Autism Therapists in Buckingham County, VA
Are you ready to feel empowered and notice you feel most relaxed with animals and in nature? Perhaps, traditional-talk therapy doesn't feel quite right for you and you're curious about an experiential approach to heal and grow. When working with me and our amazing animals (horses, goats, dogs) on the farm, you can anticipate learning to leverage your strengths, building resilience and finding meaning through challenges. I provide care for children, adolescents, adults and families, many of whom need help with anxiety, depression, stress, panic attacks, trauma, PTSD, grief, ADHD, family issues, and coping with disease and disability.
Are you ready to feel empowered and notice you feel most relaxed with animals and in nature? Perhaps, traditional-talk therapy doesn't feel quite right for you and you're curious about an experiential approach to heal and grow. When working with me and our amazing animals (horses, goats, dogs) on the farm, you can anticipate learning to leverage your strengths, building resilience and finding meaning through challenges. I provide care for children, adolescents, adults and families, many of whom need help with anxiety, depression, stress, panic attacks, trauma, PTSD, grief, ADHD, family issues, and coping with disease and disability.
My name is Jonathan Maurer. I have been working in a psychiatric hospital with suicidal, psychotic, homicidal, and aggressive kids and their parents for the last 3 years. I enjoy learning about the experience of the human story.
My name is Jonathan Maurer. I have been working in a psychiatric hospital with suicidal, psychotic, homicidal, and aggressive kids and their parents for the last 3 years. I enjoy learning about the experience of the human story.
Online Therapists
Hi! I’m Zahrah :) I am a board licensed therapist specializing in Polyvagal Therapy, Sound Healing, and EMDR (beginning July 2026) for trauma, depression, and anxiety treatment. I offer an affirming space for young and middle aged adults facing many challenges and stressors. My goal is to support you as you navigate life transitions, family dynamics, cultural expectations, trauma, and other mental health concerns. My background as South Asian allows me to connect with people from diverse cultures and experiences. I recognize the unique challenges and pressures that can arise from navigating multiple identities.
Hi! I’m Zahrah :) I am a board licensed therapist specializing in Polyvagal Therapy, Sound Healing, and EMDR (beginning July 2026) for trauma, depression, and anxiety treatment. I offer an affirming space for young and middle aged adults facing many challenges and stressors. My goal is to support you as you navigate life transitions, family dynamics, cultural expectations, trauma, and other mental health concerns. My background as South Asian allows me to connect with people from diverse cultures and experiences. I recognize the unique challenges and pressures that can arise from navigating multiple identities.
Ellie Mental Health Woodbridge - Rhys Kuhl
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Woodbridge, VA 22192
I am a Supervisee in Social Work who enjoys working with children, teens and adults. I specialize in working with members of the LBGTQIA+ community. I have experience working with clients who have issues with moods, anxiety, depression, self harm and suicidal ideations. I also enjoy providing group therapy for clients! I lead a social skills-based group, a DBT group and group for LGBTQIA.
I am a Supervisee in Social Work who enjoys working with children, teens and adults. I specialize in working with members of the LBGTQIA+ community. I have experience working with clients who have issues with moods, anxiety, depression, self harm and suicidal ideations. I also enjoy providing group therapy for clients! I lead a social skills-based group, a DBT group and group for LGBTQIA.
In my experience as a counselor, I have come to understand how unique each of us truly are. We each come with our own unique experiences, relationships, wounds and beliefs that have been taught to us throughout our life. However, what is also true about each of us is that there is goodness and strength inherent just in who we are and who we are made to be. As such, I seek to walk with each individual I work with to uncover these strengths, untangle the past, and to heal from these wounds and negative beliefs we might be carrying. I work with individuals seeking to overcome anxiety, trauma, abuse or any other wounds in their lives.
In my experience as a counselor, I have come to understand how unique each of us truly are. We each come with our own unique experiences, relationships, wounds and beliefs that have been taught to us throughout our life. However, what is also true about each of us is that there is goodness and strength inherent just in who we are and who we are made to be. As such, I seek to walk with each individual I work with to uncover these strengths, untangle the past, and to heal from these wounds and negative beliefs we might be carrying. I work with individuals seeking to overcome anxiety, trauma, abuse or any other wounds in their lives.
PathwaysFCS Intensive Outpatient Program
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LSATP
1 Endorsed
Stafford, VA 22554
Do you feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, burnout, or low mood? Have you been thinking about needing more therapeutic support than you have now, including more structure and accountability, but you do not need to be supervised overnight? Our 18+ Virginia resident trauma-informed Intensive Outpatient Program might be right for you. Through it we offer structured, evidence-based care that helps you stabilize your mental health while you continue living at home and participating in work, school, and family life.
Do you feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, burnout, or low mood? Have you been thinking about needing more therapeutic support than you have now, including more structure and accountability, but you do not need to be supervised overnight? Our 18+ Virginia resident trauma-informed Intensive Outpatient Program might be right for you. Through it we offer structured, evidence-based care that helps you stabilize your mental health while you continue living at home and participating in work, school, and family life.
Assessments include dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia (learning disabilities in reading, writing, and math), plus ADHD and autism.
People come to us for different reasons. For some, it’s simply understanding. Maybe why reading takes so long, why writing is so stressful, or why relationships don’t click. For others, it’s not just understanding but also help. To make friends, to keep a scholarship that’s on the rocks, or to simply not cry during math homework every single night.
Assessments include dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia (learning disabilities in reading, writing, and math), plus ADHD and autism.
People come to us for different reasons. For some, it’s simply understanding. Maybe why reading takes so long, why writing is so stressful, or why relationships don’t click. For others, it’s not just understanding but also help. To make friends, to keep a scholarship that’s on the rocks, or to simply not cry during math homework every single night.
For young people on the autism spectrum, I offer tailored support that respects their unique ways of thinking and processing the world.
I can be especially helpful in healing from traumatic experiences and attachment wounds as my specialties include EMDR, brainspotting, theraplay, and compassion focused therapy.
For young people on the autism spectrum, I offer tailored support that respects their unique ways of thinking and processing the world.
I can be especially helpful in healing from traumatic experiences and attachment wounds as my specialties include EMDR, brainspotting, theraplay, and compassion focused therapy.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or stuck and looking for some support? Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, trauma, or big life changes, you’re not alone. I’m here to help. My goal is to walk alongside you as you work through challenges, build resilience, and move toward a more fulfilling life. I work with adults, children, and families using a range of approaches like CBT, IFS, play therapy, and family therapy, depending on what fits best for each person. When working with children, I believe it’s important to involve parents and caregivers, offering guidance, education, and tools to help create a supportive and connected home.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or stuck and looking for some support? Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, trauma, or big life changes, you’re not alone. I’m here to help. My goal is to walk alongside you as you work through challenges, build resilience, and move toward a more fulfilling life. I work with adults, children, and families using a range of approaches like CBT, IFS, play therapy, and family therapy, depending on what fits best for each person. When working with children, I believe it’s important to involve parents and caregivers, offering guidance, education, and tools to help create a supportive and connected home.
Kai specializes in helping those with: Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Trauma and Grief, Substance Abuse issues, issues with self-esteem and gender role stress, childhood/parenting issues, and working with children, adolescents, couples, and families.
Kai Allen is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Virginia who has been practicing since 2015. She I received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Hampton University (an HBCU) and received her Master’s degree in Social Work from Columbia University in New York City. Kai’s approach to therapy is focused on empathy and a solutions-based mindset. She offers a warm and nonjudgmental space (with humor thrown in there) to help clients feel comfortable, heard, seen, and supported as they learn skills to help manage their mental health.
Kai specializes in helping those with: Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Trauma and Grief, Substance Abuse issues, issues with self-esteem and gender role stress, childhood/parenting issues, and working with children, adolescents, couples, and families.
Kai Allen is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Virginia who has been practicing since 2015. She I received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Hampton University (an HBCU) and received her Master’s degree in Social Work from Columbia University in New York City. Kai’s approach to therapy is focused on empathy and a solutions-based mindset. She offers a warm and nonjudgmental space (with humor thrown in there) to help clients feel comfortable, heard, seen, and supported as they learn skills to help manage their mental health.
If you’re living with anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, or chronic self-doubt—and especially if you identify as neurodivergent, highly sensitive, autistic, or ADHD—you may feel overwhelmed, tense, shut down, or misunderstood.
I offer a healing-oriented, experiential, emotion-focused therapy grounded in attachment and neuroscience (AEDP). Sessions are gentle, collaborative explorations of emotions, formative experiences, and strengths that build presence, curiosity, self-compassion, and a deeper sense of safety and connection.
If you’re living with anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, or chronic self-doubt—and especially if you identify as neurodivergent, highly sensitive, autistic, or ADHD—you may feel overwhelmed, tense, shut down, or misunderstood.
I offer a healing-oriented, experiential, emotion-focused therapy grounded in attachment and neuroscience (AEDP). Sessions are gentle, collaborative explorations of emotions, formative experiences, and strengths that build presence, curiosity, self-compassion, and a deeper sense of safety and connection.
I also specialize in conducting evidence-based evaluations for Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), learning disabilities, Autism Spectrum disorders ( ASD), mood, anxiety, and personality disorders.
Seeking therapy can often be a difficult decision and can create anxiety and ambiguity about what the process may entail. As a clinician, I function from the foundation for a positive experience in therapy which first begins with establishing a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship. Doing so, can encourage positive growth towards goals. Therapy is facilitated with transparency about what to expect from the process and goals are formulated collaboratively. Interventions are recommended based on individual's goals and needs. Effective and open communication is encouraged about therapeutic process and progress on goals.
I also specialize in conducting evidence-based evaluations for Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), learning disabilities, Autism Spectrum disorders ( ASD), mood, anxiety, and personality disorders.
Seeking therapy can often be a difficult decision and can create anxiety and ambiguity about what the process may entail. As a clinician, I function from the foundation for a positive experience in therapy which first begins with establishing a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship. Doing so, can encourage positive growth towards goals. Therapy is facilitated with transparency about what to expect from the process and goals are formulated collaboratively. Interventions are recommended based on individual's goals and needs. Effective and open communication is encouraged about therapeutic process and progress on goals.
I earned a B.A. in Psychology from Maryville College, an M.A. in Counseling from Liberty University, and an Ed.D. in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University American School of Professional Psychology. With more than 25 years of experience in the mental health field, I have worked as a Juvenile Psychologist, Forensic Psychologist, and clinician/counselor for incarcerated youth. I have also supported individuals with a wide range of clinical mental health concerns through individual, group, and family counseling. I am committed to creating a supportive, compassionate environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered.
I earned a B.A. in Psychology from Maryville College, an M.A. in Counseling from Liberty University, and an Ed.D. in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University American School of Professional Psychology. With more than 25 years of experience in the mental health field, I have worked as a Juvenile Psychologist, Forensic Psychologist, and clinician/counselor for incarcerated youth. I have also supported individuals with a wide range of clinical mental health concerns through individual, group, and family counseling. I am committed to creating a supportive, compassionate environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered.
When your child is struggling, whether they are acting out, shutting down, or feeling overwhelmed, it can be hard to know how to help. Teens and adults can feel just as stuck, dealing with anxiety, stress, or feeling disconnected from themselves. I work with children, teens, and adults in Richmond, Virginia who are navigating anxiety, grief, family challenges, life transitions, and relationship stress. I also support teens facing intense emotions, identity questions, or self-harm, and adults who want to build healthier boundaries, stronger relationships, and more confidence in themselves.
When your child is struggling, whether they are acting out, shutting down, or feeling overwhelmed, it can be hard to know how to help. Teens and adults can feel just as stuck, dealing with anxiety, stress, or feeling disconnected from themselves. I work with children, teens, and adults in Richmond, Virginia who are navigating anxiety, grief, family challenges, life transitions, and relationship stress. I also support teens facing intense emotions, identity questions, or self-harm, and adults who want to build healthier boundaries, stronger relationships, and more confidence in themselves.
No matter your stage of life or the mental health challenges you face, your healing journey is uniquely your own. Having supported individuals across clinical, educational, and community settings, I meet clients of all ages—from children to adults—with deep empathy and structured support. Whether navigating anxiety, mood difficulties, trauma, or neurodivergence, I adapt my approach to fit your unique needs. For children, play is their natural language; for teens and adults, an authentic, non-judgmental space is key to unlocking growth. Together, we will build a collaborative path forward with practical tools and genuine support.
No matter your stage of life or the mental health challenges you face, your healing journey is uniquely your own. Having supported individuals across clinical, educational, and community settings, I meet clients of all ages—from children to adults—with deep empathy and structured support. Whether navigating anxiety, mood difficulties, trauma, or neurodivergence, I adapt my approach to fit your unique needs. For children, play is their natural language; for teens and adults, an authentic, non-judgmental space is key to unlocking growth. Together, we will build a collaborative path forward with practical tools and genuine support.
Your life can be better. Change for the better takes work, discipline, & hope. Dedication to the process with a qualified therapist is key & much of the work (and the progress) takes place between our hourly sessions. The best approach is to understand who you are, what you want, and where you want to go. Together we will, through solution-focused therapy & traditional psychotherapy, develop goals & a plan, implement the plan & periodically assess your progress. My goal is not to have you facing the same issues three years from now but to begin to see real, meaningful, life-changing results within months.
Your life can be better. Change for the better takes work, discipline, & hope. Dedication to the process with a qualified therapist is key & much of the work (and the progress) takes place between our hourly sessions. The best approach is to understand who you are, what you want, and where you want to go. Together we will, through solution-focused therapy & traditional psychotherapy, develop goals & a plan, implement the plan & periodically assess your progress. My goal is not to have you facing the same issues three years from now but to begin to see real, meaningful, life-changing results within months.
It's overwhelming to grow up in this new stress filled culture, dealing with the intense pressure of family, academics, peers, and now social media! When words are not enough, Art Therapy, a combination of counseling and art making, can bring to light the uncertainty that is felt on the inside. For children, the focus is on the process of art-making to practice healthy habits while improving executive functioning skills. For teens and Young Adults (18-25) finding meaning and purpose through artistic symbols/metaphors can reduce anxiety about the future. Anyone can do Art Therapy!
It's overwhelming to grow up in this new stress filled culture, dealing with the intense pressure of family, academics, peers, and now social media! When words are not enough, Art Therapy, a combination of counseling and art making, can bring to light the uncertainty that is felt on the inside. For children, the focus is on the process of art-making to practice healthy habits while improving executive functioning skills. For teens and Young Adults (18-25) finding meaning and purpose through artistic symbols/metaphors can reduce anxiety about the future. Anyone can do Art Therapy!
CCG is group practice with locations in Chesterfield and Fredricksburg, Va. The primary mission of Chesterfield Counseling Group LLC is to help clients improve their lives through introspection, self examination, and heightened insight. We work with individuals of all walks of life. We pride ourselves on being down to earth, reasonable, sober, and sensible therapists. So many times we hear of people who have had negative experiences with past therapists, with that in mind we strive to be flexible and the focus is always on what is important to the individual client. The purpose of the first therapy session is to get to know you.
CCG is group practice with locations in Chesterfield and Fredricksburg, Va. The primary mission of Chesterfield Counseling Group LLC is to help clients improve their lives through introspection, self examination, and heightened insight. We work with individuals of all walks of life. We pride ourselves on being down to earth, reasonable, sober, and sensible therapists. So many times we hear of people who have had negative experiences with past therapists, with that in mind we strive to be flexible and the focus is always on what is important to the individual client. The purpose of the first therapy session is to get to know you.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing outpatient therapy services to teens, adults, couples, and families to support them in deepening their understanding of the challenges they face. I utilize a combination of CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, Attachment Theory and Emotion- Focused Therapy techniques that are best-suited to each of my clients’ unique set of needs. I prioritize my clients’ autonomy and privacy in our work together, and aim to empower them to champion their progress through meaningful change.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing outpatient therapy services to teens, adults, couples, and families to support them in deepening their understanding of the challenges they face. I utilize a combination of CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, Attachment Theory and Emotion- Focused Therapy techniques that are best-suited to each of my clients’ unique set of needs. I prioritize my clients’ autonomy and privacy in our work together, and aim to empower them to champion their progress through meaningful change.
My clinical focus is working with adults experiencing CPTSD, grief, anxiety, cultural and/or minority stress, depression, divorce, life changes, and with those who identify as LGBTQIA2S+, or are neurodivergent.
I strive to cultivate a space where my clients feel empowered, affirmed, supported and respected. My therapeutic approach is collaborative in order to best support your needs and goals in your therapy journey. In my work I utilize a trauma-informed, strengths-based and relational lens to foster connection and resilience with my clients. As your therapist, I am here to honor the identity you hold while simultaneously challenging the narratives that hinder your growth and perpetuate harm. My aim is to help you explore and navigate the beliefs and systems that impact your mental well-being.
My clinical focus is working with adults experiencing CPTSD, grief, anxiety, cultural and/or minority stress, depression, divorce, life changes, and with those who identify as LGBTQIA2S+, or are neurodivergent.
I strive to cultivate a space where my clients feel empowered, affirmed, supported and respected. My therapeutic approach is collaborative in order to best support your needs and goals in your therapy journey. In my work I utilize a trauma-informed, strengths-based and relational lens to foster connection and resilience with my clients. As your therapist, I am here to honor the identity you hold while simultaneously challenging the narratives that hinder your growth and perpetuate harm. My aim is to help you explore and navigate the beliefs and systems that impact your mental well-being.
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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.