Autism therapists in Newport News, VA
Find experienced Autism therapists in Newport News, Virginia 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
Rivers of Hope Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor
We provide specialized support for individuals on the autism spectrum, including social skills, coping strategies, and tailored therapy interventions.
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6 Years Experience
In-Person Near Newport News, VA
Online in Newport News, VA
Autism
LEGACY MENTAL HEALTH CONSULTING SERVICES
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Legacy Mental Health Consulting Services provides compassionate, individualized support for children, teens, and adults navigating Autism Spectrum Disorder and Asperger’s. We focus on helping clients strengthen social understanding, emotional regulation, communication skills, and daily functioning through evidence‑based approaches such as CBT, behavioral strategies, and mindfulness‑based interventions. Our work also includes supporting families in understanding their loved one’s needs, building effective routines, and creating environments that promote confidence and independence. Whether someone is seeking help with sensory overwhelm, social challenges, anxiety, or transitions, we offer a warm, structured, and affirming space where neurodiverse individuals can thrive and feel fully supported.
12 Years Experience
In-Person Near Newport News, VA
Online in Newport News, VA
Autism
MySpectrum Counseling & Coaching
Therapist, LCSW, LPC, CSAC, NCC
We recognize that treatment and support for those on the Autism Spectrum goes well beyond traditional ABA Therapy. At MySpectrum, we seek to support those with ASD and their loved ones with the emotional aspects of ASD, as well as any other mental health condition that may also be compounding the ASD symptoms. MySpectrum Counseling & Coaching has several Therapists who specialize in working with those on the Autism Spectrum. We also work with families of those with ASD. Please give us a call to get started: 804-924-2236. You can also visit our website to learn more about who we are and what we do! www.myspectrumcc.com
20 Years Experience
Online in Newport News, VA
Autism
Jonathan Schmalz
Psychologist, PhD, HSP-P
Many autistic adults struggle to have connections with others in ways they would like. Moreover, social situations may feel downright confusing and anxiety-provoking and intimate relationships may seem impossible. In the professional sphere, you may struggle to keep steady employment, often finding that your ways of communicating with co-workers and bosses make it hard to feel you belong or that your talents are appreciated. I take an affirming, autism-informed approach in helping autistic adults to better appreciate themselves and thrive in their relationships and life pursuits.
17 Years Experience
Online in Newport News, VA
Autism
Dr. Amanda Malak
Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist
I offer psychological assessment to clarify diagnoses for autism or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and I specialize in providing support to adolescents and adults. Part of this work is done through a contract at Axis for Autism who accepts Medicaid in Arizona. I can complete completely virtual assessments to people around the country, however. Therapeutically, my approach involves helping people unmask as much as possible when it is safe to reduce long-term negative health impacts of masking. Otherwise, life skills training can support people in learning the unspoken rule of social communication in the neurotypical world to develop and maintain relationships personally and professionally when masking is less safe. I work closely with individuals, families, and other professionals to create strategies that foster independence, social skills, emotional regulation, and overall well-being. Through evidence-based therapies and a compassionate, individualized approach, I help people with autism navigate their unique experiences and reach their full potential.
12 Years Experience
Online in Newport News, VA
Newport News is defined by its location at the heart of the Hampton Roads shipbuilding and military industrial complex — home to Newport News Shipbuilding (a division of HII), one of the country's largest and most strategically significant defense contractors — creating a therapy community serving a large workforce navigating the psychological pressures of national security-adjacent industrial work alongside the region's substantial military population. The city has a large African American population with deep community roots in the Peninsula, and culturally affirming therapists who understand racial trauma, community resilience, and the particular dynamics of working-class Black life in Hampton Roads are an important part of the local landscape. Riverside Regional Medical Center provides institutional mental health resources alongside a private therapy community. Newport News shares the Hampton Roads mental health ecosystem with Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Hampton, and residents often access care across the region.
Autism therapists in Newport News, VA Statistics
Autism therapists in Newport News, VA average 14 years of experience and charge around $209 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (70%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (41%), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (38%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$209
Accept insurance
34%
Offer sliding scale
32%
Gender ID
| 54% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 11% |
Non-Binary |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 71% |
In Person and Online |
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| 29% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 70% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 41% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 38% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 34% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 34% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 32% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 30% | Psychoeducational Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 77% | Young Adult |
| 59% | Teen |
| 46% | Senior |
| 45% | Children |
Client Focus
| 57% | Women |
| 48% | LGBTQ+ |
| 43% | Men |
| 39% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 32% | Black / African American |