Autism therapists in El Cajon, CA
Find experienced Autism therapists in El Cajon, California 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
Matthew Weisskopf
Psychologist, PhD
I am available to provide psychotherapy services for adults with high functioning autism/Asperger‘s. Therapy can focus on assisting the individual with navigating the challenges of the social world and managing anxiety or other challenging emotions.
19 Years Experience
In-Person Near El Cajon, CA
Online in El Cajon, CA
Autism
Hailey Williford
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I enjoy working with autistic clients to provide a neurodivergent-affirming treatment. I love working with autistic clients interested in working on: unmasking, autistic burnout, shame-free daily routines, supporting emotional regulation needs, building connection/community, life balance, etc.
3 Years Experience
Online in El Cajon, CA (Online Only)
Autism
Elvina Inzano (legal name: vincent inzano)
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT 164356
I work with Autism client’s to understand the systemic barriers in place and to teach skills that will help client learn about and use their strengths to reach their goals.
6 Years Experience
Online in El Cajon, CA (Online Only)
Autism
Dr. Divya Kakaiya Healthy Within
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist Ph. D M.S. BCN-L
The autistic brain processes the world through neural pathways that are often poorly synchronized — regions that should communicate fluidly instead fire in isolated, rigid patterns, making social connection, sensory integration, and flexible thinking genuinely difficult.
Neurofeedback gently guides these pathways toward better coordination, session by session. Research documents improvements in social engagement, communication, and daily functioning — not by changing who a child is, but by helping their brain work more smoothly on its own terms.
41 Years Experience
In-Person Near El Cajon, 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
In-Person Near El Cajon, CA
Online in El Cajon, 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
In-Person Near El Cajon, CA
Online in El Cajon, CA
Autism
Diaspora Therapy Group
Marriage and Family Therapist, DSW, LMFT
We provide neurodiversity-affirming support for autistic individuals, including those who identify with Asperger’s. Our trauma-informed approach honors each person’s unique communication style, sensory needs, and strengths while supporting emotional regulation, relationships, anxiety, and self-advocacy. We prioritize safety, collaboration, and acceptance—not normalization or masking.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near El Cajon, CA
Online in El Cajon, CA
El Cajon is a San Diego County city home to one of the largest concentrations of Iraqi Christians (Chaldeans) outside Iraq and one of the most significant Somali and East African refugee communities in California, as well as substantial communities from across the Middle East, making it one of the most culturally distinctive cities in Southern California and creating specific demands for culturally and linguistically competent mental health services. The trauma of displacement, war, and refugee journeys is a central concern in the local mental health landscape, and finding therapists who speak Chaldean Neo-Aramaic, Arabic, or Somali and understand the cultural and religious dimensions of these communities' mental health experiences is essential but consistently challenging. San Diego County Behavioral Health provides public services, and community organizations serve immigrant and refugee populations. Common therapy concerns include refugee trauma and PTSD, acculturative stress, religious and cultural identity in diaspora, family and intergenerational conflict between refugee parents and American-raised children, and the grief of displacement and community loss.
Autism therapists in El Cajon, CA Statistics
Autism therapists in El Cajon, CA average 14 years of experience and charge around $229 per session. 98% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (63%), Family Systems Therapy (43%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (41%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$229
Accept insurance
45%
Offer sliding scale
43%
Gender ID
| 60% |
Female |
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| 25% |
Male |
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| 9% |
Non-Binary |
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| 6% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 61% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 37% |
Online Only |
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| 2% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 63% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 43% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 41% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 39% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 39% | Relational Psychotherapy |
| 37% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 37% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 75% | Young Adult |
| 61% | Teen |
| 59% | Senior |
| 47% | Children |
Client Focus
| 61% | LGBTQ+ |
| 61% | Women |
| 47% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 39% | Black / African American |
| 39% | Men |