Find Adult Autism Care Near You

Hi, I'm Christina Gordon, and I'm so glad you are here. You don't have to have everything figured out before starting therapy. I am passionate about creating a safe accomodating space where you can exhale, feel heard, and show up as your most authentic self without judgement or the pressure to fit a certain mold. I warmly welcome your unique way of experiencing the world. While I currently live in Georgia, I'm licensed in Illinois and dedicated to providing compassionate, neurodiversity-affirming, and individualized support.I believe therapy works best when it is collaborative and tailored to your specific strengths. Together, we can explore patterns, process difficult experiences, build supportive coping tools, and uncover the strengths you already possess. Whether you're navigating stress, anxiety, life transitions, executive functioning challenges or simply feeling stuck, you don't have to carry it alone.

Hello and welcome! I am so happy to meet and to begin partnering with you! My name is Jean Ackermans, LCSW. I currently live in the Chicago land area, and I am licensed in Illinois. I am passionate about gaining a deep understanding of individuals' unique experiences and collaborating with individuals to gain more positive feelings, thoughts and self-esteem. As a clinician, I believe in creating a safe, compassionate and authentic space where you feel comfortable and understood. My goal is to help you further uncover your strengths, identify ways to approach challenges, and navigate a path towards a greater sense of calm and confidence. I believe that the greatest change comes from a strong therapeutic relationship and I am committed to supporting you in any way that I can. I am here to help!

Hello! I'm so happy we found each other. My name is April Garcia and I am a licensed therapist in Illinois. I enjoy working with individuals who have ADHD, autism, and other neurodivergent experiences. I believe that neurodivergent brains are incredible—creative, insightful, and often uniquely equipped to see and engage with the world in meaningful ways. At the same time, I recognize that these differences can come with real challenges, especially in environments that aren’t designed to support them. My goal is to help you build practical skills, navigate those challenges, and identify and strengthen the qualities that make you who you are.I am committed to creating a space where all individuals feel welcome and affirmed. I proudly support people of all gender identities, sexual orientations, family structures, races, and ethnicities. Wherever you are in your journey, I’m here to meet you with curiosity and care.

I’m Dr. Christie Pellow, a licensed clinical psychologist, and I specialize in comprehensive evaluations for Autism Spectrum Disorder in adults. If you’ve been wondering whether autism might be part of your experience, I’m here to help you gain clarity, insight, and a deeper understanding of yourself in a space that feels respectful and supportive.My training includes a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, along with a master’s degree in Applied Quantitative Research from the University of West Florida. During my master’s training, my thesis focused on helping children with autism develop communication skills through creative and alternative methods—an experience that continues to shape how I think about neurodiversity, strengths, and self-expression across the lifespan.I completed my doctoral internship at the West Texas VA Medical Center and went on to complete a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in clinical neuropsychology in private practice, where I received advanced training in comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological assessment across the lifespan.In our work together, my focus is on developing a full and thoughtful understanding of your experiences—your strengths, challenges, history, and goals—so the results feel meaningful and accurate, not just clinical. Many of the adults I work with have spent years feeling different, misunderstood, or unsure of why certain things have felt harder for them than for others. Being part of a process that helps you make sense of those experiences in a way that feels validating and empowering is at the center of my work.Whether you are seeking answers, self-understanding, or clarity for next steps, I aim to provide an evaluation process that is respectful, collaborative, and grounded in your individual experience—so you leave with insights that genuinely help you move forward.

Hello, I’m so glad you’re here. My name is Casie, and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in the Chicago area and licensed in both Nevada and Illinois. I’m passionate about supporting autistic and neurodivergent adults in feeling more understood, grounded, and empowered in their daily lives. As a clinician, I strive to create a safe, supportive, and compassionate space where you can show up as you are and feel truly heard. I believe therapy is a collaborative process, and my goal is to help you build insight, resilience, and practical tools that feel meaningful and accessible for you.