I have a unique combination of being an LMHC and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). I work primarily with coaching and supporting parents of children on the autism spectrum as well as counseling teens and young adults diagnosed with ASD. I have over 14 years of experience with this population. I am very dedicated and passionate about providing my services and empowering others.
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Parenting can be overwhelming, especially with a child of special needs. My hope is that I can provide clarity and a sense of peace that quiets the chaos and confusion inside, offer tools to empower you, and strengthen your connection with your child. I specialize in counseling parents of children with ASD. I have the unique combination being both a LMHC and BCBA with vast experience training parents on behavior management and using a blended humanistic approach that validates and explores difficult emotions and stressful challenges. In addition to parent support, I provide individual counseling for teens and young adults with ASD.
I utilize an empathic, non-judgmental approach that incorporates aspects of ACT, CBT, and solution-focused therapy. We will discuss self-care, incorporating mindfulness, coping with anxiety and/or depressive symptoms, behavior management skills, and I will give some homework assignments meant to help you practice effective strategies. For teens and young adults I focus on navigating relationships, emotional regulation, increasing self-esteem, executive functioning , and life transitions.
As a parent, I understand how hectic life and the daily grind can be. Together we will find the best treatment package that is feasible with your lifestyle and schedule. I am sensitive to the fact that parenting a child with special needs or being a young adult with ASD can feel isolating at times. I look forward to providing the support and compassion you need to thrive in life.
Specialties & Clinical Interests
- Anxiety
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Depression
- Developmental & Intellectual Disorders
- Parenting & Parent-Child Relationships
- Self-Esteem
- Women's Issues
Therapy Types
- Acceptance And Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Community Specialties
- Autism
- People With Disabilities