FAQs

Do you accept insurance?

I am considered out-of-network with all insurance plans. However, many insurance plans offer out-of-network reimbursement. I always recommend calling your insurance company to find out more about out-of-network reimbursement if you are interested in going that route. I can provide you with a special receipt that you may be able to use with your insurance policy to be reimbursed. Please contact me if you would like to learn more.

Do you work with children or teens?

I offer therapy and assessment for adults and teens 14+.

What is the process for assessment like?

After you reach out to me (you can find my contact form here), I will get back to you to schedule a free 20-minute phone consultation. This is a great opportunity to ask me any questions you have or to talk about your concerns. If you decide it’s the right time to learn more about your neurotype, I send you paperwork and questionnaires to fill out online. Next, we will meet for a one-hour, online, face-to-face session to talk more about what’s bringing you in and your personal background. After that, we will meet for one to two interviews (one to two hours each) to explore your neurodivergent traits. Finally, we will meet for a one-hour feedback session to go over the results of your evaluation and talk about next steps and recommendations.

I already self-identify as Autistic, ADHD, and/or AuDHD. What’s the benefit of formal assessment?

As a neurodiversity-affirming psychologist, I see formal assessment as a tool for self-understanding, validation, and access to support—not as a gatekeeping process to determine whether your experiences are "real." If you already self-identify as Autistic, ADHD, or AuDHD, a formal assessment may offer several benefits. For instance, it might provide you additional validation and clarity about your identity. It might also give you a deeper understanding of your unique traits, strengths, and challenges. Formal assessment can also give you access to support and accommodations at work or school, and it can open the door to receive disability-related resources at the state or national levels. Assessment can also help inform therapy and give you insights into specific areas you want to get more support.

That said, not everyone needs a formal diagnosis, and the decision is deeply personal. Whether or not you pursue an assessment, your experiences and identity are valid. My role is to support you in whatever way feels most helpful for you.

What times of day do you offer appointments?

I typically offer appointments Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday each week between the hours of 9am and 5pm. If you need different hours, reach out to me, and I will do my best to accommodate your schedule.

Are you LGBTQIA+ affirming?

Yes, all of my services are affirming and supportive of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Will my diagnosis be reported to anyone?

For many people, this is a scary time to be considering an Autism diagnosis. One reason I do not accept insurance is so I do not have to report your diagnosis to an insurance company. This allows me to keep your information private. It is your decision if you would like to let your insurance company know about your diagnosis in order to seek out-of-network reimbursement (learn more about my fees and out-of network reimbursement here).

Once you have a formal Autism diagnosis, it is possible that you would have to disclose it when seeking life or disability insurance. If you have concerns about this, I would be happy to discuss them with you. I would also be happy to tell you more about informal neurotype exploration.

Currently, there are four states that require professionals to report adult Autism diagnoses (I do not provide formal evaluations in these states):

• Indiana

• North Dakota

• Utah

• West Virginia

There is also one state that requires professionals to report adult Autism diagnoses for people under 22 (I only provide evaluations to adults 22+ in this state):

• New Jersey

In addition, there are two states with registries for minors:

• Rhode Island requires professional to report Autism diagnoses for minors five and younger (I only offer evaluations for teens and adults 14+ in Rhode Island).

• Delaware requires professional to report Autism diagnoses for minors 18 and younger. (I only offer evaluations for adults 19+ in Delaware).

If you are located in one of these states , please reach out to me—I would be more than happy to discuss the risks and benefits of getting a formal evaluation in these states, and I would also be happy to discuss the potential benefit of informally exploring your neurotype.