Online Autism therapists in Sorrento Valley, California CA
Find experienced online Autism therapists in Sorrento Valley who provide Autism testing, evaluations, and therapy. Our directory features detailed therapist profiles so you can compare qualifications, specialties, and treatment approaches to find the provider that’s right for you.
Autism
Sara Fraser
Psychologist, PhD
As we increasingly better understand the range of the autism spectrum, including the various ways that ASD can manifest and be masked, work with ASD clients will work on goals that clients self-determine and at a pace that is affirming and encouraging. Neurodiversity is affirmed in my practice with ASD clients and therapeutic goals will always be collaborative and self-paced.
26 Years Experience
Online in Sorrento Valley, CA (Online Only)
Autism
Adela Stone
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
I specialize in supporting couples where one or both partners are on the autism spectrum. Communication differences, sensory needs, and social misunderstandings can create painful disconnection, even when love is strong. In therapy, I help partners better understand one another’s experiences, reduce conflict, and build bridges of empathy. My approach is neurodiversity-affirming—I focus on strengths while addressing the unique challenges autism can bring to intimacy, daily life, and relationships.
5 Years Experience
Online in Sorrento Valley, CA (Online Only)
Autism
Shannon Gorres
Life Coach, MDiv, MA
Many of my clients who have autism appreciate my ability to communicate clearly, give options, and not take it personally if you disagree with me. I'm calm and transparent, here to appreciate and support how each person navigates their world. Many of my clients with autism appreciate my invitations to get to know their feelings- without pressure to have any certain type of experience.
11 Years Experience
Online in Sorrento Valley, CA
Autism
Hannah Nyznyk Christian
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT #133278
We provide affirming, strengths-based support for individuals on the autism spectrum. Our work focuses on self-understanding, emotional regulation, and navigating relationships in a world that isn’t always accommodating.
7 Years Experience
Online in Sorrento Valley, CA
Autism
Mind Study Center
Counselor/Therapist, LMFT, M.D., Ph.D.,
At Mind Study Center, we provide specialized support for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, including Asperger’s. Our comprehensive evaluations and personalized treatment plans are designed to address social, communication, and behavioral challenges while building on each person’s strengths. Through therapy, skill-building, and family support, we help individuals thrive at home, in school, and in social settings—promoting growth, independence, and confidence.
10 Years Experience
Online in Sorrento Valley, CA
Autism
Azmaira Maker, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience and received my Ph.D. from University of Michigan in both the child and adult tracks. We offer state of the art comprehensive, standardized, and norm based testing for spectrum disorders for children, adolescents, college students, and adults. Our reports include diagnostic and clinical recommendations. We offer cognitive-behavioral therapy, behavioral therapy, expressive arts therapy, exposure therapy, social skills training, neurofeedback, and in-home and in-school services.
28 Years Experience
Online in Sorrento Valley, CA
Autism
Dr. Shawn V Giammattei
Psychologist, PhD
As a specialist in gender diversity, we have also come to specialize in working with those who have the intersection of neurodivergence.
17 Years Experience
Online in Sorrento Valley, CA
Autism
Kim Salinger
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MBA, MSN, PMHNP, FNP, AHN
Many adults go through life feeling different without fully understanding why. I provide thoughtful, respectful assessments for autism spectrum traits in adults, including those historically described as Asperger’s, with a focus on clarity, self-understanding, and validation. Care is integrative and individualized, with attention to mental health, medical contributors, sensory processing, and nervous system regulation. Ongoing visits focus on support, education, and guidance to help individuals better understand their needs, strengths, and challenges while building a life that feels more sustainable and aligned.
14 Years Experience
Online in Sorrento Valley, CA
Autism
Growth and Change Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
All mental health problems are rooted in the break down in our relationships. The biggest struggle for people on the autistic spectrum is the struggle of relational intelligence, yearning to connect and yet lacking the ability or relational intelligence to know how to connect. We partner with parents and their children to strengthen the relational bounds and support the family in becoming the reference point for your children to grow socially and emotionally.
8 Years Experience
Online in Sorrento Valley, CA (Online Only)
Autism
Brandon Guin
Marriage and Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
I have been working with Autistic individuals since 2002. I have worked with children as young as 18 months old to adults beyond 65. My passion is working to help Autistic adults improve executive functioning (organizing, planning, completing tasks and goals) and relationships, while decreasing feelings of anxiety and depression.
16 Years Experience
Online in Sorrento Valley, CA (Online Only)
Autism
Integrative Psychotherapy Group
Marriage and Family Therapist
We work with clients who express issues or concerns with Autism or Asperger's.
10 Years Experience
Online in Sorrento Valley, CA
Autism
Juliette Kuhlmann
Marriage and Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
I have experience with teens and adults on the autism spectrum, as well as AuDHDers (dually diagnosed with ADHD and Autism). My style is affirming and validating by nature, and I provide a space where we can explore your experiences with masking, feeling misunderstood, and the joys of being on the autism spectrum. I also offer adult ADHD/Autism assessments for those seeking a formal diagnosis or simply more clarity on their neurodivergent profile.
3 Years Experience
Online in Sorrento Valley, CA
Autism
Dorit Saberi-Thrive Psychological Services
Psychologist, Ph.D, Diplomate-Academy of Cognitive Therapy; Trainer- Prolonged Exposure for PTSD- CTSA
Experience using Dialectical Behavior Therapy for neurodivergence.
24 Years Experience
Online in Sorrento Valley, CA (Online Only)
Autism
Jaclyn Epstein-Calvert
Marriage and Family Therapist, MFT
I work with autistic individuals and families in a neurodiversity-affirming way that recognizes autism as a different way of experiencing and processing the world rather than something that needs to be “fixed.” Many autistic adults and parents seek support around sensory overwhelm, emotional regulation, relationships, burnout, and navigating environments that are not always designed with neurodivergent needs in mind.
My approach focuses on understanding each person’s nervous system, communication style, and strengths while building practical strategies that support regulation, self-advocacy, and meaningful connection. I also support parents of autistic children in better understanding their child’s developmental and sensory needs, helping families reduce stress and create environments where children can feel safe, understood, and supported to thrive.
11 Years Experience
Online in Sorrento Valley, CA
Autism
Rose Snyder, EdM, PsyD, LLC
Psychologist, PsyD
I have both professional and personal experience supporting children with autism and PDA diagnoses. I have particular training and expertise in supporting parents with neurodivergent children.
23 Years Experience
Online in Sorrento Valley, CA
Autism
Stephanie Brumfield
Therapist, LCSW
In my therapeutic approach, autism is embraced as a profound spiritual journey towards awakening to one's authentic self and the process of unmasking. This perspective honors the unique way autistic individuals experience the world, focusing on the deep self-discovery that comes from navigating life with an innate depth of feeling, heightened sensitivity, and a distinct way of processing experiences. By viewing autism through this lens, we celebrate the strengths, creativity, and insights that being autistic brings, shifting away from pathologizing to understanding autism as an integral part of one's identity and spiritual path.
The core of our work together is to empower autistic individuals to live authentically, leveraging their unique gifts to lead a life of fulfillment and connection. This journey involves developing strategies to manage sensory sensitivities, enhance communication, and foster meaningful relationships, all while reducing feelings of overwhelm and self-criticism. Central to this process is the unmasking of one’s true identity, shedding societal expectations and labels to reveal the authentic self beneath.
Seeing autism as a spiritual journey of awakening and unmasking allows us to support individuals in embracing their neurodiversity as a source of healing, strength, and profound personal growth. Together, we explore the richness of the autistic experience, fostering a deep sense of belonging, self-acceptance, and joy in the journey towards self-discovery and spiritual fulfillment. This approach not only affirms the value and beauty of the autistic way of being but also highlights the importance of celebrating each individual's journey towards embracing their authentic self.
8 Years Experience
Online in Sorrento Valley, CA (Online Only)
Autism
Mia Turner
Therapist, MA, RYT, ASDCS, LMFT, NPT-C, CMNCS, CMIP
Neurodiversity-affirming Autism therapy for teens and adults and Autism evaluations for adults seeking deeper self-understanding, validation, support, and clarity. As an AuDHDer, my work is especially attuned to the experiences of high-masking, late-identified, gifted, AFAB, BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+, creative, PDA, quirky, curious, spiritually-oriented, and otherwise frequently overlooked Autistic and AuDHD individuals whose experiences may have been misunderstood, missed, dismissed, or pathologized for years.
Support often focuses on identity, sensory experiences, monotropism, passionate interests, communication and relational styles, autistic burnout, nervous system regulation, interoception, executive functioning, self-advocacy, belonging, and the lifelong impact of adapting within environments that may not have recognized, understood, or supported autistic needs. Exploration may include the influence of culture, race, gender, disability, chronic illness, family systems, spirituality, community, trauma, and societal expectations, as well as the internalized ableism and narratives that can develop when your natural ways of being are repeatedly questioned, corrected, accommodated too little, or misunderstood.
Particular attention is given to the ways masking, overcompensation, chronic self-monitoring, perfectionism, people-pleasing, hyper-independence, and other adaptive survival strategies can emerge in response to misunderstanding, marginalization, trauma, and the pressure to appear more neurotypical. Autism is understood not simply through behaviors or traits, but through the lived experience of moving through the world in an Autistic bodymind. This includes the relationship between sensory processing, energy capacity, nervous system states, movement, rest, transitions, interests, environmental fit, authenticity, and safety.
Rather than focusing on how to appear more neurotypical, therapy centers self-understanding, self-trust, self-accommodation, and creating a life that honors your natural rhythms, sensory needs, interests, values, strengths, and ways of relating. My approach integrates EMDR, somatic therapy, mindfulness, parts work, expressive arts, executive functioning support, geek therapy, and neuropsychotherapy through a neurodiversity-affirming, nervous-system-centered, and liberation-oriented lens.
I also provide comprehensive virtual Autism evaluations utilizing a culturally conscious, sensory-informed, neurodivergent-affirming approach designed to identify presentations that are frequently overlooked in traditional assessment settings. Evaluations move beyond checklists and stereotypes to include an in-depth exploration of developmental history, lived experience, sensory patterns, masking, strengths, challenges, identity, relationships, nervous system patterns, and neurotype, resulting in a thorough affirming report with personalized recommendations, resources, and a deeper understanding of yourself through a lens that recognizes difference rather than deficit.
10 Years Experience
Online in Sorrento Valley, CA (Online Only)
Autism
Alyssa Habschmidt
Therapist, AMFT
I specialize in supporting children and teens on the autism spectrum. I understand that they experience and navigate the world in unique ways and are often misunderstood by others. I help them build confidence, strengthen relationships, and better understand their identity. I also work closely with parents to help them connect with and support their children, fostering deeper and more meaningful relationships.
2 Years Experience
Online in Sorrento Valley, CA
Autism
Three Oaks Behavioral Health & Wellness
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LCMHC, LCAS
Supporting individuals in developing social, emotional, and communication skills while honoring neurodiversity.
7 Years Experience
Online in Sorrento Valley, CA
Autism
Monica M. Huston
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I work with individuals on the autism spectrum and their families to better understand communication styles, emotional experiences, and relational dynamics. My approach is respectful, collaborative, and tailored to each person’s strengths and needs. Therapy can support increased self-understanding, improved relationships, and navigating social or emotional challenges with greater clarity and confidence.
9 Years Experience
Online in Sorrento Valley, CA
Autism therapists in Sorrento Valley, California Statistics
Autism therapists in Sorrento Valley, California average 14 years of experience and charge around $228 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Autism and Asperger's (100%), Anxiety or Fears (88%), and ADHD (81%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$228
Gender ID
| 57% |
Female |
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| 27% |
Male |
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| 8% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 8% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 67% |
In Person and Online |
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| 33% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Autism and Asperger's |
| 88% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 81% | ADHD |
| 79% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 69% | Depression |
| 63% | Stress |
| 58% | Loss or Grief |