Amara Brook
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
San Jose, CA 95117
Let's Connect (775) 260-4455
Are you Autistic and/or ADHD and struggling in a world not designed for your neurotype? Or do you suspect that you may be Autistic and/or ADHD and want to work with a down-to-earth neurodivergent psychologist to find out? Are you looking for a therapist who gets the struggle? I offer collaborative and neurodiversity-affirming assessment and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) tailored to the needs of Autistic and ADHD clients.
Assessment may help you better understand yourself or your child. I offer neurodiversity-affirming Autism and ADHD assessments for all ages, and have a special interest in clients whose autism and/or ADHD are masked by other factors such as high cognitive and/or verbal ability, gender, race, age, or other psychiatric diagnoses.
DBT may help you understand and manage your thoughts, feelings, and behavior to align with your goals. I offer DBT (group-only or comprehensive DBT) tailored to the needs of Autistic teens/parents and Autistic adults, and am currently co-authoring a manual for Guilford Press on tailoring DBT for the needs of Autistic clients.
Call or Email Amara Brook now for a free 15 minute consultation - (775) 260-4455
Let's Connect (775) 260-4455
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $300
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Out of Network
Amara Brook
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (775) 260-4455
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 27165 Amara Brook
- In Practice for 14 years
- Attended University of Michigan, Graduated 2005
- License: Nevada PY 1164 / 2023
- License: Colorado PSY 5551 / 2021
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Amara Brook
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (775) 260-4455
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Autism
- ADHD
- Testing and Evaluation
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Bisexual
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Coping Skills
- Developmental Disorders
- Gifted, Twice Exceptional (2e)
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Peer Relationships
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Psychological Testing and Evaluation
Amara Brook
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (775) 260-4455
Groups
Neurodiversity-Affirming Teen DBT Skills Group
Neurodiversity-affirming online DBT skills group tailored to the needs of Autistic Teens and their parents. This group is designed to be an optimal fit for many Autistic teens and their parents with accommodations for communication, sensory, executive functioning, and other needs. It is open to teens age 13-17 in California and all PSYPACT states (https://psypact.org/mpage/psypactmap). There is an entry point every 8-9 weeks.
Expertise
ADHD
Asperger's Syndrome
Autism
Types of Therapy
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Age
Teen
Session Cost
$200
Group Meets
Every Tue 5 P.M. - 7 P.M.
Email Amara Brook about this group or call - (775) 260-4455
Neurodiversity-Affirming Adult DBT Skills Group
Neurodiversity-affirming online DBT skills group tailored to the needs of Autistic adults. This group is designed to be an optimal fit for many Autistic folks with accommodations for communication, sensory, executive functioning, and other needs. It is open to adults in California, Nevada, Colorado, and Florida. There is an entry point every 8 weeks.
Expertise
ADHD
Asperger's Syndrome
Autism
Types of Therapy
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$100
Group Meets
Every Wed 5 P.M. - 7 P.M.
Email Amara Brook about this group or call - (775) 260-4455
Location
Additional Location
1000 Caughlin Crossing
Suite 55
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 260-4455