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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. Wherever you are located in Florida from Altamonte Springs to Winter Garden or even Miami, or anywhere else nearby, 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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Work on building daily skills, resolve past hurts, improve communication, increase distress tolerance and increase overall functioning.

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I use CBT, DBT, parts work, and EMDR with a person-centered strengths based approach.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Attachment Issues
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Depression
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • Neurodivergence
  • Parent-Child Relationship
  • Parenting Children With ADHD
  • Parenting Special Needs Children
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Social Anxiety
  • Social-Emotional Learning
  • Substance Use
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Since everyone is different, we will work together to create a customized treatment plan to identify negative thought patterns and beliefs, develop positive self-talk, build self-compassion and self-care practice, develop coping skills, and much more

Something to know about my approach is:

My approach to therapy is based on acceptance and commitment therapy and solution-focused therapy, which focuses on building solutions focusing on the client's strengths and helping the client to move forward. I incorporate a variety of modalities.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Autism in Adults
  • Autism-Related Challenges
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Christian Women
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Grief
  • Healing From Relationships
  • Helping Professionals
  • Infidelity
  • Job Loss
  • Job Stress
  • Life Adjustment
  • Marriage
  • Men
  • New Job Transition
  • Obesity
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Relationships
  • Relationship Skills
  • Relationship Trauma
  • Religious Trauma
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Worth
  • Spiritual Trauma
  • Stress Eating
  • Stress-Related Disorders
  • Women
  • Young Women
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Lauren Thomas
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Help you to understand yourself better and to peel back layers with encouragement and support. We will work on enabling you to become a full expert on yourself in order to better deal with the world in a more manageable, positive way.


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Help you to understand yourself better and to peel back layers with encouragement and support. We will work on enabling you to become a full expert on yourself in order to better deal with the world in a more manageable, positive way.

Something to know about my approach is:

I provide a safe space where clients are comfortable to tell their truths. and learn how to listen to their own answers. Clients find their strengths and solutions within themselves with some professional guidance.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism-Related Challenges
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Depression
  • Families with Autism-related challenges
  • Grief
  • Pregnancy and Infant Loss
  • Trauma
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Monica Mehalshick
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Work together to establish a safe space, identify healthy coping strategies, learning how to integrate some of the changes that you're wanting to see. A lot of people talk about making change, but it's important to actually see the value of therapy.


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Work together to establish a safe space, identify healthy coping strategies, learning how to integrate some of the changes that you're wanting to see. A lot of people talk about making change, but it's important to actually see the value of therapy.

Something to know about my approach is:

I am a therapist who assists you with identifying some effective goals, allows you to create a safe space and work on learning new coping strategies. I'm happy to assist you in learning how to see the change, not just talk about it.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictive Behaviors
  • Adolescents
  • Alcohol
  • Child or Adolescent Therapy
  • Children
  • College Students
  • Depression
  • DOT Substance Abuse Evaluations
  • Families
  • Foster Parenting
  • Gender Transition in Families
  • High Anxiety
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • LGBTQ Family Development
  • Loving Someone with a Mental Health Disorder
  • Mental Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Parenting Special Needs Children
  • Relationship Distress
  • Substance Abuse Intervention
  • Teenagers
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Krysten Hafner
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explore past and current issues; you are not alone on this journey. We will collaboratively process difficult emotions and events and come up with solutions that support greater levels of connection to others and your own wants and needs.


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Together, we will:

explore past and current issues; you are not alone on this journey. We will collaboratively process difficult emotions and events and come up with solutions that support greater levels of connection to others and your own wants and needs.

Something to know about my approach is:

I am very tuned in to attachment theory and take a holistic approach to understanding each unique individual. I hope to cultivate a secure attachment relationship where clients are free to explore themselves in a safe and supportive environment.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Body Image
  • Chronic Illness
  • Complex Trauma
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Neurodivergence
  • Relationship Conflict
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