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Adult Autism Therapy
Prosper Health provides neurodivergent affirming therapy for autistic adults - all via telehealth and covered by insurance.
What sets autism therapy at Prosper Health apart
Addressing the unique needs of autism in adulthood
Prosper Health therapists are well-versed in the unique experiences, strengths, and challenges faced by autistic adults. Through personalized treatment plans, we address a wide range of difficulties, helping you navigate life with confidence and skill.
Work on expressing yourself and understanding others in ways that helps meet your objectives.
Build the relationships you want, navigate social cues, and feel more at ease in social settings.
Learn effective strategies to manage mood, frustration, and anxiety fostering balance and resilience.
Develop strategies for regulating your sensory input to better manage overwhelming situations.
Build the skills needed to manage daily routines and responsibilities, empowering you to meet your goals.
Gain tools to thrive in professional environments, including improving communication, self-advocacy, and managing stress.
Address common co-existing conditions like anxiety, depression, or ADHD with integrated, compassionate care.
At Prosper Health, we tailor therapy to your specific needs, helping you overcome challenges, embrace your strengths, and achieve your personal and professional goals.
Benefits of adult autism therapy
Adult autism therapy provides valuable support to help you meet your needs, embrace your strengths, and achieve your personal and professional goals.
Develop effective communication skills and build stronger, more meaningful connections.
Learn strategies to regulate emotions, cope with stress, and manage sensory processing.
Gain the tools to navigate daily life, achieve personal goals, and thrive in professional environments.
Our process for success with adult autism therapy
We know how hard it can be to find a therapist that understands adult autism, so we make our process as easy as possible.
Start your journey by completing our form with your background and insurance details. Once submitted, our team will promptly verify your coverage and provide a clear cost estimate within just one business day, ensuring transparency and peace of mind.
Our intake team will reach out and work to match you with a therapist that specializes in working with autistic adults based on your location, preferences, and presenting concerns. If you do not like your match, just let us know, and we will find somebody else for you to work with!
Your first one or two sessions with your therapist will be focused on getting to know each other and developing a personal support plan to help you achieve your goals.
Work with your therapist in ongoing, one-on-one virtual sessions designed to provide continuous support and help you navigate life’s challenges. Together, you’ll develop personalized strategies to achieve your goals!
Start your journey by completing our form with your background and insurance details. Once submitted, our team will promptly verify your coverage and provide a clear cost estimate within just one business day, ensuring transparency and peace of mind.
Our intake team will reach out and work to match you with a therapist that specializes in working with autistic adults based on your location, preferences, and presenting concerns. If you do not like your match, just let us know, and we will find somebody else for you to work with!
Your first one or two sessions with your therapist will be focused on getting to know each other and developing a personal support plan to help you achieve your goals.
Work with your therapist in ongoing, one-on-one virtual sessions designed to provide continuous support and help you navigate life’s challenges. Together, you’ll develop personalized strategies to achieve your goals!
Our clients love us
Expert therapists dedicated to supporting autistic adults
We carefully select affirming, highly skilled therapists and equip them with specialized training from leading autism experts to ensure compassionate and effective care.
FAQs about adult autism therapy
What is adult autism therapy?
Adult autism therapy helps autistic individuals develop communication and social skills while addressing emotional challenges and cooccurring conditions like anxiety or depression.
Do I need a formal autism diagnosis to start therapy?
Nope! The most important thing you need to start therapy is an idea of what you would like to work on or how you would like your life to be different. If you have difficulty putting this into words, your therapist can help you define your goals.
How is therapy for autistic adults different from therapy for children?
Psychotherapy, the formal way of referring to talk therapy, should be based on consideration of what the client wants for their life. At PH, we prioritize enhancing the client’s quality of life, whatever that means for them.
In contrast, therapy for children sometimes places an emphasis on what parents or teachers want for the child, rather than what the child wants. Therapy for children may be overly focused on changing autistic traits, rather than being autism-affirming.
Can therapy help with co-occurring conditions like anxiety or depression?
Yes, therapy can effectively address co-occurring conditions like anxiety or depression in autistic adults by using evidence-based approaches to increase emotional wellbeing and resilience.
How long does adult autism therapy typically last?
The length of therapy is determined by the client’s goals and their progress toward meeting them. Therapy research suggests that autistic adults may take somewhat longer in therapy than their non-autistic counterparts, but the length of a course of therapy can vary broadly, depending on the person’s goals and progress.
What if I have difficulty communicating or expressing myself during therapy?
PH therapists are trained to work with the client to help with communication and self-expression. PH therapists are trained to use visual supports, and there are a number of specific therapy tools we use to help support communication. PH therapists are also trained to adapt their pacing and wording to better suit client needs, which can also help with communication.
What types of therapy are most effective for adults with autism?
There’s not a lot of research on mental health therapy for autistic adults! Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is well-researched and considered a best practice for addressing the anxiety and depression which can co-occur with autism. There’s also an increasing amount of research that dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and other mindfulness-based approaches (e.g., acceptance and commitment therapy/ACT, etc.) can be effective.
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