Autism therapists in Pittsburgh, PA
Find experienced Autism therapists in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 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
Elemental Self Institute
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
All the clinicians at ESI are neurodivergent-affirming and some of the clinicians have lived experience of being diagnosed and navigating the world as a neurodivergent person. We particularly work with late-diagnosed adults rediscovering themselves and trying to figure out managing burnout, emotional regulation, socialization, and work options.
7 Years Experience
Online in Pittsburgh, PA (Online Only)
Autism
Dr. Kimberly L. Rehak
Counselor/Therapist, Ed.D., M.A., BCBA-D, CAC, BC-TMH, CCTP, THP, Practitioner/ Specialist.
I began working with individuals on the autism spectrum while I was still a high school student in a career study program. I continued to work privately with families affected by ASD as well as through other entities throughout college and obtained a teaching position in a school district in South Eastern PA working with individuals with special needs, including autism, for 2 years before moving to a part-time consulting role in this school district. I also worked with a number of families, consultants, teams and other entities, including graduate university degree programs (and graduate students, graduate students seeking experience hours and supervision), boards, special interest groups, committees, and subcommittees for years, providing support and training in various forms for those affected directly and/or involved in the treatment of those affected by the neurological disorder. I assisted with legislation, advocacy, and other causes supporting the development of more advanced (from a research and God-infused perspective), in terms of the ways of treating these individuals and those surrounding these individuals with the care and support they needed.
23 Years Experience
Online in Pittsburgh, PA (Online Only)
Autism
Shira Collings
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
I specialize in neurodiversity affirming care, which includes therapy that embraces ADHD, autism, and other neurotypes. I am passionate about supporting autistic folks in embracing and advocating for themselves, and in navigating a world that is often inaccessible to neurodivergent people.
6 Years Experience
Online in Pittsburgh, PA (Online Only)
Autism
Valiant Minds Counseling, P.C.
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ADHD-CCSP
I have had extensive experience working with children and families on the ASD spectrum in a variety of settings, including schools, home based, and outpatient based services. I help clients and families explore their strengths and therapeutic needs. Guide client and parents in the development of skills and strategies for dealing with their problems, collect information about clients through observations, act as advocate to coordinate required services to or resolve problems, develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.
20 Years Experience
In-Person in Pittsburgh, PA 15234
Online in Pittsburgh, PA
Autism
Iris Bowen
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, MBA
My practice primarily serve neurodivergent folks with Autism, ADHD, or AuDHD and I am also a neurodivergent clinician. While I am not able to provide formal diagnostic assessment for autism, I have experience supporting diagnosed and undiagnosed autistic folks with deepening their self-knowledge, improving communication, improving emotional identification + understanding (alexithymia), and finding routines to support self-care. Whether you’re looking for psychoeducation, general emotional processing, or functional strategies to support healthy routines, I would be both happy and honored to support you.
7 Years Experience
Online in Pittsburgh, PA (Online Only)
Pittsburgh's post-steel identity brings civic pride alongside the lingering mental health effects of industrial decline, with therapists frequently addressing grief, economic anxiety, and intergenerational family dynamics rooted in its working-class heritage. The city's medical landscape is anchored by UPMC — one of the largest health systems in the country — and the University of Pittsburgh, both of which maintain extensive mental health training programs and community clinics. Pittsburgh has a growing creative and tech economy attracting young professionals, creating demand for therapists who work with identity, career transitions, and the particular stress of building a life in a city undergoing reinvention. Shadyside, Squirrel Hill, and the South Hills are among the neighborhoods with the strongest concentrations of private practices.
Autism therapists in Pittsburgh, PA Statistics
Autism therapists in Pittsburgh, PA average 15 years of experience and charge around $201 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (70%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (43%), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (34%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$201
Accept insurance
34%
Offer sliding scale
34%
Gender ID
| 59% |
Female |
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| 28% |
Male |
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| 9% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 62% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 38% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 70% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 43% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 34% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 32% | Psychoeducational Therapy |
| 30% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 30% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 28% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 79% | Young Adult |
| 64% | Teen |
| 45% | Children |
| 45% | Senior |
Client Focus
| 57% | Women |
| 53% | LGBTQ+ |
| 40% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 36% | Men |
| 30% | Black / African American |