Matthew Tapia, LMFT, LBA | Autistic-Affirming Therapist | Phoenix, AZ & California
As an Autistic, ADHD, and neurodivergent therapist myself, I bring both lived experience and clinical expertise to every session, something I consider the foundation of genuinely affirming care.
I am a dual-licensed Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) serving clients across Arizona and California, with a specialization in autism, ADHD, anxiety, trauma, and family systems.
Who I Work With:
I support autistic adults, teens, and children, individuals with ADHD, neurodivergent families, and caregivers navigating:
Anxiety, overwhelm, and burnout (including autistic burnout)
Trauma and complex PTSD
Life transitions and identity exploration
Relationship and family challenges
Parenting a neurodivergent child
Caregiver stress and support
My Approach:
I practice from a neurodiversity-affirming, identity-first framework — meaning I treat being autistic or ADHD as a difference, not a deficit. My clinical methods draw from:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Mindfulness-based approaches
Family Systems Therapy
Therapy with me is collaborative, flexible, and paced to meet you where you are — because I know firsthand that one size never fits all.
📍 Serving: Phoenix, AZ | Arizona statewide | California (telehealth)
💬 Free 30-minute consultation available
💲 Session rate: $140
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