Helena Johnson, Ph.D., Psychologist
Autism Spectrum Disorders & Childhood Conditions
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Individual Therapy

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  • Sample Areas of Focus:

    • Social anxiety

    • General or situational anxiety and fears

    • Sadness/depression/hopelessness

    • Attention difficulties, listening, and following directions

    • Behavioral rigidity, obsessions/compulsions, difficulty with transitions

    • Social skills (e.g., play behavior, conversations, perspective-taking, good sportsmanship)

    • Friendship-building (e.g., how to have a successful playdate)

    • Emotion regulation (e.g., coping with anger or frustration) and relaxation skills

    • Morning routine (e.g., getting ready on time)

    • Afternoon and evening routines (e.g., getting homework done and getting in bed when told)

    • Adaptive skills (e.g., getting dressed, brushing teeth, maximizing independence at home and in other settings)

    • Parenting skills to reduce problem/inappropriate behavior and enhance family relationships

    • Positive behavior management programs for your home

    • How to handle difficult behaviors in public settings

45-minute therapy sessions are approached using a cognitive-behavioral (CBT) or behavioral framework.

Parenting Skills 
Sample Goals:

  • Improve your relationship with your child

  • Increase positive family interactions

  • Set realistic expectations for your child’s behavior

  • Improve your ability to apply appropriate reinforcement and consequences

  • Improve your child's ability to self-monitor and manage his/her own behavior

  • Learn to enjoy playing with your child



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