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You want to start counseling for autism in Illinois. But, you’ve struggled to find a provider who gets your unique needs and challenges.
Finding an autism therapist in Chicago, IL whom you know will have a neurodiversity-centered approach to therapy for autistic adults has been a struggle. You live in rural Illinois and the closest autism specialist is HOURS away. But, you need support close to home.
You may have looked for an autism therapist in the St. Louis or Chicago area. Yet, you haven’t found anyone who gets you as an autistic adult. The idea of sitting in traffic for hours to get to an appointment isn’t your style. Or, you may live in Macomb, Bloomington-Normal, or the Quad Cities. As a result, you don’t have access to an autism therapist in your area. Autism and anxiety may even make starting therapy from the comfort of home a better solution.Online Autism therapy in Illinois may be the answer!
Online therapy for autism has many benefits. Sometimes convenience is a factor. But, other times an online setting may be the only option available. If you live in Quincy, Champaign-Urbana, or Carbondale, a quality autism therapist who understands neurodiversity may be unavailable. Or, you may live in Chicago or East St. Louis where you have to battle traffic. Nobody likes driving long distances to get to an appointment and having to turn around and do it again. Wouldn’t it be nice to sit down at your computer and log in to a secure platform? Online therapy leaves you free to do more important things than commute!
Open Doors Therapy now provides counseling for autistic teens and adults throughout Illinois! Our therapists understand autism and use a strengths-centered approach to autism therapy. You can get quality therapy for autism in rural Illinois, all from the comfort of your own home.
Yeah, but. . . does online autism therapy work?
The short answer? YES! Online therapy for autism and neurodiversity has been effective in our experience. There isn’t a lot of data yet. But, we have seen great successes in our California online autism counseling sessions. There is also more research coming out about how online autism therapy is working!
In some cases, online therapy works even better for autistic people, as they can be in their own homes. Being comfortable allows people to open up more. As a result, they don’t have to worry about having to mask their autistic traits while in public. Neurodiversity masking is exhausting. So, having one less place to put on a neurotypical face can be a relief. We also love getting a glimpse into the real lives of our clients away from a clinical setting.
Autism doesn’t have to define you!
Autistic teens and adults face challenges that are unique to the individual. No autistic person has the exact same strengths (and areas to improve upon) as others. Thus, we focus on the individual, their needs, and their desires. We set tailored goals based on where you want to improve as an autistic teen or parent of a neurodiverse child. Many times people on the autism spectrum feel shame and worthlessness. “Why can’t I be normal?” you may ask yourself.
Fitting into a neurotypical world is exhausting. You may be navigating anxiety and depression. Or, you may find yourself feeling like you’ll never be good enough. With online autism therapy in Illinois, we meet you where you are. We see that you are wonderful and want to help you meet the goals that are important to you. We want to see you become the confident, thriving autistic adult you know you can be (and already are).Therapy can help you navigate life as a neurodiverse adult
In online autism therapy, we help you see how your words and actions affect those in your life. When people are hurt by what you say or do, it is difficult. An online autism therapist at Open Doors Therapy can provide a safe space to express your thoughts. Here, you can reflect on your actions without fear of judgment. Learning how to empathize with others can be challenging. The last thing you need is to have to be defensive of your actions in counseling. This allows many of our clients to become more self-aware. Which, in turn, leads to improved relationships with others.
Practicing skills such as validation, perspective-taking, and empathy online can help you navigate social situations with greater ease. Being neurodiverse in a neurotypical world is overwhelming and draining. We get it. Sometimes you get so overwhelmed and feel like no one understands you. This may lead to autistic meltdowns, or you shut down completely and go into your own world. Learning these coping skills for autism can help you manage stress, anxiety, and overwhelm. Thus, leading to fewer breakdowns.
Therapy for parents of an autistic child
Being the parent of an autistic child comes with its ups and downs. Your child may be a rock star at some things and may not get others. Plus, you might be navigating how you feel about your child’s future. Or, you may worry about how others perceive them.
Our online Illinois autism counseling office is here to help. We understand that being an autistic parent can be difficult. Our therapists understand neurodiversity and can better explain how your child approaches the world. We want to give you the tools you need to be the best parent of an autistic teen or young adult as you can. You are doing great. . . and you need support. Open Doors Therapy is here to help you navigate the highs and lows of being an autism parent.
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Begin Online Autism Therapy in Illinois
Distance shouldn’t determine the services for neurodiverse individuals available to you. An autism therapist at Open Doors Therapy in Illinois would be happy to support you. We understand the idea of not having to travel to appointments is a huge relief! We offer a variety of services for autistic teens, adults, and autism parents across Illinois. To begin online autism counseling in Illinois, please follow these simple steps:
- Reach out to our autism therapy practice to schedule a free phone consultation
- Meet with us for a 1-hour online intake meeting with an autism specialist. This will give us the opportunity to determine what services will be the best fit for you.
- Begin online autism therapy in Illinois from the comfort of home!
Other Services Offered at Open Doors Therapy
Our California-based autism therapy clinic offers a variety of services. Our team is happy to support individuals who identify as having Asperger’s, autism, undiagnosed autism traits, and more. Please visit our Autism Resources page for more information and updated resources. Services offered include individual therapy, parent counseling, and group therapy. We also offer neurodiverse-affirming groups for college students with autistic traits, young adults with autism, neurodiverse adults, women who identify as neurodiverse, a mother’s group, and an online parent support group. Learn more about our services by reaching out or visiting our blog today!