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Keeba Gardner
About
Hi and thank you for taking time to read my profile. My name is Keeba Gardner, Psy.D. and I am a clinical psychologist licensed in Maryland. I also hold an active PSYPACT/APIT license which allows me to provide services via telehealth to clients in 40+ states. I specialize in psychological, psychoeducational, and autism assessments for emerging adults and adults. I understand that seeking an evaluation can feel both hopeful and overwhelming, especially if you have spent years wondering why certain things feel different or more difficult for you than for others. My goal is to create a supportive and collaborative environment where you feel respected, heard, and comfortable exploring your experiences. Moreover, my role is to help you gain clarity, language for your experiences, and practical recommendations that support your well-being, self-advocacy, and personal growth.
My interest in working with autistic and neurodivergent adults grew from years of clinical experience supporting individuals and families seeking answers about their learning, communication styles, and emotional experiences. My approach to psychological evaluation is rooted in empathy, connection, and collaboration. I prioritize offering care that is flexible, culturally responsive, strength-based, and tailored to every person’s unique needs. Many adults reach a point where they want to better understand themselves—sometimes after years of feeling different, misunderstood, or unsure why certain aspects of life have been more challenging. Through the assessment process, I find it incredibly meaningful to help people gain clarity about their experiences and subsequently, feel validated in those experiences. This is one of the most rewarding aspects of my work.
I believe that an effective assessment highlights how every individual brings unique abilities, perspectives, and ways of interacting with the world. During our sessions, I will take time to listen carefully to your experiences and ensure that the evaluation reflects your story, not just test scores. My goal is to provide a safe, inclusive, and affirming testing environment that highlights your strengths while also identifying areas where additional support may be helpful. My compassionate and culturally responsive approach to delivering feedback conveys complex content in an empathic, professional manner that enhances understanding, is personalized, and will be tailored to meet your unique needs. When we review results together, I focus on helping you understand what the findings mean in practical terms and how they can guide next steps.
