Autism Spectrum Disorder

I have been licensed as a behavior analyst since 2021 and have worked in the field since 2019. My approach to working with autism is not focused on totally changing behaviors, but rather helping the individual learn to cope in a world that is not made for them. Strategies that I've incorporated have included prescribing noise canceling headphones and sunglasses for sensory sensitivities and helping individuals process and better understand social situations.

Autism doesn’t need to be fixed, but society at large hasn’t yet made space for this. The world is filled with sensory-overwhelming environments and neurotypical expectations so learning to mask is survival. But masking has a cost and can end in overload and burnout. What’s often left is the question: “Who am I?” I can help you learn to listen to your body, find what is healing to your nervous system, grieve past losses, and look toward the future of finding out who you really are.

Missed diagnosis, AFAB missed diagnosis, late diagnosis, Autistic self-advocacy, self-acceptance, self-compassion.

I help clients who identify (either via past diagnosis or self-diagnosed) as neurodiverse, including individuals on the autism spectrum, highly sensitive individuals, and those form whom their senses and processing are heightened. If an individual is desiring additional assessment, I can help provide referrals. I can also help your partner or loved one understand more about how to support you.

I have over 15 years of experience navigating the complexities of autism and sexuality. In many ways, this is its own specialized area of care due to the unique sensory sensitivities, mathematical cognitive patterns, and struggles navigating social dynamics. I work with autistic adults to build communication strategies, which are especially important when one partner is neurotypical. In these cases, my therapy approach is to foster active communication and building clarity in relationships.

I have training and experience with autism and neurodivergence in general.  I can explain how it all works, why you are the way you are, and how to help improve the problems you face by living in our society as a person society tries to push out because your brain thinks differently than society expects.

I am a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS), and am passionate about creating more access to specialized service providers.

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 help clients who identify (either via past diagnosis or self-diagnosed) as neurodiverse, including individuals on the autism spectrum, highly sensitive individuals, and those form whom their senses and processing are heightened.

I have advanced training in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder, and I use a strengths-based, neurodivergence-affirming lens to understand clients on the autism spectrum.

As an autistic therapist I bring modern research as well as lived experience to bring to helping adults on the spectrum or those who are suspecting they are tools and insight to navigate a world that is not built for them but can be rebuilt to nurture and provide relief. I can provide support and guidance in navigating complicated feelings about disability and neurodivergence as well as assistance with the day to day struggles and joys of being autistic in a allistic world.

Firstly, I am level-one autistic. I have firsthand experience with what it is like to live with this condition. I've found that my understanding and acceptance of others on the spectrum or who suspect they may be has created many positive interactions. The variety of ways autism can present in each individual truly highlights why it is called a spectrum.

I work with adults on the autism spectrum, accepting you for who you are. Therapy is about supporting you in a world that doesn’t always make it easy. We’ll work through things like sensory overload and social situations, and help with any stress or struggles that come from those experiences.

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.

I have many years experience working with individuals, children through adulthood who been diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum disorder. I am a certified Autism Informed Professional.

Psychotherapy is highly beneficial for adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or just a “touch of the ‘tism.” I can help you addresses your emotional, social, and psychological needs by integrating key therapies such as CBT for symptoms of anxiety and depression, Mindfulness for stress reduction, DBT for emotional regulation and expression, and Psychodynamic work to enhance your self-esteem and feelings of connection.

I work with many neurodivergent clients to help empower them to live a life that accommodates them and helps them thrive. I have lived experience as a neurodivergent person, so I am able to easily connect and relate. Nearly all the clients I work with identify on the ND spectrum, including ASD, AuDHD, and ADHD. I am invigorated by my work with my fantastic ND clients. They appreciate the attention I pay to their language and the ways in which they conceptualize themselves.

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.

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.