Lakeside Behavioral Health provides autism treatment in St. Louis, MO through neurodiversity-affirming individual therapy and psychiatry for co-occurring conditions. We serve patients from South County, West County, North County, Mehlville, Oakville, Arnold, and surrounding communities.
About Autism Treatment in St. Louis, MO
Autism is a condition that can significantly impair daily functioning, work, and relationships. Professional treatment at Lakeside can help you regain stability and improve your quality of life.
Common symptoms that indicate you may benefit from treatment:
- Anxiety in social or unfamiliar situations
- Depression from chronic masking
- Sensory overwhelm and burnout
- Workplace navigation difficulties
- Identity questions from late diagnosis
Treatment Options at Lakeside
Your treatment begins with a comprehensive evaluation to assess symptoms, history, and goals. Based on this assessment, your care team recommends the most appropriate approach.
Available treatments for autism in St. Louis, MO:
- Adapted CBT: concrete, structured, explicit instruction
- DBT: emotion regulation, sensory overwhelm, masking fatigue
- Self-advocacy and workplace skills
- Psychiatric medication accounting for autistic sensory sensitivities
All providers coordinate directly. Your care plan can be adjusted or escalated without switching providers.
Insurance and Coverage
Accepted insurance plans at our St. Louis, MO location:
- Aetna
- Anthem (BCBS)
- BJC Behavioral Health
- Cigna
- Compsych
- HealthLink
- Humana
- UMR
- Medicare
- Medicaid
- MultiPlan (PHCS)
- TRICARE
- United Healthcare (Optum)
Our staff handles all prior authorization and benefits verification before your first appointment. Call 314-916-3027 with any coverage questions.
Get Started in St. Louis, MO
To begin autism treatment in St. Louis, MO, call 314-916-3027 or visit lakesidebh.com/schedule-an-appointment/.
Your first visit includes a comprehensive evaluation to determine the right treatment for your situation. We also provide autism treatment at our O’Fallon, IL location.
Take the Next Step
Reach out and our team will walk you through evaluation, scheduling, and insurance verification. In-person care is available in St. Louis and O'Fallon. Virtual therapy and IOP extend throughout Missouri and Illinois.
- CARF Accredited
- Most major insurance accepted
- In-person and virtual appointments
- Adult psychiatry, therapy, IOP, and TMS