Intro
Hi! My name is Melissa, and I am a licensed clinical psychologist in Texas. I am also part of PSYPACT which allows me to work virtually with clients located in any of 40+ additional states. For more than two decades, I have evaluated and treated neurodivergent clients across multiple settings, including medical centers, outpatient clinics, and telehealth. I am excited to now be partnering with Prosper Health in providing timely and critical autistic diagnostic evaluations to help inform next steps toward neurodiversity affirming care.
Having a family member who is neurodivergent, coupled with the many autistic and neurodivergent clients I have worked with over the years, has fostered a desire to serve a population of individuals that can often be misunderstood and, unfortunately, also underserved. Autistic adults in particular represent a group that has spent many years of their life lacking access to diagnosis and/or specialized treatment. I am thrilled to be a part of the long overdue effort to support autistic adults.
In both my clinical and personal life, I operate under the belief that our differences are what make us unique. I encourage my neurodivergent family members and clients alike to celebrate who they are. I do this by exploring particular strengths that they bring to the table so that they can begin to be empowered by their differences versus ashamed.