Autism therapists in Montrose, CO
Find experienced Autism therapists in Montrose, Colorado 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
Averill Hovey
Art Therapist, MA, MA, LPC-S, ATR-BC, EMDR
I work with autistic and neurodivergent children, teens, and adults from a strengths-based, affirming perspective. Rather than viewing autism as something that needs to be “fixed,” I focus on understanding each person’s individual experience, including sensory needs, communication and relationship patterns, emotional regulation, identity, and the challenges that can come from navigating a world that may not always fit the way they experience it.
My approach incorporates art therapy, play and experiential work, somatic awareness, mindfulness, and Gestalt-informed practices, offering alternatives to therapy that relies solely on verbal processing. Together, we can explore anxiety, overwhelm, relationships, self-understanding, life transitions, and strategies for creating a life that feels more manageable and authentic.
I also support parents and families in better understanding and connecting with their neurodivergent family members while honoring each person’s individuality, autonomy, and strengths.
13 Years Experience
Online in Montrose, CO (Online Only)
Autism
Brian W. Keating
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
I celebrate the unique ways people of all ages and orientations experience the world. My practice is culturally sensitive and affirming for neurodivergent identities. Many patients refer to our work in this area as "geek therapy" where pop cultural competence is crucial to understanding the world as seen through the eyes of those with a neurodivergent identity.
11 Years Experience
Online in Montrose, CO
Autism
Peter C. Jackson, PsyD
Psychologist, PsyD
Navigating a neurotypical world when you're on the Autism Spectrum (including Asperger's Syndrome) can present unique hurdles. I provide a compassionate and affirming environment where we can explore your experiences without judgment. Our sessions focus on fostering self-acceptance, enhancing social communication skills, managing sensory input, and developing robust coping mechanisms for stress and overwhelm. Together, we'll strengthen your capacity for connection and empower you to leverage your distinct perspective to build a fulfilling life that honors your authentic individuality.
33 Years Experience
Online in Montrose, CO
Autism
Kristina Risola
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC, CRC, NBC-HWC
If you are autistic and/or LGBTQIA+ and tired of therapy that feels designed for everyone but you, we might click. I'm an autistic therapist who supports fellow neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ adults through trauma, anxiety, chronic illness, and the day-to-day challenges of navigating a world that feels incompatible with who we are. By exploring your unique experiences, communication style, and ways of relating to the world, I aim to create a space where you can drop the mask, heal what pains you, and discover what it means to be unapologetically yourself.
15 Years Experience
Online in Montrose, CO (Online Only)
Autism
Elissa Chazdon
Counselor/Therapist, LMSW, LSW
Raising a neurodivergent child means parenting outside the standard playbook — and it helps enormously when both parents, or both households, are working from the same neuro-affirming page. My groups take a strengths-based, neuro-affirming approach: understanding sensory and regulation needs, communicating in ways that actually land, and building routines and expectations that fit your child rather than asking your child to fit a mold that was never built for them.
2 Years Experience
Online in Montrose, CO (Online Only)
Autism therapists in Montrose, CO Statistics
Autism therapists in Montrose, CO average 15 years of experience and charge around $201 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (60%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (44%), and Behavioral Therapy (38%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$201
Accept insurance
37%
Offer sliding scale
35%
Gender ID
| 52% |
Female |
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| 33% |
Male |
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| 9% |
Non-Binary |
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| 6% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 59% |
In Person and Online |
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| 41% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 60% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 44% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 38% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 37% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 33% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 32% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 32% | Psychoeducational Therapy |
Ages Served
| 95% | Adult |
| 76% | Young Adult |
| 62% | Teen |
| 51% | Senior |
| 44% | Children |
Client Focus
| 59% | Women |
| 57% | LGBTQ+ |
| 46% | Men |
| 40% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 33% | Black / African American |