Autism Therapy for Teens and Adults

Compassionate, Neurodiversity-Affirming Support for Every Stage of Life

Living with autism, or discovering you’re on the spectrum later in life, can bring a mix of insight, relief, and grief. You may finally have an explanation for lifelong patterns, yet still feel unsure how to move forward.
At Thriving Wellness Center, our therapists specialize in autism therapy for teens and adults that helps you make sense of your experiences, embrace your strengths, and create practical strategies for daily life.

Our approach is neurodiversity-affirming, which means we don’t view autism as something to “fix.” Instead, we help you understand your unique brain, reduce stress and sensory overwhelm, and develop tools for authentic, balanced living.

Learn more about our autism therapy services in New Jersey and autism therapy services in New York, available both virtually and in-person.

Begin Your Journey Toward Understanding and Growth

Discover compassionate, neurodiversity-affirming therapy designed to help autistic teens and adults gain insight, improve daily life, and feel more confident in who they are.

Understanding Autism in a New Light

Autism affects the way people process information, communicate, and experience the world. For many adults, especially those diagnosed later in life, understanding these differences can be transformative.

You might recognize yourself in some of the following:

• Feeling misunderstood or “different” in social settings

• Struggling with executive functioning (planning, organization, focus, or follow-through)

• Sensory sensitivities or needing predictable routines

• Emotional intensity or burnout after social interactions

• Difficulty managing transitions or change

• A deep sense of empathy and strong passion for specific interests

Therapy can help you better understand these traits — not as flaws, but as parts of your neurotype that can be supported and valued.

If you’re still in the process of seeking clarity, learn more about our comprehensive autism evaluations for adults and teens.

How Autism Therapy Can Help

Our therapy is designed to meet you where you are. Together, we’ll focus on both self-understanding and skill-building so you can move through life with more confidence, self-acceptance, and clarity.

Through therapy, you can learn to:

• Recognize and manage signs of autistic burnout

• Build executive functioning skills like planning, organization, and time management

• Strengthen emotional regulation using mindfulness and DBT-based tools

• Improve communication and navigate relationships more comfortably

• Develop strategies to reduce sensory overload and overwhelm

• Heal from past misunderstandings or self-blame related to late diagnosis

Each session is a space to explore who you are and what supports your wellbeing — not to change you, but to help you live more fully as yourself.

Therapy That Honors the Way Your Brain Works

Our sessions focus on self-awareness, emotional regulation, executive functioning, and communication—helping you build a life that feels more balanced and authentic.

Our Therapy Services

Individual Autism Therapy Virtually or In-Person

We provide 45-minute sessions that are flexible, private, and personalized to your needs. Therapy may include:

• Exploring your autistic identity and increasing self-understanding

• Learning emotion regulation and grounding strategies

• Addressing anxiety, perfectionism, or rejection sensitivity

• Developing practical systems for organization and motivation

DBT-Informed Therapy for Autism

Many autistic individuals experience intense emotions or have difficulty recovering from conflict, criticism, or sensory overload. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical tools for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Our DBT-informed sessions are tailored for neurodivergent clients and include:

• Learning to recognize emotional patterns without judgment

• Building tolerance for frustration and uncertainty

• Practicing mindfulness to reduce stress and reactivity

• Improving boundaries and communication in relationships

Executive Functioning Support

Executive functioning challenges are common in both autistic and ADHD profiles. Therapy can help you identify what’s blocking your productivity or organization and create realistic systems to support success.

We’ll work together on:

• Planning and prioritization

• Managing time and follow-through

• Overcoming procrastination and task initiation difficulties

• Breaking large goals into manageable steps

• Understanding motivation through a neurodiverse lens

This work is integrated into psychotherapy, so you can address both the practical and emotional sides of executive functioning.

What to Expect from Autism Therapy

During your sessions, you can expect a space that feels calm, respectful, and genuinely supportive. You set the pace, and we build from there.

A typical process might include:

1. Initial Consultation (10 minutes, free): We discuss your goals, answer questions, and determine whether our approach feels like a good fit.

2. Comprehensive Intake: Your first session focuses on understanding your history, strengths, challenges, and goals for therapy.

3. Ongoing Support: Regular sessions focused on skills, self-awareness, and growth at a pace that feels sustainable.

Many clients begin to feel relief within a few sessions as they gain clarity and self-compassion, realizing they are not broken — they simply process the world differently.

Support That Meets You Where You Are

Whether you’re learning about autism for the first time or deepening your self-understanding, therapy provides a space to process emotions, reduce overwhelm, and create systems that truly work for you.

Who We Work With

Our clinicians have extensive experience supporting:

• Teens and young adults learning to navigate independence, social life, and academics

• Adults recently diagnosed or exploring possible autism traits

• Individuals with co-occurring ADHD, anxiety, or OCD

• Parents or partners seeking to better understand and support a loved one on the spectrum

Cost & Insurance Information

At Thriving Wellness Center, we believe therapy should be accessible, transparent, and worth the investment in your wellbeing.

We are an out-of-network provider, which means we do not bill insurance directly. However, we provide a superbill with all the necessary information for you to submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement.

Session fees vary depending on the therapist and service type (e.g., individual therapy, autism diagnostic evaluation, or couples counseling).

If you’d like more information about pricing or need guidance on how to check your out-of-network benefits, please contact us — we’re happy to walk you through your options.

Why Choose Thriving Wellness Center

• Specialized Expertise: Our therapists are trained in autism spectrum conditions, ADHD, executive functioning, and DBT-informed therapy.

• Neurodiversity-Affirming Approach: We focus on understanding and growth, not on masking or “normalizing.”

• Personalized, Evidence-Based Care: Therapy is tailored to your goals, preferences, and life stage.

• Virtual Flexibility: Access therapy from home or wherever you feel most comfortable.

• Supportive Environment: Compassionate, authentic, and free from judgment — a space where you can truly be yourself.