Cornelia Elwood, MA, LMHC & Certified Austism Specialist

I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor and a coach proudly serving the autism community with a private practice dedicated to holistic support and empowerment. With a passion for working with individuals on the autism spectrum, their families, and caregivers, I bring expertise and compassion to my practice.

As a certified autism specialist, I have a diverse professional background. From providing parent coaching and job coaching to offering individual and family therapy, my multifaceted approach ensures comprehensive care tailored to each unique individual and family dynamic.

My experience includes roles at MGH Aspire and the Association for Autism and Neurodiversity (AANE), where I currently sit on the Board of Directors. Additionally, I served as an autism specialist for Riverside Community Care.

Drawing from my personal journey as a parent of two boys, one of whom is an adult on the autism spectrum, I deeply understand the joys and challenges of navigating neurodiversity within families. I co-authored Take Charge of Treatment for Your Child with Asperger’s (ASD) alongside D. Scott McLeod, PhD, to help empower families.

I frequently present on many topics related to parenting a child on the autism spectrum. My presentations cater to diverse audiences, including adolescents and adults on the autism spectrum, parents, college students, camp counselors, and behavioral health professionals. I present across a wide variety of settings including schools (K-12), universities, corporations, hospitals, and conferences.

I can be contacted through the form on my contact page or at cornelia@corneliaelwoodcounseling.com.