Counseling & Employment Services For Neurodivergent Individuals & Families

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Have Dreams offers one-on-one counseling to individuals on the autism spectrum (ages 10+) as well as to parents, caregivers, family members, and partners of those with ASD. Our counseling services are rooted in a person-centered approach and are informed by evidence-based practices including cognitive behavioral therapy, the TEACCH Program Methodology, PEERS social skills curriculum, and related interventions. Virtual and in-person sessions are available (virtual services are only available to clients in the state of Illinois). We also offer a FREE monthly parent/caregiver support group. Click here to learn more!


Our professional counselors bring their autism expertise in supporting you with:

  • Social and communication skills

  • Relationship building

  • Parent and child support around new diagnosis and identifying resources and services

  • Emotional & behavioral regulation (managing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, etc.)

  • ASD self-acceptance and awareness

  • Executive functioning like adding structure and organization to daily routines

  • Employment support including soft-skills development, support identifying appropriate job opportunities, submitting applications, and following up with employers, gaining confidence in interview skills, and preparing for and transitioning into a new job

  • Self-advocacy

  • Long-term goal planning

  • And more!

We accept Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO & Blue Choice and Cigna PPO plans. Some of our clinicians accept Aetna PPO and United Healthcare PPO plans. Private pay is also available. We do NOT accept HMO, Medicare or Medicaid plans. Please note: virtual services are only available to clients in the state of Illinois.

Don't see your insurance? We can provide a superbill you can submit to your insurance company for possible coverage. Contact us today!

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Interested? Please fill out the form below as part of our screening process and a clinician will get back to you.