Autism Spectrum Services

Autistically Allied

Individual Sessions

I see most clients on a weekly or every-other-week frequency for individual work. I conduct all sessions via Zoom. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask. If you would like to schedule, you can complete my paperwork (link below). Then, I can email an appointment option for the intake.
Costs are as follows:
Initial consultation: $150
Individual sessions: $100
Again, I hope this helps. It would be my privilege to assist you on your
journey!
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Group Sessions

Attended by the same 3-7 people (including me). We meet weekly or bi-weekly on Zoom with cameras on! Feel free to bring a (quiet) fidget, or a favorite stuffed animal to keep your hands busy. Group is a great place to ask other autistic folks questions and advice, and to share your experiences and advice with others. It can be reassuring (and fun) to find out that you’re not the only one that does “that thing”, or who always hears the noise that electronics make, and who better to ask about the best earplugs or fidgets than your fellow autistics?
Costs are as follows:
Initial consultation: $150
Group sessions: $50
I conduct all sessions via Zoom. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask. If you would like to schedule, you can complete my paperwork (link below). Then, I can email an appointment option for the intake.
Get Started
Autistically Allied
Life happens, and appointments or other groups may run over, so sometimes it starts late. Don't panic if you have to wait a bit! Email me if you are concerned or have waited longer than 10 minutes.
It can feel a little awkward at first, because you’re meeting new people, but remember that you all have at least one thing in common; you’re all autistic. You likely have lots more in common than you know (yet).
We may pick a topic ahead of time (it makes things run
smoother), but we may get off topic, or if someone brings up something really interesting, we may decide to go with that idea instead.
Group is a great place to ask other autistic folks questions and advice, and to share your experiences and advice with others. It can be reassuring (and fun) to find out that you’re not the only one that does “that thing”, or who always hears the noise that electronics make, and who better to ask about the best earplugs or fidgets than your fellow autistics? Topics can also get really deep. We’re not afraid to discuss gender, sexuality, grief, chronic illness, and how being autistic affects all of these things.
Group is NOT the place to demand that other people educate you (we can all use Google), or to dominate the conversation to have your own personal therapy session (let others have a turn).
Unless you’re home alone, please wear headphones/earbuds during group, so that no one else can hear what is being discussed by the other members. It also makes it easier for everyone to hear you, and for you to hear everyone else!
Remember that everyone else is also autistic, so it can get a little chaotic sometimes (interruptions, distractions, getting overwhelmed, etc.). Be patient, be respectful, and be kind.
Autistically Allied

Autism assessments

I conduct Autism assessments for adult women, transwomen, and nonbinary individuals. If you choose to proceed, you will be added to my WAITLIST, which means I will reach out to you when I am ready to schedule your evaluation. At this time, expect to wait up to FIVE MONTHS. I completely understand if this length of time is prohibitive for your needs and, therefore, if you choose to find another provider.
Costs are as follows:
Initial consultation: $200
3-4 diagnostic interviews: $150 per session ($450-$600)
Review session: $200
Report fee: $500
Again, I hope this helps. It would be my privilege to assist you on your
journey!
Get Started
1.  Initial consultation (60 minutes): We discuss the events, concerns, and symptoms that have led you to consider autism.
       a. Following our initial session, I email the following components that must be completed by you: 
2.  3-4 diagnostic interviews (60 minutes per session): We follow a chronological trajectory to examine the presence and possible impact of autism symptoms across your life.
3.  Results session (60 minutes) to review data and diagnostic impressions.
The process is a data-driven one that involves the collection of a vast amount of anecdotal, observational, historical, and assessment data. The diagnosis of autism is dependent upon this data and how it aligns with the current diagnostic criteria. The final report ranges from 30-60 pages.
Estimating the duration of the evaluation is a difficult task. It varies based on individual assessment needs and my schedule as well as yours. If we move forward with the evaluation after the initial consultation, we have three diagnostic appointments to schedule. I am typically booking about 3-6 weeks out from the initial consultation. After our second diagnostic appointment, we will schedule the results session.
I do not accept insurance, nor do I participate with insurance companies.  This means you pay out of pocket because I am a fee-for-service provider.
I do not provide documentation from our visits to submit to insurance companies.
Payment is due after each session via Square, which accepts credit cards, FSA, and ACH. The last session is billed along with the report fee, with payment required before the report is released.
1.  If you would like to schedule, complete my paperwork (link below). Once I receive your completed paperwork, I will email an appointment option for the intake.
2.  Download Zoom. I conduct all sessions via Zoom. If you have any questions regarding Zoom (or any other aspect of the evaluation), please do not hesitate to ask.
3.  If you have any documentation (e.g., lists of symptoms, previous psychological evaluations, self-completed assessments from online) that you would like to share, I ask that you wait until after our first session before forwarding those to me.
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