Dr. Sabrina Rood,
Autism Life Coach and Consultant
Thank you for visiting my website!
Following 18 years practicing as a narrative therapist, I am now offering life coaching for neurodivergent adults, as well as consulting services for couples, families, businesses, and others in the community with an interest in better understanding autism and neurodivergence.
I have a passionate commitment to working with autistic and neurodivergent adults, assisting them to accommodate themselves in designing a healthier, more joyful life. The range of services I provide is extensive, and I can connect clients with resources and community. I see clients in person in a beautiful Queen Anne office on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and I offer Zoom sessions five days a week as well.
I hold a doctoral degree (EdD) in counseling psychology from Argosy University (2014) and a master's degree (MA) in counseling psychology from Bethel University (2008). My doctoral dissertation, published in 2014, was "A Qualitative Inquiry Into Bereaved Parent Couples' Relationships Following the Death of Their Child."
I began my work with autistic clients during my doctoral internship, when I had my first autistic adult client. I continue to learn from each autistic individual whom I encounter. During the COVID-19 pandemic, I began to attend both national and international conferences about neurodivergence via Zoom. I developed a particular interest in how autistic and neurodivergent adults are supported in different countries.
As an autism coach and consultant, the services I provide are not therapy or counseling services, and I am not a licensed mental health provider or healthcare provider. I do not offer autism diagnostic assessment. I am happy to refer individuals who are seeking these services to licensed providers who can provide psychotherapy, counseling, and assessment.
If you are neurodivergent, whether self-diagnosed or formally diagnosed, I look forward to hearing from you. Our first step in working together will be a 50-minute consultation, either in person or via Zoom or telephone, to discuss your needs and my services, to see if we would be a good fit. I am an LGBTQ ally and practice kindness in all of the parts of my life. Thank you for visiting my website, which is under construction as of May 2025. Warmly, Sabrina M. Rood, EdD