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Karinna Vazquez Restrepo
About
Hi, I’m so glad you’re here! I am a licensed clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist based in Florida, where I have spent my career focused on assessment, rehabilitation psychology, neuropsychology, education, and clinical training.
What drives me most as an evaluator is creating a collaborative, validating space where you feel genuinely heard and understood. My goal is to listen to your lived experience, honor your strengths, and provide meaningful clarity about how your unique brain navigates the world. Outside of clinical practice, I’m an educator and supervisor, and bringing that same spirit of thoughtful curiosity, warmth, and neurodiversity-affirming care to our sessions is at the heart of everything I do.
Throughout my career in neuropsychology and clinical practice, I’ve seen how transformative it is when someone finally receives a framework that makes sense of their lifelong experiences. Many late-diagnosed adults carry the invisible exhaustion of a lifetime spent masking, misdiagnosed with anxiety or depression, and constantly blaming themselves for finding daily life overwhelming. Seeking an autism assessment is a deeply personal journey of putting puzzle pieces together.
I chose to focus on adult autism assessments because I’ve seen firsthand how profound it is when the missing pieces finally come together. Receiving an accurate, affirming identification later in life transforms years of self-doubt and burnout into clarity, self-compassion, and practical self-advocacy. Working with people during that pivotal moment of where confusion gives way to self-compassion, self-advocacy, and an authentic understanding of your own min, is why I find this work rewarding.
My approach to assessment is grounded in the belief that neurodivergence is a natural form of human diversity, not a list of deficits to be managed. Rather than centering the evaluation around what feels difficult or trying to fit you into a standardized box, I prioritize uncovering the unique ways your mind naturally thrives—your deep focuses, intuitive problem-solving styles, creative adaptations, and cognitive strengths.
As a Latina woman in STEM and healthcare, I understand firsthand how intersecting identities, cultural expectations, and systemic barriers shape how we navigate professional and personal spaces. This lived perspective deepens my commitment to culturally responsive, affirming care. In our sessions, we move beyond a traditional clinical checklist to create an open, compassionate dialogue where your lived expertise takes the lead. We look closely at the adaptive strategies and resilience you’ve built over a lifetime, reframing past friction not as personal shortcomings, but as the inevitable strain of navigating environments not designed for your neurotype. My goal is to ensure you leave not just with diagnostic clarity, but with practical, empowering self-knowledge that honors who you are and supports you in reaching your full potential.
