Autism Therapists in Richmond, VA
I have extensive experience with diagnosis and intervention for ADHD, autism, educational/learning disabilities, behavioral concerns, anxiety, and depression.
Welcome to my practice at Westhampton Family Psychologists. Some families have already explored their concerns with a physician or teacher and want to pursue diagnostic evaluation. Others have social, behavioral, or emotional concerns. We start with an intake session to clarify your needs and then make a plan that best supports you and your family.
I have extensive experience with diagnosis and intervention for ADHD, autism, educational/learning disabilities, behavioral concerns, anxiety, and depression.
Welcome to my practice at Westhampton Family Psychologists. Some families have already explored their concerns with a physician or teacher and want to pursue diagnostic evaluation. Others have social, behavioral, or emotional concerns. We start with an intake session to clarify your needs and then make a plan that best supports you and your family.
Veronica King, PhD is a licensed Clinical Psychologist. DGE Psychological Services P.C. is a group she opened to provide services for adults, couples, and families with a wide range of mental health issues. The practice also includes SAP evaluations and Group Therapy.
Veronica King, PhD is a licensed Clinical Psychologist. DGE Psychological Services P.C. is a group she opened to provide services for adults, couples, and families with a wide range of mental health issues. The practice also includes SAP evaluations and Group Therapy.
She specializes in autism spectrum disorder (utilizing the ADOS-2), ADHD, and learning disorder evaluations.
Through the use of comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations, Dr. Jarvandi works to identify the individuals’ strengths and areas of challenge to inform individualized, evidence-based recommendations. She enjoys working with children and families from diverse backgrounds and utilizes a collaborative approach in helping the child.
She specializes in autism spectrum disorder (utilizing the ADOS-2), ADHD, and learning disorder evaluations.
Through the use of comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations, Dr. Jarvandi works to identify the individuals’ strengths and areas of challenge to inform individualized, evidence-based recommendations. She enjoys working with children and families from diverse backgrounds and utilizes a collaborative approach in helping the child.
The issues I have the most passion for working with are those dealing with trauma, marital issues including the breakdown of communication, sexual issues and divorce related matters, chronic illness, neurodivergence including autism and add/adhd.
My clients can expect a safe and casual setting that will allow for both solution focused therapy as well as the opportunity to explore deeper, more complex wounds. My diverse background both professionally and personally is most compatible with a varied clientele.
The issues I have the most passion for working with are those dealing with trauma, marital issues including the breakdown of communication, sexual issues and divorce related matters, chronic illness, neurodivergence including autism and add/adhd.
My clients can expect a safe and casual setting that will allow for both solution focused therapy as well as the opportunity to explore deeper, more complex wounds. My diverse background both professionally and personally is most compatible with a varied clientele.
Hi, I’m so glad you’re here. If you’re looking for a space where you can laugh, cry, grow, and truly be yourself — you’ve landed in the right place. I believe therapy is a powerful stepping stone, not just for healing but for real, lasting change. My sessions are warm, down-to-earth, and filled with care, curiosity, and a little humor. I’ll support you, challenge you, and walk alongside you as you move toward the life you want. Therapy shouldn’t feel cold or distant — it should feel like a genuine connection.
Hi, I’m so glad you’re here. If you’re looking for a space where you can laugh, cry, grow, and truly be yourself — you’ve landed in the right place. I believe therapy is a powerful stepping stone, not just for healing but for real, lasting change. My sessions are warm, down-to-earth, and filled with care, curiosity, and a little humor. I’ll support you, challenge you, and walk alongside you as you move toward the life you want. Therapy shouldn’t feel cold or distant — it should feel like a genuine connection.
Jamie Mountain
Resident in Counseling, QMHP-T
1 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23223
Waitlist for new clients
Many of my clients are neurodivergent: ADHD, autistic, or somewhere in that neighborhood.
My approach is practical, and individual. I want to understand how your brain actually works: what’s keeping you going, what’s starting to cost you, and what “better” realistically looks like for you. We build together from there. I approach this process with warmth, honesty, and a fair bit of humorous reflection on how weird it is to be a person.
Many of my clients are neurodivergent: ADHD, autistic, or somewhere in that neighborhood.
My approach is practical, and individual. I want to understand how your brain actually works: what’s keeping you going, what’s starting to cost you, and what “better” realistically looks like for you. We build together from there. I approach this process with warmth, honesty, and a fair bit of humorous reflection on how weird it is to be a person.
Joseph Robert Daly
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC
1 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23225
Waitlist for new clients
I am no longer in the Woodlake - Midlothian area. New address is: 7400 Beaufont Springs Drive, Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23225
I am no longer in the Woodlake - Midlothian area. New address is: 7400 Beaufont Springs Drive, Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23225
I provide affordable Adult Autism Assessments, EMDR Therapy for Trauma, and general Therapy for Virginians.
I have personal experience and insight into working with people on the Autism Spectrum. I am trained in EMDR for trauma treatment, as well as Motivational Interviewing for addiction recovery, and I have years of experience with people who have addictions and co-occurring mental health difficulties.
I provide affordable Adult Autism Assessments, EMDR Therapy for Trauma, and general Therapy for Virginians.
I have personal experience and insight into working with people on the Autism Spectrum. I am trained in EMDR for trauma treatment, as well as Motivational Interviewing for addiction recovery, and I have years of experience with people who have addictions and co-occurring mental health difficulties.
I have experience helping individuals who are adjusting to living with chronic illness or medical issues, and have a special interest in working with adults who have either been diagnosed with or suspect that they may have masked autism.
I work in partnership with you to figure out what you most need from therapy, whether that is increasing your understanding of yourself and your strengths or gaining insight into patterns in your relationships, understanding where your anxiety is coming from, or working through difficult life transitions.
I have experience helping individuals who are adjusting to living with chronic illness or medical issues, and have a special interest in working with adults who have either been diagnosed with or suspect that they may have masked autism.
I work in partnership with you to figure out what you most need from therapy, whether that is increasing your understanding of yourself and your strengths or gaining insight into patterns in your relationships, understanding where your anxiety is coming from, or working through difficult life transitions.
I specialize in working with clients who are struggling with trauma, ADHD, autism, anxiety, and depression.
In my sessions I maintain a relaxed and affirming environment where you can openly discuss anything that’s on your mind. I bring my real self to the therapy space, and maintain a calm, casual, and friendly attitude. I have a great amount of respect for the work for my clients do and make sure to give them the empathy they deserve.
I specialize in working with clients who are struggling with trauma, ADHD, autism, anxiety, and depression.
In my sessions I maintain a relaxed and affirming environment where you can openly discuss anything that’s on your mind. I bring my real self to the therapy space, and maintain a calm, casual, and friendly attitude. I have a great amount of respect for the work for my clients do and make sure to give them the empathy they deserve.
As an immigrant, I understand the difficulties of starting over in another country and dealing with all that weight on our shoulders. Being Latino and speaking Spanish allows me to work with children and Hispanic families who face challenges related to depression, anxiety, acculturative stress, and emotional processing, using music as an alternative way to express and process emotions.
I provide a supportive environment where you can explore your feelings and develop effective coping strategies. Together, we can work on balancing your cultural identities, fostering resilience, and reducing feelings of isolation.
As an immigrant, I understand the difficulties of starting over in another country and dealing with all that weight on our shoulders. Being Latino and speaking Spanish allows me to work with children and Hispanic families who face challenges related to depression, anxiety, acculturative stress, and emotional processing, using music as an alternative way to express and process emotions.
I provide a supportive environment where you can explore your feelings and develop effective coping strategies. Together, we can work on balancing your cultural identities, fostering resilience, and reducing feelings of isolation.
I have experience working with children, teens, young adults and families dealing with a variety of issues from ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Sexual Trauma, Autism Spectrum Disorder and other mood disorders.
Beginning your therapy journey can be frightening, there may be a lot of fear surrounding sharing your feelings and struggles with a complete stranger. That is normal and natural. My goal is to create a caring and safe space where you will feel at ease to work on your difficulties. Working with a therapist is a special relationship. There must be trust and compatibility, being open and honest with how your are feeling is the key to working collaboratively with your therapist.
I have experience working with children, teens, young adults and families dealing with a variety of issues from ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Sexual Trauma, Autism Spectrum Disorder and other mood disorders.
Beginning your therapy journey can be frightening, there may be a lot of fear surrounding sharing your feelings and struggles with a complete stranger. That is normal and natural. My goal is to create a caring and safe space where you will feel at ease to work on your difficulties. Working with a therapist is a special relationship. There must be trust and compatibility, being open and honest with how your are feeling is the key to working collaboratively with your therapist.
I am currently accepting new adult and teen clients using virtual/teletherapy (in-person available for clients within the Greater Richmond Area) for support with Autism, personality disorders, schizophrenia, phobias, bipolar disorder, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship/intimacy dysfunction, establishing healthy boundaries, and
assertive communication skills
I am a member of the American Counseling Association, the Association for Assessment and Research in Counseling, the Counselors for Social Justice, and the National Employment Counseling Association
I utilize CBT, DBT, ACT, bibliotherapy, narrative therapy, Logotherapy, exposure therapy, expressive arts. I have training in the intersection of relationship and sex therapy.
I am Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist or ASDCS and have training in the use of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy techniques with Neurodivergent clients
I am currently accepting new adult and teen clients using virtual/teletherapy (in-person available for clients within the Greater Richmond Area) for support with Autism, personality disorders, schizophrenia, phobias, bipolar disorder, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship/intimacy dysfunction, establishing healthy boundaries, and
assertive communication skills
I am a member of the American Counseling Association, the Association for Assessment and Research in Counseling, the Counselors for Social Justice, and the National Employment Counseling Association
I utilize CBT, DBT, ACT, bibliotherapy, narrative therapy, Logotherapy, exposure therapy, expressive arts. I have training in the intersection of relationship and sex therapy.
I am Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist or ASDCS and have training in the use of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy techniques with Neurodivergent clients
Charlie Vee
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCTP-II, IFS
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Vee uses a trauma informed lens working with the intersectionality of the LGBTQIA+, Neurodivergent, and marginalized populations dealing with ARFID, CPTSD, dissociative disorders, chronic illnesses and chronic pain.
Vee uses Internal Family Systems (IFS) and somatic therapies to help connect the mind and the body and uses expressive arts and bilateral eye movement to facilitate further healing in re-wiring the brain and tapping into parts of the brain that cannot be articulated through words. Vee helps clients with alexithymia learn where emotions live in their body.
Vee uses a trauma informed lens working with the intersectionality of the LGBTQIA+, Neurodivergent, and marginalized populations dealing with ARFID, CPTSD, dissociative disorders, chronic illnesses and chronic pain.
Vee uses Internal Family Systems (IFS) and somatic therapies to help connect the mind and the body and uses expressive arts and bilateral eye movement to facilitate further healing in re-wiring the brain and tapping into parts of the brain that cannot be articulated through words. Vee helps clients with alexithymia learn where emotions live in their body.
Seeking therapy as a transgender, queer and/or neurodivergent person can feel isolating and exhausting.
I have expertise in working with trauma/PTSD as well as working with transgender, queer and neurodivergent folks. I use a personalized approach that honors each person’s unique needs and ways of being. I focus on building a safe, affirming relationship where curiosity, reflection, and authenticity are encouraged to foster growth, healing, and lasting change.
Seeking therapy as a transgender, queer and/or neurodivergent person can feel isolating and exhausting.
I have expertise in working with trauma/PTSD as well as working with transgender, queer and neurodivergent folks. I use a personalized approach that honors each person’s unique needs and ways of being. I focus on building a safe, affirming relationship where curiosity, reflection, and authenticity are encouraged to foster growth, healing, and lasting change.
I have particular experience supporting children and families navigating autism spectrum disorder, helping young clients develop social skills, emotional regulation, and confidence while guiding parents and caregivers through the unique challenges that come with raising a neurodivergent child.
I am passionate about creating a warm, supportive space where clients feel safe to explore their experiences and work toward meaningful change. I believe healing begins when individuals feel truly seen and heard.
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, substance use, sexual abuse, personality disorders, and life transitions.
I have particular experience supporting children and families navigating autism spectrum disorder, helping young clients develop social skills, emotional regulation, and confidence while guiding parents and caregivers through the unique challenges that come with raising a neurodivergent child.
I am passionate about creating a warm, supportive space where clients feel safe to explore their experiences and work toward meaningful change. I believe healing begins when individuals feel truly seen and heard.
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, substance use, sexual abuse, personality disorders, and life transitions.
My practice is dedicated to Richmond children, teens, and young adults navigating ADHD, neurodivergence, and performance anxiety. These high-achievers often appear successful but struggle privately with perfectionism and executive functioning hurdles. What brings them to me is the overwhelming pressure of the modern school environment and a desire for balance. My team moves them forward through a collaborative partnership. As an associate of Lauren Watson and under her clinical supervision, I bridge the gap between a client’s internal world and their external environments, providing the practical tools needed to thrive.
My practice is dedicated to Richmond children, teens, and young adults navigating ADHD, neurodivergence, and performance anxiety. These high-achievers often appear successful but struggle privately with perfectionism and executive functioning hurdles. What brings them to me is the overwhelming pressure of the modern school environment and a desire for balance. My team moves them forward through a collaborative partnership. As an associate of Lauren Watson and under her clinical supervision, I bridge the gap between a client’s internal world and their external environments, providing the practical tools needed to thrive.
Many clients come to me struggling to manage emotions, navigate relationships, or cope with Autism Spectrum Disorder or intellectual disabilities.
I specialize in trauma therapy, autism support, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I help clients understand how past experiences impact the present, develop healthier thought patterns, and build practical coping skills to manage stress, improve emotional regulation, and feel more in control of their lives.
Many clients come to me struggling to manage emotions, navigate relationships, or cope with Autism Spectrum Disorder or intellectual disabilities.
I specialize in trauma therapy, autism support, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I help clients understand how past experiences impact the present, develop healthier thought patterns, and build practical coping skills to manage stress, improve emotional regulation, and feel more in control of their lives.
I also specialize in providing evidenced-based autism assessments.
Battling with OCD and anxiety can make you feel stuck. You may feel trapped by routines and rituals you know don’t make sense but feel compelled to do anyway—just in case. You may be avoiding activities you know deep down aren’t dangerous, but the risk feels too great to approach the situation. Your mind is likely racing with all the worst-case-scenarios that you just can’t seem to quiet. Or perhaps you’re a parent watching your child struggle with these issues; and no matter how many times you reassure your child, you just can't seem to help them break this cycle.
I also specialize in providing evidenced-based autism assessments.
Battling with OCD and anxiety can make you feel stuck. You may feel trapped by routines and rituals you know don’t make sense but feel compelled to do anyway—just in case. You may be avoiding activities you know deep down aren’t dangerous, but the risk feels too great to approach the situation. Your mind is likely racing with all the worst-case-scenarios that you just can’t seem to quiet. Or perhaps you’re a parent watching your child struggle with these issues; and no matter how many times you reassure your child, you just can't seem to help them break this cycle.
Through these approaches I aim to serve individuals and families of all ages working through a wide variety of issues including but not limited to trauma, attachment, anxiety, depression, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and support related to life changes.
If you find it hard to talk or even think about the past, if you find yourself in unhealthy cycles or often ask yourself “Why am I continuing to have this problem?”, if you find yourself becoming overwhelmed easier than you have in the past, if you are experiencing a difficult time through life changes, or if you just need someone to listen, then I am here.
Through these approaches I aim to serve individuals and families of all ages working through a wide variety of issues including but not limited to trauma, attachment, anxiety, depression, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and support related to life changes.
If you find it hard to talk or even think about the past, if you find yourself in unhealthy cycles or often ask yourself “Why am I continuing to have this problem?”, if you find yourself becoming overwhelmed easier than you have in the past, if you are experiencing a difficult time through life changes, or if you just need someone to listen, then I am here.
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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.