Autism Therapists in Utah
Many experiences in my life have given me a deep passion for working with autistic & otherwise neurodiverse individuals, couples, and their families.
Along with my degrees in Social Work, I have also received a certificate in Autism Studies, and have trained in several therapy styles including CBT, ACT, DBT, TRE, mind-body bridging therapy, mindfulness & meditation, compassionate inquiry, polyvagal theory, the wheel of consent, and more.
Many experiences in my life have given me a deep passion for working with autistic & otherwise neurodiverse individuals, couples, and their families.
Along with my degrees in Social Work, I have also received a certificate in Autism Studies, and have trained in several therapy styles including CBT, ACT, DBT, TRE, mind-body bridging therapy, mindfulness & meditation, compassionate inquiry, polyvagal theory, the wheel of consent, and more.
Miller received his doctorate from an APA-accredited university and has over 18 years of clinical experience, including work at the University of Missouri Medical School and as the Autism Mentor Program clinical director for 2 universities.
In addition to clinical therapy, Dr. Miller provides psychological testing/assessment and diagnostics. His assessment experience includes working with forensic, legal, fitness-for-duty, ecclesiastical, and neurodiverse populations. His clinical experience ranges from general mental health concerns to specialized concierge services.
Miller received his doctorate from an APA-accredited university and has over 18 years of clinical experience, including work at the University of Missouri Medical School and as the Autism Mentor Program clinical director for 2 universities.
In addition to clinical therapy, Dr. Miller provides psychological testing/assessment and diagnostics. His assessment experience includes working with forensic, legal, fitness-for-duty, ecclesiastical, and neurodiverse populations. His clinical experience ranges from general mental health concerns to specialized concierge services.
Do you "avoid important conversations because every discussion ends in an argument?" Or "It feels like we are living parallel lives instead of building a life together?" Understand this? "I struggle in my life and relationship and feel like I speak a different language?" You are not broken, you are in need of real depth and solutions.
I specialize in working with accomplished couples and individuals who want more than standard therapy. If you’re seeking privacy, depth, and real results, I offer a discreet, concierge-level experience focused on repairing relationships, restoring intimacy, and helping you thrive.
Do you "avoid important conversations because every discussion ends in an argument?" Or "It feels like we are living parallel lives instead of building a life together?" Understand this? "I struggle in my life and relationship and feel like I speak a different language?" You are not broken, you are in need of real depth and solutions.
I specialize in working with accomplished couples and individuals who want more than standard therapy. If you’re seeking privacy, depth, and real results, I offer a discreet, concierge-level experience focused on repairing relationships, restoring intimacy, and helping you thrive.
I love to support neurodivergent, queer, and/or non-conforming or untraditional clients find their own paths and celebrate their unique ways of being.
My work includes tools for emotional regulation, navigating sensory and stimulation needs, self advocacy, body and emotional attunement, skills for navigating relationships in healthy ways, processing the impact of childhood/past experiences, and more. I also offer outdoor therapy sessions where you can benefit from the healing power of nature.
I love to support neurodivergent, queer, and/or non-conforming or untraditional clients find their own paths and celebrate their unique ways of being.
My work includes tools for emotional regulation, navigating sensory and stimulation needs, self advocacy, body and emotional attunement, skills for navigating relationships in healthy ways, processing the impact of childhood/past experiences, and more. I also offer outdoor therapy sessions where you can benefit from the healing power of nature.
With over 20 years of experience working with children, teens, adolescents, and families I am a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist with additional certifications in Childhood Trauma, Forensic Traumatology, PTSD, and Disability.
With over 20 years of experience, I’ve supported children, teens, adults, and families in addressing anxiety, self-esteem, depression, trauma, substance abuse, and childhood disorders. As a former collegiate athlete, collegiate women’s basketball coach (earning Coach of the Year honors), and mental health specialist with the Chicago Cubs for seven years, I’ve had the privilege of working with professional athletes across various sports, including World Series winners. These experiences have shaped my ability to tailor strategies to each individual’s unique journey, fostering self-awareness and confidence for lasting growth.
With over 20 years of experience working with children, teens, adolescents, and families I am a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist with additional certifications in Childhood Trauma, Forensic Traumatology, PTSD, and Disability.
With over 20 years of experience, I’ve supported children, teens, adults, and families in addressing anxiety, self-esteem, depression, trauma, substance abuse, and childhood disorders. As a former collegiate athlete, collegiate women’s basketball coach (earning Coach of the Year honors), and mental health specialist with the Chicago Cubs for seven years, I’ve had the privilege of working with professional athletes across various sports, including World Series winners. These experiences have shaped my ability to tailor strategies to each individual’s unique journey, fostering self-awareness and confidence for lasting growth.
I deeply appreciate being able to be a part of the lives of so many amazing people. To work side by side with individuals during the sensitive and vulnerable process of healing is a gift. Within all of us, there is a natural human ability to heal, and we gain confidence when we have access to the right tools that help us to integrate feelings, emotions, experiences, and relationships into something meaningful. I'm a huge fan of tailoring methods and tools to fit individual needs.
I deeply appreciate being able to be a part of the lives of so many amazing people. To work side by side with individuals during the sensitive and vulnerable process of healing is a gift. Within all of us, there is a natural human ability to heal, and we gain confidence when we have access to the right tools that help us to integrate feelings, emotions, experiences, and relationships into something meaningful. I'm a huge fan of tailoring methods and tools to fit individual needs.
, ADHD or Autism) heal their underlying issues to move past survival, to finally lead authentic, hopeful, connected lives
You're struggling to meet the demands of work (or school). You're lonely. You yearn to connect with others—yet the thought of doing so terrifies you. Your drive to be a perfect partner (employee, or friend) leaves you exhausted, burnt out. But you don't let that show. On the surface you're successful and active. Underneath it all? You're overwhelmed and stressed. You don't feel good enough. You people please and try to do it all. And despite trying to change... you revert back to the same habits of perfectionism, shutting people out, going numb, over working, emotional eating, doom scrolling, etc.
, ADHD or Autism) heal their underlying issues to move past survival, to finally lead authentic, hopeful, connected lives
You're struggling to meet the demands of work (or school). You're lonely. You yearn to connect with others—yet the thought of doing so terrifies you. Your drive to be a perfect partner (employee, or friend) leaves you exhausted, burnt out. But you don't let that show. On the surface you're successful and active. Underneath it all? You're overwhelmed and stressed. You don't feel good enough. You people please and try to do it all. And despite trying to change... you revert back to the same habits of perfectionism, shutting people out, going numb, over working, emotional eating, doom scrolling, etc.
From individuals experiencing trauma to neurodivergent individuals seeking mental health support, I believe treatment should consider all the unique aspects of your experience and environment and intervene when appropriate.
Changes and growth require bravery & determination, which can feel near impossible to find with the demands of daily life. Whether you are navigating uncertainty & turmoil, or seeking to build on previous progress, my approach is centered in you gaining the skills, resources, and confidence to harness the strengths you inherently have. I firmly believe human connection improves wellbeing, and seek to build a strong therapeutic relationship that promotes healthy relationship dynamics and mutual collaboration. Just as no one individual will experience life in the same way, no individual’s experience of therapy will be the same.
From individuals experiencing trauma to neurodivergent individuals seeking mental health support, I believe treatment should consider all the unique aspects of your experience and environment and intervene when appropriate.
Changes and growth require bravery & determination, which can feel near impossible to find with the demands of daily life. Whether you are navigating uncertainty & turmoil, or seeking to build on previous progress, my approach is centered in you gaining the skills, resources, and confidence to harness the strengths you inherently have. I firmly believe human connection improves wellbeing, and seek to build a strong therapeutic relationship that promotes healthy relationship dynamics and mutual collaboration. Just as no one individual will experience life in the same way, no individual’s experience of therapy will be the same.
I also work with “late-in-life” diagnoses of Autism.
The breakage is not something to be hidden or disguised, rather the repair gives the item a new, oftentimes more beautiful, look. Our struggles, hardships, and painful experiences can leave us feeling broken beyond repair, but with healing we can grow and transform in beautiful ways. Your broken pieces don’t need to hold you back.
I also work with “late-in-life” diagnoses of Autism.
The breakage is not something to be hidden or disguised, rather the repair gives the item a new, oftentimes more beautiful, look. Our struggles, hardships, and painful experiences can leave us feeling broken beyond repair, but with healing we can grow and transform in beautiful ways. Your broken pieces don’t need to hold you back.
Ella Golden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW
1 Endorsed
Midvale, UT 84047
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in trauma/PTSD, autism, ADHD, faith transitions, women’s issues, LGBTQ+ concerns, and attachment or relationship challenges.
You deserve a space where you feel safe, understood and genuinely supported. Therapy with me is centered around you: your story, your goals, and the version of yourself you're hoping to grow into.
I strive to create a warm, steady environment where you can show up fully without judgment. My approach is client-centered and trauma-informed, which means we move at your pace while thoughtfully exploring how your past experiences may be shaping your present.
Wherever you’re starting from, we’ll work together to help you gain clarity, build resilience, and move forward with greater confidence and self-understanding.
I specialize in trauma/PTSD, autism, ADHD, faith transitions, women’s issues, LGBTQ+ concerns, and attachment or relationship challenges.
You deserve a space where you feel safe, understood and genuinely supported. Therapy with me is centered around you: your story, your goals, and the version of yourself you're hoping to grow into.
I strive to create a warm, steady environment where you can show up fully without judgment. My approach is client-centered and trauma-informed, which means we move at your pace while thoughtfully exploring how your past experiences may be shaping your present.
Wherever you’re starting from, we’ll work together to help you gain clarity, build resilience, and move forward with greater confidence and self-understanding.
I also specialize in working with neurodivergent individuals
Hello and welcome to therapy! My name is Emily and I am an LCSW therapist, licensed in both Utah and Colorado. I enjoy working with clients from different backgrounds and walk of life. I find it very satisfying to support and witness their growth journey, especially as they shed negative perception of themselves. I strongly believe that all my client have the ability to create the changes they desire. My goal is to help them discover the tools and the environment necessary to create and sustain these changes.
I also specialize in working with neurodivergent individuals
Hello and welcome to therapy! My name is Emily and I am an LCSW therapist, licensed in both Utah and Colorado. I enjoy working with clients from different backgrounds and walk of life. I find it very satisfying to support and witness their growth journey, especially as they shed negative perception of themselves. I strongly believe that all my client have the ability to create the changes they desire. My goal is to help them discover the tools and the environment necessary to create and sustain these changes.
Available everywhere in Utah through video conferencing. Many people struggle with feeling different, strange, or like others do not relate to them well. Many people feel like they have to hide who they are and have no place to be themselves. Many new clients worry about being pushed to confront truths and emotions before they are ready. I seek to first get clients ready to change then support them as they lead the way. This goes for the person with depression who needs to reshape their relationships; the person with PTSD facing their painful past; and the gay person grappling with the consequences of coming out or not.
Available everywhere in Utah through video conferencing. Many people struggle with feeling different, strange, or like others do not relate to them well. Many people feel like they have to hide who they are and have no place to be themselves. Many new clients worry about being pushed to confront truths and emotions before they are ready. I seek to first get clients ready to change then support them as they lead the way. This goes for the person with depression who needs to reshape their relationships; the person with PTSD facing their painful past; and the gay person grappling with the consequences of coming out or not.
Are you looking for a positive change in life? Take the first step and give me a call. From our first interaction, I'll encourage you to identify your personal goals to help guide your therapy. I strive to provide a warm, open, and non-judging environment to help you progress. I work from a solution focused/strengths based approach drawing heavily from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and other mindfulness-based methods.
Are you looking for a positive change in life? Take the first step and give me a call. From our first interaction, I'll encourage you to identify your personal goals to help guide your therapy. I strive to provide a warm, open, and non-judging environment to help you progress. I work from a solution focused/strengths based approach drawing heavily from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and other mindfulness-based methods.
Especially LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent (ADHD and ASD) folk.
You can expect from me a warm and compassionate approach where I provide an evidence-based process with empirically supported interventions like EMDR to assist our work together. Areas I focus on are persistent depression, anxiety, social anxiety, trauma, faith challenges, LGBTQ+, ADHD, ASD, open relationships, and relationship/marital problems.
Especially LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent (ADHD and ASD) folk.
You can expect from me a warm and compassionate approach where I provide an evidence-based process with empirically supported interventions like EMDR to assist our work together. Areas I focus on are persistent depression, anxiety, social anxiety, trauma, faith challenges, LGBTQ+, ADHD, ASD, open relationships, and relationship/marital problems.
I have experience working with autism and other developmental disabilities as well as children and teens with a variety of diagnoses and backgrounds.
As a therapist, I am committed to listening with compassion and helping in any way that I can. I want therapy to be both fun and safe for everyone. I value the therapeutic relationship and strive to meet the comfortability and connection you need for an open environment to express yourself without judgement.
I have experience working with autism and other developmental disabilities as well as children and teens with a variety of diagnoses and backgrounds.
As a therapist, I am committed to listening with compassion and helping in any way that I can. I want therapy to be both fun and safe for everyone. I value the therapeutic relationship and strive to meet the comfortability and connection you need for an open environment to express yourself without judgement.
Therapy often starts with a simple desire for change, even if that desire feels small. The fact that you’re here already says something about that part of you. As someone who understands what it’s like to want things to be different, I feel honored to walk alongside you and help that desire grow. I can’t promise the process will be easy, but I do believe it can be worth it, helping you heal, move forward, and feel more in control of your life. My goal isn’t just change for now, but growth that lasts beyond therapy and strengthens your relationships over time.
Therapy often starts with a simple desire for change, even if that desire feels small. The fact that you’re here already says something about that part of you. As someone who understands what it’s like to want things to be different, I feel honored to walk alongside you and help that desire grow. I can’t promise the process will be easy, but I do believe it can be worth it, helping you heal, move forward, and feel more in control of your life. My goal isn’t just change for now, but growth that lasts beyond therapy and strengthens your relationships over time.
Our diverse team specializes in psychological assessments, including ADHD, autism, trauma, mood, TBI, dementia, intellectual disability, developmental disabilities, personality, OCD, bipolar, psychosis, & learning disorders.
Mental health concerns can feel overwhelming, and it’s often hard to know where to begin. Some people feel stuck in therapy and aren’t seeing the progress they hoped for, while others are seeking clarity about complex psychological, learning, or behavioral concerns. Families may be looking for answers, and attorneys or courts may require objective psychological assessment. At the Utah Center for Psychological Services, we help individuals, families, and systems make sense of these challenges by offering thoughtful, comprehensive psychological services tailored to each situation.
Our diverse team specializes in psychological assessments, including ADHD, autism, trauma, mood, TBI, dementia, intellectual disability, developmental disabilities, personality, OCD, bipolar, psychosis, & learning disorders.
Mental health concerns can feel overwhelming, and it’s often hard to know where to begin. Some people feel stuck in therapy and aren’t seeing the progress they hoped for, while others are seeking clarity about complex psychological, learning, or behavioral concerns. Families may be looking for answers, and attorneys or courts may require objective psychological assessment. At the Utah Center for Psychological Services, we help individuals, families, and systems make sense of these challenges by offering thoughtful, comprehensive psychological services tailored to each situation.
I love working with neurodivergent folks!
As your therapist, I want to collaborate with you, not tell you what to do. I trust you are the expert on your own life. I trust your instincts and your body (even if you don't anymore). While I am gentle in my approach, I am also direct if I see things that may be harmful. My work is highly focused on processing past trauma, including those super mean thoughts about yourself that might be playing out in your head. Your life going forward doesn't have to be a repeat of your past. If you've struggled with emotionally immature people in your life, that has an impact. I promise I will believe you.
I love working with neurodivergent folks!
As your therapist, I want to collaborate with you, not tell you what to do. I trust you are the expert on your own life. I trust your instincts and your body (even if you don't anymore). While I am gentle in my approach, I am also direct if I see things that may be harmful. My work is highly focused on processing past trauma, including those super mean thoughts about yourself that might be playing out in your head. Your life going forward doesn't have to be a repeat of your past. If you've struggled with emotionally immature people in your life, that has an impact. I promise I will believe you.
Katie Bower
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MS, NCC, ACMHC
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
Cottle Feldman, PhD
Searching for a better understanding of your autism or ADHD diagnosis?
My clients and I work to identify how their diagnosis affects their ability to socially connect, maintain independence, regulate emotions or find work opportunities, among other challenges related to executive dysfunction, frustration tolerance, and difficulty living in the gray. I can help you weave your personal experiences into a peaceful existence.
Cottle Feldman, PhD
Searching for a better understanding of your autism or ADHD diagnosis?
My clients and I work to identify how their diagnosis affects their ability to socially connect, maintain independence, regulate emotions or find work opportunities, among other challenges related to executive dysfunction, frustration tolerance, and difficulty living in the gray. I can help you weave your personal experiences into a peaceful existence.
I have worked with kids that have been diagnosed with autism.
I believe one of the most important components of counseling is the relationship you have with your counselor. I am passionate about protecting an environment of safety and trust between myself and my clients. There is so much power in finding someone who can witness your core self without judgment or bias. I work with you to anchor yourself in what you want out of therapy and being your mirror to empower you to make change in your life that can withstand what you're going through. I have worked in a variety of clinical settings and specialize in youth and families, play therapy, and telehealth.
I have worked with kids that have been diagnosed with autism.
I believe one of the most important components of counseling is the relationship you have with your counselor. I am passionate about protecting an environment of safety and trust between myself and my clients. There is so much power in finding someone who can witness your core self without judgment or bias. I work with you to anchor yourself in what you want out of therapy and being your mirror to empower you to make change in your life that can withstand what you're going through. I have worked in a variety of clinical settings and specialize in youth and families, play therapy, and telehealth.
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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.