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ScienceWorks is a modern telepsychology practice offering evidence-based care for: OCD, TRAUMA, INSOMNIA, ADHD, AUTISM, CHRONIC ILLNESS, and others. ​​
These conditions frequently co-occur, can be difficult to diagnose, and also difficult to treat - often requiring specialist knowledge and direct clinical experience to achieve the best possible outcomes. ​
That's why research and training are the foundation of our work. ​
Our goal is sharing our knowledge with our friends, clients, and partners to build a stronger, more informed mental health community.​
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ADHD in Women: Identifying Symptoms and Pursuing an Accurate Diagnosis
ADHD in women often goes undiagnosed due to different symptom presentations like inattentiveness and emotional sensitivity rather than hyperactivity. Understanding female ADHD symptoms, recognizing misdiagnosis patterns, and accessing virtual assessment options with licensed psychologists can lead to life-changing insights and proper treatment.

Kiesa Kelly
Aug 1110 min read


Relationship Challenges for Neurodivergent Adults: Building Meaningful Connections in a Neurotypical World
Neurodivergent adults face unique relationship challenges, from navigating communication differences to managing sensory sensitivities and emotional dysregulation. At ScienceWorks Health, we help neurodivergent individuals build authentic connections through evidence-based strategies tailored to ADHD, autism, and other neurotypes.

Ryan Burns
Aug 119 min read


Securing Standardized Test Support: Psychological Evaluations for Accommodations
Comprehensive psychological evaluations for test accommodations help students and professionals with ADHD, autism, and learning disabilities access fair testing conditions on SAT, ACT, LSAT, MCAT, GRE, and bar exams. Learn how proper documentation unlocks extended time and other crucial supports.

Ryan Burns
Aug 119 min read


Recognizing Autism Indicators in Adulthood: When to Get an Assessment
Many adults discover they're autistic later in life, after years of masking their differences and navigating a world that feels overwhelming. Understanding hidden signs like social scripting, sensory sensitivities, and camouflaging behaviors can help you recognize when an autism assessment might provide clarity and relief. If you've always felt different but couldn't explain why, learning about adult autism indicators could be the first step toward self-understanding.

Kiesa Kelly
Aug 108 min read


Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance with Neurodivergence: For Parents
When your child refuses demands and has meltdowns, understanding whether it's pathological demand avoidance (PDA) autism, ADHD-related avoidance, anxiety, or typical resistance helps you find the right support approach that works for your family's unique situation.

Kiesa Kelly
Jul 317 min read


The Benefits of Support Systems for Neurodivergence
Strong support systems provide essential emotional validation, practical daily living assistance, and professional advocacy for neurodivergent individuals with ADHD, autism, and AuDHD. ADHD executive function coaching and neurodivergent support groups create transformative communities that reduce isolation and build resilience for lasting wellbeing.

Ryan Burns
Jul 238 min read


Executive Function Coaching: The Secret to Enhancing Therapy with ADHD and Autism
Executive function coaching therapy outcomes improve dramatically when combined with specialized treatment for ADHD and autism. Discover how ScienceWorks' integrated approach transforms therapeutic concepts into practical daily skills, creating lasting change for neurodivergent individuals.

Ryan Burns
Jul 67 min read


Exploring Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) with Specialized Applications for OCD with: Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, and Autism
Discover how Dialectical Behavioral Therapy offers gentle, evidence-based OCD treatment that works beautifully with co-occurring conditions. Learn how DBT's unique skills complement traditional approaches for comprehensive healing without exposure.

Kiesa Kelly
Jun 267 min read


Evaluating OCD Treatments: The Benefits of Specialized Care
Despite affecting 2-3% of the population, OCD remains widely misunderstood, with half of cases misdiagnosed by frontline medical workers and generalist mental health providers. This paper demonstrates how specialized care significantly improves outcomes through evidence-based treatments like ERP and I-CBT. By understanding OCD's diverse presentations, comorbidities, and effective treatments, providers can ensure timely referrals and offer their patients the most effective car

Ryan Burns
May 1425 min read


Finding an ICBT Therapist Near You: What to Look for in Specialized OCD Treatment
Finding the right ICBT therapist for OCD treatment can transform your journey toward recovery. Inference-based CBT (I-CBT) offers an evidence-based, gentle alternative to traditional exposure therapy, helping you understand and resolve obsessional doubts at their source. This guide will help you identify qualified I-CBT specialists who can provide personalized care for your unique OCD experience.

Kiesa Kelly
May 69 min read


ICBT vs. ERP for OCD: Which Treatment Approach Might Be Right for You?
Struggling with OCD? Understanding the difference between Inference-based CBT (I-CBT) and Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) can help you find the right treatment path. While ERP is considered the gold standard for OCD treatment, I-CBT offers a gentler, equally effective alternative for those who find exposure-based approaches intimidating. Learn how these evidence-based approaches differ and which might be best suited to your unique needs and neurodivergent profile.

Kiesa Kelly
May 67 min read


What is ERP Therapy? A Gentle Introduction to Exposure Response Prevention for OCD
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) therapy is a proven, effective approach for treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder that helps individuals break free from the cycle of obsessions and compulsions. By gradually facing fears while learning to resist compulsive behaviors, ERP empowers those with OCD to reclaim their lives and develop healthier responses to anxiety. At ScienceWorks, we offer both ERP and gentler alternatives like Inference-based CBT, tailored to your unique need

Kiesa Kelly
May 68 min read


The Neuroscience of PTSD: How Trauma Affects Your Brain
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) physically rewires the brain's architecture, creating lasting neurobiological changes. Understanding these mechanisms can transform recovery through evidence-based treatments like EMDR therapy. At ScienceWorks Health, we leverage neuroscience to create personalized trauma treatment programs that address these specific neurological patterns.

Kiesa Kelly
May 66 min read


Medical Trauma: An Overlooked Aspect of Chronic Illness
Living with chronic illness often involves navigating complex healthcare systems, challenging diagnoses, and invasive treatments—experiences that can lead to medical trauma. At ScienceWorks Behavioral Healthcare, we understand how this overlooked aspect of chronic illness affects overall wellbeing and offer science-backed therapies for chronic illness that address both the physical and psychological dimensions of your health journey.

Kiesa Kelly
May 27 min read


Building Your Healthcare Team: The Role of a Chronic Illness Therapist
Living with a chronic illness requires more than just medical management—it demands comprehensive emotional and psychological support. A chronic illness therapist provides specialized expertise to help you navigate the complex emotional landscape of ongoing health challenges, integrate with your healthcare team, and develop personalized coping strategies that enhance your quality of life and build resilience for the journey ahead.

Kiesa Kelly
May 28 min read


What is Inference-Based CBT (I-CBT)? A Comprehensive Guide for Folks with OCD
Inference-Based CBT (I-CBT) offers a promising alternative for treating OCD, especially for those who find traditional ERP challenging. Unlike approaches focused on anxiety management, I-CBT targets the reasoning processes behind obsessions, helping individuals distinguish between reality and imagination. With growing research support, this gentler cognitive approach helps correct the "inferential confusion" at OCD's core, making it highly effective for those with strong obse

Kiesa Kelly
Apr 308 min read


Enhancing Chronic Illness Outcomes Through Therapeutic Interventions
Chronic illnesses represent a significant global health burden, affecting approximately 45% of the U.S. population and placing substantial strain on healthcare systems worldwide. While medical interventions remain the cornerstone of treatment, compelling quantitative evidence indicates that psychological therapies can dramatically enhance patient outcomes across multiple domains.

Ryan Burns
Apr 2814 min read
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