SCHEDULING UPDATE (4/19/21): I am currently not accepting new patients. I will be on medical leave until sometime in June. When my schedule re-opens, I will update this message on my website. Some provider options are as follows (this list does not represent all evaluation providers in the Columbus area; to find more, please view the Psychology Today website or contact your insurance company):
Adult ADHD: Dr. Ryan Hansen, Dr. Roxanne Lewis, Dr. Francis Winstanley
Child ADHD or learning disabilities: Dr. Julie Canfield, Dr. Kerry Monahan, Dr. Tim Luis, Dr. Shannon Johnson
Child Autism: Dr. Julie Canfield, Dr. Janet Hansen, Step-by-Step Academy, Bridgeway Academy, Boundless
Adult Autism: Dr. Sandra Webster, Dr. Julie Canfield
Various: Columbus Center for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dr. Kara Predmore

Hello and Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst located in Central Ohio with comprehensive, specialized professional training and clinical experience in Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome, and other developmental disabilities along with several other concerns commonly experienced by children, adolescents, and adults including ADHD and Learning Delays. I also offer cognitive/intellectual assessments that are needed for some school admissions processes as well as that related to pursuit of County Board of Developmental Disabilities services.

I have trained and worked in nationally known hospitals including Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, The Children's Hospital-Denver, and I was previously employed for 9 years at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH. I have been in private practice since 2016 where I have focused on Psychological Testing/Assessment and am able to offer short wait times.

I am currently accepting new patients for Psychological Testing/Assessment. Appointment times are available on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Areas of expertise:

• Anxiety
• ADHD, attention/focus difficulties
• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Behavior Problems
• Developmental Delays
• Down Syndrome
• Intellectual/Cognitive (dis)Abilities
• Language Delays
• Learning/School problems
  • Including Dyslexia
• Giftedness
  
• IQ Testing
  

If you are wondering about whether you or your child might have any of the above concerns, I welcome you to contact me by email contact@spaderpsychology.com or phone (614.852.4152) to make an appointment.

I regret that I am not able to accept new patients for therapy/intervention at this time.
I also enjoy working with people who are in early-middle adulthood (generally ages 19-40) who are experiencing life stressors. Please contact me if you would like help with any of the following:
  -Anxiety
  -Grief and Loss
  -Job stress or job change
  -Starting a family
  -Parenting challenges
  -Relationship difficulties (romantic or friendship)
  -Self-esteem concerns

For helpful information, see this article from the American Psychological Association on How Stress Affects Your Health. 

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