Living in a neurodiverse world can be lonely, isolating, and anxiety-provoking. Our therapists support clients in developing techniques to improve coping skills and self-confidence while embracing neurodiversity. Sessions are tailored toward individual needs and include a variety of hands-on techniques including yoga, music, and use of visual supports. Eye contact is never an expectation and clients are always supported in communicating via alternative methods including typing.

Therapy can focus on:

• Navigating social demands, including deepening understanding of others to promote improved interactions with friends, family members, and co-workers
• Overcoming obstacles to independence and coping with challenges of adulthood
• Understanding and developing tools to regulate anxiety, depression, loneliness, and sensory differences
• Increasing self-confidence and self-advocacy skills
• Improving executive functioning skills including time management, organization, and problem-solving
• Developing practical strategies to promote success in school, the workplace, and in relationships

Counseling focuses on the emotional, social, and health concerns that individuals feel at various stages in life. Being an autism parent can bring a unique set of challenges and concerns, many of which can be difficult to discuss with the outside world. Our therapists provide an avenue for social support and guidance, while building skills to persevere through adversity. Finding extra time during the day to engage in self-care can feel daunting and impossible, which is why we offer flexible scheduling and support you in completing your household tasks during sessions if needed.

Therapy can focus on:

• Developing strategies to manage stress, anxiety, frustration, and fears while enhancing social support and mental well-being
• Exploring concerns related to your child’s diagnosis, development, and life plans
• Gaining insight into your child’s perspective and challenges, along with ways to promote improved communication and independence

Having a family member with autism affects the entire family system. Family counseling supports siblings, grandparents, and caregivers in understanding neurodiversity and helping to improve communication and strengthen connections.

Therapy can focus on:

• Promoting better understanding of autism and learning new communication strategies
• Facilitating discussions between family members to promote positive family relations and problem-solving
• Helping siblings feel heard, understood, and supported

Raising a child with autism is a dynamic process with many forks in the road. Whether your child recently received a diagnosis, or they were diagnosed decades ago, the list of questions and concerns is never-ending. Our therapists provide practical strategies in parenting a child with autism and enhancing their development. Connections to resources, programs, and other supports is integrated into sessions to ensure all physical, psychological, and financial needs are being met.

Therapy can focus on:

• Gaining insight into your child’s behavior and development, along with learning evidence-based strategies for everyday challenges
• Understanding and navigating resources and services including schools, IEPs/ETRs, therapies, supplemental activities
• Implementing parent-mediated early intervention techniques to build emotional connections, strengthen family relationships, and improve communication
• Learning strategies for managing challenging behaviors, promoting independence, and engaging in successful community outings and appointments