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.
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, Ph.D
PhD
Licensed Psychologist, HSP-P
Dr. Kristin Hodgson provides neurodivergent-affirming psychological evaluations, parent coaching, and therapy for children from toddlerhood through school age. Her collaborative, strengths-based approach helps families understand their child's unique profile and identify meaningful supports.
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.
Denise Kinser, LCSW
LCSW
Licensed mental health therapist in private practice
Denise is passionate about providing neuroaffirming care, in particular supporting late diagnosed, atypical presentations of Autism & parents of children with a PDA profile of Autism. Denise also has expertise in Selective Mutism (SM), & situational mutism, either of which can co-occur with autism.
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.
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.