Therapy for People with Autism in New York
Psychotherapy for autistic children (ages 7+), adolescents, and emerging adults navigating anxiety, depression, loneliness, adjustment, and relationship concerns.
Dr. Prodromakis specializes in providing psychotherapy to autistic children (ages 7+), adolescents, and emerging adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, loneliness, adjustment, and relationship concerns. She often provides supplemental support and parenting skills sessions to her minor clients' caregivers.
Sessions with autistic clients focus on the co-occurring conditions and experiences that can come with being an autistic young person, including:
Understanding a new autism diagnosis and unlearning stigmatized or false information about it
Alleviating depression, anxiety, panic, and overwhelm
Unmasking and increasing authenticity
Self-advocacy within school, professional, and family systems
Alleviating feelings of loneliness & building upon interpersonal skills
Developing strategies for emotional regulation
Fostering a sense of sensory safety
Managing times of transition and change
Four clinical values that shape how she works.
Collaboration
Evidence-Based
Neuro-Affirming
LGBTQ+ Affirming
Frequently Asked Questions
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No. The goal of therapy is not to make someone any "less autistic." Instead, therapy focuses on improving quality of life by reducing distress, increasing self-understanding, strengthening coping skills, and helping clients advocate for their needs while working toward accepting their authentic selves.
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Sensory experiences are an important part of many neurodivergent people's daily lives. Therapy helps clients identify sensory needs, develop strategies to increase feelings of safety and regulation, advocate for accommodations, and reduce distress related to overwhelming environments.
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A new diagnosis often brings a mix of emotions. Therapy provides a supportive space to better understand autism through a neuro-affirming lens, recognize your (or your child's) strengths, address challenges as they arise, and develop practical strategies that promote confidence and well-being rather than fear or stigma.
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For child and adolescent clients, parents and caregivers are an important part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Prodromakis offers parent sessions to discuss progress and provide practical strategies that support the child's emotional growth while respecting their autonomy. Some emerging adult clients appreciate the involvement of their caregivers as well, which can be arranged with written consent.
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Masking refers to consciously or unconsciously hiding autistic traits in order to fit in or meet social expectations. While masking can be socially protective, it can also contribute to exhaustion, anxiety, and burnout. Therapy can help clients recognize when they are masking, understand its impact, and make intentional choices that prioritize authenticity and well-being.
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