Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Founder
Dr. Leanne Beale is a licensed clinical psychologist who completed her Bachelor of Arts degree at Northern Illinois University and then her Masters degree and Doctoral degree at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She first began working with children on the autism spectrum during her undergraduate work when she provided in home services for a child with lower functioning Autism. Dr. Beale has since provided therapy and psychological testing for children in a School Problems Clinic where she completed educational testing in order to assess for cognitive disabilities, an ADHD clinic, an inpatient hospital setting, outpatient mental health centers, and in schools. She has provided psychological testing for diagnostic clarification, neuropsychological testing, disability evaluations, and parental fitness evaluations. While she has experienced a diversity of training, providing diagnostic evaluations and therapy for children on the Autism Spectrum is her specialty.
Licensed Professional Counselor Intern
Amber was first introduced to autism when a close family member was diagnosed. She was in high school at the time and decided to take a psychology class in order to better understand autism and learn how she could help her family. From there, she decided to pursue advanced training in psychology. Amber completed her bachelor of science degree at Southern Utah University and her Masters degree at the University of Utah. During the course of her training she ran social skills groups for children. During her internship year she began formal training with autism at an outpatient children’s mental health clinic working with birth to six year olds. Amber has since been training at the Autism Assessment and Treatment Center.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
“I have over 10 years of experience dealing with issues affecting very young children and their caregivers. I provide psychological assessment and treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorders, parent/child relationship issues, abuse/trauma/neglect, and attachment/foster-care/adoption issues. Because young children are often more comfortable in their own home, I can provide in-home therapy as a way to make treatment more comfortable for them, or I can see them in my office. I also assess children in their school or daycare setting, and provide assistance with IEP/IFSP meetings. I use both relational and behavioral strategies for treatment. I treat children in the context of the most important relationships - those with their caregivers. I belive that it is within the parent/child relationship that healing is truly possible, and involve parents or caregivers in all aspects of treatment. I provide individualized treatment based upon the needs of each client. In addition to my professional experiences, I am also an adoptive parent of two children from foster care, and have two wonderful sons with Asperger's Disorder. I recognize the pressure on parents and caregivers to help their children, and their need for helpful, non-judgemental support.”