Autism Therapists in Utah
I may be a good fit for you if you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or exhausted by anxiety, OCD, or emotional overload, and are looking for tools that truly help. I work with adolescents and adults navigating neurodivergence, identity questions, and life or faith transitions. I offer a safe, validating space that balances compassion with practical, evidence-based strategies to help you understand patterns, build skills, and move toward meaningful, lasting change.
I may be a good fit for you if you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or exhausted by anxiety, OCD, or emotional overload, and are looking for tools that truly help. I work with adolescents and adults navigating neurodivergence, identity questions, and life or faith transitions. I offer a safe, validating space that balances compassion with practical, evidence-based strategies to help you understand patterns, build skills, and move toward meaningful, lasting change.
I like clients that are unique, meaning I enjoy people's differences. I tend to create the treatment plan around the client and their needs rather than a cookie cutter type of treatment plan. I work with a wide range of clients from children and adolescents to couples therapy.
I like clients that are unique, meaning I enjoy people's differences. I tend to create the treatment plan around the client and their needs rather than a cookie cutter type of treatment plan. I work with a wide range of clients from children and adolescents to couples therapy.
I specialize in working with teens and young adults and couples to help navigate anxiety, depression, autism, ADHD, grief, and PTSD.
Whatever it is you are struggling with, you deserve support. With years of experience, I have a wide range of therapeutic approaches to help you. I offer Saturday and evening sessions.
I specialize in working with teens and young adults and couples to help navigate anxiety, depression, autism, ADHD, grief, and PTSD.
Whatever it is you are struggling with, you deserve support. With years of experience, I have a wide range of therapeutic approaches to help you. I offer Saturday and evening sessions.
I work with children, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, OCD, ADHD, Depression and life transitions. Many come in feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to cope with their thoughts and emotions. Together, we focus on building insight, strengthening coping skills, and creating meaningful, sustainable change. I collaborate closely with clients (and caregivers when appropriate) to support growth, improve daily functioning, and help them move toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.
I work with children, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, OCD, ADHD, Depression and life transitions. Many come in feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to cope with their thoughts and emotions. Together, we focus on building insight, strengthening coping skills, and creating meaningful, sustainable change. I collaborate closely with clients (and caregivers when appropriate) to support growth, improve daily functioning, and help them move toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.
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 also specialize in working with those who are queer, neurodivergent, and/or disabled.
My therapeutic approach is customized to your needs in the moment and prioritizes making you feel seen, heard, and empowered. I'm here to support you in learning how to better approach yourself with love and care, to be more connected in your mind and body, and to better understand and embody your authentic self. I believe that healing happens when we feel safely supported by others and have a deeper understanding of our minds and bodies.
I also specialize in working with those who are queer, neurodivergent, and/or disabled.
My therapeutic approach is customized to your needs in the moment and prioritizes making you feel seen, heard, and empowered. I'm here to support you in learning how to better approach yourself with love and care, to be more connected in your mind and body, and to better understand and embody your authentic self. I believe that healing happens when we feel safely supported by others and have a deeper understanding of our minds and bodies.
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.
I have more than 20 years of experience working with neurodiverse teens & young adults, specifically with autism, ADHD, and OCD.
My practice includes a job training program that provides employment services & coaching for neurodiverse individuals. I am a Certified Job Coach through Utah State University.
I also hold a weekly OCD exposure therapy group. Individuals with OCD and/or anxiety interested in working in a group setting can reach out for a consultation & assessment.
I have more than 20 years of experience working with neurodiverse teens & young adults, specifically with autism, ADHD, and OCD.
My practice includes a job training program that provides employment services & coaching for neurodiverse individuals. I am a Certified Job Coach through Utah State University.
I also hold a weekly OCD exposure therapy group. Individuals with OCD and/or anxiety interested in working in a group setting can reach out for a consultation & assessment.
, is a doctoral level psychologist with areas of specialization in neuropsychology, school psychology, and autism.
Dr. Cardinal has experience assessing and providing therapy for children, adolescents and adults who present with a variety of brain based disorders such as ADHD, autism, nonverbal learning disorders, learning disabilities, depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, Tourette's, trichotillomania, bipolar disorder, traumatic brain injury and dementia.
, is a doctoral level psychologist with areas of specialization in neuropsychology, school psychology, and autism.
Dr. Cardinal has experience assessing and providing therapy for children, adolescents and adults who present with a variety of brain based disorders such as ADHD, autism, nonverbal learning disorders, learning disabilities, depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, Tourette's, trichotillomania, bipolar disorder, traumatic brain injury and dementia.
I work with diagnosed, self-identified, or questioning ADHDers and autistic adults, couples, and parents of teens and young adults navigating the transition into adulthood.
My approach is neuro-affirming and practical - based on lived and clinical experience - helping you understand how your brain works, reduce self-blame, and shift patterns that no longer serve you. Over time, the question often shifts from “How do I try harder?” to “How do I try differently?”—and ultimately, “How do I actually work WITH my brain?"
I work with diagnosed, self-identified, or questioning ADHDers and autistic adults, couples, and parents of teens and young adults navigating the transition into adulthood.
My approach is neuro-affirming and practical - based on lived and clinical experience - helping you understand how your brain works, reduce self-blame, and shift patterns that no longer serve you. Over time, the question often shifts from “How do I try harder?” to “How do I try differently?”—and ultimately, “How do I actually work WITH my brain?"
My passion for making a difference led me to specialize in autism and challenging behavior, equipping me with extensive training and insights to address unique needs.
Welcome! As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), I am deeply committed to creating positive change and fostering growth in individuals and families. With over a decade of experience, I bring a strong background in behavioral principles and family-systems work, with expertise in supporting children and families and guiding adults through the complexities of relationships, parenting, stress management, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
My passion for making a difference led me to specialize in autism and challenging behavior, equipping me with extensive training and insights to address unique needs.
Welcome! As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), I am deeply committed to creating positive change and fostering growth in individuals and families. With over a decade of experience, I bring a strong background in behavioral principles and family-systems work, with expertise in supporting children and families and guiding adults through the complexities of relationships, parenting, stress management, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
My specialty areas are religious deconstruction (specifically Mormonism), addressing and embracing Neurodiversity (ADHD, ASD, AuDHD), and processing trauma (PTSD/CPTSD) using evidence-based therapeutic techniques, trauma-informed practices, and critical thinking skills.
A skilled therapist can help you navigate the many frustrations associated with issues like faith transitions, PTSD, anxiety, grief, neurodiversity, ADHD, body-dysmorphia, and many more. (If you can relate to more than one, you're not alone.)
My specialty areas are religious deconstruction (specifically Mormonism), addressing and embracing Neurodiversity (ADHD, ASD, AuDHD), and processing trauma (PTSD/CPTSD) using evidence-based therapeutic techniques, trauma-informed practices, and critical thinking skills.
A skilled therapist can help you navigate the many frustrations associated with issues like faith transitions, PTSD, anxiety, grief, neurodiversity, ADHD, body-dysmorphia, and many more. (If you can relate to more than one, you're not alone.)
Congratulations on taking the first step on your therapy journey! I believe the best indicator of success in therapy is the strength of the relationship between the client and the therapist. My approach is rooted in compassion, authenticity, humor, and trust. I strive to create a nonjudgmental space where you can bring your real self, your challenges, hopes, and questions, without fear of being dismissed or minimized.
Congratulations on taking the first step on your therapy journey! I believe the best indicator of success in therapy is the strength of the relationship between the client and the therapist. My approach is rooted in compassion, authenticity, humor, and trust. I strive to create a nonjudgmental space where you can bring your real self, your challenges, hopes, and questions, without fear of being dismissed or minimized.
Most people come to me because something in their life is not working the way it used to. You might feel stuck, frustrated, anxious, or unsure what comes next. Maybe you are dealing with stress, depression, life transitions, or feeling disconnected from yourself or others. You have a story, and right now it might feel messy or unfinished. Therapy gives you space to slow down, make sense of what you are going through, and start building a direction that actually fits you.
Most people come to me because something in their life is not working the way it used to. You might feel stuck, frustrated, anxious, or unsure what comes next. Maybe you are dealing with stress, depression, life transitions, or feeling disconnected from yourself or others. You have a story, and right now it might feel messy or unfinished. Therapy gives you space to slow down, make sense of what you are going through, and start building a direction that actually fits you.
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 provide psychological evaluations for ADHD, autism, learning disorders, intellectual disability, mood disorders, personality disorders, psychosis, and complex diagnoses for kids and adults.
When people first seek psychological testing, it can feel like a long, confusing, and complicated process. I aim to simplify that process by providing clear communication and expectations, going at your pace, and collaborating with you to make sure that we are always pursuing your specific goals. I also have snacks for if you start feeling hangry mid-test!
I provide psychological evaluations for ADHD, autism, learning disorders, intellectual disability, mood disorders, personality disorders, psychosis, and complex diagnoses for kids and adults.
When people first seek psychological testing, it can feel like a long, confusing, and complicated process. I aim to simplify that process by providing clear communication and expectations, going at your pace, and collaborating with you to make sure that we are always pursuing your specific goals. I also have snacks for if you start feeling hangry mid-test!
I specialize in the assessment and treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, and Learning Disorders.
My experience in school and outpatient settings has equipped me to work with students from elementary school to college. I understand the school system and special education law and consult regularly with schools and parents to ensure their students are finding success.
I specialize in the assessment and treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, and Learning Disorders.
My experience in school and outpatient settings has equipped me to work with students from elementary school to college. I understand the school system and special education law and consult regularly with schools and parents to ensure their students are finding success.
My areas of expertise include autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, learning disabilities (e.g., dyslexia), intellectual disability, disorders of childhood (e.g., ODD), dementia, and traumatic brain injuries.
I provide comprehensive psychological testing and evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults. My assessments offer an in-depth understanding of each individual’s cognitive and emotional functioning, including intellectual and academic abilities, learning and memory, executive functioning, personality, psychopathology, and neurodiversity. Evaluations can support applications for standardized testing accommodations (such as the ACT) and Gifted and Talented programs. These assessments can also help guide academic interventions, including 504 plans, IEPs, and college accommodations.
My areas of expertise include autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, learning disabilities (e.g., dyslexia), intellectual disability, disorders of childhood (e.g., ODD), dementia, and traumatic brain injuries.
I provide comprehensive psychological testing and evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults. My assessments offer an in-depth understanding of each individual’s cognitive and emotional functioning, including intellectual and academic abilities, learning and memory, executive functioning, personality, psychopathology, and neurodiversity. Evaluations can support applications for standardized testing accommodations (such as the ACT) and Gifted and Talented programs. These assessments can also help guide academic interventions, including 504 plans, IEPs, and college accommodations.
I have experience with autism, disabilities, teens, and LGBTQ+, affirming each identity and embracing joy.
As a marriage and family therapist, I especially enjoy working with teens and their families, as well as couples. Even when my client comes in as an individual, I help them look at how their family dynamics are impacting their story, what is already working, and enhancing the strengths that are already there.
I have experience with autism, disabilities, teens, and LGBTQ+, affirming each identity and embracing joy.
As a marriage and family therapist, I especially enjoy working with teens and their families, as well as couples. Even when my client comes in as an individual, I help them look at how their family dynamics are impacting their story, what is already working, and enhancing the strengths that are already there.
My experience includes assessing and treating anxiety and depressive disorders, Autism, ADHD, neurodiversity, and behavioral disorders.
Like Jack Dixon, I believe that “If you focus on results, you will never change. If you focus on change, you will get results.” Therapy is both a place to celebrate the goodness already within us and to increase self-awareness as we take steps toward growth.
I draw from CBT, ACT, IFS, MI, and play therapy, and I enjoy creating an individualized therapeutic environment through talking, artistic expression, and fun. I especially love teaching coping skills, social skills, and helping clients build greater mental flexibility.
My experience includes assessing and treating anxiety and depressive disorders, Autism, ADHD, neurodiversity, and behavioral disorders.
Like Jack Dixon, I believe that “If you focus on results, you will never change. If you focus on change, you will get results.” Therapy is both a place to celebrate the goodness already within us and to increase self-awareness as we take steps toward growth.
I draw from CBT, ACT, IFS, MI, and play therapy, and I enjoy creating an individualized therapeutic environment through talking, artistic expression, and fun. I especially love teaching coping skills, social skills, and helping clients build greater mental flexibility.
