Autism therapists in Chester, NJ
Find experienced Autism therapists in Chester, New Jersey 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
Heather Watson-Perez
Psychologist, PhD
I work with individuals on the autism spectrum to support social understanding, emotional regulation, and daily functioning. My approach is strengths-based, focusing on building skills while respecting each person’s unique way of thinking and experiencing the world. I also support parents and families in creating environments that foster growth and independence.
21 Years Experience
In-Person in Chester, NJ 07930
Online in Chester, NJ
Autism
Peter Linden
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, Certified Gestalt Therapist
The medical model defines autism by what is supposedly lacking across all domains of existence. We cannot be empathetic, creative, imaginative, curious, aware, loving, connected, or attuned to other people. Our movements, gestures, special interests, need for certainty and concrete communication, and adaptations to overstimulating environments are used to define and control us. Through this paradigm, the autistic person is replaced by a persona seeking integration into a world that demands robotic subservience, only to encounter rejection, scorn, vitriol, and hate.
Autistic suffering is treated as evidence that autism itself requires “fixing.” Sensory overload-induced shutdowns and meltdowns, exhaustion, uncertainty, loneliness, sorrow, emptiness, and the need for support do not exist in isolation. Rather, these experiences are part of existence and cannot be ignored. This is where curiosity comes in.
Curiosity involves being with whatever is emergent, rather than endless intellectual and external analysis. Together, we will explore how you experience your body, sensations, flow, interests, connectedness to the earth, other people, time, and spaces in the present moment. Meltdowns and other adaptations are no longer reduced to “behaviors.” They remain a part of your ongoing humanity. Your story never ends. It is eternal.
Healing does not require taking on personas at the expense of your autistic identity. You are you. And I am I. Expectations are returned to the pit of sorrow and replaced with curiosity and love. Finally, I can just be.
3 Years Experience
In-Person Near Chester, NJ
Online in Chester, NJ
Autism
Therapy With You
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW
We provide treatment for a wide range of mental health concerns, tailoring care to each individual’s unique needs and experiences.
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near Chester, NJ
Online in Chester, NJ
Autism
Total Wellness Center
Treatment Center, We have LCSWs and LPCs providing various talk therapies. It's key to find a provider who fits your unique needs.
Autism & Asperger's: We provide support for individuals on the autism spectrum, focusing on social skills, emotional understanding, & daily life challenges.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Chester, NJ
Online in Chester, NJ
Autism
Elana Blumenthal
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, PsyA
I work with many neurodivergent clients of all ages and many with autism and Asperger traits. I am aware of the social and "fitting in" difficulties and how the school system may or may not work with these clients at times. Self-esteem can often be a huge aspect of having a form of autism and it's very important as a therapist to understand what a client is trying to convey and what one is feeling in their own subjective way.
27 Years Experience
In-Person Near Chester, NJ
Online in Chester, NJ
Autism therapists in Chester, NJ Statistics
Autism therapists in Chester, NJ average 14 years of experience and charge around $212 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (64%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (42%), and Behavioral Therapy (33%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$212
Accept insurance
31%
Offer sliding scale
33%
Gender ID
| 61% |
Female |
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| 28% |
Male |
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| 7% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 69% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 31% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 64% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 42% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 33% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 33% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 29% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 29% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 25% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 82% | Young Adult |
| 58% | Teen |
| 47% | Senior |
| 44% | Children |
Client Focus
| 60% | Women |
| 55% | LGBTQ+ |
| 45% | Men |
| 44% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 38% | Christian |