Autism Therapists
Browse 18 licensed therapists on Psychology.com who work with autism. Each profile explains their approach, focus areas, and how to reach them.
Therapists who work with autistic adults and teens help with the parts of life that are harder than they should be: sensory load, masking, burnout, relationships and work, without trying to make anyone less autistic. Look for neurodiversity-affirming language on the profile and experience with adult diagnosis. 18 therapists on Psychology.com list autism; the autism screen on this site is a starting point, not a diagnosis.
18 therapists who work with autism
- Featured
Shaudi Adel
LCSW, MSW
✓ License verifiedLicense verified with the New York board, checked Oct 13, 2026
“Check out my profile for a free consultation!”
I would describe my approach to therapy to be collaborative, authentic, and I aim to instill hope for a more positive future for my clients in a safe and non-judgmental space. I not only take time to understand why you are deciding to begin therapy, but I make an…
AnxietyDepressionTrauma and PTSDStressGrief and Loss+38 more- In practice
- 10 years
- Style
- warm, practical, collaborative
- Languages
- English
- Licensed in
- NY
- Fee
- $80 per session
- Insurance
- Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna +5 more
- Availability
- Ask about availability
- Sessions
- Telehealth
- Location
- New York, New York
- Featured
Karen Borkowski
MSW, LCSW
✓ License verifiedLicense verified with the Wisconsin board, checked Sep 28, 2026
Are you looking for help with the stress and anxiety you’re feeling each day? The overwhelm has gotten to a point where it’s affecting every part of your life, and you’re not sure what to do. Is life going to be like this forever? No one seems to understand what you’re…
AnxietyADHDDepressionStressTrauma and PTSD+13 more- In practice
- 5 years
- Style
- humorous, warm, flexible
- Languages
- English
- Licensed in
- WI
- Fee
- $200 to $250 per session
- Insurance
- Self-pay, sliding scale
- Availability
- Ask about availability
- Sessions
- Telehealth and in person
- Location
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Featured
Adalyn Graham
MS
✓ License verifiedLicense verified with the Florida board, checked Oct 16, 2026
“Helping college students, young adults, teens, children and their families navigate life's toughest transitions to make living happier.”
College, new responsibilities, and navigating young adulthood can leave you wondering where you fit and who you want to become. It is easy to feel quietly overwhelmed by anxiety, self-doubt, or an intense pressure to succeed. Whether you are a college student…
AnxietyADHDDepressionStressRelationship Issues+34 more- In practice
- 1 year
- Style
- warm, collaborative, flexible
- Languages
- English
- Licensed in
- FL
- Fee
- $185 per session
- Insurance
- Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna
- Availability
- Ask about availability
- Sessions
- Telehealth and in person
- Location
- Jacksonville, Florida
- Featured▶ Video intro
Altagracia D Akopyan
LMFT
✓ License verifiedLicense verified with the California board, checked Oct 13, 2026
With over 10 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families heal, grow, strengthen relationships, and find hope and purpose through personalized, compassionate, and faith-inspired care. I support couples, adults, adolescents, and children navigating…
Relationship IssuesMarital and PremaritalSelf EsteemAnxietyDepression+22 more- In practice
- 22 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Licensed in
- CA
- Fee
- $200 per session
- Insurance
- Self-pay
- Availability
- Ask about availability
- Sessions
- Telehealth and in person
- Location
- Glendale, California
- Featured
Dr. Cynthia Cohen
PsyD, PhD
✓ NPI matchIdentity matched to the federal NPI Registry, checked Oct 1, 2026
“Psychotherapy with Cognitive and Behavioral Approaches”
I do psychotherapy with teens and adults. My work blends practical tools with a relational focus: CBT to manage anxiety and strengthen coping skills; Solution-Focused strategies to build on strengths. I bring an environmental lens to understand the broader system…
AnxietyRelationship IssuesMarital and PremaritalDepressionStress+14 more- In practice
- 5 years
- Style
- structured, exploratory, supportive
- Languages
- English
- Licensed in
- OH
- Fee
- $90 to $120 per session
- Insurance
- Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna +5 more
- Availability
- Ask about availability
- Sessions
- Telehealth and in person
- Location
- Canfield, Ohio
- Featured▶ Video intro
Dr. Kalen D. Zeiger
PhD, LMFT
✓ License verifiedLicense verified with the Colorado board, checked Sep 28, 2026
“Queer-affirming, trauma-focused therapy for queer and neurodivergent individuals, partners, and families.”
Being queer or trans shouldn't mean having to explain or defend who you are in therapy. I work with 2SLGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent teens and adults, couples and partners, parents, and families navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, relationships, identity, life…
Trauma and PTSDGender IdentityLGBTQ+ IssuesAnxietyDepression+5 more- In practice
- 7 years
- Style
- supportive, collaborative, candid
- Languages
- English
- Licensed in
- CO, IA, WI
- Fee
- $100 to $225 per session
- Insurance
- Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare, Anthem +1 more
- Availability
- Ask about availability
- Sessions
- Telehealth
- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Featured
John Lindsey
LCSW
✓ License verifiedLicense verified with the Virginia board, checked Oct 16, 2026
I believe that family is the key to healing adolescent and young adult mental health issues. Restoring harmony and connection between parents and children is essential, so that kids can turn to family for support when they are struggling.
AnxietyDepressionTrauma and PTSDStressSelf Esteem+15 more- Languages
- English
- Licensed in
- VA
- Fee
- Ask about fees
- Insurance
- Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna +5 more
- Availability
- Ask about availability
- Sessions
- Telehealth and in person
- Location
- Leesburg, Virginia
- Featured
Kassi Shiel
MA, LPCC
✓ License verifiedLicense verified with the Minnesota board, checked Oct 16, 2026
I believe that family is the key to healing adolescent and young adult mental health issues. Restoring harmony and connection between parents and children is essential, so that kids can turn to family for support when they are struggling.
AnxietyDepressionTrauma and PTSDStressFamily Conflict+17 more- Languages
- English
- Licensed in
- MN
- Fee
- Ask about fees
- Insurance
- Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna +5 more
- Availability
- Ask about availability
- Sessions
- In person
- Location
- Brookyln Park, Minnesota
- Featured
Melissa Schluntz
LMFT
✓ License verifiedLicense verified with the Connecticut board, checked Oct 16, 2026
With over 10 years of experience working with adolescents and families facing a wide range of mental health challenges, I bring a warm, direct, and genuine approach to therapy. My work is guided by curiosity, honesty, and a deep respect for each person’s unique story.
AnxietyDepressionTrauma and PTSDStressFamily Conflict+16 more- Languages
- English
- Licensed in
- CT
- Fee
- Ask about fees
- Insurance
- Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna +5 more
- Availability
- Ask about availability
- Sessions
- In person
- Location
- Seymour, Connecticut
- Featured
Rachel Wirth
LPC
✓ License verifiedLicense verified with the Arkansas board, checked Oct 13, 2026
My ideal client is looking for a therapist to guide and support them towards their personal growth goals and emotional wellbeing. I love working with people on their journeys toward finding peace, love for life, and all-around discovery. Often, this involves taking…
AnxietyStressADHDDepressionRelationship Issues+12 more- In practice
- 6 years
- Style
- humorous, warm, supportive
- Languages
- English
- Licensed in
- AR
- Fee
- Ask about fees
- Insurance
- Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna +5 more
- Availability
- Ask about availability
- Sessions
- Telehealth and in person
- Location
- Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Featured
Tiffany Jones
LPC
✓ License verifiedLicense verified with the Georgia board, checked Oct 19, 2026
I believe that family is the key to healing adolescent and young adult mental health issues. Restoring harmony and connection between parents and children is essential, so that kids can turn to family for support when they are struggling.
AnxietyDepressionTrauma and PTSDStressFamily Conflict+19 more- Languages
- English
- Licensed in
- GA
- Fee
- Ask about fees
- Insurance
- Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna +4 more
- Availability
- Ask about availability
- Sessions
- Telehealth and in person
- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Featured
Karmelyn Lee
BCBA
✓ License verifiedLicense verified with the Florida board, checked Oct 14, 2026
“BCBA and counseling intern helping kids, teens, and parents through behavior, big feelings, and school struggles with practical, evidence-based tools.”
Is your child’s behavior, anxiety, or big feelings making home or school feel hard? Are you tired of meltdowns, power struggles, or calls from school? You don’t have to figure it out alone. I’m a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Registered Mental Health Counselor…
AnxietyDepressionTrauma and PTSDFamily ConflictParenting+13 more- In practice
- 7 years
- Style
- warm, supportive, humorous
- Languages
- English, Tagalog
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Fee
- $100 to $120 per session
- Insurance
- Self-pay
- Availability
- Ask about availability
- Sessions
- Telehealth and in person
- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Featured
Nadia Loewe
LMFT
✓ License verifiedLicense verified with the California board, checked Oct 9, 2026
“Hello. Welcome to my page!”
Feeling stressed and unhappy with life choices? Remember, there are gentle ways to reduce stress and embrace more joy.
AnxietyDepressionRelationship IssuesStressGrief and Loss+9 more- In practice
- 16 years
- Style
- gentle, collaborative, supportive
- Languages
- English
- Licensed in
- CA
- Fee
- $120 to $160 per session
- Insurance
- Self-pay
- Availability
- Ask about availability
- Sessions
- Telehealth and in person
- Location
- Pleasanton, California
Corin Magee
Temporary Limited Licensed Psychologist
✓ License verifiedLicense verified with the Michigan board, checked Oct 13, 2026
“Therapy for young people figuring out who they are, from someone who's been in those spaces her whole life.”
If you're a queer teen, a neurodivergent young adult, or someone navigating several identities at once, I've spent my life in your communities, not as an observer but as a member. I specialize in LGBTQ+ teenagers and young adults in transition: coming out, gender…
AutismGender IdentityLGBTQ+ IssuesAnxietyDepression+8 more- Style
- warm, humorous, collaborative
- Languages
- English, American Sign Language
- Licensed in
- MI
- Fee
- $70 to $150 per session
- Insurance
- Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Availability
- Ask about availability
- Sessions
- Telehealth and in person
- Location
- Ypsilanti, Michigan
Mildred Stevenson
NCC
✓ License verifiedLicense verified with the South Carolina board, checked Oct 7, 2026
“Helping Mount Pleasant kids, teens, and adults with anxiety, trauma, ADHD, and big emotions, in a warm and collaborative way.”
I help Mount Pleasant kids, teens, and adults with anxiety, trauma, ADHD, and big emotions, in a warm and collaborative way. What can I help you with? Maybe anxiety has started running the show, or something painful from the past keeps showing up in the present. Maybe…
AnxietyTrauma and PTSDADHDDepressionStress+10 more- Style
- warm, collaborative, gentle
- Languages
- English
- Licensed in
- SC
- Fee
- $120 per session
- Insurance
- Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna +6 more
- Availability
- Ask about availability
- Sessions
- Telehealth and in person
- Location
- Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Sarah Shields
MA, MSW
✓ License verifiedLicense verified with the Michigan board, checked Oct 13, 2026
“Therapy for people who are tired of fighting for care, and tired of being tired.”
If you're living with a chronic illness, an autoimmune condition, or the aftermath of medical experiences that left you feeling dismissed or gaslit, you deserve a therapist who gets it without you having to prove it first. I work with people managing the daily weight…
Trauma and PTSDChronic IllnessPostpartumAnxietyStress+17 more- Style
- warm, gentle, collaborative
- Languages
- English
- Licensed in
- MI
- Fee
- $125 to $150 per session
- Insurance
- Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Availability
- Ask about availability
- Sessions
- Telehealth
- Location
- Ann Arbor, Michigan
Thearica Bright-Mickle
LPC, LCMHC, NCC
✓ License verifiedLicense verified with the South Carolina board, checked Oct 7, 2026
“Helping Mount Pleasant children, teens, and families with ADHD, anxiety, trauma, and behavior, with steady structure and warmth.”
When a child is struggling — with behavior, attention, anxiety, or emotions that feel too big to manage — it does not just affect them. It affects the whole family. And when you are the parent carrying that weight, you deserve support too.
AnxietyADHDChild or AdolescentDepressionStress+10 more- Style
- warm, structured, supportive
- Languages
- English
- Licensed in
- SC
- Fee
- $120 per session
- Insurance
- Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna +6 more
- Availability
- Ask about availability
- Sessions
- Telehealth and in person
- Location
- Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Sam Pow
MSW
✓ License verifiedLicense verified with the California board, checked Sep 29, 2026
“Healing, empowerment and evolution. I'm here to help you reparent your inner child and heal your most primal wounds. We'll also work on actionable coping skills”
I love supporting neurodiverse folks with struggles like suicidal ideation, Borderline, DID, PTSD, psychosis, depression, anxiety and substance use. I will help you heal wounds, reclaim safety, rebuild trust, create meaning, find your voice and connect to your higher…
AnxietyDepressionStressTrauma and PTSDGrief and Loss+43 more- In practice
- 13 years
- Style
- supportive, collaborative, humorous
- Languages
- English
- Licensed in
- CA
- Fee
- Ask about fees
- Insurance
- Self-pay, sliding scale
- Availability
- Ask about availability
- Sessions
- Telehealth and in person
- Location
- West Hollywood, California
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Frequently asked questions
How do I find a therapist who specializes in autism?
Psychology.com lists 18 licensed therapists who work with autism. Browse their profiles to see each therapist's approach, focus areas, and how to reach them, then contact the ones who feel like a good fit. Many offer a free introductory call.
What type of therapist treats autism?
A range of licensed professionals treat autism, including clinical social workers (LCSW), professional counselors (LPC/LMHC), marriage and family therapists (LMFT), and psychologists (PhD/PsyD). Each profile on Psychology.com shows the therapist's credentials and the concerns they focus on.
Can I see an autism therapist online?
Many therapists who work with autism offer online (telehealth) sessions as well as in-person appointments. Check an individual profile to see how that therapist meets with clients.
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