that feel basic really makes therapy accessible. This baseline can help the navigation of trauma and PTSD to feel less dark and lonely.
, LGBTQIA, Veterans, Autism (Neurodiversity lens) and the intersection of these identities with trauma and different diagnoses or life events.
All are welcome! I work the most with individuals and couples that are navigating multiple intersecting identities and mental health concerns. As a trans veteran, I find it easy to connect with members of the LGBTQ and veteran communities. I can help members navigate life and the nuances that come with those identities by drawing on experience, training, and education. Clients often find that not having to explain things that feel basic really makes therapy accessible. This baseline can help the navigation of trauma and PTSD to feel less dark and lonely.
I also work with anxiety, depression, autism, trauma, addiction, grief, and adjustment issues.
I offer various interventions and strategies for you to heal and cope with your unique struggles. I provide a warm and safe environment to support my clients in developing skills and confidence to confront life challenges and explore their thoughts and feelings. I care deeply about my clients and love the work I do each day.
I also work with anxiety, depression, autism, trauma, addiction, grief, and adjustment issues.
I offer various interventions and strategies for you to heal and cope with your unique struggles. I provide a warm and safe environment to support my clients in developing skills and confidence to confront life challenges and explore their thoughts and feelings. I care deeply about my clients and love the work I do each day.
I specialize in working with children and adolescents dealing with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation and self harm, behavioral challenges, trauma, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorders.
My approach to therapy is child-centered and developmentally sensitive. I utilize evidence-based techniques such as play therapy, art therapy, and cognitive-behavioral interventions to help children express themselves and develop coping skills that they can carry into adulthood. I also believe in helping parents learn skills to help their children at home.
I specialize in working with children and adolescents dealing with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation and self harm, behavioral challenges, trauma, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorders.
My approach to therapy is child-centered and developmentally sensitive. I utilize evidence-based techniques such as play therapy, art therapy, and cognitive-behavioral interventions to help children express themselves and develop coping skills that they can carry into adulthood. I also believe in helping parents learn skills to help their children at home.
I believe in families and helping support them through any struggles, whether it's divorce, blended families, separation anxiety, school refusal, defiance, ADHD, OCD, autism, adoption, communication difficulties, conflict, or trauma.
With years of education and lived experience, I bring a versatile approach to addressing these issues. Through many therapy approaches, I work well with a variety of clients with an open mind. I am passionate about working with couples and individuals in fostering stronger, healthier connections. I employ ACT, IFS, client-centered and values based care.
I believe in families and helping support them through any struggles, whether it's divorce, blended families, separation anxiety, school refusal, defiance, ADHD, OCD, autism, adoption, communication difficulties, conflict, or trauma.
With years of education and lived experience, I bring a versatile approach to addressing these issues. Through many therapy approaches, I work well with a variety of clients with an open mind. I am passionate about working with couples and individuals in fostering stronger, healthier connections. I employ ACT, IFS, client-centered and values based care.
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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.