Consultation
For people who want to deepen their understanding of the Autistic Community and learn how to better support those who are in it.
Autistic people need you on their team.
Whether you are a professional wanting to better serve your autistic or neuroquestioning clients,
or a family member of someone who is autistic, I can help you to understand autistic experiences and explore how to be neuro-affirming and supportive for the autistic people in your life.
Ongoing Consultation Groups
I am currently offering the following two consultation groups:
Approximately one out of every five psychotherapy clients is autistic. Autistic people are on your caseload, whether or not you know it.
In this group, you will have the opportunity to
ask questions
learn about autistic culture and autistic ways of being
receive support around case conceptualization, differential diagnosis, and client support
help your practice become more neuroaffirming
This membership is ideal for clinicians who are
practicing in California
interested in more deeply supporting their autistic or neuroquestioning clients
committed to expanding their understanding of what it means to be autistic through a neuroaffirming lens
This is a consultation group for mental health providers who are practicing in California, with a regional bias towards the San Francisco Bay Area. It meets virtually twice per month, on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month from 1-2pm. This cohort will meet from March-May 2026.
If you are interested in joining, but you cannot make this meeting time, please contact me. There is a possibility of offering a second cohort on a different day/time based on demand.
The primary purpose of this group is to be in community with other Autistic clinicians in a neuroaffirming, safe space which centers the needs of Autistic professionals and Autistic clients.
Depending on interest, topics may include but are not limited to:
Case consultation and conceptualization, especially as it relates to understanding and meeting the needs of Autistic clients.
Strengthening the community of Autistic providers in the area by getting to know each other and becoming familiar with each other’s areas of work
Providing support and resources to enhance each other’s personal lives and professional practices
Navigating both oppression and advocacy in professional spaces
Self-identification is welcome here, and formal diagnosis is not required.
This group welcomes and affirms BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ people.
This group is for Autistic mental health providers who are practicing in California, with a regional bias towards the San Francisco Bay Area. It meets virtually twice per month, on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month from 11:00am-12:00noon PST. This cohort will meet from March - May 2026.
If you are interested in joining, but cannot make this meeting time, please contact me. There is a possibility of offering a second cohort on a different day/time based on demand.
One on one consultation is also available. Please contact me to arrange an appointment.
Here are some of the ways I can support you:
1
Is this autism?
Many autistic people have not yet been identified as being autistic. When they are identified as such, it provides a pathway for deeper understanding, support, and self-advocacy.
Sometimes it’s helpful to talk through what’s going on, to get a clearer sense of whether autism might be part of the picture. It is essential that we support and affirm autistic ways of being.
2
Differential Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
Questions come up as people begin to explore autistic identity. It’s important to explore these in order to have a clear plan for support. For example, people may wonder:
Is this just a sensory processing challenge, or autism?
Is this OCD or stimming?
Is this trauma or Autism?
Is this generalized anxiety, or sensory anxiety?
Which would be more helpful, exposure, or accommodations?
Is this burnout or depression?
3
How to create a neuro-affirming environment
Autistic people seek environments where they feel comfortable to be themselves.
Deepen your understanding of autistic culture and autistic needs so your space and your interactions can be welcoming, affirming, and empowering.
