The last six years of deep diving into neurodivergence, training, and consultation has led me to specialize in identification of high-masking, late-diagnosed women, AFAB and BIPOC older teens and adults. I have a specific interest in helping those in perimenopause sort out what is related to hormonal changes and what may be ADHD traits or autistic burnout symptoms. This includes differentiating between autistic burnout and depression, and sometimes it is both. Often I see high-achieving adults who are stuck in the AuDHD boom and bust cycle, and offer guidance to help break that cycle and recover from burnout. I stay up-to-date daily on the latest research, clinical trends, podcasts, books and trainings on neurodivergence.

As a neurodivergent clinician myself, I see patterns that others miss, as well as sensory needs, and interests that may be overlooked by clinicians trained to see Autism and ADHD in a stereotypical way. I am also skilled in differentiating between OCD and trauma, which often obscures neurodivergent traits. As one client told me, “you helped me figure out that I am not a broken neurotypical person, but a perfect autistic one.”

I have provided consultation and training to over 40 other clinicians in Maryland around identification, missed diagnoses, and misdiagnoses that I frequently see in neurodivergent clients who make their way to my office. I have provided training to clinics in Massachusetts, at the college level, and to an Intensive Outpatient Program. I am often asked to review lengthy neuropsychological reports where evaluators have missed the evidence supporting an ADHD and/or Autism diagnosis. I also participate in a neuro-affirming assessment based bi-weekly clinical consultation group facilitated by Dr. Jessica Hogan, PsyD.