We are proud to be covered by the Ontario Autism Program (OAP), making our services accessible to families in need. We offer Mental health, counselling and psychotherapy OAP core clinical services and supports. Our interventions and supports are designed to respond to the individual needs of children and youth on the autism spectrum, and their families. Our team is well-versed in navigating the funding process, ensuring you receive the support necessary to facilitate your loved one’s therapeutic journey.
Our autism therapy services provide children and youth on the autism spectrum with evidence-based mental health treatment tailored to their unique strengths, challenges, and goals.
Our treatment plan will:
Our autism therapists help children and youth achieve their personal goals to improve:
Affordable therapy services may also be available for Autism Therapy, check out our Affordable Therapy Program to learn more. If you’re ready to take the next step towards enhanced well-being, schedule a free consultation to learn more about our therapy options. Our friendly staff will guide you through the process and answer any questions you may have.
We provide psychotherapy, counselling and mental health support for individuals with autism and other forms of neurodivergence. We understand that every individual is unique and different so we create a specialized treatment plan specific to your needs. Our compassionate and highly trained therapists create a safe and inclusive environment to encourage you to share your unique experiences, explore your thoughts and feelings without judgement, and build skills and tools to better cope with your challenges. We understand that navigating life as a neurodivergent individual can be demanding and leave you feeling exhausted, anxious and alienated, so we are here to help! We take pride in our tailored neuroaffimative care approaches that respect and celebrate neurodiversity.
Our services are designed for individuals of all ages on the autism spectrum, including children, adolescents, and adults. Whether you are seeking support for anxiety, depression, social skills, or behavioral challenges, our therapists are here to help.
We provide psychotherapy services in Hamilton and online across Ontario to individuals with autism to improve mental health and promote well-being. We recognize the importance of building a strong therapeutic relationship that helps encourage healing through evidence-based practices.
Our mental health services can help to support a wide range of mental health problems or disorders that are present in Autism such as anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, social anxiety or emotional dysregulation.
Psychotherapy involves the assessment and treatment of a variety of psycho-social or emotional challenges using techniques delivered through a therapeutic relationship to promote positive change in thoughts, feelings, behaviour and interpersonal functioning.
We offer a range of psychotherapy and counselling services designed to meet the diverse needs of our clients. Our therapeutic modalities include:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Helping neurodivergent individuals identify and challenge negative thought patterns to create more adaptive thoughts, beliefs and behaviors.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Improving psychological flexibility and mindfulness, as a promising avenue supporting those with autism in their journey towards self-acceptance and personal growth
Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT): Helping children or individuals with autism express and understand their emotions in a positive way, focuses on building emotional awareness and enhancing overall well-being.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy: Mindfulness practices offer a unique approach by cultivating awareness of one’s own thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations. Individuals with autism can develop greater self-understanding and emotional regulation skills.
Somatic Therapy: Body-based techniques can help with regulating the nervous system, calming the mind, and processing trauma and stress that may be stored in the body.
Play Therapy: Helping younger clients to express their feelings and learn effective communication skills through play
Family Therapy: Including family members in treatment to help foster understanding and support within the home