Autism therapists in Hillside, New York NY
Find experienced Autism therapists in Hillside 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
Julien Moe
Hypnotherapist, Diploma in Clinical and Applied Hypnosis, Diploma in Life Coaching
Autism and Aspergers can be treated by my Dicit hypnotherapy. Patients with this disorder are getting resilient in no time in my care. While autism cannot be "cured" or "treated" in the sense of making it go away, hypnotherapy is increasingly recognized as a valuable supplemental tool for managing specific symptoms and challenges associated with the condition.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Hillside, NY
Online in Hillside, NY New York
Autism
Steven Merino
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
I offer a respectful, compassionate space tailored to support individuals with Autism and Asperger’s. Understanding that each person’s experience is unique, I work collaboratively to honor your strengths and challenges. Together, we’ll explore strategies that fit your needs, promote self-awareness, and enhance your well-being—all at a pace that feels right for you. My goal is to empower you in navigating life’s demands with confidence and authenticity.
2 Years Experience
Online in Hillside, NY New York (Online Only)
Autism
Long Island Therapy Center ( Mind At Ease): Division of Early Focus Therapies, Inc.
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC
As a trained School Psychologist and Early Childhood Evaluator and Specialist, Chantal brings insights and problem solving skills in helping children with autism.
32 Years Experience
In-Person Near Hillside, NY
Online in Hillside, NY New York
Autism
Jessica Corea Private Practice
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC
We have several practitioners who specialize in Autism at the practice.
14 Years Experience
In-Person Near Hillside, NY
Online in Hillside, NY New York
Autism
Stephanie Miodus
Psychologist, PhD, NCSP
I have extensive expertise working with children, adolescents, and adults diagnosed with autism. My approach includes comprehensive autism evaluations using evidence-based tools like the ADOS-2, while also incorporating assessment tools designed to address the unique diagnostic needs of girls, women, and adults. I have specialized training in the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM)—a developmental, play-based behavioral therapy for young children with autism—and hold PEERS® certification from the UCLA PEERS® Clinic, focusing on social skills training. In addition to diagnostic assessments, I provide personalized therapy to address co-occurring mental health challenges commonly experienced by autistic individuals. I collaborate closely with parents to build strategies for improving skills and addressing challenges at home. My expertise in autism-focused therapy and the mental health needs of autistic individuals has been recognized at national platforms, including presentations at the American Psychological Association Convention and Kennedy Krieger Institute.
2 Years Experience
In-Person Near Hillside, NY
Online in Hillside, NY New York
Autism
Emilia Eva Mikrut
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I am a neurodivergent-affirming psychotherapist with several years of experience working with adult Autistic clients. I typically see folks who identity as Level 1 or low-support-needs ASD, as well as ADHD and other forms of neurodivergence. In my practice, I often work with Autistic folks on issues such as challenging internalized shame and a a sense of not belonging; building more "real" and affirming social relationships; experimenting with unmasking; managing overstimulation, sensory needs, and burnout; and relieving mood and anxiety symptoms. My goal is try to help clients navigate the innate tensions between embracing Autistic authenticity while safely living in a world largely built for neurotypicals. On a personal level, I feel called to this work in part due to my own experiences with neurodivergence.
3 Years Experience
In-Person Near Hillside, NY
Autism
MERLYN HURD PHD QEEG D
Psychologist, PHD; QEEG D BCB, BCN
Many clients diagnosed with Autism and Asperger's have been helped to develop language, comprehension and social skills.
40 Years Experience
In-Person Near Hillside, NY
Online in Hillside, NY New York
Autism
Peter Linden
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, Certified Gestalt Therapist
Autism has long been understood through a medical model that frames difference as deficit and seeks to explain autistic ways of being through impairments, dysfunction, and pathology. In doing so, it often overlooks the richness, complexity, and humanity of autistic experience, while minimizing the profound impact that families, schools, workplaces, communities, and broader societal expectations have on autistic people's lives.
For many autistic adults, the deepest suffering does not arise from autism itself, but from years of being misunderstood, excluded, bullied, corrected, pathologized, or pressured to become someone they are not. Repeated experiences of rejection, sensory overwhelm, social confusion, loneliness, shame, and unmet support needs can leave lasting emotional, relational, and existential wounds. Over time, many autistic people learn to question their instincts, suppress authentic forms of expression, mask their differences, and disconnect from themselves in pursuit of acceptance and belonging.
Terms such as "Autism" and "Asperger's" have never been the focus of my work. While diagnostic labels may serve administrative, educational, or medical purposes, they tell us very little about what it is actually like to live as an autistic person. They cannot capture the experience of feeling different, longing to belong, navigating overwhelming environments, searching for meaningful connection, enduring rejection, protecting oneself through masking, or struggling to find a place in a world that often feels confusing and inhospitable. Nor can they adequately describe the creativity, depth, passion, sensitivity, wonder, and unique ways of making contact that many autistic people bring to their lives and relationships. My interest is not in the label itself, but in understanding your lived experience and supporting the conditions necessary for you to emerge more fully into the world as yourself.
As a Gestalt psychotherapist, I do not view autism as something broken that needs to be fixed, cured, or normalized. Rather, I understand autism as a distinct way of experiencing, organizing, and making contact with the world. Together, we explore your thoughts, emotions, bodily sensations, sensory experiences, relational patterns, strengths, struggles, needs, and aspirations as they emerge in the present moment. We remain curious about how your life has been shaped by both support and suffering, acceptance and rejection, belonging and isolation.
Through deepening awareness, many autistic adults develop a more compassionate relationship with themselves, greater trust in their experience, and increased freedom to live authentically rather than perform for others. The goal is not to become less autistic. It is to cultivate the awareness, self-support, and relational ground necessary to live more fully as yourself in a world that has too often asked otherwise.
3 Years Experience
In-Person Near Hillside, NY
Online in Hillside, NY New York
Autism
Sara Fraser
Psychologist, PhD
As we increasingly better understand the range of the autism spectrum, including the various ways that ASD can manifest and be masked, work with ASD clients will work on goals that clients self-determine and at a pace that is affirming and encouraging. Neurodiversity is affirmed in my practice with ASD clients and therapeutic goals will always be collaborative and self-paced.
26 Years Experience
Online in Hillside, NY New York (Online Only)
Autism
Christina Duncan
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Growing up with a brother with autism, I bring both professional training and lived experience to my work, with a deep understanding of the individuality, strengths, and challenges that can come with being neurodivergent. I support clients with emotional regulation, social navigation, identity development, and managing stress or overwhelm, while honoring each person’s unique communication style and needs. I also work with families and siblings, helping build understanding, connection, and supportive dynamics at home. My approach is flexible, respectful, and tailored to help each person feel seen, valued, and empowered.
5 Years Experience
Online in Hillside, NY New York (Online Only)
Autism therapists in Hillside, New York Statistics
Autism therapists in Hillside, New York average 14 years of experience and charge around $213 per session. 94% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (61%), Behavioral Therapy (48%), and Family Systems Therapy (45%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$213
Accept insurance
39%
Offer sliding scale
45%
Gender ID
| 50% |
Female |
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| 28% |
Male |
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| 13% |
Non-Binary |
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| 9% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 61% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 33% |
Online Only |
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| 6% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 61% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 48% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 45% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 42% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 39% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 33% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 33% | Integrative Therapy |
Ages Served
| 94% | Adult |
| 79% | Young Adult |
| 58% | Teen |
| 39% | Senior |
| 36% | Children |
Client Focus
| 61% | LGBTQ+ |
| 58% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 48% | Women |
| 42% | Men |
| 39% | Black / African American |