Sara Kahler

Sara Kahler is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Behavior Specialist with over a decade of experience working specifically with children and teens on the Autism Spectrum. Her expertise extends to multiple diagnoses, including ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and developmental delays, serving clients from ages 2 to 18. She specializes in working with individuals across all functioning levels, from non-verbal children to those with extensive vocabularies.

Using evidence-based approaches like Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and verbal behavior principles, Sara helps build communication, social, coping, and compliance skills. Her therapeutic methods are sensory-friendly, incorporating art, play, and tactile interventions to support children with sensory processing needs. She also provides crucial advocacy support, helping families navigate school systems and attend Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings.

As a non-clinical home and school visitor, Sara offers flexible support including occasional home visits for family check-ins and school observations of behavioral challenges. She assists parents in creating behavior reward plans and crisis intervention strategies to de-escalate difficult moments. Sessions are available in-person in Nazareth, PA, with fees of $100 per individual session and acceptance of major insurance plans including Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, and UnitedHealthcare.