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F. Christy McFarland

Virginia
Psychologist
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Practice at a Glance
SPECIALTIES
Autism +
STYLE
Safe
Encouraging
Agenda-Driven
Reflective

About

Welcome to Prosper Health! I am a psychologist licensed in Virginia currently. I like working with many different types of clients and really understanding their concerns and questions about themselves. I want to help clients have a better understanding of both their strengths so that they can use them to reach their goals. You are the expert on all things you and I bring the tools to help you find what you want and how to make it happen.

Education & Licensure
PhD in Psychology from University of Virginia; Bachelors in Chemistry from Dartmouth College
Treatment Approach
What motivated you to specialize in working with autistic adults?

I identify as a person with a neurodivergent brain; and I have experienced the frustration of having a brain that does not find some things as easy as most of the population or which wants to take a different approach to solving issues. I still remember the first time I had a teacher in school who remarked with happiness that she liked that I used unique methods to answer questions in her class! It was so refreshing to encounter someone who took an interest and did not just tell me that I did things "the wrong way." I learned to embrace the way my unique brain works. I enjoy the diversity of approaches we all take to solving problems and living life. I think this diversity makes life fuller and richer. I also enjoy learning new ways to approach life from all of my clients. I want to support the way you already do things and offer some insight to support you in reaching your goals.

How do you bring a strengths-based, affirming approach to your client work?

I want to make sure my assessments offer you a chance to be seen and heard as you are. I will focus on your strengths and help you find ways to harness those strengths to make progress on your unique goals and aspirations.

Practice at a Glance
SPECIALTIES
Autism +
STYLE
Safe
Encouraging
Agenda-Driven
Reflective
F. Christy McFarland
Virginia
Psychologist