Autism therapists in Daytona Beach, FL
Find experienced Autism therapists in Daytona Beach, 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.
Autism
Dr. Laurene Saad-Younis
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder often experience unique strengths alongside challenges related to social communication, emotional regulation, sensory sensitivities, anxiety, and life transitions. We provide supportive, individualized therapy that helps clients build coping skills, improve self-advocacy, and navigate daily life with greater confidence. We also offer comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological evaluations to assist with diagnostic clarification and treatment planning for Autism Spectrum Disorder and related conditions.
14 Years Experience
Online in Daytona Beach, FL
Autism
Brian L. Long
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MAC
I have over 10+ years working with individuals, couples and families with Autism related struggles and obstacles (executive functioning, impulse control, lack of motivation, emotional regulation).
23 Years Experience
Online in Daytona Beach, FL (Online Only)
Autism
Three Oaks Behavioral Health & Wellness
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LCMHC, LCAS
Supporting individuals in developing social, emotional, and communication skills while honoring neurodiversity.
7 Years Experience
Online in Daytona Beach, FL
Autism
Emily Stone
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, MDiv, PhD, LMFT-S
Autism: Navigating the Neuro-Affirming Path
For Individuals and Neuro-Distinct Couples
In a world designed for neurotypical sensory and social processing, living on the spectrum often feels like an endless exercise in translation. My practice provides a space where Autism is not viewed as a deficit to be cured, but a unique neuro-type to be understood and accommodated. Whether you are navigating your own late-diagnosed discovery or are part of a couple where one partner is neurodivergent, we work to build a life that honors your nervous system.
For the Individual: From Masking to Authenticity
Chronic "masking"—the effort to appear neurotypical—is one of the primary drivers of burnout. Together, we work to identify your unique sensory and cognitive profile so you can move from surviving to thriving.
Managing Overwhelm: We identify the specific environmental and social triggers that lead to sensory overwhelms before they escalate.
Melt Downs & Shut Downs: We develop compassionate strategies for the moments when the nervous system becomes overloaded. Whether it’s an externalized melt down or an internalized shut down, we focus on safety and recovery rather than shame.
Energy Accounting: Learning how to budget your "social and cognitive spoons" to prevent the deep exhaustion of autistic burnout.
For the Couple: Bridging the Neuro-Distinct Gap
When one partner is neurotypical and the other is autistic, the "relational system" can often fall into cycles of misunderstanding. I help couples move past the "double empathy problem" and build a shared language.
Decoding the Shut Down: Helping the neurotypical partner understand that a shut down is not a withdrawal of love, but a physiological need for regulation.
Communication Systems: Moving away from "hinting" and toward direct, explicit communication that reduces anxiety for both partners.
Shared Regulation: Creating a "sensory-safe" home environment where both partners' needs are respected without one person's comfort coming at the cost of the other's.
A Systems-Rooted Approach
Leveraging my background in Systems Theory and Attachment, I look at how the external world—workplaces, family expectations, and social constructs—impacts your neurodivergent experience. You aren't "broken"; you are a different kind of "wired," and you deserve a relationship and a life that reflects that.
21 Years Experience
Online in Daytona Beach, FL (Online Only)
Autism
Dana Wiesenfeld
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PA-C
Feeling like the world was not built for you? Maybe it wasn’t but shouldn’t it be? Why are we supposed to acclimate to neurotypical people if we are the ones with challenges? What if we did not have to put on our normal person mask everyday? What if someone told you, being you is actually a good thing? That is what we do!
25 Years Experience
Online in Daytona Beach, FL
Autism therapists in Daytona Beach, FL Statistics
Autism therapists in Daytona Beach, 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) (69%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (48%), 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
| 58% |
Female |
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| 26% |
Male |
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| 9% |
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
| 69% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 48% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 35% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 35% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 32% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 31% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 30% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 80% | Young Adult |
| 55% | Teen |
| 52% | Senior |
| 38% | Children |
Client Focus
| 56% | Women |
| 52% | LGBTQ+ |
| 41% | Men |
| 35% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 31% | Christian |