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Available both in-person and online
960 Corporate Drive Suite 301 Hillsborough, NC 27278
I have seen firsthand how families can have a profound impact on their neurodiverse child's growth and development, and how that child can have a profound impact on their families. I believe in taking a holistic approach collaborating with both children and their families across different therapeutic methods to support and uplift the lives of everyone in the family.
I have dedicated my life to helping children with autism and the families whose lives have been touched by them. My education and experience have placed me in a position of understanding the unique stresses and challenges that having a child with autism places on their siblings, parents, and family members.
Call or Zan Rafterman Derby now for a free 15 minute consultation - (919) 646-3138

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Families First Autism Services

960 Corporate Drive

Suite 301

Hillsborough, NC 27278 map

(919) 646-3138
I specialize in Autism, Parenting and Behavioral Issues 
$125 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and families  
Let's Connect (919) 646-3138
Photo of Zan Rafterman Derby, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BCBA, LCSW

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Families First Autism Services

960 Corporate Drive

Suite 301

Hillsborough, NC 27278 map

(919) 646-3138
I specialize in Autism, Parenting and Behavioral Issues 
$125 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $125

Payment Methods

Cash, Check, Paypal, Venmo

Insurance

  • BlueCross and BlueShield
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Zan Rafterman Derby
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BCBA, LCSW
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Zan Rafterman Derby
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BCBA, LCSW
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (919) 646-3138

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Expired Licensed by State of North Carolina / C017274 Suzanne Rafterman Derby-Wright
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 14 years
  • Attended University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, MSW / MPH, Graduated 2010
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: Virginia Dept of Health Professionals 0904017702 / 2024
  • License: Behavior Analyst Certification Board 1-12-10262 / 2012
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I am a clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience working with children and families impacted by neurodivergence.
Photo of Zan Rafterman Derby, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BCBA, LCSW
Zan Rafterman Derby
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BCBA, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (919) 646-3138
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I am a clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience working with children and families impacted by neurodivergence.
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Zan Rafterman Derby
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BCBA, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (919) 646-3138

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Autism
  • Parenting
  • Behavioral Issues

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Child
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Eating Disorders
  • Education and Learning Disabilities
  • Family Conflict
  • Intellectual Disability
  • LGBTQ+
  • Neurodivergence
  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
  • Peer Relationships
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Testing and Evaluation
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
  • Women's Issues
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Zan Rafterman Derby
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BCBA, LCSW
Do these issues align with your needs? or (919) 646-3138
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Zan Rafterman Derby
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BCBA, LCSW
Do these issues align with your needs? or (919) 646-3138

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen

Participants

Individuals
Family

Communities

Queer Allied
Transgender Allied

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen

Participants

Individuals
Family

Communities

Queer Allied
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychodynamic
  • Psychological Testing and Evaluation
  • Somatic
  • Trauma Focused
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I truly believe that it is not the job of my clients to know how to communicate "better" than they already do; it is my job to listen long enough and hard enough to truly understand what it is they are trying to say. If you need some help, please reach out and let's see if we are a good fit together.
Photo of Zan Rafterman Derby, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BCBA, LCSW
Zan Rafterman Derby
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BCBA, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (919) 646-3138
"
I truly believe that it is not the job of my clients to know how to communicate "better" than they already do; it is my job to listen long enough and hard enough to truly understand what it is they are trying to say. If you need some help, please reach out and let's see if we are a good fit together.
Photo of Zan Rafterman Derby, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BCBA, LCSW
Zan Rafterman Derby
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BCBA, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (919) 646-3138

Location

Primary Location

Families First Autism Services

960 Corporate Drive

Suite 301

Hillsborough, NC 27278

(919) 646-3138
Photo of Zan Rafterman Derby, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BCBA, LCSW
Zan Rafterman Derby
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BCBA, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (919) 646-3138
Photo of Zan Rafterman Derby, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BCBA, LCSW
Zan Rafterman Derby
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BCBA, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (919) 646-3138