Autism therapists in Richmond, California CA
Find experienced Autism therapists in Richmond 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.
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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 Richmond, CA California (Online Only)
Autism
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 Richmond, CA California (Online Only)
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 Richmond, CA California (Online Only)
Autism
Eric Olsen
Life Coach, PTSD, Trauma Triage, BSc Social Sciences, DoD Career Councilor, SARC, DAPA, Pre Licensed Human Intelligence / Psychology, Life Coach. | Professional Support: LSSBB, PgM, Bluestone PMP,
We work together to understand barriers in your life and help you build a plan to navigate the challenges in Autism and Asperger's to live a happy goal oriented successful life.
17 Years Experience
Online in Richmond, CA California (Online Only)
Autism
Dr. Lori Lynn Mann
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, Psy.D.
I work with high functioning adults and children on the spectrum. A unique specialty I have is working with couples wherein one person is on the spectrum.
14 Years Experience
Online in Richmond, CA California (Online Only)
Autism
Dr. Jag Soni
Psychologist, Ph.D., HSPP, PCC, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Navigating a world not designed for your neurodivergent experience requires an expert, neuro-affirming approach to Autism and Asperger’s that honors your unique perspective. Drawing on over 35 years of Ph.D.-level expertise, I provide a specialized space focused on the internal shifts that allow you to thrive without the exhausting pressure to mask. Together, we move toward a life of authenticity and social comfort, tailored to your specific story and sensory needs. In a private Telehealth setting, I am ready to help you thrive on your own terms—contact me to schedule your first appointment.
36 Years Experience
Online in Richmond, CA California (Online Only)
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 Richmond, 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
In-Person Near Richmond, CA
Online in Richmond, CA California
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 Richmond, CA
Online in Richmond, CA California
Richmond is a Contra Costa Bay Area city with a history defined by its role as a major World War II shipbuilding hub and by the environmental and community health impacts of the Chevron oil refinery, which has operated there for over a century and whose explosions and toxic releases—most notably in 2012—have created a legacy of environmental trauma and justified community distrust of institutions that shapes how healthcare and mental health services are received. The city has a predominantly Black and Latino population that has faced significant economic challenges, high crime rates in some areas, and persistent underinvestment, creating a mental health landscape marked by community resilience alongside significant unmet need. Contra Costa Health Services provides mental health services, and community health organizations supplement public resources. Common therapy concerns include environmental and community trauma, racial identity and systemic stress, economic anxiety, and the particular challenges of building mental health trust in a community that has experienced institutional harm.
Autism therapists in Richmond, California Statistics
Autism therapists in Richmond, California average 14 years of experience and charge around $221 per session. 98% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (64%), Family Systems Therapy (44%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (40%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$221
Accept insurance
48%
Offer sliding scale
44%
Gender ID
| 57% |
Female |
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| 27% |
Male |
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| 9% |
Non-Binary |
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| 7% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 64% |
In Person and Online |
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| 34% |
Online Only |
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| 2% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 64% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 44% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 40% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 40% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 38% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 36% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 36% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 76% | Young Adult |
| 62% | Teen |
| 58% | Senior |
| 46% | Children |
Client Focus
| 58% | LGBTQ+ |
| 58% | Women |
| 42% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 38% | Black / African American |
| 36% | Men |