Designed For You

Many adults in Virginia Beach seeking an autism evaluation are busy moms, members of the military, and working professionals. Our clients value confidentiality, privacy, and convenience, which is why we designed our evaluations to meet the needs of people who need answers now – not in months. Other evaluations take weeks of multiple appointments and are designed around computer-based assessments. At Onward Growth Psychiatry, we provide comprehensive autism evaluations for adults in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and have designed as assessment that uncovers your lived experience quickly.

Serving The Hampton Roads Area:

• Virginia Beach
• Suffolk
• Norfolk
• Chesapeake
• Newport News
• Hampton
• Portsmouth

Why Seek an Autism Evaluation as an Adult?

You’re active in your community, your church, successful at your job, and raising children – but inside, you’re drowning and exhausted. Autism often goes unrecognized in adults, especially in those who are high-masking or high-achieving. Our clients don’t just want a label; they want a deeper understanding of themselves.

An adult autism evaluation can help you:

• Understand lifelong patterns in social, sensory, or communication differences
• Navigate relationships, work, and daily life with less stress
• Access tailored therapy, workplace accommodations, or coaching
• Replace self-doubt with self-understanding and self-acceptance

Specialty in High-Masking and Late-Identified Adults

At Onward Growth Psychiatry, we have special expertise in evaluating high-masking adults — individuals who have learned to camouflage autistic traits in social or professional settings. Most of our clients are women, professionals, or parents who have spent years adapting, often at the expense of their mental health.

We understand that masking can make the evaluation process feel complex or uncertain. Our approach is gentle, affirming, and deeply validating, helping you explore your experiences without judgment. You’ll be met with curiosity, not skepticism — and guided toward a clearer, more authentic understanding of yourself.

What to Expect

Our evaluations are thorough, evidence-based, and supportive.
You’ll meet with a psychiatric provider experienced in adult and late-identified autism, who will:

1. Review your developmental and life history
2. Conduct structured assessments for autism and related conditions (such as ADHD or anxiety)
3. Provide a detailed diagnostic report with personalized feedback and next steps

You’ll leave with clarity — not just a diagnosis, but a roadmap for your growth and wellbeing.

Why Onward Growth Psychiatry

At Onward Growth Psychiatry, we specialize in neurodiversity-affirming care. Our goal is to help you understand your brain, not “fix” it. We recognize that every client’s experience is unique, and we approach each evaluation with curiosity, empathy, and respect.

Our practice serves self-pay clients in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake and throughout Virginia, via secure telehealth.

Adult Autism Evaluation*
$1200

Adult Evaluation + Post Eval Processing Appointment
$1400

Adult Autism + ADHD Evaluation
$1500

Adult Autism + ADHD Evaluation + Post Eval Processing Appointment
$1800

*Tabitha offers a limited number of reduced fee appointments per month
Contact Tabitha at Hello@onwardgrowthpsychiatry to schedule a reduced fee autism evaluation

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