Autism therapists in Alafaya, FL
Find experienced Autism therapists in Alafaya, Florida 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
Brighter Day Psychological Services
Psychologist, Psy.D
At Brighter Day Psychological Services, we offer compassionate and comprehensive Autism evaluations for children, teens, and adults. Our assessments provide clarity about social communication, behavior, and sensory differences while highlighting each person’s unique strengths. We aim to foster understanding, support, and practical recommendations for school, work, and everyday life.
15 Years Experience
In-Person Near Alafaya, FL
Online in Alafaya, FL
Autism
Heart Bonds Counseling
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Many adults discover later in life that they may be on the autism spectrum — often after years of feeling different, misunderstood, socially exhausted, or chronically overwhelmed. A late diagnosis (or even just exploring the possibility) can bring both relief and a lot of complex emotions. We provide a respectful, neurodiversity-affirming space to process that experience while helping you better understand your strengths, sensory needs, communication style, and energy limits. Therapy may focus on reducing burnout, improving relationships, building self-advocacy skills, and developing practical strategies that work with your brain — not against it.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Alafaya, FL
Online in Alafaya, FL
Autism
Levana Slabodnick
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LISW-S, LCSW
Whether or not you've been diagnosed with Autism, you've probably felt different your entire life. Struggling to fit in and regulate your emotions means that you've developed a mask to cover your true self. Being Autistic means that you are extra sensitive in every sense of the word, in a world that feels like the volume is turned all the way up. I offer Neurodivergent therapy aimed at helping you learn to take off your mask and becoming your authentic self. This involves learning about your strengths and challenges and how to navigate tricky situations without compromising your needs for the comfort of others.
27 Years Experience
Online in Alafaya, FL (Online Only)
Autism
Dr. Natasha Shukla
Psychologist, PhD., LPC
Navigating life as an adult with autism can be a unique journey, and my practice specializes in providing the support you need, especially if you're a woman diagnosed with autism. I understand the specific experiences and challenges you may face and am here to offer personalized assistance. Whether it's helping you develop coping strategies, improve social skills, or manage sensory sensitivities, our journey together will be tailored to your unique needs and aspirations. Moreover, I offer specialized autism testing to ensure an accurate diagnosis and a deeper understanding of your strengths and areas for growth. My aim is to empower adults with autism to not just navigate but flourish, fostering self-discovery and self-acceptance along the way. Your journey towards personal growth and fulfillment begins here, and I'm here to support you every step of the way.
15 Years Experience
Online in Alafaya, FL
Autism
Peter Linden
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, Certified Gestalt Therapist
The medical model defines autism by what is supposedly lacking across all domains of existence. We cannot be empathetic, creative, imaginative, curious, aware, loving, connected, or attuned to other people. Our movements, gestures, special interests, need for certainty and concrete communication, and adaptations to overstimulating environments are used to define and control us. Through this paradigm, the autistic person is replaced by a persona seeking integration into a world that demands robotic subservience, only to encounter rejection, scorn, vitriol, and hate.
Autistic suffering is treated as evidence that autism itself requires “fixing.” Sensory overload-induced shutdowns and meltdowns, exhaustion, uncertainty, loneliness, sorrow, emptiness, and the need for support do not exist in isolation. Rather, these experiences are part of existence and cannot be ignored. This is where curiosity comes in.
Curiosity involves being with whatever is emergent, rather than endless intellectual and external analysis. Together, we will explore how you experience your body, sensations, flow, interests, connectedness to the earth, other people, time, and spaces in the present moment. Meltdowns and other adaptations are no longer reduced to “behaviors.” They remain a part of your ongoing humanity. Your story never ends. It is eternal.
Healing does not require taking on personas at the expense of your autistic identity. You are you. And I am I. Expectations are returned to the pit of sorrow and replaced with curiosity and love. Finally, I can just be.
3 Years Experience
Online in Alafaya, FL
Autism therapists in Alafaya, FL Statistics
Autism therapists in Alafaya, FL average 14 years of experience and charge around $200 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (68%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (47%), and Behavioral Therapy (35%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$200
Accept insurance
39%
Offer sliding scale
32%
Gender ID
| 60% |
Female |
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| 25% |
Male |
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| 8% |
Non-Binary |
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| 7% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 61% |
In Person and Online |
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| 39% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 68% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 47% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 35% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 35% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 32% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 31% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 29% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 81% | Young Adult |
| 54% | Teen |
| 51% | Senior |
| 38% | Children |
Client Focus
| 57% | Women |
| 53% | LGBTQ+ |
| 40% | Men |
| 36% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 31% | Christian |