Autism Therapists in San Jose, CA
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Minoo Mehdikhan
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
My specialization is in the area of stress, mood disorder, trauma, relationship problems, ADD, ADHD,
autism
, asperger disorder, speech disorder and learning disability. My orientation is eclectic, psychodynamic, hypnotherapy, EMDR, and EEG Neurofeedback. I work with adults, adolescents, as well as children.

Jackie Chang, MA, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
My areas of specialty are
Autism
Spectrum Disorder, anxiety, and depression.
Are you feeling depressed or anxious? Is your child having difficulties in school? Are you having relational problems? Whether you are seeking therapy for yourself or a loved one, I strive to ensure my patients feel supported as we collaboratively work towards your better quality of life. As a licensed marriage & family therapist, I use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and solution based approaches to help address your needs.

Dr. Bridget M Wieckowski
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
My testing services include evaluations related to: adult and child ADHD, adult and child
autism
, IQ/cognitive testing, pre-ordination, adoption, and young child development.
I am now serving the SF Bay Area and the Greater Sacramento Area. My practice provides neurodiversity-affirmative and collaborative psychological testing services for individuals of all ages. I believe that individuals deserve the opportunity to feel heard, respected, and safe. I'm currently available for testing and would be happy to discuss your options. Common reasons people come to me are for clarity about
autism
, anxiety, depression, or ADHD. An evaluation helps folks to understand themselves better. To learn more about my testing services, see the website attached above.
Waitlist for new clients

Melissa Walter
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ATR-BC
Verified
Verified
I strive to provide clients of diverse backgrounds with a therapy experience that is authentic, relaxing and a place for human connection free of judgment. My hope is my client will recognize their strengths and be an active participant in their journey towards peace. I have extensive experience and knowledge supporting children and young adults who are severely impacted by
autism
(in-home early intervention, school/community based and expressive art workshops) and the challenges that impact the entire family. I have also provided Art Therapy to children and young adults in a hospital setting.

Brian J Thomason
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS (2), MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I work with all ages and populations. My advanced training and experience is working as a pediatric psychotherapist, specializing in children with anxieties and attachment disorders. I also have advanced training and experience working with couples, or individuals with an emphasis on relationships, acquiring or healing. I work with a combination of Relational techniques to develop a strong relationship that begins with a greater understanding and the ability to communicate with your partner. My training and experience also specializes in parent coaching. I have a unique training background for working with OCD, ADHD, and
Autism

Christina Altemueller
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
I have worked extensively with children and adults on the
Autism
Spectrum, as well as their family members.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist with a private practice in Santa Clara, CA. I provided services to children, teens, and families. I offers support with behavioral concerns, anger, anxiety, depression, and parenting.

EvoLibri Consulting
Counselor, MA
We are a fee for service agency that works exclusively with Neurodiverse Clients and their families, ages 14 through adult. Our services range from psychotherapy, personal coaching, independent living skills assessment and training, classes, lectures, and social/community groups. We work with adolescents, young adults, and adults and their families. Our clients range from high school students struggling with anxiety and school refusal to high-tech employees wishing to learn skills to overcome challenges of their
autism
or ADHD to be more productive and happier in their lives.

Dr. Irada Wattanavitukul
Psychological Associate, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am an Asian therapist who specialize in working with kids, individuals, and families experiencing and navigating learning disabilities, developmental disabilities including
Autism
and ADHD. I provide family therapy, individual counseling guidance and coaching (for children and teens), and evaluation / assessment for ADHD and
Autism
. Evaluation and Assessments are provided for age 6 and up. I also provide adult ADHD and
Autism
assessments.

Talk-a-While, Child & Family Therapy Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
We also focus on providing services for our neurodiverse clients struggling with physical, developmental, behavioral/emotional, and sensory challenges including
autism
spectrum disorders, ADHD, ODD, learning difficulties and processing disorders.
Our team consists of experienced, fully-licensed therapists that provide outpatient therapeutic services for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families based on a relational theory framework where each individual can learn the importance of mutual empathy and empowerment within their current relationships. My name is Karina and I am the Co-Founder of Talk-a-While, Child & Family Therapy Center PC. I’m a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and I specialize in working with children and adolescents with neurodiverse challenges; however, I also enjoy working with adults and couples.

Michael A Schmidt
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Michael Schmidt specializes in providing therapy for various mood challenges and administering psychological testing for Learning Disability,
Autism
, ADHD, and Cognitive abilities.
We provide testing and therapy services to youth and adults struggling in their everyday functioning. PSYCHOTHERAPY: Treatment for youth, families, and adults with mild to severe depression, suicidality/hospitalization, anxiety, behavioral issues, relationship distress, and more. TESTING: Cognitive Testing (IQ/mental abilities); Psychoeducational Testing (Learning Disability/academic achievement); Developmental Testing (
Autism
Spectrum Disorder, language/motor delay, behavioral disturbance); ADHD Testing (distractibility/concentration, fidgety, impulsive); Behavioral/Emotional Testing (Depression, Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Anxiety).

Dr. Amber M Sepsey
Psychologist, PhD, LP, 200 RYT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Dr. Sepsey is a licensed clinical psychologist and founder of Meraki Psychological Services. She serves children, teens, parents, and emerging adults in Michigan and California. Dr. Sepsey offers therapeutic intervention, neurodevelopmental evaluation, and school advocacy services. She has acquired advanced training at leading institutions including Stanford University and Children’s Hospital of Michigan, where she has gained clinical specialization in working with pediatric chronic pain and illness, as well as supporting individuals across the lifespan to navigate depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, and
autism
.
Not accepting new clients

Claire Wilkinson Girczyc
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
I have experience helping clients who are on the
autism
spectrum, and those who have ADHD, eating disorders, depression, and anxiety as well as many other concerns.
Do you feel stuck, unhappy, and dissatisfied? Having problems in relationships? Does each day feel like too much to handle? Take the first step toward making positive change in your life by calling to schedule an appointment.
Working together, we can identify your goals and desires, recognize and capitalize on your strengths, find strategies to relieve your stress and anxiety, improve your mood, reinvigorate your relationships, and increase your life satisfaction.
I provide caring, supportive, non-judgmental, confidential therapy for adults, teens, children, and couples in welcoming, comfortable offices, Monday through Friday.
Not accepting new clients

Bette Barker
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, EdS, NCSP
Verified
Verified
Having varied experiences with diverse clientele early in my career has expanded my clinical skills and given me the ability to improvise and adapt to individual needs including: life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, special education, learning disabilities, emotional disturbance, ADHD,
Autism
, domestic violence, and sexual assault.
I believe therapy is a place to be fully accepted and heard while also being held accountable for your own role in your journey. My goal is to provide a safe space for you to learn about yourself, identify areas for growth, and implement relational skills. I will work with you to find an approach that fits you and your individual needs through mutual collaboration, true connection, and support.
Waitlist for new clients

Michelle May
Licensed Educational Psychologist, LEP, MS, MA, PPS
Verified
Verified
California Licensed Educational Psychologist (LEP) with 20+ years experience working with families to advocate for the best interests of school-age children & youth. Extensive experience determining whether children/youth meet special education eligibility criteria for specific learning disability (SLD), other health impairment (OHI),
Autism
, emotional disturbance (ED), intellectual disability (ID) &/or traumatic brain injury (TBI). Skilled in crafting legally defensible psychoeducational evaluations, functional behavioral assessments (FBAs), individualized education plans (IEPs), IEP goals, testing accommodations, etc.

Alicia Danforth
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
If you're on the
autism
spectrum, difficulties navigating the social world might be a source of anxiety, confusion, disappointment, fear, or sadness for you. You don't need an official
autism
or Asperger's diagnosis to benefit from working with a therapist who knows how to connect with clients who have autistic traits. I want to help you feel more comfortable in social settings so you can have more fulfilling connections at home, at work, in your community, and with yourself. About half of my clients are women, and my practice is as gender-diverse as it is neurodiverse.

Trish (Trishanjit) Singh
Psychologist, MA, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I have acquired years of hands on experience in assessing children for delays,
Autism
, ADHD as well as for challenges in learning, social skills, mood, behavior, and trauma.
Is your child having difficulty at school, with learning or being social? Is your child being called hyperactive, withdrawn, or distracted? Is your child seem angry, sad, worried, or nervous? Do you wonder if your child might benefit from special education services? Or if they need therapy? Do you wonder if your child is functioning at a level that is comparable to children within their peer group? Having a Psychological Assessment or Psycho-Ed Evaluation can help you learn how to help your child develop and grow in a safe manner and give your family answers to the above.

Radha Richmond, Licensed Educational Psychologist
Licensed Educational Psychologist, MA, EdS, LEP
Verified
Verified
I'm a licensed educational psychologist specializing in assessment and intervention of psychological disorders impacting learning and school performance (e.g. dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, attention issues like ADD/ADHD, neurodevelopment disorders such as
autism
, and social-emotional disorders). I specialize in psycho-educational assessment focusing on discovering why educational difficulties are occurring and providing intervention recommendations. Families often come to me to discover why their child may be failing in school, or has lost motivation to do their best, or is having behavioral/attention challenges, or when homework takes a long time and/or is a battle (among other reasons).

Rachael Ostrowski
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Life is constantly presenting us with change. Just when we might feel like we know what the day will bring, there might be something around the corner that takes us by surprise; maybe even something that has been there that we didn't even notice before! With change, comes thoughts and feelings we might not be ready to have, such anxiety, sadness, and fear. Coping with these changes can be difficult at times and we might need a little support. One of these unexpected events might be the diagnosis of a developmental delay, such as
Autism
Spectrum Disorder.

Dr. Rupa Robbins
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Is your child struggling? Are you wondering if there might be something going on for them, such as a learning, emotional, or attention difference? Perhaps, you suspect that your child is gifted or twice-exceptional. I can help. I provide evidence-based, strengths-focused assessment, therapy, and consultation services for children, teens, and young adults, and their families. My areas of expertise are in giftedness, twice exceptionality, learning differences,
Autism
, ADHD, social processing, and anxiety.

Simone Haupenthal
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
As a parent or guardian, you may have concerns about your child’s school performance, learning difficulties, and attention or hyperactivity. Dr. Haupenthal wants to help your child succeed academically and emotionally to the best of his/her abilities. Dr. Haupenthal is bilingual, English/Spanish and provides child, adolescent, and college student testing including concerns with ADHD, intellectual disability,
autism
, learning and language difficulties, behavior issues at home and/or school, low academic performance, anxiety, and depression. Dr. Haupenthal also provides IQ testing for school entrance and psychotherapy services.
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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.