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Leann Smith
About
Hey there, and welcome! I’m Dr. Leann Smith, born and raised in Galveston, TX and currently based in Houston. I’m a licensed psychologist in Texas, and I also provide virtual services in PSYPACT states. I have over 10 years of training and specialization in autism assessments.I was trained in school psychology with a strong foundation in child development, which means I approach autism through a lifespan lens. I consider how early patterns of learning, social experience, and adaptation can show up in adulthood. I’ve worked with hundreds of Autistic individuals and understand how stigma and missed recognition can shape identity over time. If you’re pursuing an evaluation as an adult, I know it can feel vulnerable. My goal is to offer a thoughtful, respectful process where you feel taken seriously, clearly understood, and supported throughout.
I chose to specialize in working with neurodivergent adults because so many people reach adulthood without clear language for experiences they’ve carried for years. With my background in developmental psychology, I’m especially attentive to how autism can look different across childhood, adolescence, and adulthood—particularly for people who learned to mask or adapt early.I’m also mindful of how lived experience and identity shape the way we move through the world, including how people from historically under-identified communities may have been overlooked or misunderstood. This work matters to me because it helps people make sense of themselves in a way that feels grounded, accurate, and often deeply relieving.
You’re the expert on your life—I’m here to bring clinical insight and help you put the pieces together. I take a culturally affirming, strengths-based approach by focusing on understanding how your mind works rather than trying to fit you into a narrow definition.My assessments are conversational while still being structured, evidence-based, and collaborative, with educational insights woven throughout. I take time to understand your developmental history, context, and lived experience, and I explain my clinical reasoning along the way so the process feels clear and approachable. I want you to leave with understanding not just results.
