Dr. Lisa Cheyette and Associates

04/15/2026

The question that never leaves me is “Why?”.

Why does the kid with the 145 IQ fall apart in a group project. Why is the one everyone expects to thrive the one quietly unraveling by October.

It’s rarely the IQ. It’s almost always the EQ.

Proud to have Dr. Rick Pollard representing our team at the Autism Symposium next Tuesday. Rick has spent his career at the intersection of education and family systems and brings a depth of understanding to this work that consistently makes me think differently about the students we share.

He’ll be joining Amee Hardy, Katie Rienstra, and Helen Waldron for a session that gets into the real bones of emotional intelligence and what it looks like in the students sitting across from us every day.

Tuesday, April 21st
1:15p - 2:15p
Autism Symposium

04/08/2026

Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Time: 9:00a - 10:00a
Where: The Autisum Symposium
Title: When “More Therapy” Becomes The Problem - Challenging Assumptions About Treatment for Autistic Adolescents and Young Adults
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The work of supporting autistic young people is nuanced, demanding, and deeply personal. So when something feels off about the way we're helping, that's worth paying attention to.

Many clinicians carry a quiet unease about whether the therapy being offered is truly the right fit, in type, intensity, or role. These doubts tend to live in side conversations, waiting for a space where they can be explored more openly.

Greg Burnham and Dr. Lisa Cheyette are doing just that, offering those conversations a place to finally land. Their presentation explores how the pressure to legitimize the role of treatment providers can quietly lead to rigid expectations that limit curiosity and individualized care, and offers strategies for turning those private doubts into constructive dialogue, including an honest look at where coaching fits alongside therapy, as a complement, and sometimes as a more appropriate choice.

It's a conversation about being more thoughtful, not less therapeutic. And the goal is simple: to leave feeling grounded, a little freer, and more able to give the young people we serve what they actually need.

04/07/2026

We are proud to share that Dr Lisa Cheyette has been appointed Co-Chair of the Therapeutic Consulting Association Board of Directors.

What makes this milestone particularly meaningful is the journey behind it. From TCA member, to Board Secretary, and now Co-Chair, her progression reflects not just tenure, but genuine investment in the TCA’s mission of advancing collaboration, education, and support for Therapeutic Consultants and Referring Professionals.

Our practice is honored to have a leader who continues to help shape the field with intention and care. Congratulations Dr Lisa Cheyette!

04/04/2026

Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Time: 1:15p - 2:15p
Where: The Autisum Symposium
Title: “Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Unlocked: The Skills Behind Success”
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We’ve spent years measuring what students know. This session, however, asks us to measure who they’re becoming.

Emotional intelligence, how we read ourselves, relate to others, manage stress, make decisions…doesn’t show up on a transcript. Yet, it shows up everywhere else.

Grateful to have Dr Rick Pollard of Dr Lisa Cheyette and Associates join this much needed conversation with Ames Hardy, Katie Rienstra, and Helen Waldron and showcase our opportunities to build the bridge between assessment and real-world support.

04/02/2026

Every mind tells a different story and every story matters.

Today and every day, we celebrate the unique brilliance, strength, and perspective of the autism community.

08/26/2025

Registration is LIVE!

Parenting a child with anxiety, OCD, or ASD can feel overwhelming—and knowing where to start isn’t always easy. That’s why we’re offering two upcoming introductory webinars on the SPACE program (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions).

📌 Thursday, September 18 @ 12 pm EST → tinyurl.com/25e39bua

📌 Wednesday, October 22 @ 12 pm EST → tinyurl.com/4ktvu928

Led by Dr. Lisa Cheyette, a seasoned psychologist with advanced Yale training in SPACE, this session will give you an overview of the model and help you explore whether it might be the right fit for your family.

Both dates are open for registration! Find the links in our bio (IG) or click on the links above (FB) and save your spot today.y

08/22/2025

Parenting a child who struggles with significant anxiety can feel like carrying the weight of the unknown. Do we lean into more support? Consider treatment? Hold steady with what we have? Wherever you are in the process—just beginning to explore options, in the midst of treatment, or navigating the return to daily life—finding clarity matters.

Dr. Lisa Cheyette, a Yale-trained psychologist in the SPACE model (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Experiences), invites parents and caregivers to an introductory webinar. SPACE is an evidence-based, parent-focused approach that helps reduce anxiety, OCD, and ASD-related challenges by shifting how caregivers respond—without requiring direct child participation.

This webinar is a chance to gently explore what it might look like to work within the SPACE model, and how it could support your family—or families you know—in their process.

📌 Registration opens Monday, August 25th. We’ll drop the registration link then—but for now, mark your calendar and plan to attend one of the two available dates.

06/30/2025

Open to All: Upcoming DLCA Webinar

We’re excited to share our next offering in the Open to All workshop series—a live webinar designed for parents who want to better understand and support their anxious children.

We’ll be diving into Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE)—a research-backed, parent-focused approach developed at the Yale Child Study Center. Instead of placing the responsibility for change on the child, SPACE guides parents in shifting their responses to anxiety in a way that supports lasting, meaningful change at home.

Know a parent who might benefit? Want to stay in the loop?
📧 Email tracy@drlisaconsult.com to be the first to receive registration details.

04/30/2025

In our ongoing exploration of identity, we pause with curiosity and care to consider the lived experiences of those navigating both autism and gender diversity. What possibilities open when we listen more deeply? What insights emerge when we create space for nuance, self-definition, and becoming?

This conversation invites reflection—a chance to engage with complexity, celebrate personal agency, and expand our collective understanding of what it means to be fully seen and understood.

Join us in centering voices that are too often overlooked—and discovering what shifts when we lead with inquiry and respect.

04/10/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us on April 8th at the Autism Symposium for “The Art of Intersectionality: Where Gender, Autism, and Identity Meet” with Dr. Lisa Cheyette and Dr. Rick Pollard. Your presence and thoughtful engagement mark the beginning of an important and ongoing dialogue.

This conversation is part of our Let’s Talk About It Series on Autism & Gender, and we’ll be continuing to explore these complex intersections throughout the month. We invite you to stay connected and join us on social media as we deepen this exploration together.

04/10/2025

Supporting Families in a New Way: SPACE Treatment Now Offered by Dr. Lisa Cheyette

Dr Lisa Cheyette has integrated Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) into her practice. Developed at the Yale Child Study Center, this evidence-based, parent-focused approach helps parents/caregivers support children and adolescents with anxiety, OCD, and related challenges—without requiring the child to attend therapy.

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04/08/2025

🗣️Presentation: “The Art of Intersectionality: Where Gender, Autism, and Identity Meet”
🗓️Date: Tuesday, April 8th
🕐Time: 1:15 pn - 2:15 pm
📍Where: Autism Symposium in Oregon

Dr. Lisa Cheyette and Dr. Rick Pollard of Dr. Lisa Cheyette & Associates are honored to present at this year’s Autism Symposium. Their session will explore the complex and often overlooked intersection of autism and gender diversity. In this session, they will:

🔸Explore emerging research on the increased prevalence of gender diversity among autistic individuals
🔸Discuss how identity development is shaped through a neurodiverse lens
🔸Examine the critical role of affirming, individualized care in supporting both gender and neurodiverse identities

This presentation is not just a look at research but an invitation to rethink how we approach care. It’s a call to engage with the nuanced realities of individuals navigating autism and gender with curiosity, empathy, and inclusivity.

This is a timely conversation that invites clinicians, educators, and advocates to lean into complexity with curiosity and care, elevate our approach to care, and deepen our collective understanding of identity and neurodiversity.