Got ADHD, Autism, or Giftedness? It's Complicated...
The Story of You
We are made to tell stories, especially our own. When we have undiagnosed autism, adhd, or giftedness in our stories are often filled with shame and confusion. Why does our life feel harder than other people’s? Why are things such a struggle? What is wrong with me? Are questions we often ask in our internal narrative. When we uncover a diagnosis things begin to make sense. We make sense. We begin to see our story with a new narrative of self-compassion and radical acceptance for our vulnerabilities, pride in our strengths, and hope with new supports life doesn’t have to be this hard.
What Sets Us Apart?
Targeted
Not everyone needs a full neuropsychological evaluation. Russell Barkley, Phd says, “Neuropsychological Testing is NOT useful for ADHD.” At Courageous Steps Counseling we assess for ADHD, autism, with a differential diagnosis for learning disorders, social/emotional issues, and cognition.
Experiential
At Courageous Steps Counseling we are licensed therapists providing a unique personal experience to find the hidden truths in your story. It is tailored to your presenting needs with no unnecessary testing. We have fewer clients and can spend more time evaluating each client thoroughly.
Accessible & Inclusive
We offer culturally responsive, and neurodiversity affirming care. A lot of factors can contribute to a diagnosis. At Courageous Steps Counseling we carefully consider the cultural influences, potential language barriers, and gender fluidity that neurodiverse people bring to the table without pathologizing.
No "Binary"
It is more complicated than “yes” or “no.” After your targeted evaluation you will receive a written report and follow up session explaining the results with a robust list of appropriate services. Having an evaluation is an investment and no one should walk away without tools and resources no matter what the diagnosis. At Courageous Steps Counseling we make sure you walk away with clear next steps.
Primary Services
autism evaluation
Get a free 15 minute consultation to find out if you may be autistic and if a remote assessment may be appropriate for you—or jump right into an evaluation!
ADHD evaluation
Free Screenings offered! Online adhd diagnosis for adults and teens,
in weeks not months.
At Courageous Steps Counseling, we are here to serve you with:
Navigating the world of ADHD/ASD Evaluations
No Long Waitlists!
We serve teens and adults that have fallen through the cracks
Neuroaffirming Care
Schedule your evaluation with us today and begin a journey toward clarity, affirmation, and growth.
Meet Elle
Meet the mind behind a new approach to therapy and transformative healing. Elle has spent years working with neurodiverse individuals, and neurodiverse couples giving her unique insight into the lives of those with ADHD, Autism, and Giftedness. Elle has personal experience needing neuroaffirmative providers and evaluators and feeling frustrated with the wait and the price. Elle has extensive training to be able to provide targeted ADHD, ASD, and gifted evaluations to residents of Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts.
Get ready to ditch the wait because Elle will get you real results, fast.
Turn the page to your next chapter where you make sense, without the shame, radical acceptance, and finally getting the support you need. Elle’s motto is Life doesn’t have to be this Hard! Let’s Go!
See What Our Clients are Saying
Get Real. Get Results. Get Rocking.
Evaluations don’t have to be long, stressful, and unnecessarily expensive. Let’s go.
