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Committed Learners

Finding an affirming provider is  not always easy. Our list of “Committed Learners” are providers who have demonstrated a commitment to showing up & doing the work.

Angelica Robles

MD

Developmental Pediatrician

Courtney Diliberto

MSW, LCSW (they/she)

Therapist

Jess Mandell

PhD

Psychologist

Johanna Banks

MSW LCSW

Therapist

Latrelle Rogers

MA, BCBA

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Michela Vernon

ACC, CATI

Coach

Samantha Dunaway

LCMHS, NCC

Therapist

Ashlyn Baker

MA, LCMHC

Therapist

Ashlyn is a licensed therapist who specializes in working with neurodivergent folks, the LGBTQ+ community, and those who have experienced trauma (for individuals and couples 18+). 

Daniel O'Sullivan

MA, LCMHCA

Therapist

Jill Garman Talevski

LCMHC

Therapist

Josephine Eriksson

PhD

Psychologist

Leia Charnin

PhD

Psychologist

Rachel Durban

OTR/L, MSOT, CAS

Occupational Therapist

Rachel, an Occupational Therapist with an MS in Occupational Therapy and a background in Psychology and Sociology, has worked primarily in schools, home health, and private practice. Her passion for addressing the unmet needs of autistic adults and teens led her to deciding to focus on this niche.

Sarah Smead

LPA, HSP-PA, NCSP

Psychologist (LPA)

Sarah brings over 16 years of experience providing neurodivergent-affirming evaluations, consultation, and therapy for individuals ages 5 through adulthood, with a deep focus on teens and adults. Specializing in autism, ADHD, learning differences, anxiety, and executive functioning, her background spans the UNC TEACCH Autism Program and school psychology. Sarah’s collaborative approach combines evidence-based assessment with a deep respect for lived experience, creating a safe, mask-free space that honors individual strengths, validates identity, and provides clear, practical next steps.

Caroline Leonczyk

PhD

Psychologist

Denise Kinser

LCSW

Therapist

Jillianne Grayson

MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

Dr. Jillianne Grayson provides psychiatric care, including medication management, therapy, and group sessions, to children, adolescents, and young adults. She takes an integrative approach, celebrating neurodiversity and affirming identities.

Kristin Hodgson

PhD

Psychologist

Meredith Rosol

OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

Rozelle Gipson

LCMHC Intern

Intern

Tal Brafford

LCMHC

Therapist

*Our website uses identity-first language as that is the preference of the majority of autistic individuals.

Charlotte, NC, USA

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