Autism Treatment Centers in Texas

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Autism Talks .Org
Treatment Center, BCBA
Verified Verified
Arlington, TX 76001
Autism spectrum is much greater and casts a much wider net than previously thought.
Applied Behavior Analysis by a BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) is the only treatment for autism that insurance covers because it is empirically based, and if treatment is given early enough, over 50% of patients look indistinguishable from their peers in general education classrooms.
Autism spectrum is much greater and casts a much wider net than previously thought.
Applied Behavior Analysis by a BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) is the only treatment for autism that insurance covers because it is empirically based, and if treatment is given early enough, over 50% of patients look indistinguishable from their peers in general education classrooms.
(682) 327-5566 View (682) 327-5566
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Arlington Behavioral Health
Treatment Center, BCBA
Verified Verified
Arlington, TX 76001
Specializing in Autism Spectrum including social phobia, schizoid-schizotypal, social impairment, PDD-NOS, communication impairment, neurological disorders, Autism Spectrum, Defiance, Special Spoiled Syndrome and others. We offer solutions to difficult problems. Applied Behavior Analysis is the only scientifically and empirically based treatment for patients at all age level, including those in college for spectrum disorders. We strive for change in positive ways for every patient, tailoring methods and sessions to the individual needs of a particular patient. Some may need strength focusing on a particular task or class, others may have a weakness in an area. Some may have sensitivities to food, lights, crowds, smells, or touch, but all can reach milestones at Brainchild Labs. If you want solutions call us today.
Specializing in Autism Spectrum including social phobia, schizoid-schizotypal, social impairment, PDD-NOS, communication impairment, neurological disorders, Autism Spectrum, Defiance, Special Spoiled Syndrome and others. We offer solutions to difficult problems. Applied Behavior Analysis is the only scientifically and empirically based treatment for patients at all age level, including those in college for spectrum disorders. We strive for change in positive ways for every patient, tailoring methods and sessions to the individual needs of a particular patient. Some may need strength focusing on a particular task or class, others may have a weakness in an area. Some may have sensitivities to food, lights, crowds, smells, or touch, but all can reach milestones at Brainchild Labs. If you want solutions call us today.
(682) 227-8258 View (682) 227-8258
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Mind Works
Treatment Center, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Psychological and Educational testing for learning, ADHD and Autism.
You can stop watching your child struggle at school, in play, and at home...instead, get the immediate support you and your child need to thrive. Mind Works is a Children’s Counseling Practice – Helping children thrive…at home, school, and play. Mind Works specializes in children between the ages of 3 to 17 years and their caregivers. This is accomplished through an integrated healthcare approach to treatment that includes psychological, educational, developmental assessments; evidenced based counseling services; and medication assisted treatment.
Psychological and Educational testing for learning, ADHD and Autism.
You can stop watching your child struggle at school, in play, and at home...instead, get the immediate support you and your child need to thrive. Mind Works is a Children’s Counseling Practice – Helping children thrive…at home, school, and play. Mind Works specializes in children between the ages of 3 to 17 years and their caregivers. This is accomplished through an integrated healthcare approach to treatment that includes psychological, educational, developmental assessments; evidenced based counseling services; and medication assisted treatment.
(830) 500-5987 View (830) 500-5987
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The Agape Center Faith Based Addiction & Trauma
Treatment Center, CCTP, CMHIMP
Verified Verified
Seguin, TX 78155
Our Pastoral Counselors are certified, trained in providing trauma informed Christian counseling, for Adults, Youth, Couples and Families that are struggling with, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD, Addictions such as alcohol/drug abuse, sex addiction, pornography, behavioral issues, ADHD, Special Needs, Autism Spectrum, social/relational concerns. All counseling sessions, including Intensive Counseling, Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), and aftercare are all 1 on 1. In office and Telehealth options. Not everyone has time or flexibility for full residential rehab, For clients not needing detox, our programs allow individuals to maintain their daily scheduled routines such as attending work, school and family activities. We also provide court ordered counseling, outpatient programs and aftercare for DWI, DUI, Drug possessions for charges in Texas. We are also trained in Biofeedback.
Our Pastoral Counselors are certified, trained in providing trauma informed Christian counseling, for Adults, Youth, Couples and Families that are struggling with, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD, Addictions such as alcohol/drug abuse, sex addiction, pornography, behavioral issues, ADHD, Special Needs, Autism Spectrum, social/relational concerns. All counseling sessions, including Intensive Counseling, Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), and aftercare are all 1 on 1. In office and Telehealth options. Not everyone has time or flexibility for full residential rehab, For clients not needing detox, our programs allow individuals to maintain their daily scheduled routines such as attending work, school and family activities. We also provide court ordered counseling, outpatient programs and aftercare for DWI, DUI, Drug possessions for charges in Texas. We are also trained in Biofeedback.
(830) 642-1531 View (830) 642-1531
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The Woodlands Behavioral Health and Wellness
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
The Woodlands, TX 77381
Our Assessment Center psychologists administer gold standard comprehensive assessments for the diagnosis of ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and Specific Learning disabilities according to the requirements for universities, colleges, schools and collegiate boards for students to qualify for academic accommodations.
Our unique integrated treatment approach uses a multidisciplinary treatment team and a wide range of treatment services to assesses and treat the whole client and their significant others. An individualized treatment plan is customized for each client to address their specific treatment needs. Our treatment team which includes psychologists, psychiatrists, licensed professional and chemical dependency counselors, family and marital therapists, executive, social and life skill coaches, educational diagnostician, reading specialist and a health psychologist are all under the same roof. Members of the team assigned to implement the client's treatment plan collaborate informally and formally in weekly treatment meetings to monitor the client's treatment progress in meeting their treatment goals. Client self-management is the primary treatment goal for each client to ensure that through education and skills training the client understands and is able to take responsibility for managing their mental health issues in partnership with their treatment providers.
Our Assessment Center psychologists administer gold standard comprehensive assessments for the diagnosis of ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and Specific Learning disabilities according to the requirements for universities, colleges, schools and collegiate boards for students to qualify for academic accommodations.
Our unique integrated treatment approach uses a multidisciplinary treatment team and a wide range of treatment services to assesses and treat the whole client and their significant others. An individualized treatment plan is customized for each client to address their specific treatment needs. Our treatment team which includes psychologists, psychiatrists, licensed professional and chemical dependency counselors, family and marital therapists, executive, social and life skill coaches, educational diagnostician, reading specialist and a health psychologist are all under the same roof. Members of the team assigned to implement the client's treatment plan collaborate informally and formally in weekly treatment meetings to monitor the client's treatment progress in meeting their treatment goals. Client self-management is the primary treatment goal for each client to ensure that through education and skills training the client understands and is able to take responsibility for managing their mental health issues in partnership with their treatment providers.
(281) 809-7988 View (281) 809-7988
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Total Life Counseling Center
Treatment Center, MA, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75254
Are you frustrated calling to find a counselor only to get voicemail or to be put on a waiting list? We answer the phones and can usually get clients in the same week! Having a hard time finding the right counselor? Our clients often say, "I wish we knew you years ago!" or "We tried 4 counselors before we found you and they did not give us a plan." "You gave us a plan on the 1st or 2nd session!" We take the guesswork out of finding a right counselor for Marriage, Trauma ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Personality Disorder, ODD ASD. The media has interviewed us over 200 local & national news interviews like Fox, ABC, CBS, NBC, etc. Jim West, the president of Total Life Counseling Center, has a unique way of connecting quickly with children, adolescents and young adults through recreation therapy, interactive games, play therapy and traditional therapies. We offer individual social coaching groups have helped students mature 1-2 years socially and emotionally, and increase confidence, compliance, and improved leadership skills. Jim has also been invited to provide consultation to several accreditation boards, private and public schools in the state of Florida for ADHD and bullying.
Are you frustrated calling to find a counselor only to get voicemail or to be put on a waiting list? We answer the phones and can usually get clients in the same week! Having a hard time finding the right counselor? Our clients often say, "I wish we knew you years ago!" or "We tried 4 counselors before we found you and they did not give us a plan." "You gave us a plan on the 1st or 2nd session!" We take the guesswork out of finding a right counselor for Marriage, Trauma ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Personality Disorder, ODD ASD. The media has interviewed us over 200 local & national news interviews like Fox, ABC, CBS, NBC, etc. Jim West, the president of Total Life Counseling Center, has a unique way of connecting quickly with children, adolescents and young adults through recreation therapy, interactive games, play therapy and traditional therapies. We offer individual social coaching groups have helped students mature 1-2 years socially and emotionally, and increase confidence, compliance, and improved leadership skills. Jim has also been invited to provide consultation to several accreditation boards, private and public schools in the state of Florida for ADHD and bullying.
(407) 494-2520 View (407) 494-2520
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Rock Springs Hospital
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Georgetown, TX 78626
Rock Springs is a leading provider of high-quality behavioral healthcare services. Our engaged and mission-driven team is dedicated to Changing People's Lives through a patient-centric approach to delivering superior outcomes. Our state-of-the-art facilities provide quality, compassionate treatment of mental illness and addiction, offering a broad scope of inpatient and outpatient services for our diverse patient population.
Rock Springs is a leading provider of high-quality behavioral healthcare services. Our engaged and mission-driven team is dedicated to Changing People's Lives through a patient-centric approach to delivering superior outcomes. Our state-of-the-art facilities provide quality, compassionate treatment of mental illness and addiction, offering a broad scope of inpatient and outpatient services for our diverse patient population.
(512) 894-8107 View (512) 894-8107
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Cross Creek Hospital - Adult Inpatient
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78754
At Cross Creek Hospital, located in Austin, Texas, we provide inpatient treatment for adults age 18 and older who are struggling with mental health concerns and need immediate stabilization and support. Our inpatient program offers clinically excellent therapies in a safe and secure environment where patients can begin their healing journeys. Inpatient treatment typically lasts seven to 10 days, and this short-term program can help people learn healthy coping skills and techniques for managing their symptoms. Patients receive round-the-clock care, which may include basic medical care, medication management, and detox services, if applicable. In inpatient programming, patients can participate in various therapeutic modalities, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and 12-Step support groups. Qualified clinicians lead individual, family, and group therapy sessions to support each patient in achieving optimal mental health outcomes.
At Cross Creek Hospital, located in Austin, Texas, we provide inpatient treatment for adults age 18 and older who are struggling with mental health concerns and need immediate stabilization and support. Our inpatient program offers clinically excellent therapies in a safe and secure environment where patients can begin their healing journeys. Inpatient treatment typically lasts seven to 10 days, and this short-term program can help people learn healthy coping skills and techniques for managing their symptoms. Patients receive round-the-clock care, which may include basic medical care, medication management, and detox services, if applicable. In inpatient programming, patients can participate in various therapeutic modalities, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and 12-Step support groups. Qualified clinicians lead individual, family, and group therapy sessions to support each patient in achieving optimal mental health outcomes.
(855) 842-0166 View (855) 842-0166
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Windmill Wellness Ranch
Treatment Center, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Canyon Lake, TX 78133
Windmill Wellness Ranch, nestled in Texas Hill Country, combines historic charm with cutting-edge mental health treatment. Recognized for outstanding outcomes, they offer a holistic approach to recovery, addressing physical, spiritual, and emotional health. Their innovative treatment includes individualized transcranial magnetic stimulation at their Brain Frequency Center (TM), focusing on balancing the brain to alleviate symptoms. The multidisciplinary team specializes in treating trauma, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, chronic pain, and behavioral addictions, ensuring comprehensive care for both individuals and their families.
Windmill Wellness Ranch, nestled in Texas Hill Country, combines historic charm with cutting-edge mental health treatment. Recognized for outstanding outcomes, they offer a holistic approach to recovery, addressing physical, spiritual, and emotional health. Their innovative treatment includes individualized transcranial magnetic stimulation at their Brain Frequency Center (TM), focusing on balancing the brain to alleviate symptoms. The multidisciplinary team specializes in treating trauma, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, chronic pain, and behavioral addictions, ensuring comprehensive care for both individuals and their families.
(830) 999-2207 View (830) 999-2207
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Adaego Recovery Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77022
Adaego Recovery is a substance use and co-occurring mental health treatment facility that offers Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP). Our facility acts as a step down from a hospital or for those who are looking for an alternative to an inpatient setting. We believe that with our structured programs, staff support, and a strong community of peers, Adaego Recovery creates an environment of genuineness, empathy, and accountability that will allow our clients to reach their goal of sobriety.
Adaego Recovery is a substance use and co-occurring mental health treatment facility that offers Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP). Our facility acts as a step down from a hospital or for those who are looking for an alternative to an inpatient setting. We believe that with our structured programs, staff support, and a strong community of peers, Adaego Recovery creates an environment of genuineness, empathy, and accountability that will allow our clients to reach their goal of sobriety.
(832) 990-0550 View (832) 990-0550
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Blank Slate Therapy
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070
Blank Slate Therapy is a multidisciplinary counseling practice offering support, healing and hope for individuals and couples across the lifespan. Our clinicians provide play therapy ( ages 3-11), adolescent therapy, adult therapy, and couples therapy. Learn more about our staff of Licensed Professional Counselors, Psychologists and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists by following the link to our website.
Blank Slate Therapy is a multidisciplinary counseling practice offering support, healing and hope for individuals and couples across the lifespan. Our clinicians provide play therapy ( ages 3-11), adolescent therapy, adult therapy, and couples therapy. Learn more about our staff of Licensed Professional Counselors, Psychologists and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists by following the link to our website.
(469) 336-3259 View (469) 336-3259
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Alexander Jewish Family Service
Treatment Center, PhD, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77025
Jewish Family Service is a non-profit human service agency for people of all ages and all walks of life. Our goal is to provide light, hope and help to individuals struggling with life challenges. JFS's professional, highly credentialed staff offers mental health and support counseling for individuals and families including a specialized program for individuals who live with persistent and pervasive mental illness. JFS also provides disability services, senior adult services and case management, employment services, Jewish chaplaincy services at area hospitals, community outreach, financial assistance programs and volunteer opportunities.
Jewish Family Service is a non-profit human service agency for people of all ages and all walks of life. Our goal is to provide light, hope and help to individuals struggling with life challenges. JFS's professional, highly credentialed staff offers mental health and support counseling for individuals and families including a specialized program for individuals who live with persistent and pervasive mental illness. JFS also provides disability services, senior adult services and case management, employment services, Jewish chaplaincy services at area hospitals, community outreach, financial assistance programs and volunteer opportunities.
(281) 843-9469 View (281) 843-9469
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Cross Creek Hospital - Outpatient Program
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78754
At Cross Creek Hospital in Austin, Texas, we provide a wide array of programs for adults who are struggling with mental health disorders and substance use concerns. Our partial hospitalization program (PHP) is designed for adults age 18 and older who are seeking structured treatment but don’t require round-the-clock inpatient care. In our PHP, adults can receive comprehensive behavioral health support on a part-time basis and are able to return home at the end of each day. This flexibility allows individuals to make progress toward their treatment goals while fulfilling their responsibilities at work, school, and home. Patients in our PHP attend group therapy sessions that are led by our qualified therapists and cover topics such as coping skills, relapse prevention strategies, and tips for supporting healthy sleep. Patients can also engage in individual and family counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and Gestalt therapy and receive medication management services and basic medical care. Adults in our PHP meet five days a week for four hours each day, for six to 10 weeks.
At Cross Creek Hospital in Austin, Texas, we provide a wide array of programs for adults who are struggling with mental health disorders and substance use concerns. Our partial hospitalization program (PHP) is designed for adults age 18 and older who are seeking structured treatment but don’t require round-the-clock inpatient care. In our PHP, adults can receive comprehensive behavioral health support on a part-time basis and are able to return home at the end of each day. This flexibility allows individuals to make progress toward their treatment goals while fulfilling their responsibilities at work, school, and home. Patients in our PHP attend group therapy sessions that are led by our qualified therapists and cover topics such as coping skills, relapse prevention strategies, and tips for supporting healthy sleep. Patients can also engage in individual and family counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and Gestalt therapy and receive medication management services and basic medical care. Adults in our PHP meet five days a week for four hours each day, for six to 10 weeks.
(844) 203-2894 View (844) 203-2894
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Anew Era TMS & Psychiatry - We Are Open!
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78746
If you or a loved one are struggling with a mental illness, Anew Era TMS can provide excellent quality psychiatric treatment and TMS therapy for depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, post-partum, tinnitus, or chronic migraines. At Anew Era TMS Austin, our priority is patient care and comfort driven by a personalized treatment plan.
If you or a loved one are struggling with a mental illness, Anew Era TMS can provide excellent quality psychiatric treatment and TMS therapy for depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, post-partum, tinnitus, or chronic migraines. At Anew Era TMS Austin, our priority is patient care and comfort driven by a personalized treatment plan.
(512) 488-4834 View (512) 488-4834
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Equinox Counseling and Wellness Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Sugar Land, TX 77479
Prevention, Intervention & Family Level Healing. Equinox Counseling & Wellness Center is a specialized intensive outpatient treatment center. Our programs incorporate traditional outpatient therapy with wilderness intensives and milieu services, creating a new step in the continuum of mental health care. We have taken the best components of residential treatment, wilderness therapy, mental health centers, and community-based treatment to develop the first of its kind community-based outpatient model.
Prevention, Intervention & Family Level Healing. Equinox Counseling & Wellness Center is a specialized intensive outpatient treatment center. Our programs incorporate traditional outpatient therapy with wilderness intensives and milieu services, creating a new step in the continuum of mental health care. We have taken the best components of residential treatment, wilderness therapy, mental health centers, and community-based treatment to develop the first of its kind community-based outpatient model.
(303) 653-9574 View (303) 653-9574
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Amen Clinics, Dallas
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Irving, TX 75039
At Amen Clinics, we offer the highest level of psychiatric care with targeted treatment plans customized to our patient’s specific situation, using the least toxic, most effective methods. We are unique from the way traditional psychiatry is practiced because we look at the organ we treat through the use of SPECT (single-photon emission computed tomography) imaging. All of the practitioners at the nationwide Amen Clinics locations are board certified and have been personally handpicked and trained by Dr. Amen in his method.
At Amen Clinics, we offer the highest level of psychiatric care with targeted treatment plans customized to our patient’s specific situation, using the least toxic, most effective methods. We are unique from the way traditional psychiatry is practiced because we look at the organ we treat through the use of SPECT (single-photon emission computed tomography) imaging. All of the practitioners at the nationwide Amen Clinics locations are board certified and have been personally handpicked and trained by Dr. Amen in his method.
(469) 382-4136 View (469) 382-4136
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Liberty Hill Counseling Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
Life can be challenging at times, providing clients with the understanding that change is part of life and together we will work together to get through their struggles. Aiding clients with the understanding of living by Faith, to be Known by Love, and to be a Voice of Hope! My counseling practice began as a ministry to fulfill a great need of Christian services. Providing clients with the ability to be healthy, happy and comforted with a belief of hope and peace in a time of need.
Life can be challenging at times, providing clients with the understanding that change is part of life and together we will work together to get through their struggles. Aiding clients with the understanding of living by Faith, to be Known by Love, and to be a Voice of Hope! My counseling practice began as a ministry to fulfill a great need of Christian services. Providing clients with the ability to be healthy, happy and comforted with a belief of hope and peace in a time of need.
(737) 204-6383 View (737) 204-6383
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Kinghaven Counseling Group, Inc
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Houston, TX 77081
Established in 2003, Kinghaven Counseling Group, Inc. is a full outpatient service mental health agency offering a complete range of behavioral health services. These include medication management by our psychiatry department, comprehensive psychological evaluation for each person with home and office based therapy for children, teens, adults, couples and families. The Licensed psychologists, of Kinghaven Counseling Group, Inc., have extensive testing and assessment backgrounds. The licensed clinicians have master and doctorate levels of education in counseling and social work fields with their respective licenses in Texas. Individual, Family and Group therapy are available according to the person's need. Services also provided include substance abuse treatment program.
Established in 2003, Kinghaven Counseling Group, Inc. is a full outpatient service mental health agency offering a complete range of behavioral health services. These include medication management by our psychiatry department, comprehensive psychological evaluation for each person with home and office based therapy for children, teens, adults, couples and families. The Licensed psychologists, of Kinghaven Counseling Group, Inc., have extensive testing and assessment backgrounds. The licensed clinicians have master and doctorate levels of education in counseling and social work fields with their respective licenses in Texas. Individual, Family and Group therapy are available according to the person's need. Services also provided include substance abuse treatment program.
(713) 766-4690 View (713) 766-4690
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Mindful Innovations Counseling Services, PLLC
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78209
Whether you are seeking help with recovery, mental health, co-occurring disorder, marital or relationship issues, depression, anxiety, trauma related symptoms, PTSD, or just need some extra support the therapists at Mindful Innovations provide a safe and confidential environment. Our focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. We achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan with your input. Our goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life. All of the therapists at Mindful Innovations are licensed through the state of Texas in either addiction counseling or professional mental health counseling. We have therapists who specialize in addiction and recovery, trauma and PTSD, and mindfulness based stress reduction.
Whether you are seeking help with recovery, mental health, co-occurring disorder, marital or relationship issues, depression, anxiety, trauma related symptoms, PTSD, or just need some extra support the therapists at Mindful Innovations provide a safe and confidential environment. Our focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. We achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan with your input. Our goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life. All of the therapists at Mindful Innovations are licensed through the state of Texas in either addiction counseling or professional mental health counseling. We have therapists who specialize in addiction and recovery, trauma and PTSD, and mindfulness based stress reduction.
(210) 864-5262 View (210) 864-5262
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Connell & Associates
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Killeen, TX 76542  (Online Only)
NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS! ONLINE VISITS AVAILABLE ACROSS TEXAS. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, marital problems, or difficulties with your child, we are here to help. Connell & Associates has proudly served families in central Texas since 2013, and now we are excited to offer telehealth services through Texas. Our caring and experienced clinical staff offer individual therapy, couples counseling, psychotropic medication management, and diagnostic evaluation services. We are proud to be the top-rated behavioral health group in central Texas, and we strive to make every interaction as positive and therapeutic as possible.
NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS! ONLINE VISITS AVAILABLE ACROSS TEXAS. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, marital problems, or difficulties with your child, we are here to help. Connell & Associates has proudly served families in central Texas since 2013, and now we are excited to offer telehealth services through Texas. Our caring and experienced clinical staff offer individual therapy, couples counseling, psychotropic medication management, and diagnostic evaluation services. We are proud to be the top-rated behavioral health group in central Texas, and we strive to make every interaction as positive and therapeutic as possible.
(254) 503-3827 View (254) 503-3827
Autism Treatment Centers

What is the most effective treatment for autism?

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has come to be considered the standard treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder, and research has confirmed its effectiveness for many children. Therapists trained in ABA techniques work with children (and their parents) on developing social skills, communication and learning abilities, and everyday habits of hygiene and grooming. The clinician will tailor their program to the child’s particular need but the overarching goal will be to help them advance as far as possible toward independence based on their level of symptoms and decrease the need for additional special services. Families should seek a mental health professional specifically trained in ABA, and holding special certification in the technique, who has extensive experience not only with the approach but in using it with children with the same level of symptoms as the child who needs care.

How does ABA work?

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) sessions, which typically focus on positive reinforcement, can be intensive, lasting two or more hours several times a week, and continuing for two years or more. Therapists can also be expected to ask parents to take an active role in reinforcing lessons. Research has found that the technique can lead to major improvements that decrease the need for additional special services.

How does treatment for autism work?

Therapy sessions based on Applied Behavior Analysis will likely be frequent, intensive, and highly structured. After a thorough assessment, a therapist will help a child understand and develop skills in a range of areas, including communication, motor skills, social skills, self-care, play, and academic skills, as well as routines of daily living like hygiene. Typically, the therapist will help a child break down the components of a behavior—often referred to as the antecedent (what prompts an action), the behavior, and the consequence(what immediately follows)—and then reward the child at every step, while also asking parents to reinforce the lessons, and the rewards, throughout the day. This core therapy may be supplemented by occupational or speech therapy, and antidepressants, antipsychotics, and anticonvulsants may be prescribed to address specific severe symptoms.

How long does therapy for autism take?

Some people with autism spectrum disorder may be engaged in some level of therapy for many years, but research shows that treatment will be most effective if it is begun early and delivered intensively. When therapy begins by age 3, children tend to be better able to grasp and adopt the skills needed to manage everyday life, including attending school and establishing social relationships. This type of early-intervention treatment regimen is highly structured, typically involving 20 to 40 hours of one-on-one therapy per week, along with additional hours of engagement managed by parents, for a period of two years or more, although the duration of treatment is dependent on the child’s level of symptoms and pace of progress.