Online Counseling for Individuals & Couples Affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder

Mark Hutten, M.A. - Counseling Psychologist

Are you experiencing relationship difficulties with your ASD Level 1 (Asperger's) spouse or partner? Are you on the autism spectrum and struggling to meet your neurotypical (NT) partner's needs and expectations? Has separation or divorce crossed your mind? Are the two of you already in the process of breaking up? If so, then this is your opportunity to receive counseling via Skype (or Zoom) from me, Mark Hutten, M.A.

If you're interested, simply do the following:

1. Create a Skype account, if you haven't done so already -- it's free!
2. Add me to your contacts list. My Skype name is: markbhutten. [After you get into your Skype account, do a search using my Skype name. You'll see my picture and my name: Mark Hutten.]
3. Send me a contact request. I will accept it and add you to my contacts.
4. Email me: mbhutten@gmail.com ...so we can set-up a day and time to talk [I'm on Eastern Standard Time].
   
5. Cost: $109.00 per session. At some point before we meet, you will need to send a PayPal payment to: mbhutten@yahoo.com .....or simply click on the PayPal button below to purchase a session [you can purchase multiple sessions if you desire].
   
6. [Optional] A short summary, sent via email before we meet, of the important issues that need to be addressed would be helpful.

Sessions are 1 hour long (only one session per week, but we can do multiple weeks if needed).

 

 

Email me if you have questions: mbhutten@gmail.com 


Crucial information to get you started with healing your relationship:

Not ready to do counseling yet? Try my program first then:

==> Living with an Aspergers Partner

...is a downloadable eBook designed to help couples who are experiencing relationship difficulties related to Aspergers (high-functioning autism).

WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW!

Follow me on:

• Pinterest
• YouTube
• Linkedin

My Facebook support groups:

• Support for Women on the Autism Spectrum
• Adults with Aspergers and High-Functioning Autism
• Women in Relationships with Asperger's Men
• Relationships With Asperger's Spouses/Partners

Brief biography:

Educational-

• Bachelors Degree; Psychology - Anderson University, Anderson, IN
• Masters Degree; Counseling Psychology - Vermont College of Norwich University, Montpelier, VT

Employment history-

• Madison County Juvenile Probation: SHOCAP Program
• Madison County Community Justice Center
• Madison County Correctional Complex
• Sowers of Seeds Counseling
• Indiana Juvenile Justice Task Force

I'm a retired Family Therapist who performed home-based counseling/supervision for families experiencing difficulty with their children's emotional and behavioral problems, and conducted the following group therapies:

• Parent-Education Training
• Anger-Management Groups
• Relapse Prevention Groups
• Drug/Alcohol Workshops
• Sex Offender Groups

I'm a practicing counseling psychologist and parent coach with more than 25+ years of experience. I have worked with hundreds of children and teens with Autism and Asperger's. I have also worked with hundreds of couples (married or otherwise) affected by autism spectrum disorders. I present workshops and run training courses for parents and professionals who deal with Autism Spectrum Disorders, and am a prolific author of articles, Blogs, and Ebooks on the subject.

Dealing with Severe Relationship Difficulties: Help for Couples Affected by Aspergers and High-Functioning Autism

Are you experiencing relationship difficulties with your Aspergers partner? Has separation or divorce crossed your mind? Are the two of you already in the process of breaking up?  S T O P !

==> Don't make another decision until you read this!

10 Signs You're Experiencing Emotional Trauma in a Relationship with an ASD Partner

If you’re in a relationship with intense baggage, conflict, or symptoms that seem similar to PTSD, there’s a good chance you’re in a toxic relationship with an emotionally abusive partner or spouse, and are suffering as a result.

Whether you actually qualify for a PTSD diagnosis or not, these feelings are very real and prevent you from having a healthy life - both physically and emotionally.

 

==> Cassandra Syndrome Recovery for NT Wives

Here are 10 signs that people often experience when they are in a toxic, emotionally abusive relationship with someone on the autism spectrum:

1.  You have lost interest in having sex with this person. In fact, just the thought of it can make you a bit sick. You don’t enjoy spending time with him or her, and you dread such things as meal time and phone calls etc. Most social contact with this person causes you an element of distress.

2.  You often feel worthless and notice your confidence and self-esteem are waning.

3. You often have thoughts of divorcing this person, which brings you a sense of temporary relief. But this is quickly followed by feelings of guilt for even contemplating divorce.

 

==> Online Group Therapy for Couples and Individuals Affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder 

4. You often have intense feelings of isolation and loneliness. This may occur when your Asperger's partner is off somewhere engaging in his or her "special activity," or when this person is in shutdown mode as a way to cope with relationship-related stress.

5. You blame yourself at some level for being "stupid" enough to fall in love with a person who is this selfish, uncaring, and insensitive. This person wasn't abusive early in the relationship, but now you feel like a fool or a sucker for not noticing the red flags "back in the day."

==> Cassandra Syndrome Recovery for NT Wives

 
6. In your heart of hearts, you know you can’t continue living like this, but you’re having a very hard time letting go and moving on.

7. You often have intrusive thoughts, "waiting for the other shoe to drop." When is your Asperger's partner going to have his or her next meltdown or temper tantrum? As one neurotypical spouse stated, "Whenever things are going well and my AS husband is calm, this little voice creeps in my head that says, 'This won’t last. Don’t trust this. The other shoe is going to drop at any moment.' And it always does." [This is a sign of PTSD, by the way.]

8. You feel like you are constantly walking on egg shells, and you frequently apologize for "upsetting" this person.

9. You have tried really hard to not say or do anything to be upsetting to this person, but your best efforts usually fail.

10. You frequently feel anxious and/or depressed. Flashbacks from past disputes, as well as a few nightmares, are not uncommon.



    

 

Resources for Neurodiverse Couples:

==> Online Group Therapy for Men with ASD

==> Online Group Therapy for NT Wives

==> Living with ASD: eBook and Audio Instruction for Neurodiverse Couples 

==> One-on-One Counseling for Struggling Individuals & Couples Affected by ASD

==> Online Group Therapy for Couples Affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder

==> Cassandra Syndrome Recovery for NT Wives

==> ASD Men's MasterClass: Social-Skills Training and Emotional-Literacy Development

==> Videos to help you understand your partner on the autism spectrum...  

 

Are You Overly-Critical of Yourself?

==> Skype Counseling for Struggling Couples Affected by Asperger's and HFA