Autism therapists in Ridgefield, WA
Find experienced Autism therapists in Ridgefield, 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
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 Ridgefield, WA (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 Ridgefield, WA (Online Only)
Autism
Lisa Calderwood / New Dawn Counseling, LLC
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LICSW
I have diagnosed children and adults with spectrum disorders and have 26 years of experience helping this population and parents.
26 Years Experience
Online in Ridgefield, WA (Online Only)
Autism
Evolve Psychotherapy
Psychologist, PsyD
I have extensive training in Autism and its intersection with eating disorders. I provide neurodivergent affirming care.
19 Years Experience
Online in Ridgefield, WA (Online Only)
Autism
Dr. Char Houben
Psychologist, PhD, LP
As a Neurodivergent licensed psychologist, Dr. Houben provides timely, respectful, collaborative, and Neuro-affirming adult assessments where strengths are emphasized and passions and differences celebrated.
11 Years Experience
Online in Ridgefield, WA
Autism therapists in Ridgefield, WA Statistics
Autism therapists in Ridgefield, WA average 14 years of experience and charge around $197 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (66%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (51%), and Behavioral Therapy (41%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$197
Accept insurance
37%
Offer sliding scale
36%
Gender ID
| 51% |
Female |
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| 35% |
Male |
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| 9% |
Non-Binary |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 58% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 42% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 66% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 51% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 41% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 34% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 32% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 32% | Multicultural Therapy |
| 29% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 95% | Adult |
| 78% | Young Adult |
| 63% | Teen |
| 53% | Senior |
| 41% | Children |
Client Focus
| 58% | LGBTQ+ |
| 58% | Women |
| 47% | Men |
| 44% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 37% | Black / African American |