Autism Therapists in Eau Claire, WI
Alyssa Horst - Current Openings - Children Teens
Pre-Licensed Professional, Alyssa Horst, APSW, MSW
1 Endorsed
Eau Claire, WI 54701
Therapy builds helpful thinking patterns and healthy behavioral habits, helping youth to process and manage anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, behavioral concerns, social difficulties, autism and more.
Therapy offers a variety of advantages for children, supporting their emotional, social, and cognitive development. One significant benefit is emotional regulation, where children can learn effective coping strategies to handle stress, anxiety, and depression, as well as recognize and express their feelings in a constructive way, ultimately boosting their emotional resilience. Additionally, therapy helps improve social skills by fostering better communication and interpersonal relationships, enabling children to form healthy connections with peers and family, and equipping them to tackle social difficulties like bullying or anxiety.
Therapy builds helpful thinking patterns and healthy behavioral habits, helping youth to process and manage anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, behavioral concerns, social difficulties, autism and more.
Therapy offers a variety of advantages for children, supporting their emotional, social, and cognitive development. One significant benefit is emotional regulation, where children can learn effective coping strategies to handle stress, anxiety, and depression, as well as recognize and express their feelings in a constructive way, ultimately boosting their emotional resilience. Additionally, therapy helps improve social skills by fostering better communication and interpersonal relationships, enabling children to form healthy connections with peers and family, and equipping them to tackle social difficulties like bullying or anxiety.
I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
Psychological evaluations / assessments can be utilized to determine eligibility for specific services or accommodations in school or the workplace. They may be required by a court order or in legal/forensic cases. Also, a psychological evaluation may be needed in cases involving professional licensing boards, child custody matters, and immigration.
I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
Psychological evaluations / assessments can be utilized to determine eligibility for specific services or accommodations in school or the workplace. They may be required by a court order or in legal/forensic cases. Also, a psychological evaluation may be needed in cases involving professional licensing boards, child custody matters, and immigration.
You might be diagnosed or self-diagnosed as autistic or ADHD. Maybe you’re a neurodivergent parent trying to support your child while doing your best just to get through the day. Or maybe you’ve often felt like you experience the world more intensely than others—or like you just don’t quite fit. If you’re exhausted from masking, overwhelmed by the world, or longing for a space that finally feels safe—I want you to know: I see you. You’re not alone here. There’s room for all of you.
You might be diagnosed or self-diagnosed as autistic or ADHD. Maybe you’re a neurodivergent parent trying to support your child while doing your best just to get through the day. Or maybe you’ve often felt like you experience the world more intensely than others—or like you just don’t quite fit. If you’re exhausted from masking, overwhelmed by the world, or longing for a space that finally feels safe—I want you to know: I see you. You’re not alone here. There’s room for all of you.
Shawna Lisa Reiter Headway Provider
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CSAC, Superv
Online Only
Recovery is possible, and you don’t have to do it alone. Whether you’re struggling with addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, or impulse control, I’m here to help. I understand that recovery isn’t just about treating an illness—it’s about reclaiming the life, relationships, and happiness that may feel lost. With the right support, you can break free from destructive patterns and build a healthier, more fulfilling future.
I bring both professional expertise and personal experience to my work. Having walked the path of recovery myself, I know the challenges firsthand. My approach is compassionate, nonjudgmental, & solution-focused.
Recovery is possible, and you don’t have to do it alone. Whether you’re struggling with addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, or impulse control, I’m here to help. I understand that recovery isn’t just about treating an illness—it’s about reclaiming the life, relationships, and happiness that may feel lost. With the right support, you can break free from destructive patterns and build a healthier, more fulfilling future.
I bring both professional expertise and personal experience to my work. Having walked the path of recovery myself, I know the challenges firsthand. My approach is compassionate, nonjudgmental, & solution-focused.
I’m no “how do you feel about that?” therapist. You’re serious about your life, and you want real value for your time and money. I’m like a conductor and coach: your growth is my growth. I give no-nonsense feedback—no excuses, no sugarcoating (maybe a little cheeze sometimes because life is too real sometimes). I’m brown, queer, gender-affirming, sex-positive, and here to help you build deep, satisfying relationships. Connection is power and purpose. My mission is to remind people of their inherent worthiness, to invite them to practice love for themselves, others, and their communities, and to offer lessons in liberation.
I’m no “how do you feel about that?” therapist. You’re serious about your life, and you want real value for your time and money. I’m like a conductor and coach: your growth is my growth. I give no-nonsense feedback—no excuses, no sugarcoating (maybe a little cheeze sometimes because life is too real sometimes). I’m brown, queer, gender-affirming, sex-positive, and here to help you build deep, satisfying relationships. Connection is power and purpose. My mission is to remind people of their inherent worthiness, to invite them to practice love for themselves, others, and their communities, and to offer lessons in liberation.
I love working with couples, families, and individuals in areas such as boundaries and boundary setting, personal power, gender identity, anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, relationship stressors, life transitions, non-monogamy, sex and sexuality, kink exploration, and anything else that affects our ability to be ourselves. I am a body-positive, queer, neurodivergent, wonderful person. My approach to this work is continuously informed by my values in anti-racism, queer and intersectional feminist theory, and body liberation.
I love working with couples, families, and individuals in areas such as boundaries and boundary setting, personal power, gender identity, anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, relationship stressors, life transitions, non-monogamy, sex and sexuality, kink exploration, and anything else that affects our ability to be ourselves. I am a body-positive, queer, neurodivergent, wonderful person. My approach to this work is continuously informed by my values in anti-racism, queer and intersectional feminist theory, and body liberation.
Do you dream of having a more closely connected family? Do you desire to help your teen navigate the challenges of adolescence or to overcome the negative patterns in your marriage? Adulteen Counseling is where that journey can begin. I see therapy as a safe space for people to get thoughts and feelings out of their own heads where they can transform them into something healthier and more life-giving to themselves and their relationships.
Do you dream of having a more closely connected family? Do you desire to help your teen navigate the challenges of adolescence or to overcome the negative patterns in your marriage? Adulteen Counseling is where that journey can begin. I see therapy as a safe space for people to get thoughts and feelings out of their own heads where they can transform them into something healthier and more life-giving to themselves and their relationships.
We all struggle with navigating our lives at some time or another. Whether it be with who we are, relationships in our lives, day-to-day stress, or the compounding challenges of all of the above - we need help. As a licensed psychologist and non-binary, queer, liberation-focused therapist, I am dedicated to providing a transformative therapeutic experience that centers on your journey toward self-empowerment and joy. My practice is founded on the belief that every individual deserves a space where they can explore, heal, and thrive without fear of judgment or marginalization.
We all struggle with navigating our lives at some time or another. Whether it be with who we are, relationships in our lives, day-to-day stress, or the compounding challenges of all of the above - we need help. As a licensed psychologist and non-binary, queer, liberation-focused therapist, I am dedicated to providing a transformative therapeutic experience that centers on your journey toward self-empowerment and joy. My practice is founded on the belief that every individual deserves a space where they can explore, heal, and thrive without fear of judgment or marginalization.
Trauma and chronic stress can leave us disconnected from our sense of self and inner wisdom. This can make life difficult, as your guidance system is not easily accessible and external factors end up steering your life. You may also feel a general lack of safety in your body and this world. Healing past trauma, improving relational patterns and building self-trust, can support you in living a more aligned life. I know how hard this work is, including owning what you Actually want and holding yourself with compassion for what has already occurred.
Trauma and chronic stress can leave us disconnected from our sense of self and inner wisdom. This can make life difficult, as your guidance system is not easily accessible and external factors end up steering your life. You may also feel a general lack of safety in your body and this world. Healing past trauma, improving relational patterns and building self-trust, can support you in living a more aligned life. I know how hard this work is, including owning what you Actually want and holding yourself with compassion for what has already occurred.
Even if things look awesome on the outside, it doesn’t mean it represents what we are feeling on the inside. When you struggle with anxiety, you wear a mask on a daily basis to show the world you are a strong person. You help people when you can, you take on new roles, and you keep a smile on your face. All of this hides your fears of failure and rejection, self-doubt, and anxiety for the future. That feeling on the inside can lead us to behaviors like avoidance, overworking, as well as conflict in relationships (and the relationships you have with your animals). It can even show up in how we sleep, how we eat, and in chronic pain
Even if things look awesome on the outside, it doesn’t mean it represents what we are feeling on the inside. When you struggle with anxiety, you wear a mask on a daily basis to show the world you are a strong person. You help people when you can, you take on new roles, and you keep a smile on your face. All of this hides your fears of failure and rejection, self-doubt, and anxiety for the future. That feeling on the inside can lead us to behaviors like avoidance, overworking, as well as conflict in relationships (and the relationships you have with your animals). It can even show up in how we sleep, how we eat, and in chronic pain
More Therapists Nearby
Behavioral Health Clinic (BHC) has locations in Fort Atkinson, Madison, Marshfield, Wausau and Stevens Point Wisconsin. Our clinicians offer clinically proven, empirically-based treatment interventions for most mental health issues. All clinicians at Behavioral Health Clinic work together in a collaborative environment so that clients receive optimal care. The staff at Behavioral Health Clinic would like potential clients to know that they strive to provide a relaxed and confidential place to fulfill their mission in making Wisconsin a healthier place.
Behavioral Health Clinic (BHC) has locations in Fort Atkinson, Madison, Marshfield, Wausau and Stevens Point Wisconsin. Our clinicians offer clinically proven, empirically-based treatment interventions for most mental health issues. All clinicians at Behavioral Health Clinic work together in a collaborative environment so that clients receive optimal care. The staff at Behavioral Health Clinic would like potential clients to know that they strive to provide a relaxed and confidential place to fulfill their mission in making Wisconsin a healthier place.
Are you anxious, depressed, or simply worn out? Do you feel alone? Do you live with regret or fear of what lies ahead? Are you surviving rather than thriving in your relationships? I would love to help. I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and am delighted to find myself in a career that is a calling, not a job. I experience great joy in walking alongside you as you reclaim or find your own strengths for the first time to lean into life’s challenges, resulting in enriched living and enhanced relationships.
Are you anxious, depressed, or simply worn out? Do you feel alone? Do you live with regret or fear of what lies ahead? Are you surviving rather than thriving in your relationships? I would love to help. I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and am delighted to find myself in a career that is a calling, not a job. I experience great joy in walking alongside you as you reclaim or find your own strengths for the first time to lean into life’s challenges, resulting in enriched living and enhanced relationships.
Online Therapists
Concerns commonly addressed include: Abuse; ADHD; anger management; anxiety disorders; Autism Spectrum Disorders; mood disorders; grief and loss; trauma; relationship issues and self injury.
Life is full of surprises and sometimes it is difficult to know how to handle these changes. I am dedicated to providing a professional, caring and respectful environment which encourages clients to collaborate in identifying areas of concern and individualizing goals. Through a combination of therapeutic techniques that are research-based and effective, clients learn ways to cope with those changes that were once viewed as troublesome.
Concerns commonly addressed include: Abuse; ADHD; anger management; anxiety disorders; Autism Spectrum Disorders; mood disorders; grief and loss; trauma; relationship issues and self injury.
Life is full of surprises and sometimes it is difficult to know how to handle these changes. I am dedicated to providing a professional, caring and respectful environment which encourages clients to collaborate in identifying areas of concern and individualizing goals. Through a combination of therapeutic techniques that are research-based and effective, clients learn ways to cope with those changes that were once viewed as troublesome.
I have experience with teens and adults, neurodivergent individuals, autism, ADHD, BPD, suicidal ideation, anxiety, and depression.
Alyse is a compassionate, easy-going Licensed Professional Counselor dedicated to making therapy comfortable while embracing diversity and acceptance as a Sex/Kink+/LGBTQ+ allied therapist. With a background in teaching, Alyse values education's empowering nature and incorporates CBT, DBT, yoga, meditation, and mindfulness into her holistic approach. Driven by her own experience with mental health struggles and a strong desire to help others, she helps clients manage life's challenges and emerge stronger. Alyse provides a safe, affirming space dedicated to helping you find happiness and inner strength.
I have experience with teens and adults, neurodivergent individuals, autism, ADHD, BPD, suicidal ideation, anxiety, and depression.
Alyse is a compassionate, easy-going Licensed Professional Counselor dedicated to making therapy comfortable while embracing diversity and acceptance as a Sex/Kink+/LGBTQ+ allied therapist. With a background in teaching, Alyse values education's empowering nature and incorporates CBT, DBT, yoga, meditation, and mindfulness into her holistic approach. Driven by her own experience with mental health struggles and a strong desire to help others, she helps clients manage life's challenges and emerge stronger. Alyse provides a safe, affirming space dedicated to helping you find happiness and inner strength.
I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
Psychological evaluations / assessments can be utilized to determine eligibility for specific services or accommodations in school or the workplace. They may be required by a court order or in legal/forensic cases. Also, a psychological evaluation may be needed in cases involving professional licensing boards, child custody matters, and immigration.
I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
Psychological evaluations / assessments can be utilized to determine eligibility for specific services or accommodations in school or the workplace. They may be required by a court order or in legal/forensic cases. Also, a psychological evaluation may be needed in cases involving professional licensing boards, child custody matters, and immigration.
For the past 13 years I have provided support to families with children with special needs, including autism.
I specialize in therapies with children and adolescents. I help children learn skills to cope with anger, anxiety, ADHD, and behavioral issues while supporting parents in gaining a better understanding of their child/adolescent's behavior.
For the past 13 years I have provided support to families with children with special needs, including autism.
I specialize in therapies with children and adolescents. I help children learn skills to cope with anger, anxiety, ADHD, and behavioral issues while supporting parents in gaining a better understanding of their child/adolescent's behavior.
I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
Psychological evaluations / assessments can be utilized to determine eligibility for specific services or accommodations in school or the workplace. They may be required by a court order or in legal/forensic cases. Also, a psychological evaluation may be needed in cases involving professional licensing boards, child custody matters, and immigration.
I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
Psychological evaluations / assessments can be utilized to determine eligibility for specific services or accommodations in school or the workplace. They may be required by a court order or in legal/forensic cases. Also, a psychological evaluation may be needed in cases involving professional licensing boards, child custody matters, and immigration.
I have expertise in the assessment, treatment, consultation, and care for children, adolescents, and adults with medically complex neurodevelopmental disorders, with a particular specialty in Autism.
I'm Dr. Ruth Schumacher-Martinez. I'm so glad you understand you deserve support! I want to help you navigate from dread, stress, anxiety, and feeling stuck to experiencing calm movement and energy in advancing your goals. One size does not fit all and when your brain is wired differently life can feel like you are wearing clothes that don’t fit. Finding comfortable, accessible spaces is tough for everyone, but when you have a built-in difference that is invisible to others, it can seem an insurmountable obstacle. My goal is to to be a psychologist who “gets it” and helps you develop the skills you need to create the life you want.
I have expertise in the assessment, treatment, consultation, and care for children, adolescents, and adults with medically complex neurodevelopmental disorders, with a particular specialty in Autism.
I'm Dr. Ruth Schumacher-Martinez. I'm so glad you understand you deserve support! I want to help you navigate from dread, stress, anxiety, and feeling stuck to experiencing calm movement and energy in advancing your goals. One size does not fit all and when your brain is wired differently life can feel like you are wearing clothes that don’t fit. Finding comfortable, accessible spaces is tough for everyone, but when you have a built-in difference that is invisible to others, it can seem an insurmountable obstacle. My goal is to to be a psychologist who “gets it” and helps you develop the skills you need to create the life you want.
My expertise includes providing individual, family, and couples therapy to address a wide variety of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, LGBT struggles, parenting concerns, abuse and other trauma history, grief and loss, substance abuse, and other mental health concerns.
My expertise includes providing individual, family, and couples therapy to address a wide variety of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, LGBT struggles, parenting concerns, abuse and other trauma history, grief and loss, substance abuse, and other mental health concerns.
We are accepting new clients! Individual, partner, and family counseling services tailored to your specific needs. These services help people deal with daily life stressors, traumatic experiences, and overall mental health concerns. Give us a call or email to get started. Let us know your insurance and if you are looking for services at our Fitchburg or Onalaska location.
We are accepting new clients! Individual, partner, and family counseling services tailored to your specific needs. These services help people deal with daily life stressors, traumatic experiences, and overall mental health concerns. Give us a call or email to get started. Let us know your insurance and if you are looking for services at our Fitchburg or Onalaska location.
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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.