Welcome to my Blog and Client Toolbox
As an AuDHD Therapist, one of my greatest joys is crafting resource lists, tools, and guides for clients and others who benefit from learning more about how to support themselves and others. You will find a variety of content here and are welcome to request content you’d like to see added in the future.
The background photo of this section is from Beyond Wonderland 2023. A double rainbow from June 16, 2023, the night before a Mass Shooting at an Electronic Music Festival in George, Washington that claimed the lives of 2 and greatly impacted many other attendees. For more on Mental Health Support for Mass Shootings, check out my page on this by clicking the button below.
Client Toolbox and Guides
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Future Clients : Complete an Interest Form
Complete this form below and I will do my best to offer you what you’re looking for - or help you find someone who can.
Once you complete the form, I will reach out with my availability to set up a time for us to connect to discuss working together.
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Incoming Clients: Complete your Intake Paperwork 24 hours before your first Appointment
I’m excited you’ve decided to work with me. I look forward to getting to know you more.
It’s okay to be anxious, nervous, and unsure if you’re doing the best thing. Vulnerability - especially with a new person - is scary and nerve wracking.
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Current Clients: Request an Appointment
Once we have been working together for 8-10 sessions, clients have the option of self-scheduling appointments on an as-needed or as-requested basis if regular appointments are not feasible or necessary. Use the button below to request an appointment based on availability or contact me via email to schedule an appointment.
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What are Out of Network Benefits and What is a SuperBill?
More therapists than ever are choosing to forgo contracting with Private Insurance Companies in the interest of maintaining more control over their practice, income, and to provide options for out of pocket payment, therapy without needing to offer diagnoses or assessment, or flexibility in quantity or length of therapy sessions.
Some therapists have the option to give you something called a Superbill. This is essentially a fancy receipt with all the information your insurance company will need to file a claim to utilize Out of Network Benefits to get reimbursed for some - or even all - of the expense of therapy.
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Verify Your Out of Network Insurance Benefits via Reimbursify
Kimberly Louvin, LCSW is out-of-network (OON) for many health insurance plans. Many individuals have health insurance plans that will reimburse a portion of your costs for OON treatments. Future Clients can verify their Out of Network Benefits via Reimbursify and submit claims directly via Reimbursify with SuperBills Complete a quick form to authorize this practice to obtain your specific coverage & deductible information for you.
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Submit Out of Network Claim via Reimbursify
When utilizing Out of Network benefits you’ll likely need to pay your therapist the entire session fee at the time of service, and depending on your specific plan, your insurance company will mail you a check to reimburse a portion of that cost.
For information about how to Learn about your Out of Network Benefits, check out my blog post on this.
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Looking for an Adult Autism Assessment or Self-Assessment Tools?
As a late-diagnosed Autistic Woman who realized much of my anxiety was due to several decades of masking who I truly am and mirroring others during social interaction, I understand and am passionate about supporting others through the process of receiving a diagnosis as an adult and integrating that into life.
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Open Path Wellness Library
All clients of Kimberly Louvin, LCSW have access to a FREE Library of online courses about varying topics such as relationships, anger management, communication, self-esteem, financial wellness, healthy sleep, parenting, stress reduction, and more.
Clients are provided a login key via email after completing an Intake Appointment and coursework is private.
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Expanding Soon: Tailz Treehou Therapy Toolkit Shop
Stay tuned as I expand the online store also known as “Tailz Treehou” - an inside joke from a Stardew Valley playthrough.
Tailz recommends a journal, clicky pens, a yoga mat, and a cute sticker as a starter pack for anyone prioritizing self-care and mental health.
Autism Assessments for Adults
Having a brain that operates differently isn’t a problem to be solved, it’s an operating system to be learned. Let’s learn together.
If you are an adult seeking assessment and diagnosis for Autism, contact me.
Late Diagnosis is a process.
Having a brain that operates differently isn’t a problem to be solved, it’s an operating system to be learned. Let’s learn together.
If you are an adult seeking assessment and diagnosis for Autism, request one here.
Check out my specialty page on Autism for more information.
Maybe you’re finding yourself here because you think you are autistic and are looking for a mental health professional to talk to about confirming your self-assessment.
If you are an adult who is looking to connect with a mental health professional about Neurodivergence - specifically Adult Autism - I am a mental health professional licensed to provide you support.
I offer ongoing mental health therapy and support to clients who live in Oregon, Washington, Tennessee, and Florida and can referral support to clients outside of those states and consultation to other professionals on an individualized basis.
Click here, scroll down, complete the brief form, and I will email you about a time we can connect.
Maybe you have completed multiple online Autism Self-Assessments such as the ones offered by Embrace Autism including the following assessment tools available at no-cost and want to talk through the results:
The AQ-10 Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ-10) is a quick questionnaire that primary care practitioners can use to see if a person should be referred for an autism assessment.
The Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ) is a self-administered questionnaire used to measure autistic traits in adults (age 16+) with IQ in the normal range (IQ >=80).
The Empathy Quotient (EQ) is a self-administered questionnaire designed to measure empathy in adults. It tests the ability to tune into how someone else is feeling, or what they might be thinking.
The Systemizing Quotient–Revised (SQ–R) is a self-report questionnaire comprising 75 items, which is used to assess so-called systemizing cognitive styles. Systemizing is the drive to analyze or construct systems.
The Ritvo Autism Asperger Diagnostic Scale–Revised (RAADS–R) is a self-report questionnaire designed to identify adult autistics who “escape diagnosis” due to a subclinical level presentation.
The Aspie Quiz is a self-administered questionnaire to measure autistic traits in adults (age 16+) with an IQ in the normal range (IQ >=80). In fact, it measures both autistic and neurotypical traits in five domains: talent, perception, communication, relationship, and social.
The Camouflaging Autistic Traits Questionnaire (CAT-Q) is a self-report measure of social camouflaging behaviours in adults. It may be used to identify autistic individuals who do not currently meet diagnostic criteria due to their ability to mask their autistic proclivities.
The Adult Repetitive Behaviours Questionnaire-2 (RBQ-2A) is a self-administered questionnaire that measures restricted and repetitive behaviours in adults.
Additional Self Assessments that can be helpful in discussing Autism, ADHD, AuDHD and assessing one’s experience of life include:
The Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale for DSM-5 (ASRS-5) is a self-report screening scale for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults. It’s the updated version of the ASRS v1.1.
The Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS v1.1) is a self-report screening scale for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults, consisting of two parts. Part A is the main test, while part B offers more information that can be discussed with your medical professional.
The Executive Skills Questionnaire (ESQ) is designed to rank your executive skills. Executive function skills are mental processes that allow us to plan, focus our attention, recall instructions, juggle multiple tasks successfully, and self-regulate.
The Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS-20) is a 20-item, self-administered questionnaire that measures difficulty in identifying and describing emotions, which is a big part of alexithymia.
The Toronto Empathy Questionnaire (TEQ) is a self-report questionnaire measuring a person’s emotional ability to understand and respond to others.
The Extreme Demand Avoidance Questionnaire for Adults (EDA-QA) is a self-administered questionnaire that measures traits and behaviors related to Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) in adults (age 18+) with IQ in the normal range (IQ >=80).
The Reading the Mind in the Eyes Test (RMET or Eyes Test for short) has been widely used to measure theory of mind—the ability to recognize and understand another person’s mental state—or social intelligence.
The VIA Inventory of Strengths (VIA or VIA-IS for short) is a self-administered, scientifically validated questionnaire that provides a rank order of an adult’s 24 character strengths and virtues.
I can partner with you and another professional you are already working with to provide specific support around Autism, Neurodivergence, and integrating an adult diagnosis into your life.
This support often looks like supporting individuals who have received diagnosis from a psychiatrist and don’t know how to unpack the myriad of mental stories and feelings that new awareness can bring.
As a late-diagnosed Autistic Woman (more about me here) who realized much of my anxiety was due to several decades of masking who I truly am and mirroring others during social interaction, I understand and am passionate about supporting others through the process of receiving a diagnosis as an adult and integrating that into life.
You may experience anger, fear, grief, anxiety, and a sense of existential dread about what could have been different if you had known sooner or even social anxiety about the idea of unmasking and losing relationships.
I am here to help and happy to offer my experience and time to clients seeking support.
Reach out today for a free 15-20 minute consult call and let’s see if I can offer you what you’re looking for.
Misdiagnosis Monday Series by Dr. Megan Neff
Maybe you want to learn more about what it may be like to be Autistic as an adult, because your main reference points are Young Sheldon, Rain Man, or Bones, or other media portrayals…
Check out Dr. Megan Neff’s website for a great writeup here: https://neurodivergentinsights.com/blog/autism-in-adulthood
