Autism therapists in Joplin, MO
Find experienced Autism therapists in Joplin, Missouri 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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Devon Davasher
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, CCM, CFSW, Master ART Practitioner
I work with autistic adults who want support navigating stress, relationships, masking, burnout, identity, and everyday life in a way that feels more sustainable. My approach is affirming and practical, with space to better understand your needs, strengthen boundaries, and build coping strategies that fit who you are.
13 Years Experience
Online in Joplin, MO (Online Only)
Philadelphia Couples Therapy
Psychologist, PsyD
We appreciate that while people on the spectrum might have some difficulties in life, having a different brain doesn't always have to mean something negative. A lot of the work we do is helping our clients see how their unique brains are contributing to dynamics in their relationships, and what that means moving forward. Sometimes a better understanding of the way one's mind works can help augment relationships in powerful ways.
23 Years Experience
Online in Joplin, MO
Tracy Hadel
Counselor/Therapist, LSCSW
Understanding how the person with ASD interprets social information AND helping the ASD person understand how OTHERS interpret social information is part of the key to long term success.
36 Years Experience
Online in Joplin, MO (Online Only)
Maria Jose Rendon
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I work with autistic adults, including many who were diagnosed later in life after years of masking traits well enough to go unnoticed, often at real cost to their energy and sense of self. My approach is neurodiversity-affirming: autism is a difference to understand and work with, not a deficit to correct. I'm a neurotypical clinician, which I mention deliberately, since I bring structured clinical training rather than shared lived experience, an approach some clients specifically prefer. Many of my autistic clients are also professionals or scientists managing workplace demands, or first-generation Latinx adults navigating autism alongside cultural identity. Sessions are goal-oriented so you always know what we're working on together.
9 Years Experience
Online in Joplin, MO (Online Only)
Melanie Collins
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC, LCMHC, Coach
I work with autistic adults, including those who were diagnosed later in life or who have come to recognize autistic traits in themselves without a formal diagnosis. Therapy can provide space to explore masking, relationships, sensory and emotional needs, identity, burnout, communication, and the experience of moving through a world often designed around neurotypical expectations. My approach is neurodiversity-affirming and focused on understanding how your brain works, identifying what genuinely supports you, and building a life that fits you rather than teaching you to appear more neurotypical.
10 Years Experience
Online in Joplin, MO (Online Only)
Autism therapists in Joplin, MO Statistics
Autism therapists in Joplin, MO average 15 years of experience and charge around $207 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (66%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (49%), and Behavioral Therapy (42%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$207
Accept insurance
32%
Offer sliding scale
28%
Gender ID
| 53% |
Female |
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| 38% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 60% |
In Person and Online |
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| 40% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 66% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 49% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 42% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 30% | Multicultural Therapy |
| 28% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 28% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 28% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
Ages Served
| 94% | Adult |
| 75% | Young Adult |
| 62% | Teen |
| 55% | Senior |
| 45% | Children |
Client Focus
| 60% | Women |
| 55% | LGBTQ+ |
| 51% | Men |
| 42% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 40% | Black / African American |