Online Autism therapists in Newton, New Jersey NJ
Find experienced online Autism therapists in Newton 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.
Dr. Dana Spada
Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Dr. Spada can help with ways to cope with autism and Asperger's. She can give you the tools you need to overcome any struggles associated with this.
11 Years Experience
Online in Newton, NJ
April Bieber
Licensed Professional Counselor, CMHC, CPC, LCPC, LMHC, LPC, LPC-MHS, QS (FL)
I support individuals and families navigating life on the autism spectrum with warmth, understanding, and neurodiversity-affirming tools. Whether you're seeking help with social skills, transitions, or sensory sensitivity, I provide tailored guidance and support.
17 Years Experience
Online in Newton, NJ (Online Only)
Peter Linden
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, Certified Gestalt Therapist
Autism has long been understood through a medical model that frames difference as deficit and seeks to explain autistic ways of being through impairments, dysfunction, and pathology. In doing so, it often overlooks the richness, complexity, and humanity of autistic experience, while minimizing the profound impact that families, schools, workplaces, communities, and broader societal expectations have on autistic people's lives.
For many autistic adults, the deepest suffering does not arise from autism itself, but from years of being misunderstood, excluded, bullied, corrected, pathologized, or pressured to become someone they are not. Repeated experiences of rejection, sensory overwhelm, social confusion, loneliness, shame, and unmet support needs can leave lasting emotional, relational, and existential wounds. Over time, many autistic people learn to question their instincts, suppress authentic forms of expression, mask their differences, and disconnect from themselves in pursuit of acceptance and belonging.
Terms such as "Autism" and "Asperger's" have never been the focus of my work. While diagnostic labels may serve administrative, educational, or medical purposes, they tell us very little about what it is actually like to live as an autistic person. They cannot capture the experience of feeling different, longing to belong, navigating overwhelming environments, searching for meaningful connection, enduring rejection, protecting oneself through masking, or struggling to find a place in a world that often feels confusing and inhospitable. Nor can they adequately describe the creativity, depth, passion, sensitivity, wonder, and unique ways of making contact that many autistic people bring to their lives and relationships. My interest is not in the label itself, but in understanding your lived experience and supporting the conditions necessary for you to emerge more fully into the world as yourself.
As a Gestalt psychotherapist, I do not view autism as something broken that needs to be fixed, cured, or normalized. Rather, I understand autism as a distinct way of experiencing, organizing, and making contact with the world. Together, we explore your thoughts, emotions, bodily sensations, sensory experiences, relational patterns, strengths, struggles, needs, and aspirations as they emerge in the present moment. We remain curious about how your life has been shaped by both support and suffering, acceptance and rejection, belonging and isolation.
Through deepening awareness, many autistic adults develop a more compassionate relationship with themselves, greater trust in their experience, and increased freedom to live authentically rather than perform for others. The goal is not to become less autistic. It is to cultivate the awareness, self-support, and relational ground necessary to live more fully as yourself in a world that has too often asked otherwise.
3 Years Experience
Online in Newton, NJ
Dr. Natasha Shukla
Psychologist, PhD., LPC
Navigating life as an adult with autism can be a unique journey, and my practice specializes in providing the support you need, especially if you're a woman diagnosed with autism. I understand the specific experiences and challenges you may face and am here to offer personalized assistance. Whether it's helping you develop coping strategies, improve social skills, or manage sensory sensitivities, our journey together will be tailored to your unique needs and aspirations. Moreover, I offer specialized autism testing to ensure an accurate diagnosis and a deeper understanding of your strengths and areas for growth. My aim is to empower adults with autism to not just navigate but flourish, fostering self-discovery and self-acceptance along the way. Your journey towards personal growth and fulfillment begins here, and I'm here to support you every step of the way.
15 Years Experience
Online in Newton, NJ
Ren Lee
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I work with many neurodivergent clients, whether you are formally diagnosed, self-diagnosed, or exploring what it means to have Autism. I am here to work with you to better understand how Autism informs how you navigate the world, how to come up with tools and skills to navigate Autism, and how it impacts your relationships, career, and functioning.
I am here to support you in exploring connections to yourself, your communities, and the world around you. My approach is rooted in liberation, relational, and psychodynamic work through an anti-oppressive lens, and includes modalities such as somatics, narrative therapy, and mindfulness. I am passionate about working with intersectional identities of race, gender, sexuality, and neurodivergence and I find it incredibly fulfilling to continuously build relationships through empathy, curiosity, and compassion.
6 Years Experience
Online in Newton, NJ (Online Only)
Elana Blumenthal
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I work with many neurodivergent clients of all ages and many with autism and Asperger traits. I am aware of the social and "fitting in" difficulties and how the school system may or may not work with these clients at times. Self-esteem can often be a huge aspect of having a form of autism and it's very important as a therapist to understand what a client is trying to convey and what one is feeling in their own subjective way.
27 Years Experience
Online in Newton, NJ
Total Wellness Center
Treatment Center, We have LCSWs and LPCs providing various talk therapies. It's key to find a provider who fits your unique needs.
Autism & Asperger's: We provide support for individuals on the autism spectrum, focusing on social skills, emotional understanding, & daily life challenges.
11 Years Experience
Online in Newton, NJ
Dorothy Brown
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I have seen people on the spectrum for 30 years. I've run a group for parents of people on the spectrum. Each person on the spectrum has different needs. Some people want to be more social and some do not. I respect what ever their goals are and work toward positive change that brings their life more fullfilling.
36 Years Experience
Online in Newton, NJ
Peter C. Jackson, PsyD
Psychologist, PsyD
Navigating a neurotypical world when you're on the Autism Spectrum (including Asperger's Syndrome) can present unique hurdles. I provide a compassionate and affirming environment where we can explore your experiences without judgment. Our sessions focus on fostering self-acceptance, enhancing social communication skills, managing sensory input, and developing robust coping mechanisms for stress and overwhelm. Together, we'll strengthen your capacity for connection and empower you to leverage your distinct perspective to build a fulfilling life that honors your authentic individuality.
33 Years Experience
Online in Newton, NJ
Therapy With You
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW
We provide treatment for a wide range of mental health concerns, tailoring care to each individual’s unique needs and experiences.
6 Years Experience
Online in Newton, NJ
Dr. Ylenia Martinez
Counselor/Therapist, PsyD
Autism is not something to “fix”; it is a different way of processing the world that deserves respect, not pathologizing. Drawing on my background as a special education teacher and therapist, I offer a neurodiversity‑affirming space where your sensory needs, communication style, and routines are understood rather than judged. Together, we can work on burnout, masking, and relationship stress while also honoring your strengths, stims, interests, and need for predictability and clear communication.
6 Years Experience
Online in Newton, NJ
Practical Psychology, Inc.
Psychologist, Ph.D.
You may have felt out of sync with the crowd—too quiet, too intense, too different. But here, being “different” is not a barrier—it’s your gift. At Dr. Shoup’s practice, you’ll find a place of acceptance, insight, and purpose. We understand how your mind’s unique rhythms, perceptions, and sensitivities shape your life and interactions. Rather than trying to make you fit a mold, we help you lean into your strengths, build bridges in relationships, and discover how being “outside” can be the vantage point from which you lead, connect, and thrive.
6 Years Experience
Online in Newton, NJ (Online Only)
Shira Collings
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
I specialize in neurodiversity affirming care, which includes therapy that embraces ADHD, autism, and other neurotypes. I am passionate about supporting autistic folks in embracing and advocating for themselves, and in navigating a world that is often inaccessible to neurodivergent people.
6 Years Experience
Online in Newton, NJ (Online Only)
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 Newton, NJ
Dr. Justin D'Arienzo
Psychologist, Psy.D., ABPP
We offer Autism testing and cognitive behavioral interventions for Autism. Find out more about our school psychologist, Nicole Hoelz at https://www.drdarienzo.com/school-psychologist/
Online in Newton, NJ
Dr. Char Houben
Psychologist, PhD, LP
As a Neurodivergent licensed psychologist, Dr. Houben provides timely, respectful, collaborative, and Neuro-affirming adult assessments where strengths are emphasized and passions and differences celebrated.
11 Years Experience
Online in Newton, NJ
NeuroSpark Health
Psychologist
NeuroSpark Health specializes in adult autism assessment and the nuanced presentations seen in women, AFAB, LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and other marginalized communities as well as those late-identified and self-diagnosed. Our assessments fully virtual and are designed to affirm, validate, and de-pathologize each individual's neurodivergent identity. In addition to assessment, NeuroSpark also offers therapy, coaching, accommodations consulting, and group support.
15 Years Experience
Online in Newton, NJ (Online Only)
Heinig Health and Wellness Counseling
Psychologist, Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, M.S. Health Psychology, M.A. Clinical Psychology, PSYPACT Providers
Specialized support for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) focuses on enhancing emotional well-being, social communication, self-advocacy, and daily functioning. Using a strengths-based and individualized approach, treatment is tailored to each person's unique needs, goals, and experiences. Services may address emotional regulation, anxiety, relationships, life transitions, executive functioning, and skill development while fostering confidence, independence, and overall quality of life.
7 Years Experience
Online in Newton, NJ (Online Only)
PSYCHe, PLLC
Psychologist, PhD, DBT-LBC™, LPC, PsyD, MSW, Marriage and Family Counselor, LCSW
We offer testing for Autism and Asperger's, along with therapy to support individuals diagnosed on the autism spectrum.
12 Years Experience
Online in Newton, NJ
Annie Harton Kassell
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
For a lot of autistic adults, the diagnosis is the first time life makes sense from the inside. The cost of masking all day. The social rules everyone else seemed handed at birth. The tiredness that never had an obvious reason. I work with late-diagnosed adults on letting the mask down, understanding how you are genuinely wired, and making peace with the years spent performing a version of yourself that was never going to last.
11 Years Experience
Online in Newton, NJ
Autism therapists in Newton, New Jersey Statistics
Autism therapists in Newton, New Jersey average 14 years of experience and charge around $217 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Autism and Asperger's (100%), ADHD (90%), and Anxiety or Fears (79%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$217
Gender ID
| 60% |
Female |
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| 26% |
Male |
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| 9% |
Non-Binary |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 69% |
In Person and Online |
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| 31% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Autism and Asperger's |
| 90% | ADHD |
| 79% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 71% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 67% | Depression |
| 65% | Stress |
| 56% | Self Esteem |