Autism Spectrum Disorder

I enjoy working with autistic and neurodiverse folks. My approach is a strength based approach and together we can explore and validate your inner experiences. The goal for me is not to help you conform to “neurotypical expectations”. It is to help explore your authentic self. I also conduct a group with adults who identify as queer and neurodivergent.

In addition to be certified in treating autism, half of my family is autistic, so I have both clinical and lived experience with it. Autism isn't a disorder; it's a neurological difference. I will help you identify skills and techniques that can help you navigate through a neurotypical world and we'll have a strengths-based mindset. You can use communication apps or chat or text in session if this is helpful to you. See my website for videos with more information.

I have a deep passion for helping families affected by those diagnosed with ASD or exhibiting symptoms of Asperger's syndrome or other aspects of being on the spectrum. Certainly, many are never diagnosed and function in the important aspects of their lives without being any wiser to their traits. Others live a life of masking and disconnection from themselves, their loved ones and purpose. My approach focuses on how ASD affects families and in restoring their connection to each other.

I am a board-certified general and child & adolescent psychiatrist with specialized expertise in managing behavioral challenges associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). I provide individualized, evidence-based care to children and adolescents, focusing on addressing issues such as aggression, self-injurious behaviors, and social difficulties. I use a combination of therapy, medication management, and family support to help improve functioning and quality of life for individuals with autis

We work with kids aged 3-18 on the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their family members, guardians, and caregivers to provide top-class support and care.

I specialize in autism-focused, neurodiversity affirming therapy for autistic adults and teens. As a therapist, who is also autistic, I understand our unique challenges. You may experience anxiety and depression, masking & autistic burnout, meltdowns & shutdowns, low self-esteem, family conflict, and difficulties with work or school performance, among many other concerns. I also welcome your authentic self and provide LGBTQIA+, transgender, nonbinary, and BIPOC affirming therapy.

I treat adult and adolescent autism spectrum disorder, specifically those with primarily "lower support needs" (sometimes called "High-functioning" or Aspergers Syndrome in the past). I also recognize that many who wait to seek treatment for autism wait until they are in a period of "autistic burnout" and may initially appear to be functioning quite lower than is normal for them as well. I help autistic people better understand how to live with their unique neurotypes and identify coping skills.

I work with all forms of neurodivergence and support couples and relationships to connect across the neurotypical/neurodivergent communication gap. I am well-versed in ADHD/ADD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, sensory processing issues, anxiety, PTSD, depression, and attachment struggles etc.

Behavioral Health Clinic has various counselors experienced in helping individuals and families work through the challenges of living and learning with Autism. We provide diagnosis and support using in-depth, robust assessments to allow for individualized treatment planning. This includes taking into consideration gender, sex, intellectual ability, and racial/cultural factors, which allow for the personalized solutions you need.

In the UK, I had a clinical placement at a Specialist Asperger's Syndrome Service in which I provided post-diagnostic counseling to individuals diagnosed with Aspergers/ASD/ASC to help them come to understand their diagnosis and to better navigate the impact of their difference upon their lives. I also have significant experience supporting the partners of persons with Aspergers/ASD/ASC.

I have many years of experience working with individuals who fall within the neurodivergent population. Regardless if individuals are self-diagnosed or are diagnosed with ASD I value being able to meet each client where they are at. Being able to empower individuals within the neurodivergent community is a passion of mine because labels only say so much as to the capabilities individuals have. I will work with you to better understand yourself as an individual and to build upon your confidence.

I am on the Autism Spectrum myself, and understand how this disorder impacts people, and changes some presentation of other struggles such as Anxiety or Depression. I have worked with countless clients who fall on this spectrum, and helped them improve their functioning, understanding how their neuro-spicyness impacts them, and improve their communication skills and social functioning.

I work with children that have been tested and diagnosed with ASD. I provide a safe and trusting environment to assist my clients with a therapeutic bond. I design each treatment plan specific to that individual.

I specialize in helping clients navigate and understand masking, executive dysfunction, sensory issues, social anxiety, and other co-occurring diagnoses. My goal is to help clients achieve more well-being and less burnout.

I take a strengths based approach with clients on the spectrum, grounded in the belief that autism is not a disease. People on the spectrum merely experience and do life differently. Emotions and physical sensations can be far more intense for people on the spectrum. While this can mean that anxiety and sensory overload can be more disruptive, it also means the capacity for joy in a hobby or the ability to deeply focus on a task can also be more fervent. I help clients harness autism's power.

I have experience working with high-masking autistic adults, particularly those diagnosed later in life. My approach is centered on helping clients understand unmasking, process their diagnosis, and navigate the complexities of identity, relationships, and self-acceptance. Together, we explore strategies for improving emotional regulation, reducing burnout, and embracing authentic living.

Autism, like all neurodiverse conditions, is a far more complex and rich experience than is commonly appreciated. It takes a lot to figure out who you are and how to be when you feel so undervalued, struggle to get the words out just right, or feel out of place. I will work WITH you, not against you, to figure out how to use your strengths and not diminish who you are and what makes you unique.