Autism Therapists in Dallas, TX
I work most frequently with people struggling with chronic illness, autism and/or ADHD, anxiety and OCD, complex trauma, and stress and burnout.
Seeing and taking next steps isn't always easy or clear. Whether you are facing struggles in the present, pain from your past, difficulties in relationships, emotions that feel like too much to hold, or unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior, I'd love to walk with you as you find or rediscover paths to be a more healthy and full version of yourself. My name is Missy Gray, and I am a LPC-S who works with adolescents and adults.
I work most frequently with people struggling with chronic illness, autism and/or ADHD, anxiety and OCD, complex trauma, and stress and burnout.
Seeing and taking next steps isn't always easy or clear. Whether you are facing struggles in the present, pain from your past, difficulties in relationships, emotions that feel like too much to hold, or unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior, I'd love to walk with you as you find or rediscover paths to be a more healthy and full version of yourself. My name is Missy Gray, and I am a LPC-S who works with adolescents and adults.
You’re motivated to feel better, but unsure where to start. You might be struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or navigating life as a neurodivergent person. Maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or having trouble managing relationships, school, or work. My ideal client is someone who is ready to learn new coping skills and open to trying practical tools like CBT. You’re not looking for perfection—just a space where you can grow, process, and feel more in control of your thoughts and emotions.
You’re motivated to feel better, but unsure where to start. You might be struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or navigating life as a neurodivergent person. Maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or having trouble managing relationships, school, or work. My ideal client is someone who is ready to learn new coping skills and open to trying practical tools like CBT. You’re not looking for perfection—just a space where you can grow, process, and feel more in control of your thoughts and emotions.
Complicated by diagnosed or suspected autism and/or ADHD?
Building a relationship on mutual respect, honesty, and developing trust is the core of any effective counseling. Beyond this, I offer my clients a blend of counseling informed by recent developments in research with elements of what they love in life, and individualize treatment for every client based on their weekly feedback of the work we're doing.
Complicated by diagnosed or suspected autism and/or ADHD?
Building a relationship on mutual respect, honesty, and developing trust is the core of any effective counseling. Beyond this, I offer my clients a blend of counseling informed by recent developments in research with elements of what they love in life, and individualize treatment for every client based on their weekly feedback of the work we're doing.
I help parents with: meltdowns; bonding after adoption; blended families; divorce; adolescent/teen self-esteem, anger, and self-harming; sibling conflict; grief; ADHD and Autism.
I work with children, adolescents and teens by first specifically supporting YOU, their parent. Together we will add to your skills to therapeutically set limits, build better communication skills, facilitate parent-child connection, and develop positive discipline strategies. These enable you, the parent, to successfully handle challenges as they come.
I help parents with: meltdowns; bonding after adoption; blended families; divorce; adolescent/teen self-esteem, anger, and self-harming; sibling conflict; grief; ADHD and Autism.
I work with children, adolescents and teens by first specifically supporting YOU, their parent. Together we will add to your skills to therapeutically set limits, build better communication skills, facilitate parent-child connection, and develop positive discipline strategies. These enable you, the parent, to successfully handle challenges as they come.
I have experience working with a wide range of mental health concerns depression, anxiety, trauma, adjustment-related stress, autism spectrum disorder, and ADHD.
I specialize in identifying and supporting autism presentations across the spectrum—including those that may be more internalized or masked, especially in women and high-functioning individuals.
I have experience working with a wide range of mental health concerns depression, anxiety, trauma, adjustment-related stress, autism spectrum disorder, and ADHD.
I specialize in identifying and supporting autism presentations across the spectrum—including those that may be more internalized or masked, especially in women and high-functioning individuals.
As an Autistic professional, I love assisting other neurodivergent individuals in navigating a neurotypical world.
Life is a story full of unexpected twists and chapter breaks. It can be easy to lose the plot along the way. I primarily utilize Existential Psychotherapy, emphasizing elements such as meaning-making, authenticity, and personal agency. This makes my approach highly adaptive to your specific journey.
As an Autistic professional, I love assisting other neurodivergent individuals in navigating a neurotypical world.
Life is a story full of unexpected twists and chapter breaks. It can be easy to lose the plot along the way. I primarily utilize Existential Psychotherapy, emphasizing elements such as meaning-making, authenticity, and personal agency. This makes my approach highly adaptive to your specific journey.
Using a combination of neurotherapy with counseling, we primarily treat those contending with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and autism.
Are you looking for a medication free treatment for ADHD, anxiety, depression, stuttering, developmental disabilities, or other brain related difficulties? Or, are you a high achieving student, professional or athlete who desires to enhance your performance in academics, athletics, or business? Everyone wants to have more effective, more efficient brain power. We want to perform at our personal peak, without the use of psychotropic medications. As a Licensed Psychologist and Board Certified Neurotherapist, I treat children and adults using brain training, and individual and family counseling techniques.
Using a combination of neurotherapy with counseling, we primarily treat those contending with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and autism.
Are you looking for a medication free treatment for ADHD, anxiety, depression, stuttering, developmental disabilities, or other brain related difficulties? Or, are you a high achieving student, professional or athlete who desires to enhance your performance in academics, athletics, or business? Everyone wants to have more effective, more efficient brain power. We want to perform at our personal peak, without the use of psychotropic medications. As a Licensed Psychologist and Board Certified Neurotherapist, I treat children and adults using brain training, and individual and family counseling techniques.
You look high-functioning—but you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and quietly wondering: am I autistic or ADHD?
I provide neurodiversity-affirming therapy in Dallas for late-diagnosed ADHD and autistic adults. We work on burnout, executive functioning, perfectionism, anxiety, and relationship challenges. My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and tailored to high-achieving professionals navigating identity shifts and overwhelm.
You look high-functioning—but you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and quietly wondering: am I autistic or ADHD?
I provide neurodiversity-affirming therapy in Dallas for late-diagnosed ADHD and autistic adults. We work on burnout, executive functioning, perfectionism, anxiety, and relationship challenges. My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and tailored to high-achieving professionals navigating identity shifts and overwhelm.
I love helping those struggling with trauma, ADHD and Autism.
Trauma Recovery: Whether stemming from childhood or adulthood, trauma/PTSD has a profound impact on peoples day-to-day life. I work with clients to process and reframe traumatic experiences, reducing the power it has over current emotions and behaviors. I also work with children, utilizing play therapy to help them recover from traumatic experiences.
I love helping those struggling with trauma, ADHD and Autism.
Trauma Recovery: Whether stemming from childhood or adulthood, trauma/PTSD has a profound impact on peoples day-to-day life. I work with clients to process and reframe traumatic experiences, reducing the power it has over current emotions and behaviors. I also work with children, utilizing play therapy to help them recover from traumatic experiences.
Aricka Marshall Emdr-T Autism Cert
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MS, CSC, ASDCS
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75231
I specialize in working with two main populations: neurodivergent thinkers, including autism and ADHD, and the intersection where grief and trauma meet.
I bring over 20 years of experience working with individuals across diverse backgrounds. My passion lies in supporting those navigating trauma, grief, and neurodivergence. Over the years, I’ve gained extensive clinical experience in a variety of settings. I offer EMDR therapy and hold a certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist.
I specialize in working with two main populations: neurodivergent thinkers, including autism and ADHD, and the intersection where grief and trauma meet.
I bring over 20 years of experience working with individuals across diverse backgrounds. My passion lies in supporting those navigating trauma, grief, and neurodivergence. Over the years, I’ve gained extensive clinical experience in a variety of settings. I offer EMDR therapy and hold a certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist.
You may hold multiple, intersecting identities—such as being a person of color, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, or living with chronic illness—and feel the weight of navigating a world that was not built with you in mind.
I offer individual, one-on-one therapy for adults using an integrative, psychosomatic approach that blends cognitive and body-based modalities. Together, we gently unwind conditioned survival patterns, restore nervous system safety, and support more grounded, self-trusting ways of relating—to yourself and others. (I do not offer couples counseling.)
You may hold multiple, intersecting identities—such as being a person of color, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, or living with chronic illness—and feel the weight of navigating a world that was not built with you in mind.
I offer individual, one-on-one therapy for adults using an integrative, psychosomatic approach that blends cognitive and body-based modalities. Together, we gently unwind conditioned survival patterns, restore nervous system safety, and support more grounded, self-trusting ways of relating—to yourself and others. (I do not offer couples counseling.)
Stephanie Degrate, Therapy, LCSW Supervision, EMDR
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Stephanie has a specialty in working with patients experiencing trauma & newly diagnosed with ADHD and/or Autism.
Stephanie is an EMDR consultant and specializes in trauma and neurodiversity. Stephanie utilizes an eclectic approach to therapy including utilizing DBT, CBT, ACT, parts work, and more. Stephanie offers LCSW supervision in Texas for LMSW's seeking their LCSW license. Stephanie also offers EMDR Consultation for those seeking EMDR Certification and CIT.
Stephanie has a specialty in working with patients experiencing trauma & newly diagnosed with ADHD and/or Autism.
Stephanie is an EMDR consultant and specializes in trauma and neurodiversity. Stephanie utilizes an eclectic approach to therapy including utilizing DBT, CBT, ACT, parts work, and more. Stephanie offers LCSW supervision in Texas for LMSW's seeking their LCSW license. Stephanie also offers EMDR Consultation for those seeking EMDR Certification and CIT.
Our specializations are the treatment for Aspergers/ autism, ADHD, Oppositional Defiance, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, emotional self regulation, the behavioral and emotional aspects of sensory issues, anxiety and depression.
At the Child & Adult Behavior Center, we help both adults and children, as well as parents.
For adults, we help you find ways to cope with stress, anxiety, loss and depression. Not only talking through and understanding, but also concrete "what to do about it" coping skills, lead to calmer, more stable emotions and relationships. We find cognitive behavioral therapy very useful, and within that, learning the skills of mindfulness, a form of in-the-moment meditative thinking, to calm and focus the mind when emotions overtake. This fosters a new way of viewing and handling stressful situations as they arise.
Our specializations are the treatment for Aspergers/ autism, ADHD, Oppositional Defiance, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, emotional self regulation, the behavioral and emotional aspects of sensory issues, anxiety and depression.
At the Child & Adult Behavior Center, we help both adults and children, as well as parents.
For adults, we help you find ways to cope with stress, anxiety, loss and depression. Not only talking through and understanding, but also concrete "what to do about it" coping skills, lead to calmer, more stable emotions and relationships. We find cognitive behavioral therapy very useful, and within that, learning the skills of mindfulness, a form of in-the-moment meditative thinking, to calm and focus the mind when emotions overtake. This fosters a new way of viewing and handling stressful situations as they arise.
I work with clients ages 4 to 18 and offer a range of services including individual therapy, ADHD and Autism assessments, social skills groups, and parent training.
My approach blends Internal Family Systems (IFS) and play-based strategies to support growth and healing. I aim to create a space where kids and families feel safe, understood, and supported every step of the way.
I work with clients ages 4 to 18 and offer a range of services including individual therapy, ADHD and Autism assessments, social skills groups, and parent training.
My approach blends Internal Family Systems (IFS) and play-based strategies to support growth and healing. I aim to create a space where kids and families feel safe, understood, and supported every step of the way.
Over the last 20 years I have helped individuals and families with a wide range of issues, and have developed specialties in ADHD & Autism.
The feedback that I get from my clients is that I am positive, active in session, and offer practical strategies that you can start using immediately. Our work will focus on gaining insight, making lasting change, and preventing our natural urge to backslide.
Over the last 20 years I have helped individuals and families with a wide range of issues, and have developed specialties in ADHD & Autism.
The feedback that I get from my clients is that I am positive, active in session, and offer practical strategies that you can start using immediately. Our work will focus on gaining insight, making lasting change, and preventing our natural urge to backslide.
You have been wondering if maybe you are neurodivergent but don’t know where to start exploring this new identity.
As a trauma informed, neurodiversity affirming therapist, I recognize the need to reevaluate what is working and what new resources may be needed as we shift through changes in our lives. Through specialized trainings in EMDR, IFS, and OCD treatments, I aim to tailor our therapeutic relationship to your specific goals.
You have been wondering if maybe you are neurodivergent but don’t know where to start exploring this new identity.
As a trauma informed, neurodiversity affirming therapist, I recognize the need to reevaluate what is working and what new resources may be needed as we shift through changes in our lives. Through specialized trainings in EMDR, IFS, and OCD treatments, I aim to tailor our therapeutic relationship to your specific goals.
A'sa F. Evans | Mayim Embrace Therapy,
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW, MSW
Dallas, TX 75220
Waitlist for new clients
I'm an LMSW with a heart for supporting neurodivergent, BIPOC, & queer folks.
My name is A’sa Fernandez Evans. I am happily married to my
loving wife and I have one fur baby. In my free time I like to research, attend local advocacy events, and watch documentaries. My passion is in advocacy work to support the LGBTQIA+, Communities of Color, and neurodivergent communities.
I began my professional journey working at children’s hospitals, psychiatric hospitals, autism centers, and study centers in North Texas. As a late diagnosed autistic person, I quickly learned that I wanted to provide care in a different way. I wanted my work to center and embrace marginalized groups creating a safe healing space.
I'm an LMSW with a heart for supporting neurodivergent, BIPOC, & queer folks.
My name is A’sa Fernandez Evans. I am happily married to my
loving wife and I have one fur baby. In my free time I like to research, attend local advocacy events, and watch documentaries. My passion is in advocacy work to support the LGBTQIA+, Communities of Color, and neurodivergent communities.
I began my professional journey working at children’s hospitals, psychiatric hospitals, autism centers, and study centers in North Texas. As a late diagnosed autistic person, I quickly learned that I wanted to provide care in a different way. I wanted my work to center and embrace marginalized groups creating a safe healing space.
I specialize in working with neurodiversity - I work with clients for issues related to: autism, anxiety, OCD, fears/phobias, LGBTQ identity.
I’m passionate about working with children, adolescents, and families to reach goals for positive growth. I specialize in using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with children and adolescents, and I work closely with families to help parents understand how to better support their child. I am trained in SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions), an evidence-based treatment program for parents of children with anxiety and OCD. I have additional experience through BTTI (Behavioral Therapist Training Institute; International OCD Foundation), an intensive training course in Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD.
I specialize in working with neurodiversity - I work with clients for issues related to: autism, anxiety, OCD, fears/phobias, LGBTQ identity.
I’m passionate about working with children, adolescents, and families to reach goals for positive growth. I specialize in using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with children and adolescents, and I work closely with families to help parents understand how to better support their child. I am trained in SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions), an evidence-based treatment program for parents of children with anxiety and OCD. I have additional experience through BTTI (Behavioral Therapist Training Institute; International OCD Foundation), an intensive training course in Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD.
I specialize in creatives and neurodivergent humans.
I've spent a lifetime as a musician, and it helps me bring a deep understanding of the unique stressors and issues that creatives, entertainers, and freelancers face. I specialize in complex trauma, diagnosis, and neuro-developmental differences ( Autism & ADHD). I offer:
-EMDR intensives
- Autism and ADHD evals
-ESA Evals
-Learning Disability Assessments
I specialize in creatives and neurodivergent humans.
I've spent a lifetime as a musician, and it helps me bring a deep understanding of the unique stressors and issues that creatives, entertainers, and freelancers face. I specialize in complex trauma, diagnosis, and neuro-developmental differences ( Autism & ADHD). I offer:
-EMDR intensives
- Autism and ADHD evals
-ESA Evals
-Learning Disability Assessments
I aim to help you delve into your experiences and discover your authentic self-identity. Throughout my career, I have gained valuable experience working with diverse populations, including individuals dealing with chronic illness, students, medical professionals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. I strive to create a genuine and relaxed atmosphere where you can feel comfortable opening up and sharing your life experiences. Together, we will explore patterns in your life and develop a deeper understanding of them. I will guide you in cultivating self-compassion as we navigate the introspective journey.
I aim to help you delve into your experiences and discover your authentic self-identity. Throughout my career, I have gained valuable experience working with diverse populations, including individuals dealing with chronic illness, students, medical professionals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. I strive to create a genuine and relaxed atmosphere where you can feel comfortable opening up and sharing your life experiences. Together, we will explore patterns in your life and develop a deeper understanding of them. I will guide you in cultivating self-compassion as we navigate the introspective journey.
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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.