Find Adult Autism Care Near You

Welcome! I am Dr. Melissa Stallard, I am a clinical psychologist licensed in California. Psychological evaluation is often one brief point within a person’s broader treatment journey; however brief, assessment can be a powerful and meaningful resource. I approach evaluations with the goal of understanding not only the presenting concerns, but the individual as a complete person. I hope to be a part of your process in clarifying diagnoses and guiding you towards meaningful support in your daily life.

Hi! My name is Allison Pesina, and I currently live in Texas and am licensed in Texas. I am also EMDR trained.  I believe therapy should feel empowering, not intimidating. While I’m here to support, guide, and offer tools, you are the expert on your own life. My role is to help you better understand yourself, build on your strengths, and create changes that align with who you are—not who others expect you to be. You don't have to do this alone.

Hello and welcome. I’m so glad you’re here. My name is Taylor Gold, and I live in Havre de Grace, Maryland. I am a licensed clinical social worker in Maryland, with a background in residential treatment, outpatient psychiatry, crisis intervention, family systems work, and complex case management.As a therapist, I’m driven by the belief that people deserve care that is compassionate, thoughtful, and genuinely individualized. I work to create a space where clients feel safe enough to be themselves, understood without judgment, and supported as they move through life’s challenges. My hope is to build a trusting relationship where we can make sense of what feels hard, recognize what is already strong, and work toward meaningful growth together.I feel especially drawn to working with autistic and neurodivergent clients because I deeply value the idea that there is no one “right” way to think, feel, communicate, or move through the world. I believe neurodivergence is not something to be reduced to a list of deficits but a meaningful part of a person’s identity and lived experience. What inspires me about this work is the opportunity to help create a space where clients feel less pressure to mask, explain, or fit themselves into someone else’s expectations.

I've been where you are. I understand the fear of sitting and addressing the trauma, the stress, and all the emotions. I am here to help. My name is Sasha. I am a Licensed Therapist in Georgia, with my education from Chaminade University in Hawaii (my second home). My education is focused on the science of counseling and how our brains adapt to change and process emotions. I am here to look at the big picture of what you are experiencing and find a unique path and plan to help you find the healed version of yourself.

Hi, and thank you for being here. I’m Deirdre Knapp, a licensed clinician living and practicing in Florida. I’m passionate about to supporting individuals as they work toward greater well‑being and self‑understanding through accurate assessment.  I aim to create a space where you feel safe, understood, and valued. Together, we’ll uncover strengths, foster resilience, and navigate whatever challenges arise. Your story is uniquely yours, and I’m committed to offering care that reflects and respects that individuality.