Autism Evaluations with Therapeutic Integration
Why Seek an Autism Evaluation with Me?
For your own understanding: You may have always felt that certain things are harder for you, and you’re seeking clarity and insight.
For those who feel overlooked: Especially for women and high-masking individuals, it’s common to wonder if you were missed or misdiagnosed earlier in life. Together, we’ll explore how your experiences and strengths fit into a bigger picture.
For therapy or treatment planning: My evaluations help you and your therapist (or other provider) figure out what kinds of support will truly meet your needs.
For validation and relief: Sometimes, just putting a name to your experiences can bring relief. Other times, understanding your unique strengths and challenges can be just as empowering.
For your relationships and family life: Exploring how your brain works can help you navigate relationships and build a more self-compassionate, supportive environment.
What Sets This Process Apart
Therapeutically Integrated
These evaluations aren’t just about checklists or forms. They’re about deep understanding and growth. Throughout the process, you’ll have time to reflect, ask questions, and process what you’re learning. Because I bring a therapist’s lens to the evaluation, sessions feel more collaborative and supportive. It’s about understanding yourself and finding ways to move forward.
Neurodiversity-Affirming
I don’t see Autism as a flaw, but as a meaningful way of being for some people. My evaluations honor your strengths, needs, and identity, whether or not neurodivergence is the ultimate explanation for what you’re experiencing.
Specialized
I hold a certification in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDCS) and am trained in the administration of multiple autism assessment tools, including the Monteiro Interview Guidelines for Diagnosing the Autism Spectrum (MIGDAS) and the Autism Diagnostic Interview (ADI). With nearly 15 years of experience in therapy and diagnostic evaluations, I have developed a strong foundation in identifying and understanding neurodevelopmental differences. For nearly a decade, I trained under the supervision of a licensed psychologist and neuropsychologist, focusing extensively on autism evaluations and gaining in-depth experience with comprehensive, strengths-based assessment approaches.
Timely and Accessible
No month- or year-long waitlists. You’ll be offered an appointment within two weeks.
What to Expect
• In-depth discussion exploring your history and current concerns
• Targeted diagnostic interview
• Various self-report tools providing measurable data
• Information from family or loved ones
• Feedback session to review results, recommendations, questions, and next steps
• Built-in therapeutic support throughout to help you process and integrate what’s coming up
Limitations of My Evaluations
These evaluations do not include intellectual or cognitive testing. If you require this type of testing, an evaluation with a doctorate-level provider (such as a licensed psychologist) may be more appropriate.
If you are pursuing academic or workplace accommodations, please check with the relevant institution or agency in advance to confirm whether an evaluation conducted by a licensed professional counselor will meet their requirements.
A brief summary report is available upon request for an additional fee. Please note that this fee is not billable to insurance.
Evaluation Options
Insurance Clients: 4–5 weekly sessions. Please see my “Accepted Insurances” tab to confirm whether I’m in-network with your plan.
Self-Pay Clients: Fast-track evaluation completed in 1–2 weeks ($900 flat rate)