Autism therapists in Worcester, Massachusetts MA
Find experienced Autism therapists in Worcester 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
Max Marrone
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
As a neurodivergent therapist, I understand the struggle that comes with being neurodiverse. In a world that is often designed for "neurotypicals" (those without Autism, etc), neurodivergent people can often experience severe stress and a variety of challenges. EMDR can support with reducing (often misplaced) feelings of guilt & feelings of shame. Additionally I draw from DBT and other autism informed tools, to support people with working towards their goals. I don't pretend to be the "expert" on someone's life. I see myself as a "co-pilot", supporting as someone explores what things in life "fill" and "drain" their "inner battery". My experience with Autism is that it is part of what makes me awesome and also comes with great struggle in a neurotypical world. A diverse array of perspectives make the world amazing and I strive to work in partnership with people, as they help me to understand theirs.
7 Years Experience
Online in Worcester, 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 Worcester, MA Massachusetts (Online Only)
Autism
Brian Bermack
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Before studying psychology. I earned a degree from MIT and worked as a software engineer for many years. I now wor with a wide variety of patients of different ages, educational backgrounds, and different interests. However, my background gives me a perspective that can be particularly useful when working with patients who are highly intelligent, who work in or are oriented towards engineering, science, and technology, or who think of themselves as introverted, shy, or socially awkward, anxious, including social anxiety and those who identify as having Asperger’s/mild autism (including those who don’t see it as a disorder or a problem). Please reach out today for more information.
12 Years Experience
Online in Worcester, 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 Worcester, MA Massachusetts (Online Only)
Autism
Laura DeAngelo
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LICSW
I have an adult child on the autism spectrum who also is a transgender female and has epilepsy and ADHD (this information shared with her permission). I received intensive parent training when she was younger and after this method showed great success with improving my daughter's social and emotional regulation and quality of life, I trained in this method as well (Relationship Development Intervention (RDI)) and worked as an RDI certified consultant for a number of years before I pursued my MSW and LCSW/LICSW. The methods I learned from my RDI training are very helpful to parents of autistic children as well as to autistic adults looking to feel more comfortable with themselves and in interacting with society - in short, to improve overall quality of life for autistic individuals and families.
10 Years Experience
Online in Worcester, MA Massachusetts (Online Only)
Worcester is one of New England's most diverse cities and home to a cluster of colleges and universities — including Clark University, College of the Holy Cross, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and UMass Chan Medical School — that together generate significant student mental health demand and a well-developed clinical training ecosystem. The city's large Latino, Vietnamese, and African American populations create consistent demand for culturally affirming and multilingual therapists, and Worcester has been an important destination for refugee resettlement from Southeast Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, and Central America. UMass Memorial Medical Center provides major institutional mental health resources, while the city's university ecosystem supplies important clinical training. Worcester's working-class character and lower cost of living relative to Boston make private therapy more financially accessible, though therapist density remains lower than in the Boston metro.
Autism therapists in Worcester, Massachusetts Statistics
Autism therapists in Worcester, Massachusetts average 13 years of experience and charge around $195 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (71%), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (48%), and Behavioral Therapy (43%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$195
Accept insurance
62%
Offer sliding scale
38%
Gender ID
| 45% |
Female |
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| 33% |
Male |
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| 15% |
Non-Binary |
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| 7% |
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
| 71% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 48% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 43% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 38% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 33% | Integrative Therapy |
| 33% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 29% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 81% | Young Adult |
| 52% | Senior |
| 33% | Teen |
| 10% | Children |
Client Focus
| 62% | LGBTQ+ |
| 43% | Men |
| 43% | Women |
| 38% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 29% | Buddhist |