I am so glad you found me!
Hi, I am Dr. Sarah Lawson.
I serve families and individuals in-office in Oviedo and remotely across Florida, offering psychoeducational evaluations, advocacy services, and child and adolescent counseling.
My Approach to Psychology
As a nationally certified school psychologist in private practice, I offer a client-centered, collaborative approach to care, focusing on understanding behavior and providing clear, empowering answers. My work affirms individuals and families, helping them navigate differences in development in areas like learning, self-regulation, and everyday functioning. Whether you’re seeking evaluation, mental health support, or advocacy, I’m committed to offering compassionate, accessible care that fosters growth, healing, and clarity every step of the way.
Who is Lawson?
That would be me! Some of my graduate students dropped the “doctor” and called me “Lawson,” and I came to like it. You can read more about me on the About page, but for now I will hit the highlights. My days are full. I am a mom of three. I love being a parent and very much enjoy the work I do too! I have worked with children since I was a kid, and do not plan on ever stopping. I am a warm, approachable, passionate person who takes the scary and intimidating out of testing!
A Safe Space for You
I take pride in creating a welcoming, non-intimidating environment for evaluations and testing. As an approachable practitioner, I strive to make the process comfortable and stress-free, especially for children. Just ask the kids who work with me! My goal is to provide you with a safe, supportive space to be yourself, while offering professional guidance and care.
In-Person and Remote Services Available
Many of my psychological and educational services are available remotely throughout Florida, ensuring convenient and accessible care for you and your family, no matter where you’re located.
Your Questions, Answered
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Getting started is simple. Reach out through the contact form or simply text 407-205-2540!
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This is an excellent question, as many words are becoming more common on social media and other platforms. For me, neurodiversity-affirming approaches align well with my mindset and practice style. Before these words were appearing everywhere, I practiced an approach that focused on the client, their strengths, and the way that the world needed to adapt to them, not the other way around. So, to me, this approach means recognizing that late-diagnosed, high-masking, high-needs, and all the presentations in between, are indicative of personal needs and support. They do not signify a need to be changed, to be different, or to be taught how to fit in. By having a client-centered approach, I work with folks to help them meet their goals, in a warm, and affirming way.
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I started working with neurodivergent folks about 20 years ago. I am also navigating how to parent as a neurodivergent person with neurodivergent kids. This work is deeply personal and important to me, and I advocate and care for my clients like I would my own family members. I often use genuine (but cheesy) statements with families, like We are all in this together, and It takes a village. In a society that often feels divisive and fragmented, I am so honored to be able to partner with others.
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I offer evaluations for autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities for toddlers, preschoolers, kids, teens, and adults. The evaluation process is modified based on the client’s needs. Educational advocacy, executive functioning coaching, and counseling services are also provided.
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Reach out via text, call, or email. I try to respond quickly—usually within one business day. Please remember this is a solo practice and I may be with clients, but will get back to you as soon as I am able. If you get a text back, please know that is usually the quickest way for me to communicate due to limited time between sessions.
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This varies based on the needs of the client and whether services are covered by their insurance. Comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations are $1,500. If that price seems surprising, please know when you choose to seek out this type of an evaluation, you are signing up for a thorough evaluation that is better seen as a collaborative process than isolated appointment.
The practice is in-network with Aetna, Cigna, and United Healthcare and we offer complimentary benefit checks.
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In the words of my clients, I am warm, approachable, funny, and easy to talk to. I pride myself on taking as much of the intimidation out of the testing process so folks feel comfortable. This is very vulnerable work, and I recognize that.