Autism Therapists in San Antonio, TX
I am a safe, affirming, and culturally sensitive therapist dedicated to supporting adults in the LGBTQIA+ community, neurodivergent individuals, and those healing from religious trauma.
I am a National Certified Counselor (NBCC) and use a trauma-informed, person-centered approach grounded in CBT and ACT. I believe therapy works best as a collaborative process where your lived experience is respected and your goals guide the work. Together, we focus on building insight, resilience, and practical tools for lasting change.
I am a safe, affirming, and culturally sensitive therapist dedicated to supporting adults in the LGBTQIA+ community, neurodivergent individuals, and those healing from religious trauma.
I am a National Certified Counselor (NBCC) and use a trauma-informed, person-centered approach grounded in CBT and ACT. I believe therapy works best as a collaborative process where your lived experience is respected and your goals guide the work. Together, we focus on building insight, resilience, and practical tools for lasting change.
I am honored to support neurodivergent individuals, teens, emerging adults, and parents as they navigate life’s challenges while celebrating their unique strengths.
Born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, I bring a deep appreciation for family, culture, and community into my practice. My approach is compassionate, inclusive, and tailored to your unique needs, recognizing that progress isn’t always linear.
I am honored to support neurodivergent individuals, teens, emerging adults, and parents as they navigate life’s challenges while celebrating their unique strengths.
Born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, I bring a deep appreciation for family, culture, and community into my practice. My approach is compassionate, inclusive, and tailored to your unique needs, recognizing that progress isn’t always linear.
I strongly believe in providing respectful and affirming care to all clients, including those who are neurodivergent or LGBTQ+.
My approach is rooted in a person-centered perspective because there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to counseling. I integrate tools from evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to meet the unique needs of each client.
I strongly believe in providing respectful and affirming care to all clients, including those who are neurodivergent or LGBTQ+.
My approach is rooted in a person-centered perspective because there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to counseling. I integrate tools from evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to meet the unique needs of each client.
Have you been struggling to obtain the life you want? Are you struggling to navigate Neurodiversity or Autism? If the answer is yes to any of these questions, then it's time for some help. I offer therapy that goes beyond talk—through expressive arts. I help individuals explore emotions and heal by using creative tools like visual art, music, movement, and more. This approach is especially powerful for people who struggle to express themselves. I believe creativity is at the heart of the healing journey. So, I take a nontraditional approach to therapy to help you or your loved one meet their goals. Contact me today.
Have you been struggling to obtain the life you want? Are you struggling to navigate Neurodiversity or Autism? If the answer is yes to any of these questions, then it's time for some help. I offer therapy that goes beyond talk—through expressive arts. I help individuals explore emotions and heal by using creative tools like visual art, music, movement, and more. This approach is especially powerful for people who struggle to express themselves. I believe creativity is at the heart of the healing journey. So, I take a nontraditional approach to therapy to help you or your loved one meet their goals. Contact me today.
I'm an autistic therapist and I love working with others on the spectrum.
Join me for couples counseling, marriage counseling, or therapy for yourself or your child or teen. I'm neurodiverse ( ASD) and am happy to help you and your family understand and thrive with the challenges Autism and ADHD can present in relationships and for parents.
I'm an autistic therapist and I love working with others on the spectrum.
Join me for couples counseling, marriage counseling, or therapy for yourself or your child or teen. I'm neurodiverse ( ASD) and am happy to help you and your family understand and thrive with the challenges Autism and ADHD can present in relationships and for parents.
My training includes diagnostic testing for ADHD, autism spectrum, and learning differences.
As a Christian provider, I believe in restoring hope for individuals and families. A key component in getting the help you need is finding a therapist with the right experience. Gaining new insight on how to view and handle your challenges can bring healing and comfort in times of distress. If you or your loved one is struggling, there is hope. Please seek help from a trained professional who has the right clinical experience.
My training includes diagnostic testing for ADHD, autism spectrum, and learning differences.
As a Christian provider, I believe in restoring hope for individuals and families. A key component in getting the help you need is finding a therapist with the right experience. Gaining new insight on how to view and handle your challenges can bring healing and comfort in times of distress. If you or your loved one is struggling, there is hope. Please seek help from a trained professional who has the right clinical experience.
I provide teletherapy and in-person sessions for adults and adolescents with ADHD, Autism ( ASD), depression, anxiety, parenting issues and general life stress.
I have over 20 years of experience and have helped individuals with issues ranging from executive functioning issues to parenting issues. I provide Autism and ADHD evaluations and therapy for adults and adolescents, and have a PSYPACT license that allows me to see clients from 43 states via telehealth.
I provide teletherapy and in-person sessions for adults and adolescents with ADHD, Autism ( ASD), depression, anxiety, parenting issues and general life stress.
I have over 20 years of experience and have helped individuals with issues ranging from executive functioning issues to parenting issues. I provide Autism and ADHD evaluations and therapy for adults and adolescents, and have a PSYPACT license that allows me to see clients from 43 states via telehealth.
Families often come to us because of attention challenges, reading struggles, anxiety, school concerns, autism questions, or ongoing academic frustration.
AIM Learning Center specializes in evaluations for ADHD, autism, dyslexia, learning disabilities, executive functioning, and academic concerns. We provide personalized recommendations that support success at home, school, college, work, and daily life. Our process is supportive, clear, and focused on meaningful next steps.
Families often come to us because of attention challenges, reading struggles, anxiety, school concerns, autism questions, or ongoing academic frustration.
AIM Learning Center specializes in evaluations for ADHD, autism, dyslexia, learning disabilities, executive functioning, and academic concerns. We provide personalized recommendations that support success at home, school, college, work, and daily life. Our process is supportive, clear, and focused on meaningful next steps.
I have experience in working with challenges like, selective mutism, the autism spectrum, and several others.
Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to click on my profile. Typically, the clients that I work with are looking for support for self-esteem, stress management, ADHD, anxiety, depression, as well as other mental health issues and living on the spectrum. On your mental health journey, two of the most important factors in finding a therapist are finding someone with whom you can build rapport and feel accepted, and finding one who has education and insight into your specific challenges. I work well with clients who are open to learning new strategies and gaining new insight on how to view and navigate the challenges that they face.
I have experience in working with challenges like, selective mutism, the autism spectrum, and several others.
Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to click on my profile. Typically, the clients that I work with are looking for support for self-esteem, stress management, ADHD, anxiety, depression, as well as other mental health issues and living on the spectrum. On your mental health journey, two of the most important factors in finding a therapist are finding someone with whom you can build rapport and feel accepted, and finding one who has education and insight into your specific challenges. I work well with clients who are open to learning new strategies and gaining new insight on how to view and navigate the challenges that they face.
I enjoy working with clients who are navigating life transitions, especially neurodivergent individuals or women feeling disconnected from their sense of self.
My approach in working with individuals is very person-centered. I believe we can work together to discover solutions, coping skills, healing, and processing that will best support you! I am committed to being neurodiversity-affirming, LGBTQ+ inclusive, and to providing a space where your experiences and identity are respected and valued.
I enjoy working with clients who are navigating life transitions, especially neurodivergent individuals or women feeling disconnected from their sense of self.
My approach in working with individuals is very person-centered. I believe we can work together to discover solutions, coping skills, healing, and processing that will best support you! I am committed to being neurodiversity-affirming, LGBTQ+ inclusive, and to providing a space where your experiences and identity are respected and valued.
Cassandra Ruiz Vazquez
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A, NCC
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78228
You struggle to focus, feel overwhelmed by responsibilities, and then avoid them until the pressure is unbearable. You find yourself hyperfocusing on a particular activity, but later move on from it or drop it altogether. You lose things, miss appointments, or forget what you meant to say, then you remember and feel frustrated with yourself for forgetting. It can feel like your potential isn't matching your results, and you're always trying to catch up. You overwork to keep the racing thoughts under control, and then you burn out. If you're ready to work with your brain, not against it, you're in the right place.
You struggle to focus, feel overwhelmed by responsibilities, and then avoid them until the pressure is unbearable. You find yourself hyperfocusing on a particular activity, but later move on from it or drop it altogether. You lose things, miss appointments, or forget what you meant to say, then you remember and feel frustrated with yourself for forgetting. It can feel like your potential isn't matching your results, and you're always trying to catch up. You overwork to keep the racing thoughts under control, and then you burn out. If you're ready to work with your brain, not against it, you're in the right place.
Didn’t like therapy before? That’s exactly who I help. I help people who feel stuck — whether it’s ADHD, lack of discipline, or not reaching your potential. I focus on building discipline, social skills, dating, anxiety, and self-esteem. You feel behind in life and don’t know how to catch up — but you can get there — we’ll figure out what's holding you back. Featured in San Antonio Magazine’s Top Mental Health Professionals (2025 and 2026).
Didn’t like therapy before? That’s exactly who I help. I help people who feel stuck — whether it’s ADHD, lack of discipline, or not reaching your potential. I focus on building discipline, social skills, dating, anxiety, and self-esteem. You feel behind in life and don’t know how to catch up — but you can get there — we’ll figure out what's holding you back. Featured in San Antonio Magazine’s Top Mental Health Professionals (2025 and 2026).
If you've ever felt like something is weighing you down — whether it's anxiety that won't quit, a past you're still carrying, or a sense that your relationships aren't quite working — you might be exactly who I work with. I see children, teens, and adults navigating trauma, ADHD, depression, family conflict, life transitions, and more. Whether you're a parent struggling to understand your child, a young person trying to figure out who you are, or an adult finally ready to do the hard work, there's a place for you here.
If you've ever felt like something is weighing you down — whether it's anxiety that won't quit, a past you're still carrying, or a sense that your relationships aren't quite working — you might be exactly who I work with. I see children, teens, and adults navigating trauma, ADHD, depression, family conflict, life transitions, and more. Whether you're a parent struggling to understand your child, a young person trying to figure out who you are, or an adult finally ready to do the hard work, there's a place for you here.
Wondering if you are neurodivergent or have a mental health condition?
We specialize in Psychological Testing and psychotherapy across the lifespan. Training and experience include working with individuals of different backgrounds at research clinics, VA hospitals, community mental health sites, and private practice. We take a neuroaffirmative approach in our work and help clients understand their strengths and areas of need.
Wondering if you are neurodivergent or have a mental health condition?
We specialize in Psychological Testing and psychotherapy across the lifespan. Training and experience include working with individuals of different backgrounds at research clinics, VA hospitals, community mental health sites, and private practice. We take a neuroaffirmative approach in our work and help clients understand their strengths and areas of need.
ASD/Dev.
I have over 20 years of experience running a Residential Treatment Center for children, adolescents and adults with developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injury, mental health, and behavioral issues preventing them from succeeding in the home, school, and community setting.
ASD/Dev.
I have over 20 years of experience running a Residential Treatment Center for children, adolescents and adults with developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injury, mental health, and behavioral issues preventing them from succeeding in the home, school, and community setting.
I am a neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ affirming therapist offering virtual sessions anywhere in Texas.
I believe that successful therapy celebrates individuality and identity, is strength-based, and focuses on personal growth rather than a "fix it" approach. Empowerment, education, and inclusivity are at the core of my philosophy. I help with goals such as identity, trauma, self-love, and changing unhelpful behaviors. Your goals will take center stage.
I am a neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ affirming therapist offering virtual sessions anywhere in Texas.
I believe that successful therapy celebrates individuality and identity, is strength-based, and focuses on personal growth rather than a "fix it" approach. Empowerment, education, and inclusivity are at the core of my philosophy. I help with goals such as identity, trauma, self-love, and changing unhelpful behaviors. Your goals will take center stage.
I am an Autistic/ADHD therapist (she/her) with chronic illness and disabilities, who is passionate about supporting other neurodivergent individuals.
This means that I combine techniques from different therapeutic models that is tailored to the individual's needs, interests, and preferences. I also view Autistic and ADHD neurotypes as natural variations of the human mind and not as a disease or disorder to be fixed or cured.
I am an Autistic/ADHD therapist (she/her) with chronic illness and disabilities, who is passionate about supporting other neurodivergent individuals.
This means that I combine techniques from different therapeutic models that is tailored to the individual's needs, interests, and preferences. I also view Autistic and ADHD neurotypes as natural variations of the human mind and not as a disease or disorder to be fixed or cured.
She also conducts evaluations of neurodevelopmental disorders, such as ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Learning Disabilities, and Intellectual Disabilities.
Dr. Haley B. Holm is a Neuropsychologist in South Carolina who has been practicing since 2023. She completed her Doctoral Degree Program from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, her Doctoral Internship from Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children's Hospital, and her Postdoctoral Fellowship from Emory University/Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Dr. Holm assesses concerns with children's development, thinking, learning, and overall functioning. Her patient population includes infants, toddlers, school-age children/adolescents, and young adults.Dr. Holm’s training is consistent with the Houston Conference guidelines for special
She also conducts evaluations of neurodevelopmental disorders, such as ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Learning Disabilities, and Intellectual Disabilities.
Dr. Haley B. Holm is a Neuropsychologist in South Carolina who has been practicing since 2023. She completed her Doctoral Degree Program from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, her Doctoral Internship from Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children's Hospital, and her Postdoctoral Fellowship from Emory University/Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Dr. Holm assesses concerns with children's development, thinking, learning, and overall functioning. Her patient population includes infants, toddlers, school-age children/adolescents, and young adults.Dr. Holm’s training is consistent with the Houston Conference guidelines for special
She obtained specialized training designating her as a Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist through Evergreen Certifications.
She has experience providing individual, family and group psychotherapy in hospitals and outpatient settings. As a clinically trained social worker, Kimberly facilitates a therapy environment with a holistic focus that integrates an understanding of development, family systems and individual strengths. She both supports and celebrates neuro diversity.
She obtained specialized training designating her as a Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist through Evergreen Certifications.
She has experience providing individual, family and group psychotherapy in hospitals and outpatient settings. As a clinically trained social worker, Kimberly facilitates a therapy environment with a holistic focus that integrates an understanding of development, family systems and individual strengths. She both supports and celebrates neuro diversity.
Our experienced and caring team of behavioral health professionals is here to support you and/or your child. We offer counseling and behavioral intervention services for children, adolescents and adults.
Now offering Social Cognitive Learning groups for children ages 4-11
Our experienced and caring team of behavioral health professionals is here to support you and/or your child. We offer counseling and behavioral intervention services for children, adolescents and adults.
Now offering Social Cognitive Learning groups for children ages 4-11
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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.