Autism therapists in Niagara Falls, NY
Find experienced Autism therapists in Niagara Falls, 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
Liberation Therapy
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC
I am autistic and I work with many autistic and AuDHD clients. In our work together, I focus on helping you understand your nervous system, sensory needs, communication style, burnout, masking, and relationships. Many autistic people have spent their lives feeling misunderstood or like they are “too much” or “not enough” at the same time. Therapy with me is a space where you don’t have to mask or pretend to be someone you’re not. Together we work on building a life that actually works for your brain and your body, not one that forces you to constantly push past your limits.
5 Years Experience
Online in Niagara Falls, NY (Online Only)
Autism
Pleasant Valley Mental Health Counseling
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
We have a few clinicians who have extensive backgrounds focusing on managing symptoms of Austism
6 Years Experience
Online in Niagara Falls, NY (Online Only)
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 Niagara Falls, 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 Niagara Falls, NY
Autism
Shannon Gorres
Life Coach, MDiv, MA
Many of my clients who have autism appreciate my ability to communicate clearly, give options, and not take it personally if you disagree with me. I'm calm and transparent, here to appreciate and support how each person navigates their world. Many of my clients with autism appreciate my invitations to get to know their feelings- without pressure to have any certain type of experience.
11 Years Experience
Online in Niagara Falls, NY
Autism therapists in Niagara Falls, NY Statistics
Autism therapists in Niagara Falls, NY average 13 years of experience and charge around $201 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (70%), Behavioral Therapy (55%), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (48%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$201
Accept insurance
52%
Offer sliding scale
48%
Gender ID
| 54% |
Female |
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| 25% |
Male |
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| 13% |
Non-Binary |
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| 8% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 67% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 33% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 70% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 55% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 48% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 42% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 39% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 30% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 30% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 94% | Adult |
| 85% | Young Adult |
| 64% | Teen |
| 48% | Children |
| 45% | Senior |
Client Focus
| 73% | LGBTQ+ |
| 64% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 61% | Women |
| 45% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 45% | Men |