A New Path to Growth

Personalized Support for Your Child’s Success

Finding the right support for your child or teen with (dis)abilities can feel overwhelming –but you don’t have to navigate it alone. At Closer Horizons, we go beyond school-based interventions to provide individual counseling, one-on-one skill-building, and comprehensive evaluations to better understand and support your child’s unique profile.

Focused on Abilities, Inspired by Diversity

Raising a child or teen with a (dis)ability or neurodiversity comes with both incredible joy and real challenges. From managing meltdowns and sensory needs to navigating IEPs and securing services, it can feel like a lot—especially when you're also juggling work, family, and your own well-being.

At Closer Horizons, we understand the emotional weight of advocating for your child. You don’t have to do it alone. We’re here to support both you and your child with personalized care, practical strategies, and a compassionate space to process it all.

Our team specializes in strengths-based care for children, teens, and young adults with Autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and other neurodiverse identities.

Our Services

A Decade of Experience,
A Passion for Change

After spending over 10 years working within the education system, I saw firsthand the challenges families face when seeking the right care—whether it’s counseling, specialized skills training, emotional regulation strategies, or strengths-based evaluations. I founded Closer Horizons to change that.

I specialize in supporting children and teens navigating neurodiversity, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and learning differences, providing the tools they need to build confidence and resilience.

Here, your child’s strengths are recognized, nurtured, and celebrated. This is more than just a service—it’s a collaborative partnership designed to help your child reach their full potential.

Autism Centered Care

At Closer Horizons, we’re your one-stop shop for all things autism and neurodiversity. We offer counseling, skills training, and comprehensive evaluations led by professionals who have spent over 14 years supporting children, teens, and young adults with ASD. Our autism-focused care incorporates each person’s sensory profile, preferred communication style, and unique strengths to create a truly tailored support plan. Learn more and schedule with us today.

Teen and Young Adult Counseling

Feeling stressed out? You’re not alone. School, friends, family, and figuring out your future can be a lot to handle. At Closer Horizons, we get it. We’re here to give you a judgment-free space to talk it out, learn how to manage anxiety, and handle whatever life throws your way. Whether it’s school stress, social drama, or just feeling overwhelmed—we’ve got your back.

Skills Training

Is your teen struggling with focus, emotions, or social interactions? At Closer Horizons, we offer personalized skills training for challenges related to Autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, or neurodiversity. In just 25 minutes, we focus on essential life skills like emotional regulation, executive functioning, social skills, and coping strategies—helping your teen build confidence and tackle everyday challenges.

  • "(C’s) sessions with Dr. G are going AMAZING! In the past, he was not receptive to counseling or therapy, and now I hear him opening up and sharing things. Whatever magic you are doing, it’s working!"

    Parent of student with Autism receiving therapy

  • “I worked with Dr. Kenya Guarnieri in the school system. We worked with students with autism and their parents. She did an exceptional job connecting with the students, creating a safe and understanding environment where the student and parents felt heard and supported. She communicated with the students, listened to their thoughts and worries and gave wonderful ideas and support. She had a wonderful knack at helping them navigate social and emotional challenges. She also offered guidance, resources, and strategies to help the parents as they learned how to better support their child’s development. I was in awe of her skills and learned something every time we met.”

    Former colleague & educator for 33 years

  • “I felt calm and collected for my 504 meeting. I knew what to expect and what to specifically ask for, tailored for my child’s needs. The meeting was so effective and efficient, thanks to the prep work I did with Kenya Guarnieri. I got everything I asked for and before my meeting with Kenya, I didn’t even know what I needed to ask for.”

    Parent consult for 504 meeting

  • “Dr. G provided a great deal of consultation to the resource room and autism programs in her buildings, ensuring that there were appropriate structures, instructional strategies, and interventions for students in place in the classroom setting"

    Director of Special Education, WA

  • “Kenya was able to provide helpful resources for our daughter that she could utilize at school. She responded so quickly too!”

    Parent advocacy for IEP/504 accommodations

  • “Dr. Kenya Guarnieri was an invaluable part of our recent production of ENOUGH! Plays to End Gun Violence at the Youth Performing Arts School. Alongside Dr. Katie Matthews, she served as a staff psychologist throughout our rehearsal and performance process, providing essential support for our students as they navigated sensitive and emotionally charged material. Dr. Guarnieri’s dedication was evident in every step of the process—she attended weekly rehearsals, personally checked in with each student, and led thoughtful opening and closing activities to help our cast process the challenging themes of the plays. Her insight and compassion extended beyond our school walls, as she also participated in a national conference call to share best practices for supporting young actors dealing with difficult subjects. I am incredibly grateful to have had Dr. Guarnieri’s expertise and care throughout this production. Her commitment to the well-being of our students made a profound impact, and I feel fortunate that [District] has access to professionals who go above and beyond to support our community.”

    Theatre Teacher

  • I worked with Dr G for 3 years and in that time her amazing calm, professional and empathy helped so many parents and students. Students immediately were at ease with her when working together due to her calm and supportive affect. Her ability to communicate with students and understand their feelings only served to help in creating effective relationships to help them in the ways they needed. She works with all types of students. And she continues to educate herself when certain behaviors are atypical and not observed often. She finds ways to help them. In that they truly know and see she cares for them.

    Colleague/Teacher

Let’s Take the Next Step Together

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I can’t wait to meet you and help your child thrive.