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Autism, also known as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a group of neurodevelopmental disorders that impact your ability to interact socially and communicate effectively. While some think of autism as a disease that can’t be improved, focused therapy can significantly improve the condition.

No matter how severe symptoms are among the Autism spectrum, an experienced therapist can help you better understand yourself, your needs, and what you can do to improve your quality of life. Whether you are located in downtown El Cajon, the suburbs of El Cajon, other nearby places such as National City, San Diego, or anywhere else in California, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Symptoms of Autism

There are several symptoms of autism that you should know about, and they include:

  • Having trouble communicating how you feel.
  • Being perceived by others as offensive.
  • Shying away from social interactions.
  • Being unable to make friends.
  • Trouble making eye contact.

Aspergers symptoms include:

  • A strong interest in art or intellectual things
  • Delayed development
  • Lack of proper social skills.

If you believe that you fit the description of Autism, it’s wise to connect with a therapist for a formal diagnosis and treatment. Looking for autism information for your child? Read this article to learn about the merits of art therapy for Autism.

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Mental Health Match can help you find a professional therapist who can improve your symptoms and help you function at a higher level. Finding a licensed therapist on our platform is as easy as browsing the experts below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

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Address negative self-beliefs, dive deep into body image, set strong boundaries with others and self, all to boost self-empowerment. We'll identify patterns, challenge them head-on, and create lasting positive change. "You wanna, lets do it"


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Address negative self-beliefs, dive deep into body image, set strong boundaries with others and self, all to boost self-empowerment. We'll identify patterns, challenge them head-on, and create lasting positive change. "You wanna, lets do it"

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Being a human is wild ! So get ready to vibe, heal, and grow together! I blend Feminism, story telling, and social justice in therapy because context, language, and identity are so real. Bc when we heal ourselves we can heal communities.

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My clients say that I am easy-going, a good communicator, direct but also warm and deeply empathic, very insightful and have a great sense of humor. I’m very experienced and able to tailor my therapeutic approach to best meet your needs and goals.

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Through therapy, our clients find that they are no longer overwhelmed and shut down by the parts of them that feel angry, jealous, depressed, guilty, resentful, etc. and experience not only appreciation for these parts but also the ability to heal.


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Through therapy, our clients find that they are no longer overwhelmed and shut down by the parts of them that feel angry, jealous, depressed, guilty, resentful, etc. and experience not only appreciation for these parts but also the ability to heal.

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Using both traditional talk therapy and experiential/process-oriented therapy, we specialize in trauma recovery and identity exploration for highly sensitive people and neurodivergent individuals and couples.

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Find strategies and ways that you can live a life you want. From stress-management, sleep hygiene, advocacy, communication, peer relationships, dating, self-esteem, and confidence, we will find your internal sense of support and well-being.


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Find strategies and ways that you can live a life you want. From stress-management, sleep hygiene, advocacy, communication, peer relationships, dating, self-esteem, and confidence, we will find your internal sense of support and well-being.

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Able to follow client lead and join the journey with the client. I will challenge when it will help you grow and break out of the comfort zone. I am patient and can listen without judgement. I can use humor when needed and to help develop rapport.

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  • Family Dynamics
  • Mood Disorders
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Erin Batali
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explore how various aspects of your identity (neurodivergence, LGBTQIA+, disability, religion, culture, ethnicity, etc) interact with your emotional and relational well-being.


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explore how various aspects of your identity (neurodivergence, LGBTQIA+, disability, religion, culture, ethnicity, etc) interact with your emotional and relational well-being.

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I draw upon multiple sources of knowledge in our work – and am always internalizing more wisdom from all my experiences. The theoretical approaches that most inform me are Internal Family Systems (IFS), atttachment, narrative & somatic therapy.

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