Find Adult Autism Care Near You

Hello! Thank you for stopping by and visiting my page.  My name is Octazia Short.  I currently live in North Carolina and am licensed in North Carolina.  I am passionate about suppporting individuals on their therapuetic life journey.  As a clinician, I believe in creating a safe, compassionate space where you feel truly heard and understood. My goal is to build a therapeutic alliance by partnering with you and helping you find resilience and uncover the strengths you have as we work together through life's challenges. Everyone's journey is unique and I'm committed to offering care that is as individual as you are. Let's find out what we can do together to increase your life enjoyment.

Hello, and welcome! I'm Dr. Lauren Berrios, a licensed psychologist in the Tampa Bay area of Florida. I have spent much of my career working as a psychologist in acute medical settings, where I have had the opportunity to evaluate and care for adults facing a wide range of medical and psychological concerns. Over the past several years, I have also maintained a private practice providing comprehensive psychological evaluations. One of the things I enjoy most about my work is helping people better understand themselves through thoughtful, evidence-based evaluation. My goal is to create a comfortable, collaborative experience where you feel heard, respected, and supported throughout the process.

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in both Illinois and California, and prior to that, I was licensed as a LCPC in IL and a LMFT in CA. I have 35 years of experience in the mental health field, having worked at all levels of care (from inpatient psychiatric through outpatient private practice) and with a broad array of (primarily adult) populations, including forensic patients in civil commitment as well outpatient treatment; clients struggling with adjustment, anxiety, and depressive disorders, PTSD or complex trauma; individuals struggling with schizophrenia spectrum or bipolar disorders; couples in crisis or experiencing chronic conflict, disconnection, and lack of trust; artists, graduate students, and business professionals suffering from writer's block or other problems with creative, academic, or professional expression; and individuals navigating (with greater or lesser degrees of success) developmental/neurological disorders such as ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

This is your place to bring all parts of you, the things that feel heavy and even the things that don't. Let's create a space without expectations, except to show up as you are, at your pace.

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My work as a therapist is grounded in empathy, respect, and taking the time to understand you in your entirety. I believe therapy can be a place to get curious about yourself and explore the ways you think, communicate, and connect with the world around you. I approach our work together with acceptance and complete non-judgment. I absolutely want to understand your perspective and the things that matter to you! My goal is that our work together supports you in feeling more at home with yourself, building affirming coping strategies, and developing a deeper understanding of your experiences while also honoring the person you already are. I'm so glad you're here.

Hi there! I'm so glad you're here. My name is Emily Sonenshein. I currently live in the Philadelphia area and am licensed in Pennsylvania as well as with PsyPact (which allows me to work with clients in some other states). I deeply enjoy helping the people I work with develop self-understanding and greater well-being. In my clinical work, I aim to create a safe space where you feel heard and supported. I am committed to working with you to identify your strengths, to encourage your individuality, and to help you navigate challenges.