Autism therapists in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California CA
Autism and Asperger's
Jillian Luz
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR
I have experience working with autistic children, teens, and adults. I conceptualize autism under the neurodiversity umbrella and do not view autism itself as something that needs to be "fixed", but rather understood. I strive to support my autistic clients in feeling empowered in how to best support any sensory or social-related issues they may experience. I also support clients in identifying and supporting any anxious and/or depressive symptoms that may be the result of unidentified autism in a neurotypical dominant world.
9 Years Experience
Autism and Asperger's
Campbell Teen & Family Therapy, Inc.
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, ACSW, APCC, AMFT
ASD is a prominent disorder in children, affecting 1 in 54 children according to the CDC (Center for Disease Control). ASD is a developmental disability that is characterized by difficulty with reading social cues, communication and behavioral challenges. Autism is now considered a spectrum disorder and children with ASD communicate, interact, behave and learn in ways that are not typical for other children. The spectrum can range from gifted to severely challenged. For some it means they need a lot of help in daily life and others will need less.
At Campbell Teen & Family Therapy, Inc. we are here to help.Our psychologist can evaluate and determine if your child has ASD, our therapist can work with the individual on building social skills, we can work with the parents by supporting them through their struggle and how it might affect their marriage and we can work with the siblings of children with ASD to learn how to understand and how to get their needs met in healthy ways. If your child is really struggling to manage symptoms, our psychiatrist can determine if medication can be helpful so that child can better benefit from therapy.
It is typical for a family with ASD to be unbalanced, meaning that the one with the symptoms takes lots of time and effort and the siblings often overcompensate by being “the one who doesn’t cause any problems” thus often isolating or trying to be a perfectionist. We try to restore balance to the family so that all members of the family get their needs met in a healthy way. We can also work with the school and make sure the 504 plan or IEP (Individual Education Plan) is working and that the proper accommodations are being used.
13 Years Experience
Autism and Asperger's
Eric Olsen
Life Coach, Trauma, PTSD, BSc Sciences, DoD Career Councilor, SARC, DAPA, Pre Licensed Human Intelligence / Psychology, Life Coach. | Professional Support: LSSBB, PgM, Bluestone PMP,
We work together to understand barriers in your life and help you build a plan to navigate the challenges in Autism and Asperger's to live a happy goal oriented successful life.
15 Years Experience
Autism and Asperger's
T.J. VanMarter, MA, BCBA, LMFT
Therapist, LMFT, BCBA
I have extensive experiences working with neurodiverse individuals on issues such as social skills, independent living, executive functioning, and other daily challenges that individuals with autism face. In my practice, neurodivergent individuals will learn how to understand and self-regulate their emotions, problem solve challenging situations, and gain valuable independent living skills to improve their overall quality of life.
14 Years Experience
Autism and Asperger's
Integrative Psychotherapy Group
Marriage and Family Therapist
We work with clients who express issues or concerns with Autism or Asperger's.
8 Years Experience