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Deirdre Knapp
About
Hi, and thank you for being here. I’m Deirdre Knapp, a licensed clinician living and practicing in Florida. I’m passionate about to supporting individuals as they work toward greater well‑being and self‑understanding through accurate assessment. I aim to create a space where you feel safe, understood, and valued. Together, we’ll uncover strengths, foster resilience, and navigate whatever challenges arise. Your story is uniquely yours, and I’m committed to offering care that reflects and respects that individuality.
I feel deeply connected to this work because I value neurodiversity and believe everyone deserves a space where they are understood and empowered. The honesty, ingenuity, and resilience I see in autistic adults inspire me every day, and I aim to offer support that honors each person’s individuality and the strengths they bring to their world. I appreciate the importance of accurate diagnosis and strive to conduct assessments that are thorough, evidence‑based, and sensitive to each individual’s lived experience. My aim is to provide clarity that not only informs treatment planning but also affirms identity, reduces uncertainty, and supports long‑term well‑being.
I practice from an affirming, strengths‑based lens by seeing each client as the expert on their own experience and recognizing the unique abilities, perspectives, and resources they bring. Rather than focusing solely on challenges, I help clients uncover and expand the strengths that support their daily lives, relationships, and sense of identity. My goal is to create an assessment space where you feel valued, empowered, and supported in moving toward the life you want.
