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Steven Hoover

California
Psychologist
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Practice at a Glance
SPECIALTIES
Autism +
STYLE
Warm
Thoughtfully Challenging
Flexible
Expressive

About

Hello and welcome! My name is Dr. Steven Hoover and I reside and practice in Orange County, California. As a Neuropsychologist with over 15 years of experience, I believe in creating a safe and compassionate space where patients can feel truly heard and understood. My goal is to provide accurate and comprehensive evaluations and treatment in order to provide each individual with the information they need to work towards a better future. We are all uniquely shaped by a lifetime of feedback and experiences and I look forward to learning how your journey has informed who you are!

Education & Licensure
PhD in Clinical Psychology from City University of New York; Masters in Psychology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice; Bachelors in Psychology from University of California, San Diego
Treatment Approach
What motivated you to specialize in working with autistic adults?

My passion in working with a neurodivergent population initially began while working with children diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum. While the opportunity to help facilitate growth was incredibly rewarding, it soon became clear that many of these children had parents or adult family members who were never provided with these same resources and opportunities. This led me to open my own practice providing neurotherapy services to both children and adults, and to learn how to support the whole family unit so they can grow and thrive together. We are all unique and growth begins with first understanding and appreciating that uniqueness so support services are not applied as "one size fits all" and instead in a way that addresses each individual's specific needs and aspirations. Together, we can work towards a future in which you feel understood, supported, and able to thrive.

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

You are not simply a diagnosis. We are all unique combinations of strengths and weaknesses, experiences and aspirations, and our goal is to figure out what you need in order to live the life that you deserve. In order to accomplish this, first you must take me on your journey - help me understand who you are and how your life and experiences have informed this version of yourself. Happiness does not come from a series of "labels," but instead from a deep understanding of who each of us are as individuals, and I am excited to help you explore some of these questions.

Practice at a Glance
SPECIALTIES
Autism +
STYLE
Warm
Thoughtfully Challenging
Flexible
Expressive
Steven Hoover
California
Psychologist