Autism Therapy for Children, Teens, and Adults in California
Evidence-based, autism-informed support through telehealth
Autism can affect many areas of life, including emotions, relationships, school, work, routines, and daily functioning. It can also overlap with anxiety, depression, trauma, sensory overwhelm, burnout, and social challenges.
At Resilience Collective Psychology Group, Dr. Shannon Brazee provides therapy for children, teens, and adults with autism throughout California by telehealth. Her approach is warm, practical, and individualized, with treatment tailored to each person’s strengths, needs, and goals.
This is not ABA therapy. Dr. Brazee provides therapy and skills-based support to help clients reduce distress, improve coping, and function more effectively in daily life.
Who this may help
Autism therapy may be helpful for those struggling with:
● Anxiety or depression
● Emotional dysregulation
● Sensory overwhelm or stress
● Rigidity and difficulty with transitions
● Social or relationship challenges
● Low self-esteem
● School or work stress
● Family conflict
● Trauma-related symptoms
● Habits or behaviors interfering with daily life
Some clients are newly diagnosed and trying to better understand themselves. Others have known for years and want support with stress, relationships, or emotional wellbeing.
Dr. Brazee’s approach
Dr. Brazee provides respectful, evidence-based care that is adapted to the individual. Therapy may focus on:
● Building coping skills for anxiety, depression, and overwhelm
● Improving emotion regulation and distress tolerance
● Strengthening communication and relationship skills
● Supporting routines, flexibility, and life transitions
● Increasing self-understanding and self-acceptance
● Helping parents better support their child
Addressing co-occurring concerns such as trauma, mood symptoms, and addictions
Evidence-based treatments used
Depending on the client’s needs, treatment may include:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT helps clients understand connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and develop healthier coping strategies. It can be especially effective for anxiety, depression, and stress.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) strategies
DBT skills can help with emotion regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and relationships.
Trauma-informed therapy
Many autistic individuals have experienced bullying, chronic misunderstanding, or invalidation. A trauma-informed approach helps create a safer, more supportive therapy experience.
Parent support and behavior-focused strategies
For children and teens, therapy may include parent support to improve understanding, reduce conflict, and strengthen responses at home.
Strengths-based, autism-informed care
Therapy is not about trying to make someone appear less autistic. It is about reducing suffering, building useful skills, and supporting a more meaningful, manageable life.
Support across the lifespan
For children, treatment may focus on emotional regulation, behavior concerns, transitions, and family support.
For teens, therapy may address identity, friendships, school stress, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem.
For adults, therapy may help with burnout, masking, relationships, work stress, self-understanding, and coping with a later diagnosis.
Telehealth therapy across California
Dr. Shannon Brazee provides telehealth-only therapy for clients anywhere in California.
Schedule an appointment
If you are looking for autism-informed, evidence-based therapy for yourself or your child, Dr. Shannon Brazee may be able to help.
Dr. Shannon Brazee works with children, adolescents, and adults and provides therapy throughout California via telehealth.
