Autism Therapists in Denver, CO

Jade Cooley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHCLH
2 Endorsed
Online Only
My focus includes holding space for my LGBTQIA community, and supporting other neurodivergent folks on their unmasking, and offering vital support to survivors of trauma, especially those affected by sexual trauma.
I view our therapeutic relationship as a partnership, where we collaboratively navigate through difficulties and celebrate your successes. Your progress is our shared achievement, and I'm here to guide, support, and empower you throughout your journey towards personal growth. I offer EMDR and IFS therapy.
My focus includes holding space for my LGBTQIA community, and supporting other neurodivergent folks on their unmasking, and offering vital support to survivors of trauma, especially those affected by sexual trauma.
I view our therapeutic relationship as a partnership, where we collaboratively navigate through difficulties and celebrate your successes. Your progress is our shared achievement, and I'm here to guide, support, and empower you throughout your journey towards personal growth. I offer EMDR and IFS therapy.
(303) 562-1569 View (303) 562-1569
Ezra Crowson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, MSW
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80203
I draw from a range of frameworks and techniques to support healing from stress, burnout, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, PTSD/cPTSD, and OCD. I specialize in working with neurodiverse clients and cultivating queer-affirming, inclusive spaces. I also offer psychedelic integration and ketamine-assisted therapy to deepen healing and insight. I’m a Licensed Social Worker (LSW), a certified Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Provider (Integrative Psychiatry Institute, 2025), have completed EMDR Basic Training, and hold an NMIT (Natural Medicine in Training) license under Colorado’s regulated natural medicine framework.
I draw from a range of frameworks and techniques to support healing from stress, burnout, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, PTSD/cPTSD, and OCD. I specialize in working with neurodiverse clients and cultivating queer-affirming, inclusive spaces. I also offer psychedelic integration and ketamine-assisted therapy to deepen healing and insight. I’m a Licensed Social Worker (LSW), a certified Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Provider (Integrative Psychiatry Institute, 2025), have completed EMDR Basic Training, and hold an NMIT (Natural Medicine in Training) license under Colorado’s regulated natural medicine framework.
(720) 594-6791 View (720) 594-6791
Jacqueline Jayde Young
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, RPT
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I have a passion working with neurodivergent clients who struggling with perfectionism and burnout.
I am neurodivergent myself and love to help out fellow neurodivergent people of any age. As a registered play therapist I am trained to help kids as young as 3 and their parents in Child-Parent Relationship Therapy. I am also an EMDR certified therapist helping clients with various trauma that can co-occur with the neurodivergent lived experience.
I have a passion working with neurodivergent clients who struggling with perfectionism and burnout.
I am neurodivergent myself and love to help out fellow neurodivergent people of any age. As a registered play therapist I am trained to help kids as young as 3 and their parents in Child-Parent Relationship Therapy. I am also an EMDR certified therapist helping clients with various trauma that can co-occur with the neurodivergent lived experience.
(719) 223-3886 View (719) 223-3886
Dr. Kelly Cromer
Psychologist, PhD
2 Endorsed
Online Only
My evaluations include assessment for ADHD and autism.
These services are offered online or virtually. Evaluation reports with personalized treatment recommendations, work and school accommodations, and any associated letters (ESA, WPATH) are given directly to you within 1 week of our meeting. Group DBT therapy for queer, neurodivergent clients will be available beginning August 2026.
My evaluations include assessment for ADHD and autism.
These services are offered online or virtually. Evaluation reports with personalized treatment recommendations, work and school accommodations, and any associated letters (ESA, WPATH) are given directly to you within 1 week of our meeting. Group DBT therapy for queer, neurodivergent clients will be available beginning August 2026.
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Sam Wilde
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, LPCC
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80207
If this resonates with you, you might be neurodivergent.
Do you feel like an alien? Like a fairy or a hobbit or an expansive void of space and consciousness? Like everyone else came pre-downloaded with a manual on how to be human except for you? You’re constantly trying to figure out the right thing to say or do. The right amount of time to make eye contact. You’ve spent your whole life observing carefully how others do things and relate to each other so you can get it right and somehow, it still feels a little off. You’ve been told that you’re “dramatic”, “high-maintenance”, “too much”, “over-reacting”, and “emotional”.
If this resonates with you, you might be neurodivergent.
Do you feel like an alien? Like a fairy or a hobbit or an expansive void of space and consciousness? Like everyone else came pre-downloaded with a manual on how to be human except for you? You’re constantly trying to figure out the right thing to say or do. The right amount of time to make eye contact. You’ve spent your whole life observing carefully how others do things and relate to each other so you can get it right and somehow, it still feels a little off. You’ve been told that you’re “dramatic”, “high-maintenance”, “too much”, “over-reacting”, and “emotional”.
(720) 613-5926 View (720) 613-5926
Danielle Mohr
Psychologist, PhD
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80211
Wolff Child Psychology specializes in psychoeducational and neuropsychological evaluations, including diagnostic assessments of ASD, ADHD, Dyslexia, learning disabilities, and anxiety, mood, and behavior disorders.
Dr. Danielle Mohr is passionate about using the assessment process as a way of making data-driven decisions regarding a child’s learning and social-emotional needs. She hopes to support families in gaining a greater ability to recognize their child’s strengths, put words to their struggles, and identify concrete ways to make life easier and more joyful. Dr. Danielle strives to make the assessment process feel warm, validating, and collaborative. She hopes families leave the assessment process feeling like their child and their struggles have been seen and recognized, and they are knowledgeable and hopeful about how to move forward.
Wolff Child Psychology specializes in psychoeducational and neuropsychological evaluations, including diagnostic assessments of ASD, ADHD, Dyslexia, learning disabilities, and anxiety, mood, and behavior disorders.
Dr. Danielle Mohr is passionate about using the assessment process as a way of making data-driven decisions regarding a child’s learning and social-emotional needs. She hopes to support families in gaining a greater ability to recognize their child’s strengths, put words to their struggles, and identify concrete ways to make life easier and more joyful. Dr. Danielle strives to make the assessment process feel warm, validating, and collaborative. She hopes families leave the assessment process feeling like their child and their struggles have been seen and recognized, and they are knowledgeable and hopeful about how to move forward.
(720) 730-5784 View (720) 730-5784
Samantha Betz
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, OTD, OTR/L
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80207
I specialize in working with teens, women, the LGBTQ and Latinx communities and people who identify as neurodivergent across the lifespan.
Do you feel like your experiences are hard for people in your life to relate to? Maybe you’re an eldest daughter, or a caregiver or sibling of an individual with disabilities. You might be employed in a helping profession or crisis intervention work, or navigating neurodivergence within your own identity. You may be feeling exhausted, isolated and stressed. Your experiences and identities are deserving of being seen and accepted in therapy. Your wellness journey is unique to you. Whether you know exactly what you want to work on in therapy or you’re not quite sure where to begin, or you are somewhere in between, you are welcome here
I specialize in working with teens, women, the LGBTQ and Latinx communities and people who identify as neurodivergent across the lifespan.
Do you feel like your experiences are hard for people in your life to relate to? Maybe you’re an eldest daughter, or a caregiver or sibling of an individual with disabilities. You might be employed in a helping profession or crisis intervention work, or navigating neurodivergence within your own identity. You may be feeling exhausted, isolated and stressed. Your experiences and identities are deserving of being seen and accepted in therapy. Your wellness journey is unique to you. Whether you know exactly what you want to work on in therapy or you’re not quite sure where to begin, or you are somewhere in between, you are welcome here
(720) 664-7128 View (720) 664-7128
Tim Daniel
Psychologist, PsyD
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Wondering if ADHD, autism, anxiety, or depression might be affecting your life?
In both my therapy and assessment specialties, I create a space where you feel seen and supported. We focus on your goals and what you want out of therapy. While you may feel a gentle push at times to explore something that feels challenging, I will be with you in this journey providing a warm and caring presence so you’re never facing things by yourself.
Wondering if ADHD, autism, anxiety, or depression might be affecting your life?
In both my therapy and assessment specialties, I create a space where you feel seen and supported. We focus on your goals and what you want out of therapy. While you may feel a gentle push at times to explore something that feels challenging, I will be with you in this journey providing a warm and caring presence so you’re never facing things by yourself.
(720) 575-2987 View (720) 575-2987
Monica Mikkelsen
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPCC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I am Danish American, autistic, ADHD/VAST, and a highly sensitive person (HSP).
I’m passionate about supporting adults, especially autistic individuals, AuDHDers ADHDers, as well as various forms of anxiety, relational challenges, shame, guilt, anger, low self-esteem, grief, and loneliness. I enjoy working with men, older clients, gender diverse folx, and BIPOC.
I am Danish American, autistic, ADHD/VAST, and a highly sensitive person (HSP).
I’m passionate about supporting adults, especially autistic individuals, AuDHDers ADHDers, as well as various forms of anxiety, relational challenges, shame, guilt, anger, low self-esteem, grief, and loneliness. I enjoy working with men, older clients, gender diverse folx, and BIPOC.
(720) 800-8156 View (720) 800-8156
Joseph Alexander Vanderhoff
Counselor, MA, LPCC
14 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80211
We all strive to be better versions of ourselves. We all need connection, purpose, and meaning to facilitate growth and inspire the change we long for in our lives. I enjoy working with people who are motivated, open, and genuinely curious to learn more about themselves. By allowing the unconscious to become conscious, it can help you experience greater freedom and agency in your life. What obstacles are currently preventing you from having happier, healthier relationships and becoming the best version of yourself? Together we will work to understand your individual needs and learn how to help you attain your therapeutic goals.
We all strive to be better versions of ourselves. We all need connection, purpose, and meaning to facilitate growth and inspire the change we long for in our lives. I enjoy working with people who are motivated, open, and genuinely curious to learn more about themselves. By allowing the unconscious to become conscious, it can help you experience greater freedom and agency in your life. What obstacles are currently preventing you from having happier, healthier relationships and becoming the best version of yourself? Together we will work to understand your individual needs and learn how to help you attain your therapeutic goals.
(720) 817-9042 View (720) 817-9042
Shelly Murphy
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, NCC, LPCC
Denver, CO 80210
I also support neurodivergent individuals and LGBTQ youth in feeling seen and affirmed.
You have a child who feels everything deeply. The kid who cries harder, worries more, and needs more time to warm up. Or you're a teen who has always felt out of step with the world, like your emotions are too big for the rooms you're in. Maybe you're a parent who is doing your best but finds yourself reactive, overwhelmed, or unsure how to reach your child. You want to understand what's happening beneath the surface, not just manage the behavior, but heal the relationship. You're looking for someone who won't pathologize sensitivity, but will help your family feel less alone in it.
I also support neurodivergent individuals and LGBTQ youth in feeling seen and affirmed.
You have a child who feels everything deeply. The kid who cries harder, worries more, and needs more time to warm up. Or you're a teen who has always felt out of step with the world, like your emotions are too big for the rooms you're in. Maybe you're a parent who is doing your best but finds yourself reactive, overwhelmed, or unsure how to reach your child. You want to understand what's happening beneath the surface, not just manage the behavior, but heal the relationship. You're looking for someone who won't pathologize sensitivity, but will help your family feel less alone in it.
(833) 968-5535 View (833) 968-5535
Jerrod Denmark
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80203
Waitlist for new clients
Whether you're a creative person struggling to find your voice, or an autistic person seeking connection & understanding, you have the right to a fulfilling life.
I have specialized training in treating anxiety, trauma, and OCD. That and my experience in the arts aids me in helping people heal from old wounds and face new challenges. Using the latest science and evidence-based methods, along with creative arts techniques, I help you find ways out of the traps, know yourself more deeply, connect with others, and grow.
Whether you're a creative person struggling to find your voice, or an autistic person seeking connection & understanding, you have the right to a fulfilling life.
I have specialized training in treating anxiety, trauma, and OCD. That and my experience in the arts aids me in helping people heal from old wounds and face new challenges. Using the latest science and evidence-based methods, along with creative arts techniques, I help you find ways out of the traps, know yourself more deeply, connect with others, and grow.
(720) 571-1697 View (720) 571-1697
C Blanck
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MDiv, MSW, HAEI-SW, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80227
Schedule instantly through my website link in my profile! I am dedicated to providing compassionate care to individuals navigating complex challenges. I specialize in treating trauma, including complex and religious trauma, and offer a safe, brave space for clients to heal and grow. My lived experiences with invisible disabilities and professional experience as a psychosocial rehabilitation therapist deeply influence my therapeutic approach, allowing me to understand the complexities of mental health from both a personal and professional perspective.
Schedule instantly through my website link in my profile! I am dedicated to providing compassionate care to individuals navigating complex challenges. I specialize in treating trauma, including complex and religious trauma, and offer a safe, brave space for clients to heal and grow. My lived experiences with invisible disabilities and professional experience as a psychosocial rehabilitation therapist deeply influence my therapeutic approach, allowing me to understand the complexities of mental health from both a personal and professional perspective.
(720) 712-2766 View (720) 712-2766
Vanessa Curran (Book Instantly On Website)
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80227
Schedule a free consultation instantly through my website link in my bio! My goal as your counselor is to help you release the old, self-sabotaging stories holding you back. With a combination of CBT and narrative therapy, you will explore how your thoughts affect your emotions and decisions. Together, we can reshape your thought patterns from fearful to empowered, so you can find the truest expression of yourself. My approach as a therapist is laidback, conversational, and results-driven. I will meet you where you are at and support you on your journey to getting where you want to be.
Schedule a free consultation instantly through my website link in my bio! My goal as your counselor is to help you release the old, self-sabotaging stories holding you back. With a combination of CBT and narrative therapy, you will explore how your thoughts affect your emotions and decisions. Together, we can reshape your thought patterns from fearful to empowered, so you can find the truest expression of yourself. My approach as a therapist is laidback, conversational, and results-driven. I will meet you where you are at and support you on your journey to getting where you want to be.
(866) 615-7566 View (866) 615-7566
Healing Rock Counseling
Psychologist, PsyD, LPC
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80206
My specialties include autism, grief & loss, trauma, anxiety, and depression.
Life is demanding. Sometimes it helps to have a place where you can slow down and think, feel, and talk at your own pace. If you’re feeling stuck or dealing with stress, therapy can help. We can explore whatever feels meaningful to you.
My specialties include autism, grief & loss, trauma, anxiety, and depression.
Life is demanding. Sometimes it helps to have a place where you can slow down and think, feel, and talk at your own pace. If you’re feeling stuck or dealing with stress, therapy can help. We can explore whatever feels meaningful to you.
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Higher Sights Counseling (Book On Website)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80227
Accepting New Clients! At Higher Sights Counseling we understand that being stuck and feeling like everything you have tried has left you hopeless is one of the most painful experiences. We help our clients feel empowered by helping them to see their own strengths and by teaching them new research-based tools to help focus and guide them for lasting change. We believe that therapy is a starting point to healing and changing patterns that have not been working. We work to help each unique client develop a new way to feel confident in approaching life matter what comes their way. A better life starts today.
Accepting New Clients! At Higher Sights Counseling we understand that being stuck and feeling like everything you have tried has left you hopeless is one of the most painful experiences. We help our clients feel empowered by helping them to see their own strengths and by teaching them new research-based tools to help focus and guide them for lasting change. We believe that therapy is a starting point to healing and changing patterns that have not been working. We work to help each unique client develop a new way to feel confident in approaching life matter what comes their way. A better life starts today.
(727) 607-6657 View (727) 607-6657
Insights, Colorado Assessment & Therapy
Psychologist, PsyD, BCBA
Denver, CO 80206
Insights specializes in therapeutic and diagnostic services for children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders ( ASD), Asperger’s Syndrome, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, as well as anxiety and depression.
Insights, Colorado Assessment and Therapy is committed to meeting the mental health needs of individuals affected by developmental disabilities. We also offer support for individuals with ADHD, mood disorder, or parents needing consultation regarding how to meet the needs of their child with various childhood difficulties.
Insights specializes in therapeutic and diagnostic services for children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders ( ASD), Asperger’s Syndrome, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, as well as anxiety and depression.
Insights, Colorado Assessment and Therapy is committed to meeting the mental health needs of individuals affected by developmental disabilities. We also offer support for individuals with ADHD, mood disorder, or parents needing consultation regarding how to meet the needs of their child with various childhood difficulties.
(720) 734-6508 View (720) 734-6508
Kati Walsh
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, LPCC
Denver, CO 80212
I have a particular passion for supporting neurodivergent children who struggle in school, helping them understand their strengths while building confidence, coping skills, and self-advocacy.
My work is informed by both professional training and lived experience with neurodivergence. Through conversation, art therapy, play therapy, or sand tray therapy, I tailor each session to your unique needs. Together, we'll build on your strengths in a space where you can show up as your authentic self.
I have a particular passion for supporting neurodivergent children who struggle in school, helping them understand their strengths while building confidence, coping skills, and self-advocacy.
My work is informed by both professional training and lived experience with neurodivergence. Through conversation, art therapy, play therapy, or sand tray therapy, I tailor each session to your unique needs. Together, we'll build on your strengths in a space where you can show up as your authentic self.
(720) 410-9304 View (720) 410-9304
Dr. Colleen Corcoran
Psychologist, PhD
Denver, CO 80218
I have specialized experience in working with queer and neurodivergent communities, and those navigating life transitions and relationship challenges.
For children, external circumstances can be confusing and internal emotions can be overwhelming. I provide a playful supportive environment where big feelings can be expressed and understood. I also collaborate closely with parents, helping them increase their capacity to connect with their children and hold loving boundaries to support regulation.
I have specialized experience in working with queer and neurodivergent communities, and those navigating life transitions and relationship challenges.
For children, external circumstances can be confusing and internal emotions can be overwhelming. I provide a playful supportive environment where big feelings can be expressed and understood. I also collaborate closely with parents, helping them increase their capacity to connect with their children and hold loving boundaries to support regulation.
(888) 991-0929 View (888) 991-0929
Nicole Kindt
Counselor, LPC, LCPC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Reaching out for support can feel vulnerable. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, or simply feeling overwhelmed, you don’t have to carry it alone. I believe therapy should be a space where you feel genuinely seen, heard, and understood—without judgment.
Reaching out for support can feel vulnerable. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, or simply feeling overwhelmed, you don’t have to carry it alone. I believe therapy should be a space where you feel genuinely seen, heard, and understood—without judgment.
(720) 740-4281 View (720) 740-4281

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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.