Autism is complex.
Finding care shouldn't be.
We provide certified ABA Written Orders for children's insurance authorizations alongside specialized, supportive therapy designed specifically for special needs parents navigating caregiver stress in Pennsylvania.
Secure Telehealth
Serving Pennsylvania families
Licensed Clinicians
Special Needs Specialists
HIPAA Secure
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Medicaid Accepted
PA Medical Assistance
Cohesive Support for Special Needs Families
We bridge the clinical and the emotional, ensuring your child gets their ABA access while you get the professional support you deserve.
ABA Written Orders
Insurance companies require a licensed practitioner's formal written recommendation before initiating or renewing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy.
We streamline this process, performing secure, clinical telehealth assessments to document medical necessity, enabling your child to begin or maintain their essential services with minimal delays.
- Standardized developmental & behavioral assessments
- Medical necessity documentation formatted for major insurers
- Coordination directly with your child's BCBA & pediatricians
Therapy for Parents
Raising a child with unique needs is a journey of profound joy, but it also carries unique, chronic stressors. Special needs parents face systemic barriers, diagnostic trauma, school placement exhaustion, and caregiver burnout.
We offer a specialized, clinical space designed specifically for you. This is not generic therapy; this is a space where your unique parenting experience is fully understood, validated, and supported.
- Coping strategies for chronic stress and nervous system regulation
- Processing grief, diagnostic trauma, and advocate-fatigue
- Practical boundary setting and reclaiming identity beyond caregiving
A Clear, Cohesive Path Forward
We make access as seamless as possible. Here is what to expect when working together.
Obtain Diagnosis
Obtain an autism diagnosis from a clinical provider. This evaluation is usually completed by a developmental pediatrician or clinical psychologist.
Reach Out
Email us at our HIPAA-compliant information@woodhullcounseling.com with your request for an ABA Written Order. We will email a link to our system.
Complete Intake
Complete intake paperwork in our system. Please have your child’s insurance information and their diagnostic report ready for upload into our HIPAA-compliant system.
Schedule Session
Use our system to pick a day and time that works for you. Your child must be present for the appointment. Telehealth appointments are available for all clients in Pennsylvania.
Telehealth Appointment
Use the link provided to join the appointment. If you are more than 15 minutes late, you will need to reschedule. The appointment will include an interview with you and an observation of your child.
Receive Order
Your order will be available for download within 48 hours. You can take it to any ABA provider. If you need adjustments to your written order, please email us for another appointment.
Halah Woodhull
Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Autism Parent
"Our goal is to remove administrative hurdles so parents can focus on nurturing their families and finding sustainable support."
Professional Support Grounded in Clinical Empathy
Welcome to Woodhull Counseling Services. We provide professional telehealth support tailored for families navigating special needs. We understand firsthand the complex emotions of receiving a diagnosis, the fatigue of school IEP meetings, and the loops of insurance paperwork.
Our practice was founded because special needs parents are often forgotten in the treatment framework. You spend all your energy securing resources for your child, but you need a dedicated professional space of your own. Additionally, getting simple paperwork like ABA written orders shouldn't feel like climbing a mountain.
Our mission is to simplify the clinical barriers and provide deep, evidence-based psychological support, allowing your entire family to thrive.
Neurodiversity Affirming
We honor unique developmental profiles rather than focusing on "fixes."
Insurance & Medicaid Integration
We are in-network with many major commercial plans and accept Medical Assistance in select Pennsylvania counties.
Heard, Validated, and Supported
Read honest perspectives from parents who have accessed our telehealth services.
"Getting my son's ABA written order renewed was always a stressful race against insurance deadlines. Woodhull Counseling Services completed the telehealth evaluation calmly, understood my son immediately, and had the signed orders back to my BCBA within a week."
"I went to regular therapist for a year and felt like I spent the whole time explaining special needs terminology. With Woodhull Counseling Services, they get it instantly. They've helped me deal with caregiver guilt and anxiety like no one else."
"The convenience of having parent therapy online after my children are asleep has been a lifesaver. Finding a professional who understands both the clinical side of ABA and the emotional reality of parenting has been transformative."
Common Questions
Answers to help you navigate our services, telehealth evaluations, and billing structures in Pennsylvania.
How can I contact you?
You can reach us anytime via HIPAA-compliant email, phone, or fax. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day. We can be reached at information@woodhullcounseling.com or phone (717) 220-5079 or fax (223) 201-1930.
Do you take insurance?
Yes. We take many major commercial insurance plans. We also accept Medical Assistance in many counties. If we do not take your insurance, we offer affordable self-pay options. Our list of accepted insurances includes:
- Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Optum United Behavioral Health
My child needs ABA. How can you help me?
If you live in Pennsylvania, you will likely need a Written Order for ABA. We can help by completing this order for you, ensuring your child gets started in ABA services as soon as possible.
I am a pediatrician. How can you help my autistic patients?
We can remove the administrative burden of paperwork by completing evaluations for ABA and completing written orders for your patients. Feel free to refer individuals to us via our HIPAA-compliant phone, fax, or email.
I work at an ABA clinic. How can you help our clients get services?
We are happy to complete written orders for your clinic. Currently, we have contracts with major ABA providers to complete written orders for their clients.
I am a parent looking for therapy for myself. What kinds of issues do we work on?
While I support individuals through a variety of life challenges, my practice is specifically tailored to the unique stressors of parenting children with special needs. We often focus on:
- Caregiver Burnout & Compassion Fatigue: Navigating the physical and emotional exhaustion that comes with long-term caregiving and advocacy.
- The "Invisible" Grief: Processing the complex emotions surrounding a diagnosis, missed milestones, or the shift in the life you imagined for your family.
- Anxiety & Hypervigilance: Managing the "waiting for the other shoe to drop" feeling that often accompanies medical or behavioral complexities.
- Identity Reclamation: Reconnecting with your sense of self outside of being a parent, advocate, or caregiver.
- Relationship Strain: Addressing the impact of high-stress parenting on marriages, partnerships, and sibling dynamics.
I have never done therapy. What happens at the first appointment?
The first session is what we call an "intake" session, but I prefer to think of it as a collaborative discovery. My goal is to make this the one hour of your week where you don’t have to be the "expert" or the "advocate."
- A Safe Landing: We’ll start by creating a comfortable space where you can share your story at your own pace. There is no "right" way to start.
- Understanding Your Landscape: I’ll ask questions to understand the specific dynamics of your family, your current stressors, and what has (or hasn’t) worked for you in the past.
- Goal Alignment: We’ll talk about what "better" looks like for you. Whether it’s finding ten minutes of peace a day or reshaping how you view your future, we’ll start defining our roadmap.
- No Pressure: You aren't expected to have all the answers. You are here to be heard, and together, we will begin building the tools—using CBT, ACT, and Narrative techniques—that fit your actual, daily life.