Autism therapists in Lakewood Ranch, Florida FL
Find experienced Autism therapists in Lakewood Ranch 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
Gulf Shores Counseling Center
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Our therapists provide affirming, strengths-based mental health care for autistic individuals across the lifespan. Through therapy, we help clients navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, social stress, emotional regulation, sensory sensitivities, identity exploration, and life transitions. We focus on supporting self-understanding, building practical coping skills, and enhancing quality of life—without trying to change who you are. Using a collaborative and neurodiversity-affirming approach, our clinicians tailor treatment to each client’s goals, communication style, and needs. Therapy offers a flexible and comfortable way to engage in care from a familiar environment, reducing barriers and supporting meaningful progress.
Therapy isn’t about “fixing” autism—it’s about empowering individuals to better understand themselves, strengthen resilience, and live authentically and confidently.
29 Years Experience
In-Person Near Lakewood Ranch, FL
Online in Lakewood Ranch, FL Florida
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
In-Person Near Lakewood Ranch, FL
Online in Lakewood Ranch, FL Florida
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 Lakewood Ranch, FL Florida (Online Only)
Autism
Catherine Quiring
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC, LCPC
I have level 1 Autism (high masking, non-stereotypical/female presentation) and understand what it feels like to live as a neurodivergent person in a neurotypical world. I love so many things about being autistic, but it is harder to get by in this world with our limitations. I help autistic folx work with their limitations, and find ways to support yourself rather than trying to mask or change yourself. I have a host of neuroaffirming supports in addition to 1:1 therapy, such as a sensory support workbook, poetic exploration of what if feels like to be neurodivergent, assessments, and a neurosparkly hangout.
17 Years Experience
Online in Lakewood Ranch, FL Florida
Autism
Challenges Conquered Counseling Services
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC, LMFT, LCSW, PhD
Morgan Parker is our dedicated Autism and Asperger’s specialist, here at Challenges Conquered Counseling, providing compassionate, evidence-based care for children and families navigating Autism Spectrum Disorder. She focuses on improving communication, emotional regulation, and behavioral functioning while creating a supportive space where each client can build confidence and thrive.
13 Years Experience
Online in Lakewood Ranch, FL Florida
Autism therapists in Lakewood Ranch, Florida Statistics
Autism therapists in Lakewood Ranch, Florida average 15 years of experience and charge around $203 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (67%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (44%), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (36%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$203
Accept insurance
36%
Offer sliding scale
34%
Gender ID
| 58% |
Female |
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| 26% |
Male |
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| 8% |
Non-Binary |
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| 8% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 66% |
In Person and Online |
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| 34% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 67% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 44% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 36% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 34% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 34% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 33% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 31% | Psychoeducational Therapy |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 81% | Young Adult |
| 56% | Teen |
| 52% | Senior |
| 38% | Children |
Client Focus
| 59% | Women |
| 55% | LGBTQ+ |
| 42% | Men |
| 41% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 33% | Christian |