Autism therapists in Portage, Michigan MI
Find experienced Autism therapists in Portage 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
Online in Portage, MI Michigan
Autism
Arbor Wellness Center
Treatment Center, PhD, PsyD, MSW, MA
Our therapists have received speciality training on working with individuals who are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders, include some who have their BCBA certification. In particular, look at Lily Lange, Regan Cross and Rachel Buzenberg's profiles.
21 Years Experience
Online in Portage, MI Michigan
Autism
Dr. Elizabeth Coldren
Psychologist, PSYD, PSYPACT
Many of the adults I work with are thoughtful, capable professionals and students, often in detail‑oriented or technical roles, who have spent years feeling “different” without having language for why. You may be wondering if you are autistic, have a recent diagnosis, or have known for a long time but never had support in making sense of it. From the outside, you may meet or exceed expectations and keep up with work or school. Inside, it can feel like constant effort: managing sensory overload, masking to fit in, replaying conversations, or needing significant time alone to recover from social or emotional strain.
Many adults I see describe a lifelong sense of being out of step with others, feeling misunderstood, or being told they are “too sensitive,” “too intense,” or “too much.” You may have built a life that works on paper but still feels exhausting to maintain. Masking, perfectionism, and trying to meet unspoken social rules can take a real toll on your nervous system and sense of self.
In our work, we approach autism and other forms of neurodivergence through a neurodiversity‑affirming, trauma‑informed lens. We look at how your brain and body naturally process the world, how past experiences have shaped your coping strategies, and what helps you feel more regulated and authentic. The focus is not on changing who you are, but on understanding your wiring, reducing the internal cost of masking, and creating a life that supports your nervous system rather than straining it. This is core to my practice, and it’s work I care about deeply.
26 Years Experience
Online in Portage, MI Michigan
Autism
Lyz Luidens
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LMSW
The experience and perspectives of people with autism and Asperger's are an often misunderstood and dismissed; I am here to offer an affirming environment to discuss any issues that these identities present in your life, as well as to support you in advocating for yourself.
2 Years Experience
Online in Portage, MI Michigan (Online Only)
Autism
Brighter Health Counseling
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LMSW, LPC, LLP, LLMSW, LLPC
Therapists in our office who have experience and training in Autism Spectrum Disorder are: Andrea Durkee, Kelsey Dowty, Adrian Koenig, and Brandy Goodwin. These therapists also work with both children and adults.
9 Years Experience
Online in Portage, MI Michigan
Autism therapists in Portage, Michigan Statistics
Autism therapists in Portage, Michigan average 16 years of experience and charge around $208 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (70%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (42%), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (40%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$208
Accept insurance
38%
Offer sliding scale
38%
Gender ID
| 57% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 7% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 70% |
In Person and Online |
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| 30% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 70% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 42% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 40% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 36% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 32% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 32% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 32% | Psychoeducational Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 80% | Young Adult |
| 66% | Teen |
| 52% | Senior |
| 42% | Children |
Client Focus
| 66% | Women |
| 54% | LGBTQ+ |
| 46% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 44% | Men |
| 34% | Christian |