Autism therapists in Vancouver, Washington WA
Find experienced Autism therapists in Vancouver 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 Vancouver, WA Washington (Online Only)
Autism
Teona Amble
Psychologist, Ph.D., LP
I create safe spaces for individuals with Autism to be seen and heard. I offer autism evaluations for children, teens, and adults. I guide you in building social skills, communication skills, and coping with the experience of living with autism. Let's build on your strengths and grow a toolbox for managing your neurodiversity!
15 Years Experience
Online in Vancouver, WA Washington (Online Only)
Autism
Brian McCormack (Connemara Counseling)
Counselor/Therapist, LPC-A/LMHCA
I provide support for individuals with autism spectrum disorder, including Asperger’s, through a strengths-based, skill-building approach that promotes independence, emotional regulation, and social understanding. My work focuses on helping clients develop practical life skills, improve communication and relationship abilities, and navigate daily challenges with greater confidence and self-awareness. Using evidence-based strategies tailored to each individual’s needs, I emphasize structure, consistency, and personalized goal-setting to foster meaningful progress, enhance quality of life, and support long-term success across personal, social, and vocational domains.
2 Years Experience
Online in Vancouver, WA Washington (Online Only)
Autism
Ian Hagemann, MSW
Counselor/Therapist, MSW, SWAA 60977729
As a neurodiverse person myself, I have a lifetime of experience figuring out how to live and work in the allistic world.
7 Years Experience
Online in Vancouver, WA Washington (Online Only)
Autism
Catherine Bitney
Psychologist, PhD, Licensed Psychologist
I have a passion for helping neurodivergent folks, helping them unmask and manage their social world and relationships - so that they can live more fulfilling, authentic, and happy lives. Early research on autism did not account for neurodivergence in those assigned female at birth, as well as racial and ethnic minorities. Many of my clients went undiagnosed until adulthood and are finally starting to understand some of the upsetting social interactions they've experienced, the rejection from peers, and the consistent messaging from society that something is inherently wrong with them.
15 Years Experience
Online in Vancouver, WA Washington (Online Only)
Vancouver, Washington sits directly across the Columbia River from Portland, Oregon, and its mental health landscape is shaped by its dual identity as an independent city and a satellite of Portland's larger urban ecosystem. Many residents commute into Oregon for work, and a significant number access Portland's broader therapy market alongside local Clark County providers. Common therapy concerns include stress related to rapid population growth and rising housing costs, work-life balance, relationship difficulties, and the economic pressures facing households in a Pacific Northwest metro area. Washington's and Oregon's mental health systems are each accessible to Vancouver residents, giving the city's population an unusually broad range of in-person and telehealth options.
Autism therapists in Vancouver, Washington Statistics
Autism therapists in Vancouver, Washington 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) (48%), and Behavioral Therapy (35%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$202
Accept insurance
31%
Offer sliding scale
35%
Gender ID
| 53% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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| 10% |
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) |
| 48% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 35% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 33% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 31% | Multicultural Therapy |
| 31% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 28% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 78% | Young Adult |
| 59% | Teen |
| 48% | Senior |
| 37% | Children |
Client Focus
| 59% | LGBTQ+ |
| 59% | Women |
| 48% | Men |
| 46% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 35% | Black / African American |