You've spent years holding everything together.
You've built a career, managed relationships, raised children, or cared for everyone around you. People see someone capable and dependable. What they may not see is how much effort it takes to keep up.
Maybe you've always felt different but couldn't explain why. You've learned to adapt, anticipate what others expect, and push through exhaustion.
Now, especially if you're navigating motherhood, burnout, or perimenopause, the systems you've relied on aren't working as well as they once did.
And you're wondering whether ADHD, autism, or both might help explain your experiences.
Why Are More Women Exploring ADHD and Autism in Adulthood?
For many women, the possibility of ADHD or autism doesn't come up until midlife.
Some have spent decades masking their differences, developing elaborate organizational systems, or relying on their strengths to compensate for areas that feel difficult.
Others have previously been told their experiences were related to anxiety, depression, or OCD. Those explanations may be accurate, but sometimes they don't capture everything.
Changes in responsibilities, relationships, or hormones can bring long-standing challenges into sharper focus.
These experiences don't necessarily mean you have ADHD or autism. They may, however, leave you wanting a more complete understanding of yourself.
Why Assess ADHD and Autism Together?
ADHD and autism can share certain characteristics, and some women have both, sometimes referred to as AuDHD.
You might struggle with organization and attention while also finding social expectations exhausting or sensory environments overwhelming.
You may recognize yourself in descriptions of both conditions and feel unsure which assessment to pursue.
My assessment process considers ADHD and autism together, exploring your developmental history, everyday experiences, strengths, and challenges.
The goal is to understand the whole picture rather than focus on isolated symptoms.
A Specialized Approach Informed by Personal Experience
I'm Cindy Lineberger, LCSW, a neurodivergent therapist who received my own diagnosis later in life.
I understand the frustration of searching for answers and trying to find someone who recognizes how ADHD and autism can present in adult women.
That experience helped inspire my passion for making specialized assessments more accessible throughout my home state of North Carolina.
My approach is individualized, collaborative, and neurodivergent-affirming. I want women to feel heard and taken seriously throughout the process.
What Does a Virtual ADHD and Autism Assessment Include?
I offer formal clinical diagnostic assessments for adult women virtually throughout North Carolina.
The $1,495 assessment includes:
Pre-assessment questionnaires and diagnostic measures
A two-hour virtual clinical interview
A comprehensive written diagnostic report
When supported by the assessment findings, I provide a formal diagnosis.
The process considers your experiences over time, including how you've adapted to expectations and managed daily life.
Is There a Waitlist?
I currently have no waitlist.
After you submit your request, I'll personally review it and follow up within 48 business hours.
You'll receive instructions for completing your secure online paperwork and assessment measures. Once those steps are finished, appointments for your virtual clinical interview are typically available within about one week.
Begin Healing With Cindy Lineberger, LCSW
I specialize in trauma-informed, compassionate ADHD and autism assessments for adult women. I offer:
Virtual assessments throughout North Carolina
A gentle, attuned approach at your pace
Individualized recommendations that support self-understanding and self-trust
If you're ready to get started, visit my Women's ADHD and Autism Assessments page to learn more about my approach, or contact me to request an assessment.
