Melody Marin (she/her)

PsyD
Accepting Clients

I am a queer AuDHD woman and I provide neurodiversity-affirmative Adult Autism Assessments.

Clinical Psychologist in Texas

About My Clients

My work does not involve "fixing" anything or anyone. The goal of my work is to assist in connecting individuals to their own authenticity and to create a safe space for them to exist exactly as they are. I believe that the tenets of working with neurodivergent individuals should first and foremost be affirmation of their unique neurotypes, acknowledgement and unpacking of ways they have been oppressed on interpersonal, cultural, and institutional levels, honoring of the systems and defenses the

My Background and Approach

My assessment process is different from most of what you'll find out there. As an alternative to the pathologizing and deficit-based approach used in most neuropsychological assessments, my process is designed to be supportive and collaborative. It consists of 4-6 one-on-one sessions lasting 45-minutes each. It is very important to me that by the end of the assessment, you have a thorough understanding of how I came to a diagnosis and you feel included in the process. As a result of my own neurodivergence as well as my extensive experience in working with autistic adults, I have a nuanced understanding of autism and its varied presentations. Because of this, I am able to pick up on aspects of the lived autism experience that many neuropsychological assessments miss. My assessments do NOT involve questionnaires and do NOT come with a full report at the end, and are therefore not typically suitable for those seeking official school or workplace accommodations.

I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 12 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $250 - 333/session

Reach out to Melody