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Autism, also known as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a group of neurodevelopmental disorders that impact your ability to interact socially and communicate effectively. While some think of autism as a disease that can’t be improved, focused therapy can significantly improve the condition.

No matter how severe symptoms are among the Autism spectrum, an experienced therapist can help you better understand yourself, your needs, and what you can do to improve your quality of life. Whether you are located in downtown Waterbury, the suburbs of Waterbury, other nearby places such as New Haven, Shelton, or anywhere else in Connecticut, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Symptoms of Autism

There are several symptoms of autism that you should know about, and they include:

  • Having trouble communicating how you feel.
  • Being perceived by others as offensive.
  • Shying away from social interactions.
  • Being unable to make friends.
  • Trouble making eye contact.

Aspergers symptoms include:

  • A strong interest in art or intellectual things
  • Delayed development
  • Lack of proper social skills.

If you believe that you fit the description of Autism, it’s wise to connect with a therapist for a formal diagnosis and treatment. Looking for autism information for your child? Read this article to learn about the merits of art therapy for Autism.

Get Treatment for Autism or Aspergers Today!

Mental Health Match can help you find a professional therapist who can improve your symptoms and help you function at a higher level. Finding a licensed therapist on our platform is as easy as browsing the experts below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

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Together we will work on changing various patterns in your life that may be causing pain or suffering. These may be patterns in your relationships, your behavior, or your thoughts. We also explore how the past may be keeping you from moving forward.


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Together we will work on changing various patterns in your life that may be causing pain or suffering. These may be patterns in your relationships, your behavior, or your thoughts. We also explore how the past may be keeping you from moving forward.

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I am trained in various modalities and can tailor my approach to the needs of each client. Various approaches I utilize include psychodynamic psychotherapy, CBT, Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD, Pain Reprocessing Therapy and mindfulness.

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  • Anxiety
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Chronic Pain
  • Depression
  • Perinatal Mood/Anxiety Disorders
  • Trauma
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Together, we will create the life you want to live with the relationships you need. Together we can understand your relationships, identities, needs, and desires. I am queer and neurodivergent CELEBRATING and informed, all parts of you are welcome.


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Together, we will create the life you want to live with the relationships you need. Together we can understand your relationships, identities, needs, and desires. I am queer and neurodivergent CELEBRATING and informed, all parts of you are welcome.

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In our work together you will come to understand who you are and how that came to be. You can then understand your relationship with yourself, the world, and others more deeply. We will get to the "root" of your pain and enable you to truly heal.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Asexuality
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Autism in Adults
  • Betrayal Trauma
  • Bisexuality
  • Childhood Abuse or Neglect
  • Clinician Supervision
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Complex Trauma
  • Depression
  • Developing Secure Attachment
  • Faith/Religious Deconstruction
  • Gay
  • Healing From Relationships
  • Health at Every Size (HAES)
  • High-Achieving
  • High-Functioning Depression
  • Highly Sensitive People (HSPs)
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Narcissistic Abuse
  • Neurodivergence
  • People Pleasing
  • Purity Culture Recovery
  • Queer
  • Rape and Sexual Assault
  • Religious Identity
  • Religious Trauma
  • Self-Acceptance
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Self-Understanding
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexuality
  • Sexual Trauma
  • Social Justice
  • Spirituality
  • Spiritual Trauma
  • Transgender
  • Traumatic Loss
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Develop the skills to stay grounded, ease the burdens of past pain, and create new ways of asserting boundaries and voicing relational needs. We will honor the hard times and celebrate the successes of building and living a life you love.


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Together, we will:

Develop the skills to stay grounded, ease the burdens of past pain, and create new ways of asserting boundaries and voicing relational needs. We will honor the hard times and celebrate the successes of building and living a life you love.

Something to know about my approach is:

We will develop new ways of coping with anxiety and heal past wounds to mend undesired patterns in your behavior and relationships. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is an evidence-based treatment that encourages us to move towards the life we want.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Childhood Issues
  • Codependency
  • Complex Trauma
  • Interpersonal Difficulties
  • Neurodivergence
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationships
  • Trauma
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work toward the goals you and your child have to enhance the quality of your daily life, and make your interactions with one another more enjoyable.


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Together, we will:

work toward the goals you and your child have to enhance the quality of your daily life, and make your interactions with one another more enjoyable.

Something to know about my approach is:

I always aim to provide treatment I know is based in the most up-to-date research, also ensuring that approach is tailored to fit each family's needs.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Childrens Sleep
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
  • Parenting
  • Parenting Children With ADHD
  • Parenting Children with Anxiety
  • Parenting Children With Autism
  • Parenting Skills
  • Parenting Special Needs Children
  • Selective Mutism
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Christine Henry
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We explore how being neurodivergent shows up in relationships, work, and daily life. Discover your needs and learn how to communicate them to others. We process the anger and grief of being misunderstood your whole life and how to move forward.


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Together, we will:

We explore how being neurodivergent shows up in relationships, work, and daily life. Discover your needs and learn how to communicate them to others. We process the anger and grief of being misunderstood your whole life and how to move forward.

Something to know about my approach is:

I am actively engaged in sessions, prioritizing topics important to you. I provide practical tips and insights for understanding your unique brain and nervous system. I foster comfort by truly listening and affirming your experiences.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Attention Problems
  • Autism-Related Challenges
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Complex Trauma
  • Grief
  • Religious Trauma
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Christine Henry remote and phone therapy in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, No...