Dr. Michelle Edwards
Licensed Psychologist
Ph.D.
Autism Diagnosis & AssessmentSpeech Therapy
Spectrum Social and Recreation Services (dba Spectrum Services)
Center-based in Austin, TX
3.9(19 Google reviews)
Accepting new clientsTelehealthCenter-based
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Ages served
Children through adults
Availability
Accepting new clients
Setting
Center-based · Telehealth
Languages
English
Overview
Autism therapy and services in Austin
Families across the Austin area turn to this practice for a full multidisciplinary bench: psychological testing, individual therapy, psychiatric care, speech-language support, and social-skills coaching, all under one roof. A second office in Milwaukee, Wisconsin lets the team see clients in both states. The group calls its style neurodiversity-affirming, treating autism, ADHD, giftedness, and social-communication differences as a different way of being wired rather than something to fix. Everything runs on a private-pay basis, with staff coordinating directly with outside funding sources when families need it.
Best for
Best fit for parents and adults who want one practice that can handle assessment, therapy, and psychiatric care together, especially when autism shows up alongside anxiety, ADHD, or social-communication challenges.
Their approach
Care here starts from accepting a client's neurotype rather than trying to change it, with clinicians pulling from CBT, ACT, DBT, and family-systems methods depending on what a person needs. Parent coaching and self-advocacy skill-building run alongside individual treatment rather than as an afterthought.
What to expect
Plan on paying out of pocket rather than billing insurance directly, though the office says it will work with outside funding programs case by case. To get started, call the office nearest you or use the site's contact form; the Austin and Milwaukee locations each keep their own phone line.
The people
Meet the Spectrum Social and Recreation Services (dba Spectrum Services) team
Team includes 1 BCBA, 1 speech therapist.
Amanda Pena
Owner / Director, Licensed Professional Counselor
M.A.LPC
Owner and director of the practice, Amanda is a licensed counselor who leans on CBT and ACT to work through anxiety, emotional dysregulation, and sensory overwhelm with neurodivergent clients. Raising a neurodivergent child herself, she's especially invested in giving parents practical ways to connect with their kids.Read more
Chasey Packer
Licensed Professional Counselor
LPCNCC
Chasey holds a master's in counseling and has built her practice around advocating for kids with developmental differences, mixing CBT with more creative, hands-on techniques. Clients tend to build rapport with her quickly, which helps her tailor support to each child's specific challenges.Read more
Kristen Trocin
Licensed Psychologist
Psy.D.
Dr. Trocin, a licensed psychologist, treats autistic children and teens using CBT, with a strong caregiver-mediated component so parents can carry strategies home. Families lean on her for emotional-regulation and social-thinking work, and for a collaborative style that adapts the plan to each kid.Read more
Sarah White
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
LCSW
Sarah brings experience from both inpatient psychiatric units and outpatient clinics to her work with teens and adults, particularly around technology overuse and borderline personality disorder. Her toolkit spans CBT, DBT, and trauma-focused CBT, and she makes a point of welcoming clients of any gender identity, orientation, or neurotype.Read more
Skyler Forrest
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
LPC-A
Before finishing a counseling master's at St. Edward's University, Skyler worked as a Registered Behavior Technician and later supported youth and families through a university community clinic and a Central Texas schools program. Their sessions now center on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, in a space built to feel safe enough for real growth.Read more
Mackenzie Gilchrist
Licensed Professional Counselor
LPC
Mackenzie works on social skills, executive functioning, and anxiety through a mix of CBT, ACT, and solution-focused approaches, favoring a creative, whole-person style over a rigid script. She's built particular rapport with LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent clients, drawing on her own experience to shape a genuinely comfortable space.Read more
Sonya Macfarlane
Licensed Professional Counselor
M.A.LPC
Sonya's toolkit combines CBT, ACT, and Emotionally Focused Therapy, plus a background in classrooms, music, and theater that shows up as more expressive, kid-friendly techniques. Her caseload spans ages 4 to 70-plus, covering everything from anxiety and OCD to grief and chronic pain, and her own neurodivergent family background shapes a therapy style built around safety and the mind-body connection.Read more
Victoria Gutierrez-Jasek
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
LCSW
A licensed clinical social worker who started out as a Registered Behavior Technician, Victoria focuses her practice on neurodiverse clients, pairing CBT with Trust-Based Relational Intervention. Her goal, as she describes it, is helping people find their authentic selves while navigating a world built around neurotypical expectations.Read more
Tori Applewhite
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapy Associate
LMFT-A
Tori Applewhite's path into whole-family therapy started as a caregiver and then a Registered Behavior Technician in ABA before she completed her marriage and family therapy training at St. Edward's University. She now leans on Narrative Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to help families rewrite stuck stories and function better as a unit.Read more
Kim Dolmanet
Speech-Language Pathologist
M.A.CCC-SLP
With a quarter-century as a speech-language pathologist, Kim works with neurodivergent teens and adults on communication, self-advocacy, and building real social connections. She's based in Milwaukee now but still covers clients in both Texas and Wisconsin through a mix of in-person and virtual sessions.Read more
Jole Lehr-Fizer
Board Certified Behavior Analyst / Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
M.Ed.BCBACTRS
Jole holds both a BCBA and a therapeutic recreation certification, a combination she's used for over 12 years to weave social skills and recreational activities into programming for autistic clients. The pairing of behavior analysis with recreation therapy is aimed at building independence, not just compliance.Read more
Earl Van Horn
Behavioral Consultant
0Earl spent more than three decades in special education, including a stretch chairing the department at Austin ISD, before moving into consulting on social communication and anxiety. His work with students stays person-centered, aimed at both classroom performance and personal growth.Read more
Dr. Wilfrido Omar Dominguez
Psychiatrist
M.D.
Dr. Dominguez is a bilingual psychiatrist who treats autism, ADHD, and PTSD at every age, drawing on time spent in inpatient units, private practice, and residential programs. That mix of settings shows up as care that's culturally attuned and shaped around each patient's specific situation.Read more
Dr. William Konyecsni
Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
M.D.
As a child and adolescent psychiatrist who's practiced across several states, Dr. Konyecsni focuses on autism, ADHD, anxiety, and depression in kids and teens. Time in both clinical and leadership roles feeds into treatment plans built around the individual rather than a standard protocol.Read more
Jan Motriuk
Autism Support Specialist
M.A.M.Ed.
Jan's 18-plus years working with autistic individuals span school, home, and community settings, including seven years on a school district's dedicated autism team. She concentrates on social-skills development and everyday strategies families can actually use, informed by a master's in education and a lifespan view of autism.Read more
Samantha Rodriguez
Teaching Assistant
M.A.
A recent Texas State University graduate, Samantha works as a teaching assistant leading recreational activities for clients with a range of needs, with growth, independence, and connection as her main goals. She brings an outdoors-loving, hands-on energy to sessions that's made her a fast favorite with clients.Read more
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Reputation
What families say about Spectrum Social and Recreation Services (dba Spectrum Services)
3.9
19 reviews
Ratings and reviews sourced from Google.
Good to know
Common questions about Spectrum Social and Recreation Services (dba Spectrum Services)
What ages does Spectrum Social and Recreation Services (dba Spectrum Services) serve?
Spectrum Social and Recreation Services (dba Spectrum Services) serves ages Children through adults. If your child is near the edge of that range, it's worth reaching out — providers often make case-by-case decisions.
Does Spectrum Social and Recreation Services (dba Spectrum Services) offer telehealth?
Yes — Spectrum Social and Recreation Services (dba Spectrum Services) offers telehealth in addition to in-person care for families across Texas, where clinically appropriate. It can be a practical option for follow-ups or for families a long drive from the clinic.
Where is Spectrum Social and Recreation Services (dba Spectrum Services) located?
Spectrum Social and Recreation Services (dba Spectrum Services) is located at 5750 Balcones Dr UNIT 208, Austin, TX 78731, serving families throughout Austin and the surrounding area. If getting there is difficult, ask whether telehealth or in-home options are available.
Is Spectrum Social and Recreation Services (dba Spectrum Services) accepting new clients?
Spectrum Social and Recreation Services (dba Spectrum Services) is currently accepting new clients in Austin. Sharing your child's age and insurance up front helps them tell you quickly whether they're a fit — availability can change fast.
Ratings sourced from Google. Autism Services Finder verifies listings but doesn’t endorse providers. Updated October 2026.
5750 Balcones Dr UNIT 208, Austin, TX 78731
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