Who We Are?
About Our Behavioral Health Practice
Above and Beyond Community Services, is a counseling and psychotherapy practice with locations in Waterbury and New Britain and serving surrounding communities. Our practitioner is a highly trained Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in treating a wide variety of mental health dysfunctions including anxiety, depression, personality disorders, ABA / spectrum disorder, and ADHD/ADD. Above and Beyond Community Services provides individual psychotherapy treatment as well as family therapy to children, adolescents, and adults as
Professionals you can trust
Successful therapy starts with an excellent team. We invest heavily in our staff’s development because when they grow, they can do even more for you and your child. Moreover, our reputation for excellence attracts the best in the field, so you can be sure you’re getting the best talent the industry has to offer.
Empowering Your Mental Health Journey
We understand that life has many stressors and the impact they have on your quality of life, and level of functioning can result in negative feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. If you are experiencing psychological distress and or emotional distress and could benefit from learning the cognitive and behavioral strategies and interventions that can be successful to improve your quality of life on the level of functioning please give us a call and we will be excited to assist you in that process.
Navigating the ADHD and Autism Overlap
Autism and ADHD Together: Symptoms and Similarities
Dealing with both ADHD and autism together requires understanding their similarities and differences. Children with both may have more trouble with social interaction, focus, and managing emotions.
Accepting New Patients. Access evidence-based care right when you an your love ones needs it most.
In-Center Social Skills Groups
Center-Based Social Skill Groups with Above and beyond Community Services help children with autism make new friends while advancing their social and interpersonal skills.
At-Home ABA Therapy
Our home-based ABA services are designed to meet the unique needs of each child and family we serve.
School-Based Support
We provide in-school ABA therapy to help students thrive in their classrooms.
The Benefits of ABA for Autism
ABA therapy involves watching how a child behaves to understand their reactions.
Decades of research show that this tailored therapy improves the lives of children with autism.
Benefits of ABA therapy include:
Enhances and builds social skills
Focuses on all aspects of socializing, from making eye contact to talking and making friends.
Enhances academic skills
Boost overall academic performance in areas such as reading, writing and math abilities
Boosts communication
Enhances verbal and nonverbal communication, leading to better relationships. This includes learning words and gestures and effectively understanding and responding to others.
Targets measurable goals
ABA therapy is data-driven, allowing for constant progress monitoring. Therapists can customize and change the therapy plan as needed.
Reduces repetitive and restrictive behaviors
This covers behaviors that lead to self-injury, property damage, and repetitive movements.