Autism therapists in Bellingham, WA
Find experienced Autism therapists in Bellingham, Washington 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
Sara Fraser
Psychologist, PhD
As we increasingly better understand the range of the autism spectrum, including the various ways that ASD can manifest and be masked, work with ASD clients will work on goals that clients self-determine and at a pace that is affirming and encouraging. Neurodiversity is affirmed in my practice with ASD clients and therapeutic goals will always be collaborative and self-paced.
26 Years Experience
Online in Bellingham, WA (Online Only)
Autism
Humanistic Therapy NW
Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, ACSW, CSWA
We provide affirming therapy for autistic adults, including those who identify with Asperger’s, using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (MB-CBT). Treatment focuses on emotional regulation, sensory awareness, communication, and coping skills—tailored to neurodivergent experiences rather than forcing neurotypical norms.
17 Years Experience
Online in Bellingham, WA (Online Only)
Autism
Ryan Shannon
Counselor/Therapist, LMHCA, MA, MS
My experience supporting autistic people began in my first job at a summer camp for adults, many of whom were on the autism spectrum. I later worked closely with autistic children and adults as a psychometrist, including people with and without intellectual impairments. I continue to work with autistic clients in my therapy practice today.
Therapy may focus on anxiety, sensory overwhelm, emotional regulation, masking, communication, relationships, routines, burnout, or adjusting to life changes. You may understand what is expected of you socially but feel exhausted by constantly monitoring yourself, or you may struggle to communicate what you need when you become overwhelmed.
My approach is both insight-oriented and practical. Drawing from Adlerian and psychodynamic therapy, we may explore how past experiences, family roles, rejection, bullying, or repeated misunderstandings have shaped the way you view yourself and relate to others. We can distinguish between difficulties you would like to work on and differences that deserve acceptance, accommodation, and respect.
I may also use CBT to help you identify unhelpful beliefs, manage anxiety, and develop more flexible ways of responding to stressful situations. Mindfulness and emotional regulation strategies can help you recognize signs of overload earlier, while solution-focused work can help us identify practical changes to your routines, relationships, and environment.
When appropriate, we may develop gradual behavioral missions to help you practice communication, boundary-setting, flexibility, or navigating situations that currently feel intimidating. These challenges are collaborative and adjusted to your needs so that therapy does not become another environment where you feel pressured to perform or hide who you are.
My goal is not to make you appear less autistic. It is to help you understand yourself more fully, communicate your needs, reduce unnecessary distress, build meaningful relationships, and create a life that fits you. Please note that I currently provide therapy for autistic clients but do not conduct autism evaluations or provide autism diagnoses.
1 Years Experience
Online in Bellingham, WA (Online Only)
Autism
Laura Goldstein
Marriage and Family Therapist, LCMFT
We dont use the term Aspergers anymore- I wish TherapyTribe fixed that!
14 Years Experience
Online in Bellingham, WA
Autism
Brian Jones
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MEd, LMHC, LPC
If you have autism or think you might have autism, you may find that communication is hard with neurotypical people, including previous therapists. While I don't have autism (that I know of), I have worked with many clients with autism, and have received training in applying Internal Family Systems therapy for working with neurodivergent clients. I offer a therapeutic approach that is client-led and course-correcting, in case we ever have any miscommunication. Usually the work I do with autistic clients revolves around processing the ways their neurodivergence has affected their lives and relationships, and to notice the masks they put on to get by. Ultimately, what I care most about is you developing a more positive and trusting relationship with yourself.
9 Years Experience
Online in Bellingham, WA
Autism therapists in Bellingham, WA Statistics
Autism therapists in Bellingham, WA average 14 years of experience and charge around $202 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (69%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (47%), and Behavioral Therapy (35%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$202
Accept insurance
31%
Offer sliding scale
36%
Gender ID
| 52% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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| 11% |
Non-Binary |
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| 6% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 56% |
In Person and Online |
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| 44% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 69% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 47% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 35% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 35% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 33% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 31% | Multicultural Therapy |
| 29% | Psychoeducational Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 78% | Young Adult |
| 60% | Teen |
| 49% | Senior |
| 38% | Children |
Client Focus
| 58% | LGBTQ+ |
| 58% | Women |
| 47% | Men |
| 45% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 35% | Black / African American |