Autism Therapists in New York, NY
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Elizabeth Donovan
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
For kids and adults, I provide individual counseling. For adults who suspect they're autistic, I do
autism
evaluations that are neurodiversity-affirming. And for parents looking for tools to decrease their child's anxiety, I'm a trained provider in SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions).

Out of the box LCSW, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ADHD-CS, CAMS-II, SIFI
Verified
Verified
I specialize in providing neurodiverse affirming therapy. What does this mean? It means that my therapeutic approach is to help you embrace your differences while still trying to navigate a neurotypical world. Usually the clients I see in my practice are adults who have trouble navigating life transitions and are usually on the spectrum of ADHD,
Autism
, OCD, Anxiety, and/or Depression. I don’t believe people necessarily fit in a neat little box that is labelled with a mental health diagnosis. I don’t believe that a diagnosis should be a means to an end for treatment. There’s no one size fits all treatment.

Jaida Edwards
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My clinical interests include working with individuals diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD),
autism
spectrum disorder (ASD), depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and trauma.
No one goes through life without facing some form of struggle, whether that be mental, physical, or emotional. Life is a journey full of both ups and downs. My goal is to meet you where you are on that journey and foster a relationship built on mutual respect, empathy, honesty, and understanding. I believe every person has the capacity for change and my aim in therapy is to help you get to a place where you can achieve that. My therapeutic approach is based on psychodynamic theory and interventions from cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), behavioral therapy, and family systems therapy.

Lynne Erica Kalvin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
For the past 10 years, I have worked as the Social Work Supervisor at a therapeutic day school for children with developmental disabilities and
Autism
Spectrum Disorder.
Are you struggling with supporting a child with special needs, managing your child’s emotional or behavioral difficulties, or navigating the transition to parenthood? If so, you are not alone - I am here to help you. Parenting can be a very rewarding experience, but it also brings many challenges that can lead to one feeling overwhelmed, anxious and even depressed. My philosophy is that parents and families are usually doing the best they can, however challenging circumstances often require professional guidance. I provide families with a warm, supportive and confidential space in which to discuss problems and find solutions.

Qi Wang
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Qi Wang is a licensed clinical social worker who works with young children, adolescents, and adults. She specializes in developmental disorders and mental health disorders, such as
Autism
, Anxiety and Panic Disorders , Life transitions, Personal Growth and Self-Esteem, General relationship challenges (family, friends, co-workers) and Marriage and Partnerships. She uses a personal approach to understand her clients and help them build resilience toward a better future.

Brette Stein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I believe that every individual has the ability to overcome and conquer obstacles placed in their path. My creative client-centered and strengths-based approach allows me to tap in to my clients' Hidden Abilities. I specialize in working with adolescents, young adults, adults and families who struggle with high functioning
Autism
. Additionally, I work with clients who exhibit Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, social skill deficits and school refusal. Together, we will take positive steps forward to better understand and address everyday obstacles that you or your child face.

Peter Vietze
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I began practicing in Maryland in 1978. I resumed practicing in New York in 2004 and added an office in New Jersey in 2013. My practice covers a broad age range from 2-90. I am most comfortable treating adults with a variety of mental health issues. I also see couples and do family therapy. In addition, I have done play therapy with children. I am also comfortable conducting psychological evaluations of children ranging in age from a year to 21 years. I am an expert in developmental disabilities including
autism
spectrum disorders.

Dr. Abe Zubarev
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DPS, LCSW, BCD, ATR-BC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I work with male clients and my specialties include
autism
, gay men’s issues, low self-esteem, loneliness, and existential concerns.
New York, NY 10022
& Online

Erin Poland
Creative Arts Therapist, MA, ATR-BC, LCAT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
If you or your child is living with ADHD,
Autism
, Anxiety or Depression, it may feel hard to connect with yourselves and others.
I help children and young adults find resilience, strength and grounding amongst life's obstacles. Stressors and changes can feel overwhelming at times. However, you can learn to surf life's waves. I can teach you how to harness your strengths, and reconnect to a sense of purpose, belonging, and confidence. I'm honored to help children, teens and young adults compassionately navigate transitions, big emotions, and unhelpful behavioral patterns. It's my life's purpose to use a strengths-based and creative approach to wellness.

Jill Brickman
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Are you or your child struggling in school? Is reading, writing, math, or inattention leading to academic or emotional problems? Do you suspect
Autism
or Asperger's Disorder? I offer complete psychological assessments tailored to your individual needs and questions.

Miranda Farabaugh
MA, BCBA, LBA
A diagnosis of
autism
affects each family and child differently.
Before everything, the most important thing is that your child is happy, relaxed, and engaged during therapy. Building a relationship and making sure that your child is comfortable is the best way for true learning and growth, and minimizes any stress on your child as much as possible. I specialize in targeting developmental milestones like communication, language comprehension, motor skills, self care and more to help your child "catch up" in their development. I also work on reduction of behaviors that interfere with quality of life, while building replacement skills that increase independence and functioning.

Rachel Osterlind
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My passion is working with neurodiversities such as ADHD,
Autism
, and Dyslexia, especially how they present in females.
Neurodiversity is the concept that there is no “correct” way of experiencing and interacting with the world, and that differences are not “deficits.” Society often tells us we need to fit a certain mold to be healthy. Self-help culture can try to make us strive for ways of thinking that go against what we scientifically know about the human brain. This can cause us to feel inadequate or "broken", when often we are just being human. I can provide a safe space to explore your current beliefs, process past trauma, and discuss your current difficulties. We can collaborate to find coping techniques that fit your individual make up.
Waitlist for new clients

Samantha Strauss
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in working with adults/teens with
autism
, ADHD and anxiety, as well as depression, self esteem, trauma, grief and interpersonal issues.
Does life seem easy for others while you're left struggling? Painful thoughts and self doubt can weigh you down and make you worried you’ll be left behind. Know you are not alone and I can help. You deserve to feel at peace with your life. Together we can lift that weight from your shoulders and give you the foundation you need to find the happiness and self confidence you deserve. You will always be at the center of our work together!

Dr. Jaime Fleckner Black
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I work in private practice and see individuals with many different needs, but my main area of expertise lies in treating teens and adults with
autism
(previously known as Asperger Syndrome (AS). Many of my autistic clients share characteristics with my "neurotypical" clients. Who hasn't fumbled when speaking to a potential friend or date? Have you ever been told that you misinterpreted something someone said? For individuals with
autism
, this happens all the time, and most "neurotypicals" can empathize with that.

Vanessa Merlis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, EMDR, cert
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am trained In EMDR and Integrative Trauma approaches, with experience in sexual trauma, domestic violence and traumatic grief and loss issues, eating disorders and somatic issues, as well as have extensive experience navigating the emotional and concrete challenges involved in caring for a child with developmental concerns/
Autism
Spectrum Disorder.
I am a psychodynamically oriented psychotherapist, specializing in mood disturbances, trauma, and eating and developmental disorders. As your therapist, I would accompany you on a journey towards greater awareness and healing, using an integrative relational approach, which may include EMDR andTrauma-Informed modalitities, to work through chronic relationship issues, mood regulation concerns and trauma that may be negatively affecting your life and the lives of those you love.

Zonya Mitchell Neuropsychologist
Psychologist
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Areas of expertise include
Autism
, ADHD, Alzheimer's Disorder, Dementia, Traumatic Brain Injuries, Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia, Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, and many other neurological issues.
When conducting neuropsychological testing, my mission is to provide a warm and caring environment and to see the complete person so that you leave feeling like you have been heard. As a trained neuropsychologist I understand neurological and neurodevelopmental disorders, as well as attention and learning difficulties and how they affect abilities. Psychological/neuropsychological evaluations include assessment of all brain functioning, academic performance, language, and social/emotional development. My aim is to help determine how you or your child are functioning now and how to best help you move forward.

Maya Nadler
Creative Arts Therapist, LCAT, BC-DMT
Verified
Verified
Maya Nadler, LCAT, BC-DMT, offers mental health support and dance/ movement therapy to families and children. She has a demonstrated history working with children of all abilities, and specializes in working with individuals who have a history of Trauma, as well as individuals with
Autism
Spectrum Disorders. She has significant experience working with children of all ages diagnosed with Anxiety and Depression, as well as other life transitions. Maya supports individuals and families in successfully working toward personal, community, and therapeutic goals.
New York, NY 10025
& Online

Nicole Alicino
Psychologist, PhD, MSEd
Verified
Verified
I specialize in working with individuals on the
Autism
Spectrum, as well as those who experience chronic anxiety, social phobia, and OCD. I am dedicated to helping the people I work with develop and maintain healthy, fulfilling lives. I offer psychotherapy for individuals and families, as well as psychological and diagnostic evaluations for children, teens, and adults, including adult assessments for ASD/Asperger's. For each of my patients I use a tailored and collaborative style.
Not accepting new clients

Joshua Lawrence Korth
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Is it time for a change? Are you looking for new strategies, skills, and solutions to cope with longstanding issues? My name is Dr. Josh Korth, and I am here to assist you on this journey. Although I specialize in diagnosing and treating children and adolescents with
autism
spectrum disorder (ASD), I have also received extensive training in evidence-based treatments for ASD, ADHD, depression, and anxiety. I truly enjoy my work and seeing positive change with children, adolescents, and their families. I also have seen significant progress with motivated adult clients that were looking to make changes to their lives as well!

Aysylu Mardanova
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Verified
I have experience working with individuals of various ages treating anxiety, depression, trauma, interpersonal/relationship issues, identity concerns, behavioral difficulties, ADHD, and adjustment issues. I have significant experience working with children, adolescents and adults with socio-emotional challenges and development disorders, such as
Autism
Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Asperger Syndrome (AD). Always working to meet my client’s preferences and needs, I integrate various treatment tools and ensures a safe, empathic and supportive environment for treatment.
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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.