Autism therapists in Universal City, CA
Find experienced Autism therapists in Universal City, 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
Dr. Mazmanyan and Associates
Psychologist, Ph.D
We have experience working with individuals on the spectrum and can offer support through skill based learning while also exploring relational dynamics.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Universal City, CA
Online in Universal City, CA
Autism
Alexis Cabrera
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, LMHC, LPC
I am so sorry people have not understood you. You deserve a world of peace. I have lots of experience in establishing your zones with you.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Universal City, CA
Online in Universal City, CA
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 Universal City, CA (Online Only)
Autism
PBA Psychology Group, Inc.
Psychologist, Clinical and Forensic Psychology
Our practice sees many clients who have never received an ASD diagnosis, but who suspect that they may struggle with difficulties consistent with mild ASD. These include social anxiety, OCD, difficulties in relating to others, extreme shyness and unusual interests and behaviors. We are skilled in helping clients managing these concerns and look forward to helping you with these.
30 Years Experience
In-Person Near Universal City, CA
Online in Universal City, CA
Autism
Integrative Psychotherapy Group
Marriage and Family Therapist
We work with clients who express issues or concerns with Autism or Asperger's.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Universal City, CA
Online in Universal City, CA
Autism
Growth and Change Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
All mental health problems are rooted in the break down in our relationships. The biggest struggle for people on the autistic spectrum is the struggle of relational intelligence, yearning to connect and yet lacking the ability or relational intelligence to know how to connect. We partner with parents and their children to strengthen the relational bounds and support the family in becoming the reference point for your children to grow socially and emotionally.
8 Years Experience
Online in Universal City, CA (Online Only)
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 Universal City, CA (Online Only)
Autism
Sara Fraser
Psychologist, PhD
As we increasingly better understand the range of the autism spectrum, including the various ways that ASD can manifest and be masked, work with ASD clients will work on goals that clients self-determine and at a pace that is affirming and encouraging. Neurodiversity is affirmed in my practice with ASD clients and therapeutic goals will always be collaborative and self-paced.
26 Years Experience
Online in Universal City, CA (Online Only)
Autism
Kayzim Suárez-Reyes
Psychologist, PhD
My practice holds a significant, neurodiversity-affirming specialization in supporting individuals on the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). I understand that autism is a difference in how the brain processes information, not a deficit. I help clients navigate the unique challenges of sensory processing, social communication, and intense special interests, moving beyond masking and toward authentic self-expression. Whether you are seeking a late-in-life diagnosis, or need support managing overwhelm and building meaningful connections, I offer a compassionate, evidence-based approach that respects your unique strengths and needs. I also have close loved ones with high functioning autism!
19 Years Experience
Online in Universal City, 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 Universal City, CA (Online Only)
Universal City is the entertainment enclave around Universal Studios in the Cahuenga Pass, where theme-park, production, and hospitality workers power one of LA's signature destinations. Mental health needs follow the industry — precarious creative and service employment, irregular hours, and the gap between glamour and paycheck reality. The surrounding LA therapy market, including entertainment-specialized practitioners in the Valley and Hollywood, serves the workforce.
Autism therapists in Universal City, CA Statistics
Autism therapists in Universal City, 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 Psychodynamic Therapy (41%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$229
Accept insurance
45%
Offer sliding scale
45%
Gender ID
| 58% |
Female |
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| 27% |
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% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 41% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 39% | Relational Psychotherapy |
| 37% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 37% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 73% | Young Adult |
| 61% | Teen |
| 57% | Senior |
| 47% | Children |
Client Focus
| 59% | LGBTQ+ |
| 59% | Women |
| 45% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 37% | Black / African American |
| 37% | Men |