Autism therapists in Palmer, Massachusetts MA
Find experienced Autism therapists in Palmer 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
Laurel Shortell
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LICSW
Since opening my private practice in 2011, I’ve maintained a focus on supporting neurodiverse adults with autism or Asperger profiles. In 2022, I developed and presented a two-hour continuing education course for a university-based social work program titled, “Working with Neurodiverse Adults and Couples.” I continue to engage in training in this area to deepen and expand my work.
18 Years Experience
Online in Palmer, MA Massachusetts (Online Only)
Autism
Zach Rotfus
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LICSW
I specialize in working with autistic adults and those exploring or adjusting to a late diagnosis. Therapy can support you in unpacking years of masking, understanding sensory and emotional needs, addressing anxiety or depression, and building a life that feels more authentic and sustainable.
10 Years Experience
Online in Palmer, MA Massachusetts (Online Only)
Autism
Jillian Luz
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR
I have experience working with autistic children, teens, and adults. I conceptualize autism under the neurodiversity umbrella and do not view autism itself as something that needs to be "fixed", but rather understood. I strive to support my autistic clients in feeling empowered in how to best support any sensory or social-related issues they may experience. I also support clients in identifying and supporting any anxious and/or depressive symptoms that may be the result of unidentified autism in a neurotypical dominant world.
11 Years Experience
Online in Palmer, MA Massachusetts (Online Only)
Autism
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 Palmer, MA Massachusetts (Online Only)
Autism
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 Palmer, MA Massachusetts (Online Only)
Autism therapists in Palmer, Massachusetts Statistics
Autism therapists in Palmer, Massachusetts average 14 years of experience and charge around $196 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (74%), Behavioral Therapy (42%), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (42%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$196
Accept insurance
58%
Offer sliding scale
47%
Gender ID
| 46% |
Female |
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| 33% |
Male |
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| 13% |
Non-Binary |
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| 8% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 58% |
Online Only |
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| 42% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 74% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 42% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 42% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 37% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 37% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 37% | Integrative Therapy |
| 32% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 79% | Young Adult |
| 47% | Senior |
| 42% | Teen |
| 11% | Children |
Client Focus
| 68% | LGBTQ+ |
| 47% | Women |
| 47% | Men |
| 42% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 32% | Buddhist |