Adult Autism Services for Irvine and Orange County
If you’re an adult in Irvine or the broader Orange County area and you’ve been considering whether autism might explain patterns you’ve noticed in your life, I can help. I’m Kenneth Roberson, PhD, a licensed clinical psychologist who works exclusively with adults on the autism spectrum, and I provide assessment, therapy, and couples counseling to OC residents via secure telehealth.
Why Adults in Orange County Seek Autism Services
Orange County’s blend of corporate, tech, and entrepreneurial cultures creates environments where high-achieving adults are expected to perform across multiple dimensions — technically, socially, and interpersonally. For autistic adults, these expectations can be met for years through careful compensating and masking, but the effort is cumulative, and it often becomes unsustainable without the person understanding why.
Many of the OC-based adults I work with describe a particular pattern: appearing successful and put-together while internally experiencing exhaustion, anxiety, or a persistent sense that something about their experience doesn’t match the people around them. In a culture that values social ease and presentation, the gap between appearance and inner experience can feel especially isolating.
Telehealth removes the logistical barriers that can delay getting started. Whether you’re in Irvine, Newport Beach, Anaheim, Huntington Beach, or anywhere in the county, you can access a specialist who focuses exclusively on adult autism — without commute time or scheduling complexity.
Services Available to Irvine / Orange County Residents
All services are 100% virtual via HIPAA-compliant video
Individual Therapy
Neurodiversity-affirming therapy for anxiety, burnout, relationships, communication, and workplace challenges.
Fee: $250/session.
Neurodiverse Couples Therapy
Specialized therapy for couples navigating neurological differences in 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.
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.
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.
Receive expert care
30+ years of adult autism expertise delivered with the same clinical rigor as in-person sessions.
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 via telehealth from my San Francisco-based practice.
Ready to Get Started?
If you’re in Irvine or Orange County and looking for specialized adult autism assessment or therapy, I’m here when you’re ready.
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
Can I get an adult autism assessment from Orange County via telehealth?
Yes. I’m licensed throughout California and provide comprehensive adult autism assessments via secure video to residents of Orange County and all surrounding areas.
Do I need a referral?
No referral is needed. You can contact me directly to schedule an initial conversation.
What payment options are available?
I accept private pay and provide superbills that you can submit to your insurance company for potential out-of-network reimbursement.