If you’ve ever wondered, “Why does everything feel harder for me than it seems to for everyone else?” — you’re not alone.

ADHD and Autism are not deficits. They are neurotypes. They shape how you process information, experience the world, communicate, focus, and connect. Many adults spend years adapting, masking, overcompensating, or blaming themselves before realizing their brain may simply work differently.

An assessment isn’t about labeling what’s “wrong.” It’s about understanding what’s true.

For many adults, clarity brings relief. It brings language. It brings self-compassion.
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What the Assessment Process Looks Like

Adult evaluations are conducted by licensed professionals with specialized training in neurodivergence. The process is thoughtful, collaborative, and centered on your lived experience.

It may include:

In-depth conversations about your history and current challenges

Standardized questionnaires

Exploration of strengths, sensory patterns, executive functioning, and relational experiences

Screening for co-occurring concerns such as anxiety, depression, or burnout

You are not reduced to a checklist.
Your story matters.
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Why Assessment Can Be Life-Changing

Many adults were never evaluated in childhood — especially women, high-masking individuals, parents, and those who learned to “push through.”

An assessment can:

Offer validation for lifelong experiences

Help untangle shame from neurobiology

Clarify support needs

Guide next steps (therapy, coaching, medication, accommodations, lifestyle shifts)

Strengthen self-advocacy at work, school, and home

For some, a formal diagnosis is essential for documentation.
For others, the insight itself is transformative.

Either way, understanding your brain can change the way you relate to yourself.
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Accessible & Flexible Options

Assessments are offered virtually and increase accessibility and reduce barriers. You can pursue clarity from the comfort of your own space, without travel or geographic limitations.

The process is structured and clinically sound — while also honoring your autonomy and pace.
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Cost & Next Steps

Assessment and screening services are available for adults (18+) who believe they may be ADHD and/or Autistic.

Two pathways are offered, depending on the level of evaluation and documentation needed. Whether you are seeking formal diagnosis or personal clarity, there is an option designed to meet you where you are.
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Option 1: Adult ADHD & Autism Screening (“Neuro Screening”)

Cost: $300 (payment plans available)

Time: 90 minutes | Service: No diagnosis provided

The screening consists of questions regarding your traits, history, and challenges only in relation to ADHD and autism.

A quick review of your information is compared to DSM-5 diagnostic criteria.

There is typically no waiting time for the screening report.

Your provider will discuss their findings and advise whether continuing with the diagnostic assessment (Option 2) is warranted.
Screenings CANNOT be submitted for insurance reimbursement.

Option 2: Adult ADHD & Autism Diagnostic Assessment (“Cherry AADI”)

Cost: $975 (payment plans available)

Time: 180 minutes in interview + 30-minute follow-up session

Service: Formal diagnosis and recommendations provided

Tool: Cherry Adult ADHD-Autism Diagnostic Interview (Cherry AADI)

Developed by Lindley Cherry, LCMHC, QS, NCC, the Cherry Adult ADHD-Autism Diagnostic Interview is a clinical assessment method designed specifically for identifying ADHD, autism, and co-occurring presentations (AuDHD) in adults.

Key Features:

Adult-Centered Approach: Unlike tools designed for children and adapted for adults, the Cherry AADI was created specifically for adult presentations, accounting for developmental masking, compensatory strategies, and life experience factors.

Culturally Responsive: Incorporates systematic consideration of cultural, gender, and identity factors that influence neurodivergent presentation and recognition.

Strengths-Based: Emphasizes individual neurological profiles and environmental fit rather than deficit-focused assessment.

Comprehensive Scope: Addresses not only core diagnostic criteria but also masking behaviors, sensory processing differences, and pathological demand avoidance patterns.

Fee covers the time taken for assessment interview, all additional time spent completing documentation or related tasks, and follow-up session.

A thorough review of your information is cross-examined with common misdiagnoses then compared to DSM-5 diagnostic criteria.

A comprehensive diagnostic report based on the data acquired during the assessment process is completed and a copy provided to you.

The wait time for the diagnostic report ranges from only 2 – 4 weeks.

At the follow-up session, your provider will discuss their findings and provide a copy of the assessment for you to review and approve.

This assessment CAN be submitted for insurance reimbursement (superbill can be provided)

This 2-part system allows you to receive services at a speed that is comfortable for you. It also allows you to divide the cost over time. If your screening indicates that continuing with the diagnosis is not warranted, or the screening is sufficient to satisfy your needs, you do not have to spend any additional time or money completing the comprehensive assessment.

Jennifer is a perinatal mental health therapist specializing in late-diagnosed neurodivergence. She supports autistic, ADHD, and AuDHD adults through fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and the transition into parenthood—especially when long-standing coping strategies stop working and everything begins to feel harder.

Her work is neuro affirming, trauma-informed, and focused on helping you understand your nervous system, reduce shame, and build sustainable supports that fit your brain and your life.

Jennifer earned a Dual Masters Degree and Eds in Clinical Mental Health Counseling & School Counseling at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro and her Bachelor of Art in Psychology from Wichita State University.

Jennifer is also a Certified Yoga Instructor and Certified Birth Doula. 

Jennifer provides therapy for Kansas residents exclusively online, so you can access support from the comfort of your own space. No in-person sessions—just flexible, secure, and convenient virtual care.

Jennifer is currently accepting clients with the following insurances:

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Kansas Medicaid (Aetna Better Health, United Community Plan, Sunflower)

Aetna

Private pay options available.

You are responsible for any fees not covered by insurance. Payment and co-pays, deductibles, and self-pays are due at time of service.