Adult Autism Services for San Jose and Silicon Valley — 100% Telehealth

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Adult Autism Services for San Jose and Silicon Valley

If you’re an adult in San Jose or the broader Silicon Valley and you’ve been wondering whether autism is part of your story, you’re asking a question I hear regularly. I’m Kenneth Roberson, PhD, a licensed clinical psychologist specializing exclusively in adult autism, and I provide assessment, therapy, and couples counseling to adults across the Bay Area and all of California via secure telehealth.

Why Adults in Silicon Valley Seek Autism Services

Silicon Valley’s tech-driven culture creates a unique environment for autistic adults. In many ways, the industry rewards traits commonly associated with autism — deep focus, systematic thinking, pattern recognition, and the ability to sustain concentrated effort on complex problems. Many autistic adults in tech have built successful careers leveraging exactly these strengths.

But the social layer of professional life tells a different story. Navigating office politics, reading between the lines in meetings, managing the social dynamics of cross-functional teams, and performing the expected networking rituals can be quietly exhausting. Many of the adults I work with from the Valley describe a pattern: excelling technically while struggling socially, and wondering why career advancement feels so much harder than the work itself.

There’s also a high prevalence of what’s sometimes called “twice-exceptional” adults in this area — people who are both intellectually gifted and neurodivergent. For these adults, the giftedness can mask the autism, and the autism can mask the giftedness. The result is often a persistent sense of underperformance despite obvious capability, or success that comes at an unsustainable personal cost.

Telehealth means you don’t have to add another commute to your schedule. Whether you’re in downtown San Jose, Cupertino, Mountain View, Palo Alto, or anywhere in the South Bay, you can access specialized adult autism services from your home or office.

Services Available to San Jose / Silicon Valley Residents

All services are 100% virtual via HIPAA-compliant video

Individual Therapy
Neurodiversity-affirming therapy for anxiety, burnout, communication, workplace challenges, and relationships.
Fee: $250/session.

Neurodiverse Couples Therapy
Specialized therapy for couples where neurological differences affect communication and connection.
Fee: $250/session.

How Telehealth Works

All appointments are conducted by secure video. You can complete the entire process from anywhere in California.

Step 1
Get in touch

Click the ‘Get Started’ button below to complete the intake process. Then, we will arrange a video consultation, and begin your journey to a successful life with ASD.

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Step 2
Connect via secure video

All sessions use a HIPAA-compliant video platform. You need a private space, a stable internet connection, and a device with a camera.

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Step 3
Receive expert care

30+ years of adult autism expertise delivered with the same clinical rigor as in-person sessions.

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About Dr. Roberson

I’m Kenneth Roberson, PhD, a licensed clinical psychologist (PSY11958) with over 30 years of experience working exclusively with adults on the autism spectrum. I serve adults throughout California from my San Francisco-based telehealth practice.

Ready to Get Started?

If you’re in San Jose or Silicon Valley and ready to explore whether autism is part of your experience, I’m here to help.

Service area and availability

Available statewide

Whether you’re seeking targeted skill-building, help navigating work or relationships, or a space to better understand yourself, therapy can help.

Ready to get started?

FAQs

Do you specialize in working with tech professionals?

My specialization is adult autism across all professions. That said, I work with many adults in the tech industry and understand the specific social and professional dynamics of Silicon Valley workplaces.

Can autism be assessed via telehealth?

Yes. I conduct comprehensive adult autism assessments entirely via secure video, and the clinical validity is well-supported by research. Many adults find the telehealth format more comfortable for the assessment process.

I've been successful at work. Could I still be autistic?

Absolutely. Professional success is common among autistic adults, particularly in fields that reward systematic thinking. Success doesn’t rule out autism — it often coexists with significant challenges in other areas of life.