Autism therapists in Mastic, NY
Find experienced Autism therapists in Mastic, New York 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
William R Yelen
Therapist, LCSW-R, ACSW, BCD
I have 44 years experience as a therapist in private practice, outpatient clinics and hospitals settings. With empathy, compassion, yet objectivity, I strive to help people gain/regain a positive sense of self and lead more productive, gratifying lives in their relationships and their work.
40 Years Experience
In-Person Near Mastic, NY
Autism
Dr. L A McCrae
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCADC, FOT, CCTP, CCTSA
My approach to Autism is deeply personal and neuro-affirming, focusing on the reclamation of self after a lifetime of masking. We create a sensory-safe environment where your unique cognitive geography is celebrated rather than pathologized. Together, we navigate the "unmasking" process to ensure your social and professional lives align with your authentic needs.
7 Years Experience
Online in Mastic, NY
Autism
Mind Body Connections
Counselor/Therapist
We embrace the unique identity of the person identify on the ASD spectrum. Much of this work is on identifying the way in which this identity manifests in the clients life. If there are ways to better manage the system then we help the client to understand the tools they can use.
28 Years Experience
Online in Mastic, NY
Autism
Alexis Cabrera
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, LMHC, LPC
I am so sorry people have not understood you. You deserve a world of peace. I have lots of experience in establishing your zones with you.
11 Years Experience
Online in Mastic, NY
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
Online in Mastic, NY
Autism therapists in Mastic, NY Statistics
Autism therapists in Mastic, NY average 13 years of experience and charge around $201 per session. 97% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (66%), Behavioral Therapy (51%), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (46%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$201
Accept insurance
49%
Offer sliding scale
46%
Gender ID
| 54% |
Female |
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| 26% |
Male |
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| 12% |
Non-Binary |
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| 8% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 63% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 34% |
Online Only |
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| 3% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 66% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 51% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 46% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 40% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 37% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 29% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 29% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 94% | Adult |
| 80% | Young Adult |
| 63% | Teen |
| 49% | Children |
| 46% | Senior |
Client Focus
| 71% | LGBTQ+ |
| 63% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 60% | Women |
| 46% | Men |
| 43% | Hispanic / Latino |