Autism therapists in Antioch, California CA
Find experienced Autism therapists in Antioch 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
Rubino Counseling Services
Therapist, PhD, MA
I received training at Children’s Mental Health from a clinician who specializes in Autism. I have been treating Autistic children for over 20?years. I have had great success working with the child, family and school. I am qualified as an expert by the Court.
29 Years Experience
In-Person Near Antioch, CA
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 Antioch, CA California (Online Only)
Autism
Amanda Hagos, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, PPSC
Several clinicians in the practice specialize in the treatment of autism spectrum disorder and neurodivergence in children and adults and utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities, bases on the individual needs.
8 Years Experience
In-Person Near Antioch, CA
Online in Antioch, CA California
Autism
Abigail (Abi) Zarate Ramsay
Pre-Licensed Professional, Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee, Professional Clinical Counselor Trainee
I provide neurodivergent-affirming therapy for autistic adults, focusing on masking fatigue, sensory overload, burnout, and relationships so you can feel more understood and supported.
0 Years Experience
Online in Antioch, CA California (Online Only)
Autism
Phillip McCulley
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CSAT
I work with autistic adults and neurodivergent clients who want support navigating relationships, communication, intimacy, and sexuality in ways that feel authentic and sustainable. Many autistic people experience relationships and desire differently than what is often portrayed as typical, and therapy can be a place to explore these differences without pressure to change who you are.
In our work together, we focus on understanding your unique communication style, sensory needs, emotional experiences, and relationship expectations. This may include support around dating, long term partnerships, consent, boundaries, sexual desire, or navigating mismatched needs within a relationship. I help clients develop clearer communication strategies and greater self understanding so relationships feel less confusing and more rewarding.
I also provide a supportive space to explore sexuality and identity without judgment. This can include working through shame, anxiety, or uncertainty related to sexual expression, orientation, or gender, as well as understanding how sensory sensitivity, routine, or emotional regulation can impact intimacy. The goal is not to force a specific outcome, but to help you build relationships and a sex life that align with your values, comfort, and needs.
22 Years Experience
Online in Antioch, CA California
Autism therapists in Antioch, California Statistics
Autism therapists in Antioch, California average 14 years of experience and charge around $223 per session. 98% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (66%), Family Systems Therapy (46%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (42%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$223
Accept insurance
46%
Offer sliding scale
46%
Gender ID
| 55% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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| 8% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 8% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 66% |
In Person and Online |
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| 32% |
Online Only |
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| 2% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 66% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 46% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 42% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 40% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 40% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 38% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 38% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 74% | Young Adult |
| 60% | Teen |
| 56% | Senior |
| 44% | Children |
Client Focus
| 60% | LGBTQ+ |
| 56% | Women |
| 42% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 38% | Black / African American |
| 36% | Military / Veterans |