Autism Therapists in Los Angeles, CA
I work with neurodivergent adults using narrative therapy, pop culture, and gaming frameworks.
Struggling to find a therapist who actually really "gets" you? I work with neurodivergent adults navigating ADHD, autism, anxiety, and trauma. Together, we’ll build a personalized plan that fits how your mind works, not how someone else thinks it should.
I work with neurodivergent adults using narrative therapy, pop culture, and gaming frameworks.
Struggling to find a therapist who actually really "gets" you? I work with neurodivergent adults navigating ADHD, autism, anxiety, and trauma. Together, we’ll build a personalized plan that fits how your mind works, not how someone else thinks it should.
As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
I also work with individual teens and adults explore their neurodivergent identities ( autism and ADHD) and its intersection with their relationships.
“Is it safe?” That is the essential, unconscious question embedded in the interwoven fabric of all relationships. The desire to know how safe it is to be their authentic self, to share their wildest dreams, deepest fears, or maybe even discover something new together. Similarly, as an individual, you may ask the same about your identity. What is your story? Are there problem stories impacting your relationships? As your therapist, I provide a warm, inviting, safe environment where we can explore areas of concern and dig into the topics in need of care and attention.
I also work with individual teens and adults explore their neurodivergent identities ( autism and ADHD) and its intersection with their relationships.
“Is it safe?” That is the essential, unconscious question embedded in the interwoven fabric of all relationships. The desire to know how safe it is to be their authentic self, to share their wildest dreams, deepest fears, or maybe even discover something new together. Similarly, as an individual, you may ask the same about your identity. What is your story? Are there problem stories impacting your relationships? As your therapist, I provide a warm, inviting, safe environment where we can explore areas of concern and dig into the topics in need of care and attention.
Cyber Addiction Recovery Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90034
I am also a certified Relationship Development Intervention consultant and run groups for children, teens, and young adults with autism and related disorders.
I have 34 years of experience treating children, teens and young adults with anxiety, mood, and impulse control disorders. I specialize in internet and video game addiction, Including teen and adult online pornography addiction. I conduct groups for internet and video game addiction. I provide individual, couples, and family counseling focusing on addiction and the underlying problems that create addiction.
I am also a certified Relationship Development Intervention consultant and run groups for children, teens, and young adults with autism and related disorders.
I have 34 years of experience treating children, teens and young adults with anxiety, mood, and impulse control disorders. I specialize in internet and video game addiction, Including teen and adult online pornography addiction. I conduct groups for internet and video game addiction. I provide individual, couples, and family counseling focusing on addiction and the underlying problems that create addiction.
Ureña Rosario primarily treats individuals with mood disorders such as depression and anxiety, and neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism and ADHD.
Dr. Ureña Rosario is a practicing bilingual Licensed Educational Psychologist and a diplomate in school neuropsychology. She provides psychological and psychoeducational assessments and psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and young adults. She has focused her work on providing mental health services to individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds across various capacities and settings.
Ureña Rosario primarily treats individuals with mood disorders such as depression and anxiety, and neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism and ADHD.
Dr. Ureña Rosario is a practicing bilingual Licensed Educational Psychologist and a diplomate in school neuropsychology. She provides psychological and psychoeducational assessments and psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and young adults. She has focused her work on providing mental health services to individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds across various capacities and settings.
You're realizing your "awkward" may be undiagnosed autism, which explains so much, but is a lot to figure out alone.
I specialize in supporting late diagnosed autistic or AuDHD adults who struggle with anxiety, self esteem, people pleasing, past trauma, & emotional overwhelm. We work together to uncover who you were before the world made you believe there's something wrong with you. We'll combine insight building, somatic healing, and often assertiveness training.
You're realizing your "awkward" may be undiagnosed autism, which explains so much, but is a lot to figure out alone.
I specialize in supporting late diagnosed autistic or AuDHD adults who struggle with anxiety, self esteem, people pleasing, past trauma, & emotional overwhelm. We work together to uncover who you were before the world made you believe there's something wrong with you. We'll combine insight building, somatic healing, and often assertiveness training.
I am trained in providing decolonized, community-resiliency focused therapy that is neurodivergent-affirming (inclusive of all, with a specialty in ASD in girls, women, and AFAB), LGBTQ+ affirming, & trauma-informed.
Putting on an act isn't just for others—sometimes, it's for yourself. Now, you’re burnt out. You want to know who you really are.
As a queer, AuDHD, Filipino-American therapist in California, the space we share doesn't try to change you or make you conform. We talk openly about how discrimination, ableism, and culture-at-large influence us, and we rewrite the story of your life to make it make more sense for you. I like to tell clients we "experiment" with unmasking, because it can take a while to feel OK without our masks.
We move at the speed of safety, which is especially important in today's sociopolitical climate.
I am trained in providing decolonized, community-resiliency focused therapy that is neurodivergent-affirming (inclusive of all, with a specialty in ASD in girls, women, and AFAB), LGBTQ+ affirming, & trauma-informed.
Putting on an act isn't just for others—sometimes, it's for yourself. Now, you’re burnt out. You want to know who you really are.
As a queer, AuDHD, Filipino-American therapist in California, the space we share doesn't try to change you or make you conform. We talk openly about how discrimination, ableism, and culture-at-large influence us, and we rewrite the story of your life to make it make more sense for you. I like to tell clients we "experiment" with unmasking, because it can take a while to feel OK without our masks.
We move at the speed of safety, which is especially important in today's sociopolitical climate.
Amanda Dorinson Greenfield
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in working with neurodivergent individuals across the lifespan.
I work with children, teens, young adults, and parents navigating ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, and more. Whether you're a parent seeking support, a teen feeling overwhelmed, or an adult exploring your identity, I offer a warm, collaborative space for growth and healing.
I specialize in working with neurodivergent individuals across the lifespan.
I work with children, teens, young adults, and parents navigating ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, and more. Whether you're a parent seeking support, a teen feeling overwhelmed, or an adult exploring your identity, I offer a warm, collaborative space for growth and healing.
As a queer, trans and neurodivergent psychologist, I believe therapy can be a space where folks can learn how to cope with difficult experiences and find new ways to move through the world.
My approach tends to be client centered, meaning that I hope to build on your existing strengths and offer a space where you can discover new ways of coping that work best for you. I also deeply value helping folks develop new ways of dealing with challenging emotions or oppressive systems, as well as develop healthier relationships with others.
As a queer, trans and neurodivergent psychologist, I believe therapy can be a space where folks can learn how to cope with difficult experiences and find new ways to move through the world.
My approach tends to be client centered, meaning that I hope to build on your existing strengths and offer a space where you can discover new ways of coping that work best for you. I also deeply value helping folks develop new ways of dealing with challenging emotions or oppressive systems, as well as develop healthier relationships with others.
As a Certified Autism Specialist (CAS), I have specific expertise in evaluation of neurodevelopmental disorders including Autism Spectrum Disorders ( ASD) and Disabilities (ID).
I work with children (including toddlers), adolescents and young adults) and provide comprehensive assessments that include recommendations and treatment planning. The assessments results can be used to help your family find the appropriate treatment and available resources.
As a Certified Autism Specialist (CAS), I have specific expertise in evaluation of neurodevelopmental disorders including Autism Spectrum Disorders ( ASD) and Disabilities (ID).
I work with children (including toddlers), adolescents and young adults) and provide comprehensive assessments that include recommendations and treatment planning. The assessments results can be used to help your family find the appropriate treatment and available resources.
I am a licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist working in California. I have years of clinical experience working with various forms of emotional and mental distress and I specialize in ADHD/ Neurodivergence, Trauma, and Harm Reduction.
I am a licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist working in California. I have years of clinical experience working with various forms of emotional and mental distress and I specialize in ADHD/ Neurodivergence, Trauma, and Harm Reduction.
I am queer, trans non-binary, white, neurodivergent human who values diversity and strives to use an anti-colonial lens.
I specialize in working with the LGBTQ+ community, specifically Trans and Gender non-conforming youth, young adults, their families and loved ones. My passion is using my personal experience, formal education, and clinical skills to help teens and young adults navigate the overwhelming process of exploring identity.
I am queer, trans non-binary, white, neurodivergent human who values diversity and strives to use an anti-colonial lens.
I specialize in working with the LGBTQ+ community, specifically Trans and Gender non-conforming youth, young adults, their families and loved ones. My passion is using my personal experience, formal education, and clinical skills to help teens and young adults navigate the overwhelming process of exploring identity.
I have found that most people possess the necessary tools to improve their quality of life and simply need someone else to highlight them. I have a warm, direct style and utilize humor, when appropriate, to explore challenges and collaborate on ways to live one’s most fulfilled life. I use an experiential and intuitive approach to help clients develop the best possible relationships with themselves and others.
I have found that most people possess the necessary tools to improve their quality of life and simply need someone else to highlight them. I have a warm, direct style and utilize humor, when appropriate, to explore challenges and collaborate on ways to live one’s most fulfilled life. I use an experiential and intuitive approach to help clients develop the best possible relationships with themselves and others.
Gabriella Elise Giorgio
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90042
My clients describe themselves as neurodiverse couples, highly masked autistic women, highly sensitive mothers, and anxious people pleasers.
My clients want to understand themselves so profoundly that they find the self-trust that leads to authentic and connected relationships. We will examine the wounded and abandoned parts of yourself and work towards increased self-compassion, self-acceptance, and self-nurturance. My clients are couples who desire closeness and the ability to lean on each other while generating shared future dreams and meaning. We will navigate and explore the meaning behind feelings, behaviors, and challenges and observe possible differences between intent and impact. You can expect couples therapy with me to be tailored to you and your partner.
My clients describe themselves as neurodiverse couples, highly masked autistic women, highly sensitive mothers, and anxious people pleasers.
My clients want to understand themselves so profoundly that they find the self-trust that leads to authentic and connected relationships. We will examine the wounded and abandoned parts of yourself and work towards increased self-compassion, self-acceptance, and self-nurturance. My clients are couples who desire closeness and the ability to lean on each other while generating shared future dreams and meaning. We will navigate and explore the meaning behind feelings, behaviors, and challenges and observe possible differences between intent and impact. You can expect couples therapy with me to be tailored to you and your partner.
I work with neurodivergent teens and adults, as well as individuals across the lifespan navigating executive functioning challenges and life transitions.
I offer in-person community-based support that is individualized and holistic in nature. Sessions may include real-life skill building, therapeutic art, movement, and sensory-based strategies, along with caregiver coaching to support carryover. My goal is to help clients feel more capable, regulated, and connected in their everyday lives.
I work with neurodivergent teens and adults, as well as individuals across the lifespan navigating executive functioning challenges and life transitions.
I offer in-person community-based support that is individualized and holistic in nature. Sessions may include real-life skill building, therapeutic art, movement, and sensory-based strategies, along with caregiver coaching to support carryover. My goal is to help clients feel more capable, regulated, and connected in their everyday lives.
Teri L, Therapist for Neurodivergent
Associate Clinical Social Worker
3 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90036
You may suspect you are autistic, ADHD, or highly sensitive, and fear being truly seen.
My work is trauma-informed and depth-oriented. I integrate Brainspotting, somatic therapy, relational psychotherapy, and parts-based approaches to support nervous system regulation and the gradual unwinding of protective patterns.
You may suspect you are autistic, ADHD, or highly sensitive, and fear being truly seen.
My work is trauma-informed and depth-oriented. I integrate Brainspotting, somatic therapy, relational psychotherapy, and parts-based approaches to support nervous system regulation and the gradual unwinding of protective patterns.
As a Queer, Latina, AuDHD ( Autistic/ADHD) therapist, I get it!
I work through a decolonizing, intersectional lens to help adults and teens who are diagnosed or self diagnosed as neurodivergent, as well as individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, CPTSD, or general life transitions and stressors. I embrace differences in communication and self expression, rather than viewing differences as problems to be fixed.
As a Queer, Latina, AuDHD ( Autistic/ADHD) therapist, I get it!
I work through a decolonizing, intersectional lens to help adults and teens who are diagnosed or self diagnosed as neurodivergent, as well as individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, CPTSD, or general life transitions and stressors. I embrace differences in communication and self expression, rather than viewing differences as problems to be fixed.
I am also passionate about working with polyamorous, kinky, disabled, and/or neurodivergent individuals.
My goal as a therapist is to empower you to be your own best advocate. I want to help you identify your feelings, needs, wants, and resources- creating a space where all of you is welcome, seen, and respected. My intention is to approach therapy through an inclusive, intersectional lens. I am also open to critical feedback- accountability and open communication are essential. I want to make space for you. I want to help you reconnect with your authentic self to best support your own growth and healing. See more on my website: samsilvermantherapy. com.
I am also passionate about working with polyamorous, kinky, disabled, and/or neurodivergent individuals.
My goal as a therapist is to empower you to be your own best advocate. I want to help you identify your feelings, needs, wants, and resources- creating a space where all of you is welcome, seen, and respected. My intention is to approach therapy through an inclusive, intersectional lens. I am also open to critical feedback- accountability and open communication are essential. I want to make space for you. I want to help you reconnect with your authentic self to best support your own growth and healing. See more on my website: samsilvermantherapy. com.
I work with neurodivergent children, teens, and young adults — those navigating autism, ADHD, learning differences, anxiety, or emotional dysregulation, often kids who've been told they don't fit the mold.
I offer two distinct services. Therapy draws on an integrative blend of CBT, DBT, ACT, +/ ERP alongside nervous-system-informed work like breathwork, because lasting change is felt, not just understood. I also provide comprehensive evaluations — autism, ADHD, and learning differences are my specialty, though I evaluate for a wide range of presenting concerns
I work with neurodivergent children, teens, and young adults — those navigating autism, ADHD, learning differences, anxiety, or emotional dysregulation, often kids who've been told they don't fit the mold.
I offer two distinct services. Therapy draws on an integrative blend of CBT, DBT, ACT, +/ ERP alongside nervous-system-informed work like breathwork, because lasting change is felt, not just understood. I also provide comprehensive evaluations — autism, ADHD, and learning differences are my specialty, though I evaluate for a wide range of presenting concerns
I frequently work with queer and neurodivergent individuals, couples with different neurotypes, and parents of queer and neurodivergent children and adults.
My approach is rooted in a social-justice, anti-oppressive, affirming, and trauma-informed lens. Working from the social model of disability, I combine talk therapy with support, tools, and accommodations for navigating neurodivergence and other marginalized identities in a world often not designed to meet our needs.
I frequently work with queer and neurodivergent individuals, couples with different neurotypes, and parents of queer and neurodivergent children and adults.
My approach is rooted in a social-justice, anti-oppressive, affirming, and trauma-informed lens. Working from the social model of disability, I combine talk therapy with support, tools, and accommodations for navigating neurodivergence and other marginalized identities in a world often not designed to meet our needs.
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Autism Therapists
What is the most effective treatment for autism?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has come to be considered the standard treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder, and research has confirmed its effectiveness for many children. Therapists trained in ABA techniques work with children (and their parents) on developing social skills, communication and learning abilities, and everyday habits of hygiene and grooming. The clinician will tailor their program to the child’s particular need but the overarching goal will be to help them advance as far as possible toward independence based on their level of symptoms and decrease the need for additional special services. Families should seek a mental health professional specifically trained in ABA, and holding special certification in the technique, who has extensive experience not only with the approach but in using it with children with the same level of symptoms as the child who needs care.
How does ABA work?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) sessions, which typically focus on positive reinforcement, can be intensive, lasting two or more hours several times a week, and continuing for two years or more. Therapists can also be expected to ask parents to take an active role in reinforcing lessons. Research has found that the technique can lead to major improvements that decrease the need for additional special services.
How does treatment for autism work?
Therapy sessions based on Applied Behavior Analysis will likely be frequent, intensive, and highly structured. After a thorough assessment, a therapist will help a child understand and develop skills in a range of areas, including communication, motor skills, social skills, self-care, play, and academic skills, as well as routines of daily living like hygiene. Typically, the therapist will help a child break down the components of a behavior—often referred to as the antecedent (what prompts an action), the behavior, and the consequence(what immediately follows)—and then reward the child at every step, while also asking parents to reinforce the lessons, and the rewards, throughout the day. This core therapy may be supplemented by occupational or speech therapy, and antidepressants, antipsychotics, and anticonvulsants may be prescribed to address specific severe symptoms.
How long does therapy for autism take?
Some people with autism spectrum disorder may be engaged in some level of therapy for many years, but research shows that treatment will be most effective if it is begun early and delivered intensively. When therapy begins by age 3, children tend to be better able to grasp and adopt the skills needed to manage everyday life, including attending school and establishing social relationships. This type of early-intervention treatment regimen is highly structured, typically involving 20 to 40 hours of one-on-one therapy per week, along with additional hours of engagement managed by parents, for a period of two years or more, although the duration of treatment is dependent on the child’s level of symptoms and pace of progress.