Autism therapists in Highland, CA
Find experienced Autism therapists in Highland, 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
Paul Gonsier
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, M.S.W., L.C.S.W., NASW Diplomate
In private practice for 32 years. I am interested in assisting you with your emotional growth and well-being. It's normal at times in life to have conflicts, but sometimes we need guidance to discover healthier ways to navigate through these challenges to have a more healthy and rewarding life!
41 Years Experience
In-Person Near Highland, CA
Autism
Advanced Psychological Associates & Wellness Center
Psychologist, PsyD, Phd, LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, Certified Hypnotist & Biofeedback Technician, Massage & Acupuncturist
Our goal is to help you uncover your true potential, and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. Our practice style is goal oriented using numerous approaches.
24 Years Experience
In-Person Near Highland, CA
Autism
Eryn Reeder
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Neurodivergence is respected and championed. I work with folks to navigate through challenging social, and relational dynamics that emerge.
15 Years Experience
Online in Highland, 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 Highland, CA (Online Only)
Autism
Sara Gillooly
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LPCC
As a queer and AuDHD therapist myself, I have lived experience in learning how to live a life that feels more authentic and grounded. I specialize in working with queer, highly sensitive, and neurodivergent adults struggling with the impacts of trauma as well as feelings of overwhelm, anxiety, depression, burnout, relationship challenges, difficult family relationships, and identity exploration. Ultimately, I'm not interested in "treating" your neurodivergence but I will support you wholeheartedly in navigating the complexities that come with it.
6 Years Experience
Online in Highland, CA
Autism therapists in Highland, CA Statistics
Autism therapists in Highland, CA average 15 years of experience and charge around $224 per session. 96% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (65%), Family Systems Therapy (43%), and Behavioral Therapy (41%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$224
Accept insurance
44%
Offer sliding scale
39%
Gender ID
| 61% |
Female |
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| 26% |
Male |
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| 7% |
Non-Binary |
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| 6% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 61% |
In Person and Online |
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| 35% |
Online Only |
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| 4% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 65% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 43% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 41% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 41% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 39% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 37% | Relational Psychotherapy |
| 35% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 72% | Young Adult |
| 59% | Teen |
| 57% | Senior |
| 46% | Children |
Client Focus
| 59% | Women |
| 57% | LGBTQ+ |
| 46% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 37% | Black / African American |
| 37% | Military / Veterans |