Prior to counseling Clayton Cameron worked in the fields of visual arts, emergency medical services, mortuary and forensic services. Throughout these fields, Clayton found people struggling with serious concerns, but avoiding therapy for fear of being shamed or misunderstood. Clayton is autistic, and knew this fear is shared by many autistic people as well as artists, first responders, and death workers.

Clayton found that many of us avoid therapy because we’re convinced we’ll be judged, whether due to our presentation as autistic people or the harrowing nature of our career. We worry that therapy will try to “solve” us, changing who we are instead of dealing with our personal needs. These experiences drive us away from therapy, feeling more frustrated and confused than when we started. We are discouraged from seeking the support we want.

Clayton approaches counseling as a personalized, creative and frank process grounded in existential reality. Clayton has a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Vermont State University, and works with adolescents and adults, specifically focusing on supportive autistic functioning; trauma processing and integration; skill development; and existential questions. The individual’s subjective experience and personal concerns are the core of the work. Clayton supports this work with multiple modalities, including Psychodynamic (talk) therapy, Internal Family Systems, Dialectical-Behavioral Therapy, education and skills training.

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