ABOUT

Practical. Proven. Personal.

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Integrated Care

Our Story

Compassionate Support for Children & Families

Our team of clinicians in Charlotte, NC, works collaboratively with physicians, psychologists, teachers, and parents to encourage positive growth in those with the unique differences in perspective found with autism, ADHD, and other forms of neurodivergence.

Our team’s integrative, research-based approaches help individuals and families receive compassionate care and understanding.

Meet Our Team

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Support Team

Experience

50+ Years of Combined Experience

With over 50 years of combined experience, our team of neurodiversity-affirming specialists has worked in hospitals, primary care, early education, and school settings, equipping us to offer compassionate support to individuals and families navigating diverse challenges.

We provide comprehensive evaluations for autism, ADHD, learning differences, and other needs, creating personalized roadmaps for individuals of all ages—from 2 to 102.

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Young woman sitting on a couch holding a blue stress ball, wearing a gray hoodie, in a cozy living room with decorative pillows and a lamp.

A therapy session with two women, one sitting on a gray sofa and the other in a chair. The room is decorated with a green lamp, art on the wall, and plants on a wooden coffee table with a Rubik's Cube and toys.

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Support Team

Training

Serving Clients and their Families

Our clinicians have spent years furthering their education and training to better understand and serve patients and their families. As experts in our fields, we draw upon our varied experiences to tailor our skills to meet the distinct needs of the individuals we support.

Parent-Based Needs Using S.P.A.C.E.

Researchers at Yale University developed S.P.A.C.E. with a desire to create parent-based treatment programs for families whose children struggle with anxiety, OCD, and other related problems. This program gives parents the tools to help support their children.

Our Services

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Experience

Taylor Shirkey’s Credentials (M.S., S.S.P.)

Education

2014
Master of Science
Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC, Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology School Psychology

2015
Specialist in School Psychology (S.S.P.)
Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC, Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology School Psychology

2012
Bachelor of Science
Wofford University, Spartanburg, SC, Department of Psychology

Licensures & Certifications

Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA)

North Carolina #4899
2025 — Present

School Psychologist

North Carolina Educator ID: 1190600, 2017-2025

Nationally Certified School Psychologist

Certification #65863
2015 — Present

School Psychologist

South Carolina Educator ID: 270814, 2015-2019

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Experience

Sarah Smead’s Credentials (M.S., Ed.S.)

Education

2008
Master of Science
University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology School Psychology

2010
Education Specialist (Ed.S.)
University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology School Psychology

2006
Bachelor of Arts
University of Kentucky, Lexington, Department of Psychology