Autism therapists in McKinleyville, California CA
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
Dr. Vicki D. Coleman (Dr. Vicki), The Anger Doctor
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPCC, LPC, LMFT, LCSW, CCMHC, QMHP, MAC, DAC, SAP, CAMF, BCC, HS-BCP
Examine the challenges related to Autism & Asperger's with an emphasis on communication skills.
34 Years Experience
Autism and Asperger's
ARC Counseling and Wellness
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Whether you or your child has or might have an Autism Spectrum Disorder, we can help to clarify or determine a diagnosis, assist with the areas of your life including work, school or relationships where you may be struggling.
17 Years Experience
Autism and Asperger's
Christina L. Gietzen-Haraden
Psychologist, Psy.D
Experienced in diagnosing and treating high functioning Autism and Asperger’s in males using a multimodal approach. Dr. Christina Gietzen is particular skilled in working with some of the unique challenges experienced by highly intelligent individuals such as boredom, vocational purpose, over-intellectualization, and relationship challenges.
23 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