I am a licensed therapist who specializes in working with neurodivergent folks, the LGBTQ+ community, and those who have experienced trauma (for individuals and couples 18+). I am queer and autistic myself and know from lived experienced that a lot of our life story can feel like being misunderstood and feeling unseen, often even by the very people who were supposed to help and support us. If you are neurodivergent (or think you might be!), I'd love to help you understand and befriend your own brain in an environment where you can feel both seen and heard.

*Providing psychotherapy for neurodivergent and/or queer adults *Working with autistic individuals for 4.5 years.

Clinical Mental Health Counselor with Adults

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I have a special passion for individuals with special needs and have dedicated my career to work with individuals on the Autism Spectrum. Born with Cerebral Palsy I know what it’s like to struggle daily however it has given me the strength to to show my families to never give up and continue to push through the challenging days. I offer a variety of services that include: consultation, parent education, individual sessions, parent support groups, and a monthly Dinner Club for young adults 18 and older.

*Providing family therapy and counseling

*Serving autistic clients for 17 years

Psychotherapist with Children, Teens, Young Adults, and Families

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Brendan offers virtual individual talk therapy for young adults in their 20s and 30s. He is passionate about working with the neurodivergent population, especially late-diagnosed ADHD and Autistic adults. Brendan specializes in working with clients on neurodivergent-specific challenges, while also providing therapy to help heal from depression, anxiety, and trauma. He is an EMDR therapist accredited through EMDR Consulting’s EMDRIA Approved EMDR Training Curriculum.

*Psychotherapy; EMDR trauma therapy

*Serving autistic clients professionally for over a year.

Clinical Mental Health Counselor with Teens, Young Adults, and Adults

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After 20 years of being a school counselor, I decided to focus my clinical work in the private practice setting. I work with clients from middle school to adulthood providing individual and group counseling. I also work with parents to provide support in their parenting journey. My passion for working with neurodivergent clients stems from my experience with neurodivergent family members and the students I worked with in the school setting.

*Providing Individual and Group Therapy, Psycho-educational Groups, and Parent Support

*Serving autistic clients for 10 years

Mental Health Counselor withAdult, Young Adult, Teen, and Family

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Devon is the owner of Cognition, Speech & Language, an independent provider of speech, language, and cognitive telehealth services. CSL provides neurodivergent-affirming consultations, evaluations, and individual sessions to those who present with differences in areas such as: Comprehension, Verbal or Written Expression, Social Communication, Attention, Memory, Reasoning, Planning, and Organizing tasks. CSL strives to create safe, welcoming, and empowering spaces where you can thrive! She helps you discover or enhance your strengths so that you may function at your greatest level of independence.

*Providing Speech Therapy (specializing in cognitive-communication)

*Serving autistic clients for 10 years

Speech Therapist with Teens and Adults

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Dr. Charnin’s work is dedicated to nurturing strengths of others. Her work is committed to understanding how a person makes sense of the world, particularly by honoring lived experiences of identity and neurodivergence. Dr. Charnin specializes in applying trauma-informed therapy to adolescents and adults while supporting the family system. She serves clients from various identity backgrounds, genders, sexual orientation, and belief systems. She has experience working with a range of issues, including anxiety, neurodivergence and personality disorders. Dr. Charnin is licensed to practice telepsychology in 40+ states via the Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT) under the PSYPACT Commission.

*Serving autistic clients for 15 years.

*Providing EMDR trauma therapy, DBT for emotion regulation, LGBT affirming therapy

Licensed Psychologist with Adults, Young Adults & Teens

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Heaven has enjoyed working with neurodivergent individuals in various avenues throughout her life, including volunteer and employment opportunities during her time at both UNC-Chapel Hill and FAMU. She is a licensed occupational therapist who takes special interest in the community aspects of OT, and continues to learn from neurodivergent and differently-abled populations. Heaven currently provides evaluation and consultation services at Autistic Adult and Teen Consulting of Charlotte. She brings a holistic approach to helping clients increase their levels of independence and overall life-satisfaction with strategies for self-regulation, executive functioning, independent living skills, and self-advocacy.

*Providing Occupational Therapy

*Serving autistic clients for 2 years

Occupational Therapist with Teens and Adults

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Through her work as an occupational therapist, Kaylee is dedicated to providing client-centered, holistic, and empowering care to those who she serves. Kaylee strives to honor lived experiences, to continuously learn from her clients, and to celebrate neurodivergence in her practice. She currently provides evaluation and consultation occupational therapy services at Autistic Adult and Teen Consulting in Charlotte. She works with her clients in areas of self-regulation, sensory processing, executive functioning, and more to help them to achieve their goals.

*Providing occupational therapy evaluation and consultation services

*Serving autistic individuals for 5 years

Occupational Therapist with Teens, Young Adults, and Adults

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Amy is passionate about providing a safe, authentic, and caring environment for neurodiverse clients to explore and grow. She believes it is important to meet clients where they are and, at the same time, to assist them in expanding their comfort zone to achieve their goals. Together, she works with clients to increase emotional health and resiliency by expanding adaptive coping skills, restoring healthy thought patterns, and regulating distressing symptoms. Amy celebrates neurodivergence and incorporates each individual’s strengthsPT and resources into her treatment approach. Amy serves clients through individual therapy, family therapy, and social skills groups.

*Providing EMDR, Social Understanding Skills & Groups, and Parenting Skills/Training

*Serving autistic clients for 5. years

Psychotherapist with Adults, Teens, and Families

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Believing in the connection of life participation to overall well-being, Rachel decided to complete an MS in Occupational Therapy following her undergraduate degree in Psychology and Sociology.  As an OT, she has worked primarily in the schools and home health.

Recognizing that the focus of treatment was largely on the pediatric autistic population, Rachel worked to apply her expertise as an OT towards the largely unmet needs of autistic adults and teens.  This passion led her to start her practice, Autistic Adult & Teen Consulting, in which she enjoys sharing her love and knowledge of the sensory systems (including interoception!) self-regulation, executive functioning, and emerging autism research and supports.

*Proving Occupational Therapy and Interoception consulting

*Serving autistic clients for 10+ years

Occupational Therapist with Teens and Adults

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Dr. Gray has over 25 years of experience with autistic adults and children. She provides comprehensive evaluations because she loves exploring strengths of others, especially those with different frames of reference. She evaluates various forms of neurodivergence, including autism, ADHD, learning differences as well as the often overlapping complexities of social-emotional needs. With a strengths-based and therapeutic approach to assessment, Dr. Gray provides families with integrated and thorough reports. She fosters the development of self-compassion and shared understanding. Dr. Gray is licensed to practice telepsychology in 40+ states via the Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT) under the PSYPACT Commission.

*Providing Psychological Testing, Psychotherapy

*Serving autistic clients for 25 years, licensed for 22 years

Licensed Psychologist with Children, Teens, and Adults

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Dr. Jillianne Grayson provides psychiatric care including medication management, therapy and groups to children, adolescents, and young adults. She has an integrative approach to psychiatric care. She celebrates neurodiversity and affirms identities. According to Dr. Grayson, her first outpatient during fellowship was a teen who was autistic. “Working with her to understand her unique challenges and fostering her strengths was something I found very fulfilling. Being a neurodivergent affirming provider means that I view being neurodivergence as a positive characteristic.” Dr. Grayson says, “I am grateful for the people who share a small part of their lives with me. It is deeply rewarding to get to see the world from a perspective that is different from my own.”

*Providing Medication Management, Psychotherapy, and Group Therapy

*Serving autistic clients for 5 years

Psychiatrist with Children and Teens

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I provide thoughtful medication management for clients (ages 13+) and have lived experience with ADHD/Autism/AuDHD.

*Providing medication management

*Serving autistic clients for 8 years

Nurse Practitioner with Teens, Young Adults & Adults

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Dr. Leonczyk provides warm, client-centered care to children and families, with a focus on supporting neurodivergent children. Currently, she primarily provides psychological assessments for children ages 18 months to 6 years. She is a specialist in autism, genetic syndromes, and ADHD, and also has training in anxiety and OCD. Dr. Leonczyk actively works to ensure her practice is affirming for all neurodivergent individuals, continually learning and evolving to provide care that respects and celebrates neurodiversity.

*Providing psychological assessment and psychotherapy

*Serving autistic people for over 15 years, licensed since 2018

Licensed Psychologist with Children and Families

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Rachel specializes in working with neurodiverse adolescents and adults. She offers expertise in providing individualized treatment plans that empower individuals to develop strong, healthy relationships and reach their full potential. Rachel is a former educator and has 25 years of experience working with youth and families. She has diverse clinical experience starting with Division TEACCH at UNC, as a teacher and therapist in the psychiatric residential milieu, and as an in-home family therapist. She was trained in the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics by the Child Trauma Academy. Rachel also provides professional consulting services in the areas of autism, education, and trauma-informed systems of care.

*Providing Individual and Family Therapy

*Serving autistic clients for 8 years

Psychotherapist with Families

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I offer individual talk therapy for teens & adults; individual play therapy for children; and dyadic play therapy for children & their parents. I’m grateful to work at a group practice (Bareiter Counseling Center in uptown Charlotte) where I can regularly consult with and learn from wonderful colleagues. From relationships with neurodivergent friends & family members, plus my own experiences as an ADHDer, I know how challenging it can be to navigate neurotypical structures & expectations with a neurodivergent mind & heart. I have a special interest in adapting depth-oriented approaches, such as psychodynamic talk & play therapy, so they can be helpful for all my clients seeking inter- and intra-personal growth—not just those with so-called “typical brains.”

*Providing Counseling and Play Therapy

*Serving autistic clients for 2 years

Psychotherapist with Teens and Young Adults, Children, and Families

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Dr. Robles provides developmental assessments, medication management, and individualized recommendations to help children, teens, and young adults thrive. She uses a comprehensive approach, and believes in open communication and collaboration with fellow professionals. Dr. Robles is the Co-Founder of Coralis Health, a venture aimed at delivering top-notch care and resources for neurodivergent and disabled individuals. She is excited to build this service within the Charlotte community and remains dedicated to ongoing learning so she can offer neuroaffirming care in her everyday practice.

*Providing autism and ADHD evaluations for children and young adults and Medication Management

*Serving autistic clients for 9 years

Developmental Pediatrician with Children and Teens

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Sarah has 14 years of experience as a school psychologist within schools as well as an autism specialist and psychologist with TEACCH. She has experience with supporting neurodivergent individuals across the lifespan, but has specialized in supporting pre-teen, adolescent, and adult clients. She is adept at answering complex diagnostic questions, and helping her clients fully understand the root cause of their concerns. Her mission is to celebrate neurodiversity and individual strengths to help clients and their families gain insights and develop supportive next steps. She specializes in supporting independence at every age and is passionate about helping individuals to maximize their independence and reach their personal goals.

*Providing psychological testing and continuing education

*Serving autistic clients for 15 years

Licensed Psychological Associate with Children, Teens, and Adults

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