Autism Therapists in New York, NY
I work with neurodivergent adults and couples, especially people exploring ADHD, autism or AuDHD later in life.
As a neurodivergent therapist, I bring curiosity, compassion, energy and humor. Therapy with me is collaborative and conversational. I’ll explain the “why,” offer practical tools, celebrate your wins and gently challenge patterns that may be getting in your way. We can explore the past without losing sight of what would make daily life work better now.
I work with neurodivergent adults and couples, especially people exploring ADHD, autism or AuDHD later in life.
As a neurodivergent therapist, I bring curiosity, compassion, energy and humor. Therapy with me is collaborative and conversational. I’ll explain the “why,” offer practical tools, celebrate your wins and gently challenge patterns that may be getting in your way. We can explore the past without losing sight of what would make daily life work better now.
If you experience anxiety, Autism or ADHD, then come work with a therapist who understands people like you!
In my practice empathy and understanding, with a bit of humor, are cornerstones. Drawing from both professional expertise and personal experience, I create a warm space where you can be authentically yourself – you never have to feel like you’re just talking to a wall. I will always hold a safe space for you to be exactly who you are, no explanation needed.
If you experience anxiety, Autism or ADHD, then come work with a therapist who understands people like you!
In my practice empathy and understanding, with a bit of humor, are cornerstones. Drawing from both professional expertise and personal experience, I create a warm space where you can be authentically yourself – you never have to feel like you’re just talking to a wall. I will always hold a safe space for you to be exactly who you are, no explanation needed.
Complex challenges such as ASD and OCD are areas within this specialization.
Dr. Graybill offers specialty treatment to help overcome the complex needs of neurodivergence and bring clarity for those who may feel misunderstood by other mental health providers. Evidenced-based treatments of CBT and ERP are used to he take control of your life, succeed equal to your ability, get rid of unwanted thoughts and strengthen confidence.
Complex challenges such as ASD and OCD are areas within this specialization.
Dr. Graybill offers specialty treatment to help overcome the complex needs of neurodivergence and bring clarity for those who may feel misunderstood by other mental health providers. Evidenced-based treatments of CBT and ERP are used to he take control of your life, succeed equal to your ability, get rid of unwanted thoughts and strengthen confidence.
I work in private practice and see individuals with many different needs, but my main area of expertise lies in treating teens, adults, and older adults with autism (or those who identify with characteristics of autism.
We all have strengths and weaknesses. My goal is to work with individuals to help them recognize, overcome, and cope with their challenges and to recognize, appreciate, and capitalize on their strengths to achieve their goals. I see patients individually and in dyads, and sometimes as couples.
I work in private practice and see individuals with many different needs, but my main area of expertise lies in treating teens, adults, and older adults with autism (or those who identify with characteristics of autism.
We all have strengths and weaknesses. My goal is to work with individuals to help them recognize, overcome, and cope with their challenges and to recognize, appreciate, and capitalize on their strengths to achieve their goals. I see patients individually and in dyads, and sometimes as couples.
I am trained in Motivational Interviewing, Play Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, SPIRIT/ID-A for autism / ID, and EMDR.
I strongly believe everyone has innate strengths and a capacity for resilience. I wish to help creative people re-invigorate their perception of beauty in the world and in themselves, particularly if you feel existential anxiety and wish to become more grounded, focused, and satisfied with your life. I strongly believe you hold the answers, though sometimes this requires the right questions to be asked and a warm, safe environment for introspection and expression.
I am trained in Motivational Interviewing, Play Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, SPIRIT/ID-A for autism / ID, and EMDR.
I strongly believe everyone has innate strengths and a capacity for resilience. I wish to help creative people re-invigorate their perception of beauty in the world and in themselves, particularly if you feel existential anxiety and wish to become more grounded, focused, and satisfied with your life. I strongly believe you hold the answers, though sometimes this requires the right questions to be asked and a warm, safe environment for introspection and expression.
I love working with clients across the lifespan, especially folks who are Black, Hispanic, Afro-Caribbean, African, queer, gender-expansive, neurodivergent, or chronically ill.
Maybe you're looking for a therapist who gets it. Someone who sees you and understands that sometimes, it's not "just in your head" or as simple as "you already know what to do, so just do it." My clients are drawn to my relatable, affirming, and confronting approach. In our sessions, we will co-create a space for you to feel heard, accepted, and fully yourself. We'll explore beyond what you already know intellectually, connecting with your thoughts, feelings, and body through curiosity, radical acceptance, and compassion. No judgment, no pretending, just room to be you.
I love working with clients across the lifespan, especially folks who are Black, Hispanic, Afro-Caribbean, African, queer, gender-expansive, neurodivergent, or chronically ill.
Maybe you're looking for a therapist who gets it. Someone who sees you and understands that sometimes, it's not "just in your head" or as simple as "you already know what to do, so just do it." My clients are drawn to my relatable, affirming, and confronting approach. In our sessions, we will co-create a space for you to feel heard, accepted, and fully yourself. We'll explore beyond what you already know intellectually, connecting with your thoughts, feelings, and body through curiosity, radical acceptance, and compassion. No judgment, no pretending, just room to be you.
Many identify as neurodivergent and value the collaborative, neuroaffirming space I provide.
You’re here because you're sick of being at war with your body, but you’re stuck. For years you believed shrinking your body was the only way to access the mental relief you crave and while you know by now that "diets don't work", you can't figure out how to just eat and live inside your body in peace. Maybe you've been diagnosed with an eating disorder, or tried to seek help in the past, but were made to feel that you are not "sick enough" to "meet criteria" or access the care you need. Regardless, you know you want to live a more authentic, more liberated life...and you're ready to try a new approach.
Many identify as neurodivergent and value the collaborative, neuroaffirming space I provide.
You’re here because you're sick of being at war with your body, but you’re stuck. For years you believed shrinking your body was the only way to access the mental relief you crave and while you know by now that "diets don't work", you can't figure out how to just eat and live inside your body in peace. Maybe you've been diagnosed with an eating disorder, or tried to seek help in the past, but were made to feel that you are not "sick enough" to "meet criteria" or access the care you need. Regardless, you know you want to live a more authentic, more liberated life...and you're ready to try a new approach.
My expertise is particularly in working with body image and eating disorders, with people who have or wish to be evaluated for autism and/or ADHD, with people experiencing self-injury or suicidal ideation; with people who have "treatment-resistant" or severe anxiety and depression; and with those who have been labeled as having a personality disorder or serious mental illness.
I specialize in working with eating disorders, with neurodivergent individuals, and at the intersection thereof. My approach is psychodynamic, seeking to discover and heal root causes of each person's experiences, bolstered by evidence-based symptom management skills such as DBT, somatic therapies, and AEDP. I offer patient-centered and trauma-informed care.
My expertise is particularly in working with body image and eating disorders, with people who have or wish to be evaluated for autism and/or ADHD, with people experiencing self-injury or suicidal ideation; with people who have "treatment-resistant" or severe anxiety and depression; and with those who have been labeled as having a personality disorder or serious mental illness.
I specialize in working with eating disorders, with neurodivergent individuals, and at the intersection thereof. My approach is psychodynamic, seeking to discover and heal root causes of each person's experiences, bolstered by evidence-based symptom management skills such as DBT, somatic therapies, and AEDP. I offer patient-centered and trauma-informed care.
Many neurodivergent adults (ADHD, Autism, AuDHD, gifted/2e, OCD or self-identified ND) move through the world carrying chronic pressure, masking, emotional intensity, and a fear of getting it “wrong
I help clients with emotional regulation, relationship patterns, burnout, parenting while ND, perfectionism, identity exploration, and the exhaustion of trying to keep up with expectations that were never made for your nervous system. Together, we build skills that honor your wiring rather than fight it.
Many neurodivergent adults (ADHD, Autism, AuDHD, gifted/2e, OCD or self-identified ND) move through the world carrying chronic pressure, masking, emotional intensity, and a fear of getting it “wrong
I help clients with emotional regulation, relationship patterns, burnout, parenting while ND, perfectionism, identity exploration, and the exhaustion of trying to keep up with expectations that were never made for your nervous system. Together, we build skills that honor your wiring rather than fight it.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and my goal is to help you feel safe and supported throughout the process. I work from a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) framework to help you explore the connections between your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Together, we’ll identify patterns that may be keeping you stuck and develop practical tools for balance and growth. I believe healing begins with genuine understanding, and my compassionate, collaborative approach meets you exactly where you are.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and my goal is to help you feel safe and supported throughout the process. I work from a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) framework to help you explore the connections between your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Together, we’ll identify patterns that may be keeping you stuck and develop practical tools for balance and growth. I believe healing begins with genuine understanding, and my compassionate, collaborative approach meets you exactly where you are.
I work with high-achieving adults who are ready to move beyond simply managing their lives to creating meaningful change. Many of my clients excel professionally and appear successful from the outside, yet struggle with chronic anxiety, overthinking, or an inability to truly relax and be present. I understand the unique challenges that come with being someone others rely on while feeling depleted yourself. My approach combines clinical expertise with a deep understanding of how the mind, body, and spirit interconnect in healing. I hold Master's degrees in Social Work and Psychology from Columbia University, with specialized training
I work with high-achieving adults who are ready to move beyond simply managing their lives to creating meaningful change. Many of my clients excel professionally and appear successful from the outside, yet struggle with chronic anxiety, overthinking, or an inability to truly relax and be present. I understand the unique challenges that come with being someone others rely on while feeling depleted yourself. My approach combines clinical expertise with a deep understanding of how the mind, body, and spirit interconnect in healing. I hold Master's degrees in Social Work and Psychology from Columbia University, with specialized training
I have specialized training in working with neurodivergent clients.
Are you struggling to translate what you discuss in therapy or with friends into tangible concrete change? Let’s find you some relief.
I am an active participant in every session and will work hard alongside you.
Clients come to me while navigating life transitions, high-pressure work environments, lack of work, chronic illness, anxiety, depression, grief, and/or feeling “stuck.”
My approach is individualized. I blend therapy with a coaching style. We have real, “non therapy language” conversations, process emotions, problem-solve, and develop practical strategies. Laughter is often involved in work with me.
I have specialized training in working with neurodivergent clients.
Are you struggling to translate what you discuss in therapy or with friends into tangible concrete change? Let’s find you some relief.
I am an active participant in every session and will work hard alongside you.
Clients come to me while navigating life transitions, high-pressure work environments, lack of work, chronic illness, anxiety, depression, grief, and/or feeling “stuck.”
My approach is individualized. I blend therapy with a coaching style. We have real, “non therapy language” conversations, process emotions, problem-solve, and develop practical strategies. Laughter is often involved in work with me.
Rachel Osterlind
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
My passion and specialty is working with Autistic and ADHD individuals - especially those identified later in life.
Have you ever felt like everyone else got a manual for life except you? Do you walk to a different rhythm or mask who you really are to fit in? Society often tells us we need to fit a certain mold to be ‘healthy,’ and self-help culture sometimes pushes us to strive for ideals that go against how our brains naturally function. This can leave many of us feeling inadequate or ‘broken,’ when often we are simply being human. I work from a neurodiversity-affirming framework, which recognizes that there is no ‘correct’ way of experiencing and interacting with the world—differences are not deficits.
My passion and specialty is working with Autistic and ADHD individuals - especially those identified later in life.
Have you ever felt like everyone else got a manual for life except you? Do you walk to a different rhythm or mask who you really are to fit in? Society often tells us we need to fit a certain mold to be ‘healthy,’ and self-help culture sometimes pushes us to strive for ideals that go against how our brains naturally function. This can leave many of us feeling inadequate or ‘broken,’ when often we are simply being human. I work from a neurodiversity-affirming framework, which recognizes that there is no ‘correct’ way of experiencing and interacting with the world—differences are not deficits.
We specialize in supporting individuals with a variety of brain styles and experiences, including:
ADHD
Learning Differences (including dyslexia, dysgraphia, NVLD/DVSD, and more)
Autism
Mood & Anxiety
Cognitive & Developmental Support
I am dedicated to providing evaluations that go beyond the testing room. As my practice grows, our team continues this mission: helping families navigate school services, finding the right specialists for ongoing care, and helping you access essential supports. Every evaluation is closely supervised by me to ensure the same high level of care and warmth.
We specialize in supporting individuals with a variety of brain styles and experiences, including:
ADHD
Learning Differences (including dyslexia, dysgraphia, NVLD/DVSD, and more)
Autism
Mood & Anxiety
Cognitive & Developmental Support
I am dedicated to providing evaluations that go beyond the testing room. As my practice grows, our team continues this mission: helping families navigate school services, finding the right specialists for ongoing care, and helping you access essential supports. Every evaluation is closely supervised by me to ensure the same high level of care and warmth.
Couvadelli bridges that gap by providing comprehensive evaluations and evidence-based treatment for autism, ADHD, executive dysfunction, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma/PTSD, insomnia and other neurological and psychological disorders.
Dr. Barbara Couvadelli is an adult and pediatric neuropsychologist and psychologist specializing in clinical neuropsychology, clinical psychology, and cognitive rehabilitation. She earned her Ph.D. in Behavioral Medicine with a concentration in Cognitive Neuroscience and completed advanced clinical training through an internship, fellowship, and a three-year postdoctoral fellowship in neuropsychology. Dr. Couvadelli has held clinical and academic appointments at JFK Medical Center, Seton Hall University, New York University, Columbia University, and Weill Cornell Medical College.
Couvadelli bridges that gap by providing comprehensive evaluations and evidence-based treatment for autism, ADHD, executive dysfunction, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma/PTSD, insomnia and other neurological and psychological disorders.
Dr. Barbara Couvadelli is an adult and pediatric neuropsychologist and psychologist specializing in clinical neuropsychology, clinical psychology, and cognitive rehabilitation. She earned her Ph.D. in Behavioral Medicine with a concentration in Cognitive Neuroscience and completed advanced clinical training through an internship, fellowship, and a three-year postdoctoral fellowship in neuropsychology. Dr. Couvadelli has held clinical and academic appointments at JFK Medical Center, Seton Hall University, New York University, Columbia University, and Weill Cornell Medical College.
Dr. Johanna deLeyer-Tiarks conducts psychological-diagnostic and neuropsychological evaluations using a variety of comprehensive and scientifically-sound assessment methods in order to accurately diagnose psychological, learning, and behavioral disabilities. She is a psychologist, researcher, and professor, with years of experience specializing in psychological assessment. Dr. deLeyer-Tiarks is also a professor where she teaches doctoral students how to conduct intellectual, behavioral, and personality assessments.
Dr. Johanna deLeyer-Tiarks conducts psychological-diagnostic and neuropsychological evaluations using a variety of comprehensive and scientifically-sound assessment methods in order to accurately diagnose psychological, learning, and behavioral disabilities. She is a psychologist, researcher, and professor, with years of experience specializing in psychological assessment. Dr. deLeyer-Tiarks is also a professor where she teaches doctoral students how to conduct intellectual, behavioral, and personality assessments.
I love working with individuals from all walks of life, and my areas of focus include substance use, autism, behavioral challenges, and mood disorders.
Over the several years, I have worked with young adults and families in centers, in the community and in their homes. I use an integrative approach, combining evidence-based techniques such as motivational interviewing and behavioral modalities to create tailored strategies for each person.
I love working with individuals from all walks of life, and my areas of focus include substance use, autism, behavioral challenges, and mood disorders.
Over the several years, I have worked with young adults and families in centers, in the community and in their homes. I use an integrative approach, combining evidence-based techniques such as motivational interviewing and behavioral modalities to create tailored strategies for each person.
I specialize in working with queer clients with ADHD and Autism, and also offer ADHD/executive functioning coaching.
We all have our own negative thought patterns that impact our confidence, self-esteem, and mental health. What ideas and beliefs do you have about yourself? Perhaps those beliefs are causing you to be stressed, anxious, or depressed. Together, we can discover your unique thought patterns, become aware of their impact, and start to replace them with more motivating and realistic self-talk. We can also begin to understand how your emotions show up in your body and how they might be impacting different areas of your life.
I specialize in working with queer clients with ADHD and Autism, and also offer ADHD/executive functioning coaching.
We all have our own negative thought patterns that impact our confidence, self-esteem, and mental health. What ideas and beliefs do you have about yourself? Perhaps those beliefs are causing you to be stressed, anxious, or depressed. Together, we can discover your unique thought patterns, become aware of their impact, and start to replace them with more motivating and realistic self-talk. We can also begin to understand how your emotions show up in your body and how they might be impacting different areas of your life.
I specialize in working with folks with stigmatized behaviors and identities, or who are otherwise mistreated and ignored in traditional mental health settings. My therapeutic approach is, above all else, strengths-based and person-centered. You are the expert in your own experience and what you need. If you're learning to safely unmask your neurodivergent self, exploring your gender identity or sexuality, examining your substance use, or navigating non-traditional relationship structures like ethical non-monogamy, polyamory, BDSM, or queerplatonic dynamics, I'd love to work with you!
I specialize in working with folks with stigmatized behaviors and identities, or who are otherwise mistreated and ignored in traditional mental health settings. My therapeutic approach is, above all else, strengths-based and person-centered. You are the expert in your own experience and what you need. If you're learning to safely unmask your neurodivergent self, exploring your gender identity or sexuality, examining your substance use, or navigating non-traditional relationship structures like ethical non-monogamy, polyamory, BDSM, or queerplatonic dynamics, I'd love to work with you!
You feel like the black sheep of your family; like you never really fit anywhere. You feel like something is “off” but can’t quite put your finger on what is causing your discomfort. You may feel like you’re stuck in your past, unable to move forward and create the life you want. You’re tired of the same unsatisfying relationships that happen over and over again. You crave closeness with others but find it difficult to let people in. You worry about people leaving you. You might feel or have even been told by family in one way or another that you’re the problem.
You feel like the black sheep of your family; like you never really fit anywhere. You feel like something is “off” but can’t quite put your finger on what is causing your discomfort. You may feel like you’re stuck in your past, unable to move forward and create the life you want. You’re tired of the same unsatisfying relationships that happen over and over again. You crave closeness with others but find it difficult to let people in. You worry about people leaving you. You might feel or have even been told by family in one way or another that you’re the problem.
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