Autism Spectrum Counseling
Counseling for People on the Autism Spectrum in Oak Brook
Counseling can be a steady space for people on the autism spectrum to focus on what matters to them, including relationships, emotional wellbeing, stress, and the shape of daily life, without the expectation that autism itself needs to change. Sessions follow your goals and your pace.
Reasons someone on the spectrum may seek counseling
People on the autism spectrum come to counseling for many of the same reasons anyone does, and for some shaped by navigating a world built for different patterns.
You might want support with relationships and communication, with stress or low mood, with the weight of masking, with life transitions, or with making sense of an experience you are still understanding. None of this is about fixing autism. It is about having a place to think through what you want your life to look like and to build skills that help you get there.
Relationships and connection
Counseling can help you explore friendships, dating, partnership, and family dynamics on your own terms, including how you communicate and how you make sense of others' communication.
Stress, mood, and emotional wellbeing
Anxiety and low mood can co-occur with being on the spectrum. Counseling offers space to understand these experiences and to develop approaches that fit how you process the world.
Life transitions and daily life
Transitions in work, education, living situation, or relationships can be especially significant. Counseling can support you through change and help you build routines and strategies that work for you.
Identity, masking, and self-understanding
For many autistic people, the effort of masking, of presenting in ways that feel expected, is exhausting. Counseling can be a place to explore identity without performance and to rest from that effort.
An individualized counseling approach
There is no one way to work with someone on the autism spectrum, because there is no one way to be autistic. Sessions are shaped around you: how you think, how you communicate, what feels safe, and what you want to be different in your life.
Jeffery brings a skills-based, solution-focused approach and an affirming stance. That means he meets you where you are, works with your goals rather than a prescribed agenda, and respects that you are the expert on your own experience.
The work might include building practical coping tools, processing emotions, exploring relationships, or simply having a consistent space to think. The pace and focus are yours to set.
Meet Jeffery Siddall
Jeffery Siddall, MA, NCC, LPC, works with people on the autism spectrum as part of his counseling practice. His approved focus areas also include marriage counseling, LGBTQIA+ affirming care, emotional regulation, and mindfulness and wellness.
Jeffery offers a skills-based, solution-focused approach with a commitment to affirming LGBTQ+ clients. He brings curiosity and respect to each person's experience rather than assumptions about what they need.
Counseling with Jeffery is collaborative: you decide together what to work on and how to approach it.
What to expect
The first step is a free phone consultation. You will talk with our intake team about what you are looking for and whether Jeffery or another clinician might be a good match.
If you choose to move forward, your initial sessions focus on understanding your goals and building a comfortable rhythm together. You set the pace and the agenda.
Sessions are available in person at our Oak Brook office. Virtual options may also be available; ask intake about current formats.
You can read more about the full process on our What to Expect page.
Insurance and fees
Insurance participation can vary by clinician. Our intake team can help you understand current coverage, benefits, and expected costs before you begin. Visit our Insurance and Fees page for current practice information.
Before you reach out
Insurance
We work with several insurance and employee assistance (EAP) plans. Participation can vary by clinician, and benefits and eligibility should be verified.
Insurance and feesFees
- Initial intake or evaluation$250
- Individual psychotherapy$200
Sliding-scale availability can be discussed through intake. If cost is a concern, please tell our intake team and we will talk through your options honestly.
What happens next
- 01Reach out to our intake team
- 02Get thoughtfully matched
- 03Plan your first appointment
Finding the right therapist
We take matching seriously. The right fit between client and therapist matters, so our intake process is designed to understand your needs before suggesting someone.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this a diagnostic or assessment service?
What ages do you work with on the spectrum?
Does Jeffery have a specific autism credential?
Does counseling try to change being autistic?
Request a free consultation
Tell us a little about what you are looking for. Our intake team will talk through whether Jeffery is a good match, or suggest someone who might be.
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