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Autism Therapists in Texas

Find the right therapist in Texas for you. Each profile lists the insurances the provider takes, typical costs per session, and how to get in contact.
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Emily CruzE

Emily Cruz

LPC
Online TherapyAccepting New Clients
How do you work with clients on the autism spectrum?
When working with clients on the autism spectrum, I focus on creating a calm, supportive, and neurodiversity-affirming space where clients feel respected and understood. I recognize that every autistic individual has unique strengths, needs, communication styles, and sensory experiences, so I tailor therapy to fit the person rather than expecting them to fit a single model. My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and culturally aware, with an emphasis on helping clients feel safe, build self-understanding, and develop tools that genuinely support their well-being. In sessions, I may integrate person-centered therapy, mindfulness-based strategies, strength-based support, and CBT-informed tools in ways that are practical and accessible. Depending on the client’s goals, we may work on emotional regulation, anxiety, identity, self-advocacy, stress management, life transitions, relationships, or processing overwhelming experiences. I also aim to honor sensory needs, communication preferences, and the client’s own pace, while supporting greater confidence, resilience, and self-acceptance.
Hi, I'm Emily. I'm a trauma-informed counselor who provides a calm, collaborative, and culturally attuned space for healing for teens, adults, and families in a fully virtual setting. My work integrates Trauma-Focused CBT, mindfulness-based strategies, person -centered therapy, strength-based approaches, and multicultural perspectives to support clients in understanding their experiences and building practical tools for resilience.
Melanie SchwindtM

Melanie Schwindt

LPC-Associate, NCC
Online & In-Person
What is your experience with clients on the autism spectrum?
I particularly enjoy working with those persons on the Autism Spectrum. Like ADHD, those on the spectrum just have a different way of thinking and seeing the world.  It takes understanding, acceptance, and knowledge to treat these patients, especially as it relates to helping them understand and accept themselves. 
Hello!  I am a recent (May 2019) graduate of the Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Texas A&M University-Central Texas. I graduated from the same school in 2016 with a Bachelors of Science in Psychology.  I specialized in child and adolescents throughout my school career.  For my internship, I completed hours at Cedar Crest Hospital and RTC, working with children, adolescents, and adults.  Upon graduation I got a full time job at the same hospital on the adult unit.  I became adept at working with those with schizophrenia, Bipolar, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and Borderline Personality Disorder.  I also am very experienced and knowledgeable at working with those with ADHD, autism, and various learning and developmental delays. I enjoy using a person centered approach that focuses on the person’s strength and ability to manage their daily living through skills taught in therapy.  However, I enjoy research and drawing on many other modalities to provide the treatment that would best benefit the client. I am currently an LPC-Associate/NCC, but I am less than 300 hours away from full licensure. I have experience both with the short term hospital therapy and the more chronic long term therapy aspects, having seen several clients.  I have transitioned to private practice, where I see patients both in person and via telehealth. I currently cannot accept insurance because I do not have my full license yet, but I do accept cash payment. 
Heidi WomackH

Heidi Womack

Occupational Therapist OTR, MOT
Online & In-Person
Hi! I’m Heidi Womack, founder of Happy Horizons Therapy, PLLC.  I’ve been a Pediatric Occupational Therapist for 17 wonderful years and LOVE what I do. I firmly believe that every child has greatness and that they are capable of living their happiest, most fulfilling life. I am here to not only help your child achieve their developmental milestones, but to also be a new support system for you and your family.  My role with you and your child extends beyond the term “therapist” into that of coach, cheerleader, advocate, helper, and teacher.  My goal is for you to feel fully supported within the therapy experience, and for your child to feel successful in their ability to play, socialize, move, talk, eat, dress, write, and so much more!  For the children who struggle in one or more of these areas, and for the parents who might be frustrated or overwhelmed, I understand.  I have been in your shoes. I am here to help. You are not alone! I have specialized training to assist your child with deficits in the following areas: * Fine motor skills * Visual motor integration skills (eye-hand coordination) * Visual perceptual skills  * Gross motor/Motor development skills * Sensory Processing/Sensory Integration * Feeding difficulties * Autism/Pervasive Developmental Disorder * Developmental delays * Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s) * Strength/Endurance/Range of Motion * School Readiness skills (pre-writing, scissor skills) * Handwriting Remediation * Dyslexia * Bilateral coordination * Social Emotional Regulation * Infant Motor Development * Feeding Disorders/Picky Eating * Attention/Concentration/ADHD * Planning and organization