Autism therapists in Saint Petersburg, Florida FL
Saint Petersburg Therapists (Statistics)
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$187
Gender ID
| 58% |
Female |
|
| 26% |
Male |
|
| 9% |
Non-Binary |
|
| 7% |
Gender Fluid |
|
Session Type
| 64% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 36% |
Online Only |
|
Top Treatment Approaches
| 68% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 39% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 36% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 34% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 32% | Psychoeducational Therapy |
| 31% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 31% | Family Systems Therapy |
Find experienced Autism therapists in Saint Petersburg 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 and Asperger's
Aims Beardslee
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, EdS, MS
I have lived experience as a late identified/diagnosed autistic person and have done numerous trainings (facilitated by autistic people) on neurodiversity affirming therapy and assessments.
(Note: Asperger's is no longer a diagnosis, but this specialty listing only had the choice of "Autism and Asperger's".)
15 Years Experience
Online in Saint Petersburg, FL Florida (Online Only)
Autism and Asperger's
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 in Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
Online in Saint Petersburg, FL Florida
Autism and Asperger's
Kristina Risola
Counselor/Therapist, RMHCI, 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 Saint Petersburg, FL Florida (Online Only)
Autism and Asperger's
Dr. Yanet Vanegas
Psychologist, PsyD
Using evidence-based practices like Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), I collaborate with individuals across the spectrum to address core challenges and enhance adaptive skills. By breaking down complex behaviors into manageable steps, I create structured, personalized behavior plans that align with each person’s unique needs and strengths. Through positive reinforcement and systematic prompting, I help individuals acquire new skills and behaviors while effectively reducing challenging ones. My approach is both compassionate and strategic, ensuring that each person receives the support they need to thrive.
10 Years Experience
Online in Saint Petersburg, FL Florida (Online Only)
Autism and Asperger's
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 Saint Petersburg, FL
Online in Saint Petersburg, FL Florida
Autism and Asperger's
Kalin Palmer, Healing Connections Therapy LLC
Counselor/Therapist, MS, LMHC, LPC
I have extensive experience with autism spectrum, and am neurodivergent myself! I enjoy allowing clients to unmask, help them find solutions to autism-specific or unrelated struggles, and improve self-understanding.
4 Years Experience
Online in Saint Petersburg, FL Florida (Online Only)