Autism Therapists in Connecticut

As an AuDHD (i.e. someone who is autistic and also happens to have ADHD), I am honored to work with neurodivergent people who have difficulty developing nourishing relationships, honoring themselves, and finding acceptance. I see my clients learning to sit with uncomfortable feelings and sensations, noticing their bodies, unmet needs, and humanity. From this, there is a shift from rejection to acceptance and holding. The body is no longer something to be avoided, but a home for healing, growth, and nourishment.

Hello! I'm Kimberly Milaney, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in West Hartford, CT. With over a decade of experience in the field, I’m passionate about providing compassionate and comprehensive mental health care for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. I specialize in treating conditions like depression, anxiety, trauma, and more. My approach involves not just medication management but also lifestyle and nutritional guidance to promote overall well-being. I collaborate closely with other healthcare providers to ensure you receive the best possible care. Whether you need psychiatric evaluations or ongoing medication management, I’m here to help you navigate your mental health journey with empathy and understanding. At Thrive Behavioral Health, your well-being is my top priority. Treatment philosophy: I approach treatment with deep compassion and empathy, believing that every individual deserves personalized care. In our first session, we'll explore what brought you to seek treatment and take a comprehensive history. Together, we will create a tailored plan that includes the best medication and strategies to improve your symptoms and overall functioning. Throughout the treatment process, I’ll closely monitor how medication is working, ensuring that we adjust as needed to maximize your quality of life. I view mental health treatment as a journey, one where seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Mental health is as important as physical health, and my goal is to guide you toward greater wellness, helping you see the light at the end of the road. I prioritize active listening and empathy, allowing me to better understand your unique needs and challenges. By employing a holistic, non-judgmental approach, I aim to build trust and offer you the best care to help you thrive.

Growing up with learning disabilities, I had an experience that is all too familiar for the neurodivergent community. Often feeling misunderstood and out of place, I was faced with indifference, ignorance, neglect, gaslighting, shame, and the assumption that I could navigate a world that was not built for me without the support I so badly needed. Lonely, adrift, and struggling to find a sense of belonging, I was cast aside and left to fend for myself. After a series of negative experiences with mental health resources and support, my personal journey led me to a couples therapist in 2014. There, I embarked on a journey of transformation, and I was able to see the profound impact that the right therapy relationship could have on a person. It was then that I was introduced to Gestalt psychotherapy, which I immediately connected with. From there, I set forth on a new journey to study Gestalt psychotherapy at the Gestalt Associates for Psychotherapy, a post-graduate training program. Pursuing this path, I have continued to experience connectedness, belonging, compassion, the wonder of curiosity, and love itself. Arriving at this place of acceptance and understanding changed everything for me. Understanding that this positive experience is not the norm for members of the neurodivergent community, I decided to dedicate myself to providing that same transformation for others. With this mission, I founded Welcome Home Healing in 2023. Since then, I have had the pleasure of helping many clients embrace their own innate worth, gifts, individuality, and the freedom to shed their masks of shame and self doubt.

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