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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

PhD

Clinical Psychologist

Jess Mandell, PhD (she/her) provides neurodiversity-affirming therapy for children, adolescents, young adults, and their families on issues related to behavioral difficulties, developmental concerns, and internalizing symptoms.

Johanna Banks, MSW, LCSW

MSW LCSW

Founder/Therapist

Autism Consulting provides tailored support for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. Rooted in the TEACCH model, our strengths-based approach builds skills and independence across home, school, and work through consultations, parent coaching, and 1-on-1 sessions.

Kristin Hodgson

PhD

Psychologist

Meredith Rosol, OTD, OTR/L

OTD, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

Meredith is a pediatric occupational therapist who is passionate regarding sensory processing differences, interoceptive awareness, neuro-affirming care, and the SOS feeding approach.

Rozelle Gipson

LCMHC Intern

Intern

Tal Brafford, BS, MA

Therapist (LCMHCA)

Tal treats adults/teens navigating anxiety, trauma, body image, and neuro/gender/sexual diversity using DBT, ACT, IFS, and somatic approaches. In-person (Plaza Midwood) & virtual sessions available (Tue-Fri). Identities: queer, non-binary, neurodivergent. Credentialing with BCBS, Aetna, Medcost.

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

Latrelle Rogers

MA, BCBA

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Michela Vernon

ACC, CATI

Coach

Samantha Dunaway

LCMHS, NCC

Therapist

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.

Kaelyn Alexander, MA, LCMHC

MA, LCMHC

Therapist

I have a passion for working with individuals in the LGBTQ+ community, neurodivergence, and women's issues. I have experience with ADHD, Autism, identity exploration, complex trauma, and other mental health and life concerns. I often utilize EMDR, IFS, and somatic techniques with clients.

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 is an LPA that provides neurodivergent-affirming evaluations, consultation, & therapy for individuals ages 5 - adulthood. Sarah's collaborative approach combines evidence based assessment with a deep respect for lived experience, creating a safe space that validates identity and strengths.

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

Charlotte, NC, USA

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