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ADHD/Autism
My Approach
At Heartwood Counseling and Wellness, we understand ADHD and autism not just professionally, but personally. Every therapist on our team shares a neurodivergent identity, bringing both expertise and lived experience to the therapy room. Our founder, Mary Quattlebaum, has ADHD and autism herself and has close family ties to autism—experiences that inspired her to build a practice rooted in serving the neurodivergent community. Here, you’ll find therapists who truly “get it,” providing affirming, supportive care designed to help you navigate challenges, embrace your strengths, and live authentically.
Understand, Embrace, Thrive: Support for Neurodivergent Individuals
meet our Autism Specialist
Mary Quattlebaum, founder of Heartwood Counseling and Wellness, brings both personal and professional expertise to her work with autism. As an autistic and ADHD therapist herself, Mary understands the unique experiences of the neurodivergent community in a way that goes beyond clinical training. Many of her clients come to her after receiving other diagnoses that didn’t fully fit their experiences. Through formal evaluations, Mary has helped countless individuals discover and explore their neurodivergent identity for the first time—often bringing clarity, relief, and self-understanding. She has dedicated extensive time to specialized training in autism evaluations, ensuring every assessment at Heartwood is thorough, accurate, and affirming. Mary’s passion is helping people not only receive the right diagnosis but also embrace their authentic selves with confidence.
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Mary Quattlebaum
Understanding Late Diagnosed Autism in Teens & Adults: Why Support Matters
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is just that—a spectrum—and we’re learning more every day about how it shows up in real life. For years, most professionals only recognized autism when someone needed a moderate or high level of support. But things are shifting. Read more in our blog...