There is a special place in my heart for working with families like yours. Before becoming a Marriage and Family Therapist, in the Fall of 2006 I worked as a Para-educator for five years at Sligo Creek Elementary’s HFA (High Functioning Autism) program. Throughout that time, I worked closely with and helped 30+ kids within varying levels on the spectrum progress to a more positive and more functional state.
After my first year, a mom in the class asked me if I was interested in working in home with her son. To this day, I am very close to him and his whole family. I’ve learned a great deal about what it takes to work successfully with kids and young adults on the spectrum.
Today, as a licensed therapist, I meet with families and individuals in my private practice setting. We work together to identify what exactly is causing problems, and explore where we can begin to re-tool and develop structures in place that lead to stronger family relationships, and a happier healthier life managing the challenges that come with being on the spectrum.