Find Adult Autism Care Near You

Hello and welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. My name is Dr. Ashley Petersen, and I’m a licensed clinical psychologist who is passionate about helping people feel supported, understood, and empowered throughout their journey. I currently live in Chicagoland area and am licensed in Illinois.My approach is rooted in compassion, connection, and creating a space where you can feel comfortable being your authentic self. With an immense background in assessment, I bring both professional experience and a genuine desire to understand each person as an individual. My goal is to build a trusting relationship with you, recognize your unique strengths, and work together toward the changes and goals that matter most to you.I believe there is no one-size-fits-all approach to well-being. Your story, experiences, and needs are uniquely yours, and I’m committed to providing thoughtful, individualized care in a warm and judgment-free environment. I look forward to getting to know you and supporting you wherever you are in your journey.

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I am very happy you are wanting to work with me. My name is Kevin Whitson. I currently live in Illinois and I am an avid Chicago White Sox and Chicago Bears fan. I am also licensed in Illinois as well. As a professional, I believe that by providing a safe, supporitive space, I can help you discover the answers that you are looking to discover. I look forward to working with you!

Maybe you've spent years feeling like you have to work harder than everyone else just to keep up—masking, managing overwhelm, navigating relationships, or trying to understand why things that seem easy for others can feel exhausting for you. I provide an authentic, direct, and neurodiversity-affirming space where autistic and neurodivergent adults can explore who they are without judgment while developing practical tools to manage emotions, relationships, anxiety, burnout, and everyday challenges.

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My approach combines CBT, DBT, and Internal Family Systems to balance acceptance with meaningful change. Together, we'll work to understand the parts of yourself you've had to hide or push away while building skills and strategies that fit your actual needs—not someone else's expectations of how you "should" function. I believe therapy should be collaborative, clear, and honest, so you'll never have to guess what we're working toward or pretend to be someone you're not.

I have worked in education and mental health for the past 27 years - which is a shockingly long time! I tell people and firmly believe that I am very blessed to be able to peek into people's lives and help them find greater peace. Everyone says it, but I genuinely do not judge what people bring to me. I've been in this field long enough to know that everyone is doing the best they can, with what they have, where they are. I strive to welcome everyone from all walks of life, but have specialized in couples and adults.

Hi there! My name is Dr. Amy Fayazrad. I currently live in the Chicago area, and am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Illinois. For about 20 years, I have been providing psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults from diverse populations in a variety of settings such as universities, hospitals, crisis centers, and private practices. I strive to create an environment that allows individuals to feel seen and heard. Everyone's journey is unique, and it is an honor to assist and witness the growth and transformation a person can experience.