Find Adult Autism Care Near You

Hi! I’m so glad you’re here, and I’m truly honored to be considered as a part of your journey. My name is Dr. Arwin Cotas-Girard, and I’m a licensed clinical psychologist in California specializing in comprehensive psychological assessment. As a neurodivergent woman, I bring both clinical expertise and lived experience, especially in evaluating Autism Spectrum Disorder in girls and women, who are often overlooked. Trained in Therapeutic Assessment, I approach evaluations as collaborative and healing experiences. My work is deeply relational and I partner closely with clients and their key supports to develop a compassionate, holistic understanding of each person’s unique needs.

Welcome to a new start in your healing journey!My name is Nkiru (N-key-roo), and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My passion for helping others is deeply rooted in both lived experiences and observations within my community and society throughout life.I aim to guide my clients toward self-awareness, accountability, and acceptance of reality, while still encouraging growth and contentment. My approach is grounded in compassion, cultural awareness, and genuine, transparent connection while offering gentle yet direct communication.I believe therapy should feel like a safe space where you can authentically be yourself. It’s not just a place to reflect and process challenges, but also an opportunity to rediscover your strengths, learn to problem-solve to find solutions, and build capacity to grow.

Hello and welcome! My name is Dr. Elizabeth Shouse, and I’m a licensed clinical psychologist based in California. I’m deeply passionate about helping individuals better understand their unique strengths, challenges, and ways of experiencing the world. My goal is to create a supportive, collaborative environment where you feel respected, understood, and empowered throughout the assessment process. I believe that gaining insight into one’s neurotype can be a deeply validating and transformative experience, and I’m honored to help individuals on their path toward greater self-awareness and well-being.

Hi there! I'm so grateful you're here! I'm Julia Saenz, a licensed clinical psychologist based out of Long Beach, California. I've been supporting individuals on their journey to self-discovery for over a decade and have had the privilege of working with folx of all walks of life which has shaped my approach as a clinician. I believe that you are the expert on your life, and my job is to simply help illuminate your path by helping you tune into your intuition and innate wisdom. My goal is to ignite your curiosity and empower you to be your most authentic self, while garnering your strengths and fine-tuning your skills to help you navigate the challenges of daily life. I'm dedicated to making you feel seen, safe, heard, and respected for the unique and worthy individual you are.

Hi! I am Dr. Krystol McIntyre, a licensed psychologist in Southern California. I am formally trained in neuropsychology, which is just fancy way of saying that I spend a lot of time learning how brains work. I love getting to know people and my goal is to help you get answers to the questions that matter and connect you to the right supports in order to help make life more manageable. My approach combines respect, compassion, science, and a little humor to try to make the process feel less intimidating—and maybe even enjoyable.