Therapy Services
Counseling / Therapy
The world we live in was not designed with autistic needs in mind. Relationships are essential to our well-being but connecting with those who are not autistic can be difficult; bullying and social rejection or alienation are unfortunately common experiences.
res to socially conform and maintain a livelihood tend to overshadow other priorities and effective accommodations are only rarely made available at schools and workplaces.
Autism includes some sensations and experiences that are difficult to manage. For too long the therapy approaches developed by non-autistic professionals have been aimed at making autistic people look like they are “normal”, that is, not autistic. Although mental health professionals are beginning to listen to and learn from autistic adults, we still need to develop a lot more flexible and customized methods to provide truly effective help to autistic clients and their families. My goal is to work collaboratively and to focus on your strengths as well as areas of your life that you can improve.
Please note, appointments that are cancelled with less than 48 hours‘ notice are charged as follows: Daytime fee is $48. Appointments at 3 pm or later $98.
Therapy can help with:
Sensory issues
Social needs
often present struggles for autistic people. It is be a problem of finding and keeping satisfying friendships or of matching with a romantic partner. Relationships can be challenging for anybody but the specific elements of autism that make connecting with others difficult can improve through therapy. Some of this may be about the way the autistic person behaves, but rather than helping people “fit in better”, I believe it is preferable to help autistic people learn enough about themselves that they can find the people who will enjoy and appreciate their company as they are.
Additional diagnoses
Sound Sensitivity
Sound sensitivity can make everyday life feel constantly “too loud.” You or your child may feel irritated by chewing, tapping, or coughing, become abruptly anxious or angry when noise is nearby, or notice persistent ringing or buzzing in the ears. This can include misophonia (strong emotional reactions to certain human sounds), hyperacusis (ordinary sounds perceived as painfully loud or sharp), or tinnitus. While medical evaluation is important, therapy can reduce reactivity, distress, and family strain, helping home feel calmer and more predictable. Practical tools can help.