Autism Therapists in Austin, TX
I work with individuals, couples, families, and groups navigating ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress, and LGBTQ+ identity development.
I believe hope strengthens connection, encourages resilience, and contributes to healthier lives. My goal is to offer a safe, supportive space where each person feels truly seen and empowered to move forward.
I work with individuals, couples, families, and groups navigating ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress, and LGBTQ+ identity development.
I believe hope strengthens connection, encourages resilience, and contributes to healthier lives. My goal is to offer a safe, supportive space where each person feels truly seen and empowered to move forward.
I specialize in assessing and diagnosing ADHD and autism, and I offer neurodivergent-affirmative counseling and vocational counseling.
Do you sometimes feel misunderstood by the world? Are you seeking career guidance and unsure how to leverage your unique strengths? You’re not alone, and I’m here to help.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate supervised by Mark Cagle and a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, I can work with you to uncover your strengths and develop practical strategies for life's challenges. My approach blends various techniques to provide a well-rounded, supportive experience, helping you embrace your true self.
I specialize in assessing and diagnosing ADHD and autism, and I offer neurodivergent-affirmative counseling and vocational counseling.
Do you sometimes feel misunderstood by the world? Are you seeking career guidance and unsure how to leverage your unique strengths? You’re not alone, and I’m here to help.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate supervised by Mark Cagle and a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, I can work with you to uncover your strengths and develop practical strategies for life's challenges. My approach blends various techniques to provide a well-rounded, supportive experience, helping you embrace your true self.
My clinical experience began in 2012 as a student therapist working with youth on the Autism Spectrum.
My Master’s program, postgraduate training, and clinical experience have equipped me with a wide variety of approaches to talk therapy as well as many Expressive and Creative Arts Therapy modalities (visual arts, dance, drama, music, digital art, play, and sand tray).
My clinical experience began in 2012 as a student therapist working with youth on the Autism Spectrum.
My Master’s program, postgraduate training, and clinical experience have equipped me with a wide variety of approaches to talk therapy as well as many Expressive and Creative Arts Therapy modalities (visual arts, dance, drama, music, digital art, play, and sand tray).
Are you or your family navigating the challenges of ADHD, Autism, or other neurodiverse conditions?
As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor, I specialize in helping individuals and their families with ADHD and other neurodiverse conditions. I understand how anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem can impact daily life. Together, we’ll explore practical strategies to manage emotions, improve focus, and build connection
Are you or your family navigating the challenges of ADHD, Autism, or other neurodiverse conditions?
As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor, I specialize in helping individuals and their families with ADHD and other neurodiverse conditions. I understand how anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem can impact daily life. Together, we’ll explore practical strategies to manage emotions, improve focus, and build connection
I'm passionate about offering affirming, collaborative, and strengths-based counseling and assessment for Autism and ADHD (children ages 5+ & adults).
For those who self-identify or are already diagnosed, I offer integration sessions to discover how to best support your needs. I provide virtual therapy for children & adults, specializing in supporting PDAers, AuDHDers, Autistics, ADHDers, & anyone curious about these identities. I offer parenting support in low demand, ARFID, & school accommodations.
I'm passionate about offering affirming, collaborative, and strengths-based counseling and assessment for Autism and ADHD (children ages 5+ & adults).
For those who self-identify or are already diagnosed, I offer integration sessions to discover how to best support your needs. I provide virtual therapy for children & adults, specializing in supporting PDAers, AuDHDers, Autistics, ADHDers, & anyone curious about these identities. I offer parenting support in low demand, ARFID, & school accommodations.
I specialize in trauma-informed, somatic approaches to help build resilience and restore balance for those struggling with ADHD, anxiety, Autism, perfectionism, self-esteem, stress, relationships, trauma, & more.
I cherish working with 2SLGBTQ+ adolescents and adults and with Queer & Trans People of Color (QTPOC). For those of you who are carrying past experiences that have impacted your sense of safety or belonging, know that you're welcome here exactly as you are. Maybe you're seeking to understand your mind and body's responses to stress and anxiety, foster deeper connections within your relationships, or break free from shame and perfectionism. As a fellow queer, trans, and nonbinary person, I'm dedicated to supporting your journey with warmth, understanding, and the utmost respect for your lived experience.
I specialize in trauma-informed, somatic approaches to help build resilience and restore balance for those struggling with ADHD, anxiety, Autism, perfectionism, self-esteem, stress, relationships, trauma, & more.
I cherish working with 2SLGBTQ+ adolescents and adults and with Queer & Trans People of Color (QTPOC). For those of you who are carrying past experiences that have impacted your sense of safety or belonging, know that you're welcome here exactly as you are. Maybe you're seeking to understand your mind and body's responses to stress and anxiety, foster deeper connections within your relationships, or break free from shame and perfectionism. As a fellow queer, trans, and nonbinary person, I'm dedicated to supporting your journey with warmth, understanding, and the utmost respect for your lived experience.
Alexander Leerburger-Mahl
Licensed Professional Counselor, MHS, LPC, NCC
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I am currently a subject matter expert (SME) for Autism and for those who identify as Neurodivergent.
Hey there! Do you often feel bogged down by feelings of depression, anxiety, or just overthinking things? If you find it tough to stand up for yourself, I’d love for you to reach out! Whether you’re looking for support around those feelings, impacts on our Queer community, feeling stuck, career challenges, or just need a space to process, I’m here to help! Together, we can develop some great strategies to tackle the root causes of what you’re experiencing help you build meaningful connections, and boost your confidence.
I am currently a subject matter expert (SME) for Autism and for those who identify as Neurodivergent.
Hey there! Do you often feel bogged down by feelings of depression, anxiety, or just overthinking things? If you find it tough to stand up for yourself, I’d love for you to reach out! Whether you’re looking for support around those feelings, impacts on our Queer community, feeling stuck, career challenges, or just need a space to process, I’m here to help! Together, we can develop some great strategies to tackle the root causes of what you’re experiencing help you build meaningful connections, and boost your confidence.
Are you dealing with anxiety, depression, or the complexities of life with autism or ADHD?
With over 15 years of experience, I offer focused support for anxiety, trauma, and neurodiversity-related challenges. I provide practical, evidence-based therapy that respects individual needs and strengths. Whether it’s processing emotions or building life skills, I tailor sessions to support meaningful, lasting change.
Are you dealing with anxiety, depression, or the complexities of life with autism or ADHD?
With over 15 years of experience, I offer focused support for anxiety, trauma, and neurodiversity-related challenges. I provide practical, evidence-based therapy that respects individual needs and strengths. Whether it’s processing emotions or building life skills, I tailor sessions to support meaningful, lasting change.
Whether you're a adult, teen, or parent of a child navigating ADHD or Autism, I am here to support you.
Our neuro-affirming approach celebrates your unique brain and focuses on actionable steps to help you succeed on your own terms. Utilizing evidence based strategies, we don’t aim to 'fix' but to work with your strengths, offering practical tools and support to create meaningful change in your life.
Whether you're a adult, teen, or parent of a child navigating ADHD or Autism, I am here to support you.
Our neuro-affirming approach celebrates your unique brain and focuses on actionable steps to help you succeed on your own terms. Utilizing evidence based strategies, we don’t aim to 'fix' but to work with your strengths, offering practical tools and support to create meaningful change in your life.
Whether you're navigating ADHD, autism, career pivots, emerging adulthood, or late-diagnosed neurodivergence, you're likely seeking both practical skills and deeper understanding of the patterns that shape your experience.
I specialize in executive functioning and communication challenges for neurodivergent adults, particularly those with ADHD and/or Autism. My approach combines practical skills—personalized organization systems, communication techniques, emotional regulation—with insightful exploration of underlying patterns, drawing from DBT and Depth Psychology.
Whether you're navigating ADHD, autism, career pivots, emerging adulthood, or late-diagnosed neurodivergence, you're likely seeking both practical skills and deeper understanding of the patterns that shape your experience.
I specialize in executive functioning and communication challenges for neurodivergent adults, particularly those with ADHD and/or Autism. My approach combines practical skills—personalized organization systems, communication techniques, emotional regulation—with insightful exploration of underlying patterns, drawing from DBT and Depth Psychology.
I am a licensed psychologist offering therapy and evaluations for teens and adults navigating trauma, autism, ADHD, anxiety, or complex emotional lives.
EMDR trained and skilled in integrative approaches including DBT, CBT, ACT, and IFS. I offer warm, collaborative therapy as well as clear, compassionate evaluations to support personal insight, school, or diagnostic clarity. I work with adolescents and adults and offer culturally responsive care in both English and Spanish.
I am a licensed psychologist offering therapy and evaluations for teens and adults navigating trauma, autism, ADHD, anxiety, or complex emotional lives.
EMDR trained and skilled in integrative approaches including DBT, CBT, ACT, and IFS. I offer warm, collaborative therapy as well as clear, compassionate evaluations to support personal insight, school, or diagnostic clarity. I work with adolescents and adults and offer culturally responsive care in both English and Spanish.
ADHD and Autism specialized therapy for adults and adolescents.
These unmet needs may stem from differences in communication, social interaction, sensory processing, or executive functioning - and may show up as challenges in school, work settings, relationships, parenting, and understanding one's own sexuality/gender. We explore these unmet needs with empathy and a commitment to fostering understanding and growth.
ADHD and Autism specialized therapy for adults and adolescents.
These unmet needs may stem from differences in communication, social interaction, sensory processing, or executive functioning - and may show up as challenges in school, work settings, relationships, parenting, and understanding one's own sexuality/gender. We explore these unmet needs with empathy and a commitment to fostering understanding and growth.
I am passionate about child/adolescent/young adult ADHD, autism, and parent coaching.
Feeling stuck? I help neurodiverse individuals navigate the unique challenges they face in areas such as sensory sensitivities, social interaction, communication, and executive functioning. Together, we’ll build self-awareness, coping strategies, and confidence. Struggling with emotions? For children and teens, I focus on managing anxiety, depression, and anger, using cognitive strategies, parent coaching, and creative methods like art and play to encourage emotional expression and self-regulation. Unsure of what’s next? I also support young adults through life transitions, helping you adapt, clarify goals, and move forward.
I am passionate about child/adolescent/young adult ADHD, autism, and parent coaching.
Feeling stuck? I help neurodiverse individuals navigate the unique challenges they face in areas such as sensory sensitivities, social interaction, communication, and executive functioning. Together, we’ll build self-awareness, coping strategies, and confidence. Struggling with emotions? For children and teens, I focus on managing anxiety, depression, and anger, using cognitive strategies, parent coaching, and creative methods like art and play to encourage emotional expression and self-regulation. Unsure of what’s next? I also support young adults through life transitions, helping you adapt, clarify goals, and move forward.
My experience includes stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, LGBTQIA+ affirming care, and Neurodivergence (ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, etc.).
Many of us are overwhelmed in our daily lives, by work/school, relationships, the world around us, or by past traumas. Taking the first step towards healing can be difficult or scary, but can be life changing as well. I create a safe, nonjudgmental environment to facilitate your personal growth, actively listen, and help you focus on the things you can control. Whether you are facing specific challenges or seeking to enhance your overall quality of life, my goal is to support you in understanding yourself better in an environment that allows you to be who you are, feel seen and accepted, and empowers you.
My experience includes stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, LGBTQIA+ affirming care, and Neurodivergence (ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, etc.).
Many of us are overwhelmed in our daily lives, by work/school, relationships, the world around us, or by past traumas. Taking the first step towards healing can be difficult or scary, but can be life changing as well. I create a safe, nonjudgmental environment to facilitate your personal growth, actively listen, and help you focus on the things you can control. Whether you are facing specific challenges or seeking to enhance your overall quality of life, my goal is to support you in understanding yourself better in an environment that allows you to be who you are, feel seen and accepted, and empowers you.
Some of her specialties include phobias, selective mutism, autism, and dealing with traumatic experiences, as well as anxiety, depression and other emotional issues.
Learn to think about your thoughts/ideas and grow confidence in facing emotions & situations. This is a safe space for you or your child to share & look at your goals. It can be hard to take an open and honest look at things, but doing so often helps people feel happier, more connected, & better able to handle new problems.
Some of her specialties include phobias, selective mutism, autism, and dealing with traumatic experiences, as well as anxiety, depression and other emotional issues.
Learn to think about your thoughts/ideas and grow confidence in facing emotions & situations. This is a safe space for you or your child to share & look at your goals. It can be hard to take an open and honest look at things, but doing so often helps people feel happier, more connected, & better able to handle new problems.
Her specialties include autism, ADHD, and anxiety among many others.
Her goal is to provide you with the tools and skills necessary for the growth and progress you and/or your family hope to experience. Her approach is primarily based on a collaborative and systemic model that heavily incorporates the developmental level of the individual and/or family. She also incorporates solution-focused and CBT models in her work.
Her specialties include autism, ADHD, and anxiety among many others.
Her goal is to provide you with the tools and skills necessary for the growth and progress you and/or your family hope to experience. Her approach is primarily based on a collaborative and systemic model that heavily incorporates the developmental level of the individual and/or family. She also incorporates solution-focused and CBT models in her work.
Spectrum Social and Recreation Services
Psychologist, PhD, LPC, LCSW, LMFT, BCBA
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78757
Spectrum therapists are especially tuned to the needs of persons diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Asperger's Syndrome, ADHD, Giftedness and Non-Verbal Learning Disorder (NVLD).
We support neurodivergent people in living their best life! Our clinicians credentials include: Clinical Psychologists (PhD), Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC), and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LMSW), BCBA, Psychiatrist (MD), SLP, CTRS, etc. Spectrum therapists work as a collaborative team to blend expertise and meet the full needs of our clients.
Spectrum therapists are especially tuned to the needs of persons diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Asperger's Syndrome, ADHD, Giftedness and Non-Verbal Learning Disorder (NVLD).
We support neurodivergent people in living their best life! Our clinicians credentials include: Clinical Psychologists (PhD), Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC), and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LMSW), BCBA, Psychiatrist (MD), SLP, CTRS, etc. Spectrum therapists work as a collaborative team to blend expertise and meet the full needs of our clients.
I consider my strengths to be teaching functional communication and decreasing behaviors of concern for individuals with autism.
I have experience with teaching communication via ASL, PECs, AAC devices, and vocalizations. With targeted behaviors, I have experience with aggression, self-injurious behavior, elopement, and many others. To ensure the goals my clients work on are socially significant, I work closely with caregivers.
I consider my strengths to be teaching functional communication and decreasing behaviors of concern for individuals with autism.
I have experience with teaching communication via ASL, PECs, AAC devices, and vocalizations. With targeted behaviors, I have experience with aggression, self-injurious behavior, elopement, and many others. To ensure the goals my clients work on are socially significant, I work closely with caregivers.
I provide Neurodiversity-Affirming Adult Autism, ADHD, and General Neurotype Assessments as an alternative to the pathologizing and deficit-based approach used in most neuropsychological assessments.
I also provide therapy with an affirming lens. I partner with my clients to determine what is important to them and what they want their lives to look like, and I support them in moving closer to that while highlighting their unique strengths and backgrounds.
I provide Neurodiversity-Affirming Adult Autism, ADHD, and General Neurotype Assessments as an alternative to the pathologizing and deficit-based approach used in most neuropsychological assessments.
I also provide therapy with an affirming lens. I partner with my clients to determine what is important to them and what they want their lives to look like, and I support them in moving closer to that while highlighting their unique strengths and backgrounds.
My specialties include depression and anxiety, trauma, family conflict, Autism and ADHD, BPD, and working with queer, trans, and nonbinary clients.
I believe that each person is the expert on themselves and their experiences, and my role is to be a supportive guide throughout the healing process. I always want our work together to be a collaborative process, so we will structure our time together around your goals. This is your space, and you get to decide how it looks. Some clients are looking to work on coping skills and solutions to daily life problems. Others want to explore further into their own past or their inner world.
My specialties include depression and anxiety, trauma, family conflict, Autism and ADHD, BPD, and working with queer, trans, and nonbinary clients.
I believe that each person is the expert on themselves and their experiences, and my role is to be a supportive guide throughout the healing process. I always want our work together to be a collaborative process, so we will structure our time together around your goals. This is your space, and you get to decide how it looks. Some clients are looking to work on coping skills and solutions to daily life problems. Others want to explore further into their own past or their inner world.
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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.