Asperger's Syndrome Therapists in Westport, MA

I treat individuals ages 18 and up and I believe in an inclusive approach and accept people of all identifiers, races, cultures, religions/beliefs, ethnicities, and cognitive abilities. My primary focus is to tailor your treatment to your individual needs. I offer both long and short term treatment at this time through telehealth.

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Owner and operator of Cornerstone Wellness Center, PC. We offer medication management as well as mental health therapy. The focus of my practice is to provide individual office-based therapy. My focus is on cognitive behavioral therapy as a way to manage how one thinks and understands the choices they make, the behaviors they choose to engage in as well as the feelings/emotions that they present with in reaction to triggering stimuli. Experience with multiple behavioral and emotional diagnoses and all ages. To reach the front desk at Cornerstone Wellness Center call (508) 993-3000

When your child or teen's journey has become more bumpy than expected - sadness, irritability, or worry seem to have moved in without an invitation - a psychologist specializing in child/family therapy might help. Maybe it's friendships that are not taking off or too much stress. Perhaps it's outbursts at home or school. Your family might be going through some big changes and your child doesn't seem the same. Whether you have been concerned for days, weeks, months or years, working with a therapist - to get practical and emotional support - might be a good place to start.

I am a Harvard educated, Boston Children's Hospital and Erich Lindemann Mental Health Center trained clinical psychologist, and am a founding member of Psychiatric & Psychological Associates (New Bedford, MA) and Director of the Psychology Department at Whitney Academy, a Joint Commission accredited residential treatment center serving adolescent trauma survivors. I have more than 30 years experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families for a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, behavior problems, Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), as well as Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other trauma-related challenges.

Meeting the needs of students who learn differently. We provide person and online assessments. Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE) Psychological, Neuropsychological Talented and Gifted Assessment IQ Evaluations, Achievement Testing, Social/Emotional Functioning, Learning Disabilities Testing and Autism screening. We also provide educational consults and attend team meetings for the development of the IEP.

I feel that providing a comfortable and safe environment for people to discuss their feelings and thoughts about experiences, concerns and changes they hope for in life and relationships is important. I will work to help you improve skills, insight and awareness around the areas in your life you are struggling with. I have been a clinical social worker for 20 years working within a variety of settings including schools, homes, community and residential. I have treated diverse populations of children, adolescents and adults with co-occurring disorders. I provide counseling services for adults and couples.

**IMMEDIATE OPENINGS! NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS, TELEHEALTH ONLY AT THIS TIME (will change in coming months)** Healing starts when you ask for help. We all carry around baggage of our own in one form or another. The key to healing is unburdening yourself of all those experiences that are holding you back and preventing you from living your best and happiest life. In my practice I utilize a person centered focus, that relies on each individual persons’ needs. I tailor each treatment path according to your needs, and what you and I decide will be the best treatment for you.

I have more than twenty years working with all populations & ethnic groups in individual, group, couples and family therapy. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety disorders , trauma, anger management ,depression, post traumatic stress disorder, autism spectrum disorders and substance use. I have experience in conducting sex offender evaluations, anger evaluations, and trauma evaluations. I have experience working with court involved youth. My methods of therapies are cognitive behavioral, psycho-dynamic & motivational interviewing. I accept most major insurances including all Mass Health Plans. I am accepting new clients. My office is located in a professional building near downtown New Bedford.

As your support system, I am here to offer you a compassionate and trauma-informed approach to ABA therapy, tailored for your unique needs as an autistic child or adult. My focus is on helping pre-teens and teenagers, collaboratively with you to identify goals that align with your values. My primary objective is to help you develop essential social, community, executive functioning, and daily living skills while providing a nurturing and affirming environment. Together, we will take on new challenges, at your own pace. I will be with you every step of the way, providing support and guidance, so that you feel confident and empowered.