Autism therapists in Winchester, Virginia VA
Find experienced Autism therapists in Winchester 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 and Asperger's
Gulf Shores Counseling Center
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Our therapists provide affirming, strengths-based mental health care for autistic individuals across the lifespan. Through therapy, we help clients navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, social stress, emotional regulation, sensory sensitivities, identity exploration, and life transitions. We focus on supporting self-understanding, building practical coping skills, and enhancing quality of life—without trying to change who you are. Using a collaborative and neurodiversity-affirming approach, our clinicians tailor treatment to each client’s goals, communication style, and needs. Therapy offers a flexible and comfortable way to engage in care from a familiar environment, reducing barriers and supporting meaningful progress.
Therapy isn’t about “fixing” autism—it’s about empowering individuals to better understand themselves, strengthen resilience, and live authentically and confidently.
29 Years Experience
Online in Winchester, VA Virginia
Autism and Asperger's
Shay Malone
Pre-Licensed Professional, Ed.S., Resident in Counseling
Autism used to be frequently confused with intellectual disability and many adults with autism were never diagnosed because they could make eye contact, were social, and demonstrated empathy. In reality, a lot of autistic people are highly intelligent. Autism is more accurately understood as differences in communication and understanding social interactions. It may or may not involve special interests or sensory difficulties.
1 Years Experience
Online in Winchester, VA Virginia (Online Only)
Autism and Asperger's
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 Winchester, VA Virginia
Autism and Asperger's
Catherine Quiring
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC, LCPC
I have level 1 Autism (high masking, non-stereotypical/female presentation) and understand what it feels like to live as a neurodivergent person in a neurotypical world. I love so many things about being autistic, but it is harder to get by in this world with our limitations. I help autistic folx work with their limitations, and find ways to support yourself rather than trying to mask or change yourself. I have a host of neuroaffirming supports in addition to 1:1 therapy, such as a sensory support workbook, poetic exploration of what if feels like to be neurodivergent, assessments, and a neurosparkly hangout.
17 Years Experience
Online in Winchester, VA Virginia
Autism and Asperger's
Mirjana Ivanisevic, PhD
Psychologist, PhD
I provide comprehensive diagnostic evaluations for those interested in learning if the symptoms they are experiencing is due to the Autism. If you already have a diagnosis, I offer therapy services to help adults who are experiencing difficulties in their social settings, relationships, work settings, and other domains due to symptoms related to autism. Together, we work on improving emotion recognition and management and help you develop strategies to compensate for those areas that have always seemed more challlenging, such as relationships and social settings.
4 Years Experience
Online in Winchester, VA Virginia
Autism therapists in Winchester, Virginia Statistics
Autism therapists in Winchester, Virginia average 15 years of experience and charge around $206 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (72%), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (43%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (42%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$206
Accept insurance
34%
Offer sliding scale
36%
Gender ID
| 54% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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| 10% |
Non-Binary |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 74% |
In Person and Online |
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| 26% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 72% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 43% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 42% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 38% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 36% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 34% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 34% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
Ages Served
| 89% | Adult |
| 72% | Young Adult |
| 68% | Teen |
| 47% | Children |
| 45% | Senior |
Client Focus
| 66% | Women |
| 55% | LGBTQ+ |
| 47% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 47% | Men |
| 38% | Military / Veterans |