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    2025 schedule now open for assessment and consultations.

    For therapy services, there is a waitlist.

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    Neurodiversity-Affirming* Assessment, Diagnosis, Therapy, Advocacy

    Spark Psychological Services

    Laurie Ferguson, Psy.D.

    Licensed Clinical Psychologist*

    Laurie Ferguson, Psychologist, Inc.

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  • Spark Blog

    Thoughts, Opinions, and Strategies

    Autistic Self-Identification is Valid
    March 8, 2022
    You don't need to read a library full of books or have a fancy degree to be able to say you are...
    Is Self-Identification as Autistic OK?
    June 28, 2021
    YES! The end. Another, more comprehensive, and (hopefully one day needlessly) detailed post...
    It's Never Too Late For An Autism Diagnosis
    September 6, 2020
    Is Anybody Listening? Adults coming for an autism assessment tell me their childhood was like...
    Women, Girls and Autism
    September 6, 2020
    Wrong Diagnosis The majority of female clients coming to me for assessment or counseling tell...
    Autism Evaluation Tips
    June 26, 2020
    Your opinion and experience matters. Too many times I have heard from clients, colleagues, and...
    How Does Therapy Work?
    March 24, 2017
    You're a shrink, right? Whenever I hear "shrink," I think of a client lying on a couch with a...
    "Why am I going to therapy (or getting tested) anyway?"
    June 18, 2016
    "What is therapy (or assessment) for?" It can be helpful to explain to your family member why...
    Stress Busters For Teens
    June 10, 2016
    I work with a lot of teens and they have great ideas for beating stress. Some figure out they are...
    Stress Busters For Kids
    June 10, 2016
    Kids are dealing with more stress than ever. Help your child learn the skills to chill.
    Good Night, Sleep Tight
    June 9, 2016
    About 75% of my patients complain of poor sleep. Most have tried everything, but still can't fall...

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