Autism therapists in New Bedford, Massachusetts MA
Find experienced Autism therapists in New Bedford 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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Chaya Bhuvaneswaran MD
Psychiatrist, MD MPH
Support, therapy, assessment and care coordination for PDD.
22 Years Experience
Online in New Bedford, MA Massachusetts
Abelee Groff
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LICSW
I take a neurodiversity-affirming approach to working with autistic adults, including those who identify with the term Asperger’s. I view autism as a natural variation in how the nervous system processes the world, rather than something to be fixed or normalized. My work focuses on understanding each client’s sensory needs, communication style, emotional processing, and relational experiences.
I integrate trauma-informed, somatic, and parts-based approaches to support emotional regulation, reduce overwhelm, and address anxiety, burnout, and masking fatigue. Therapy is paced collaboratively and centers authenticity, self-understanding, and building a life that works with—not against—how a client’s brain and body function.
5 Years Experience
Online in New Bedford, MA Massachusetts (Online Only)
Dr. Kirsten Christensen
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Our therapists are trained to support neurodivergent folks as well as those on the Autism spectrum (ASD, Asperger's). We specialize in supporting college students, graduate students, professionals, and adults with ASD.
9 Years Experience
Online in New Bedford, MA Massachusetts (Online Only)
Erik Stenglein
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LICSW
I work with adults 18+ on the autism spectrum, including individuals who are late-diagnosed or self-identified. Many autistic adults come to therapy feeling exhausted from masking, misunderstood in relationships, or overwhelmed by sensory and social demands. My approach is neurodiversity-affirming, collaborative, and trauma-informed, focused on supporting emotional regulation, communication, boundaries, and self-understanding—without trying to “fix” who you are. Therapy is a space to unlearn shame, reduce burnout, and build a life that better fits your needs, values, and nervous system.
22 Years Experience
Online in New Bedford, MA Massachusetts (Online Only)
Dr. Christopher Lowery, DHSc, CLCP
Clinical Health Practitioner, Board-Certified Life Care Planner
This component focus on social communication, emotional regulation, and practical strategies to enhance independence, self-advocacy, and daily functioning.
24 Years Experience
Online in New Bedford, MA Massachusetts
Autism therapists in New Bedford, Massachusetts Statistics
Autism therapists in New Bedford, Massachusetts average 15 years of experience and charge around $207 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (75%), Behavioral Therapy (44%), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (44%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$207
Accept insurance
56%
Offer sliding scale
50%
Gender ID
| 52% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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| 11% |
Non-Binary |
|
| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 62% |
Online Only |
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| 38% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 75% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 44% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 44% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 44% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 38% | Integrative Therapy |
| 31% | Feminist Therapy |
| 31% | Eclectic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 81% | Young Adult |
| 44% | Teen |
| 44% | Senior |
| 6% | Children |
Client Focus
| 75% | LGBTQ+ |
| 56% | Men |
| 56% | Women |
| 50% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 31% | Black / African American |