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    Get to Know Morgan!

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    My name is Morgan Blair (she/they)

    Hello! I'm so glad you're here. This page is meant to give you a snapshot of who I am as a person and a clinician. However, I know that a bio on a website page can only do so much. So, if you have more questions or are interested in connecting, feel free to reach out. I'd love to chat more. 

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      I am a writer, autism and ADHD assessor, and licensed professional counselor (LPC) from Denver, Colorado. 

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      As a writer, I have published articles for big publications, such as Psychology Today, as well as small private practices across the US. I enjoy using my mental health education and professional background to create accessible written pieces that spread awareness about individualized treatment for eating disorders, neurodivergence, and trauma. I believe in people's stories and the power of words, and you will find that I regularly discuss my mental health journey and lived experiences in my articles and essays.

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      As an assessor, I offer comprehensive diagnostic assessments for autism and ADHD in verbal individuals who are over the age of 16. I specialize in highly masked neurodivergent presentations among women, trans folks, and BIPOC individuals. My assessments are neurodiversity affirming, meaning I focus on the strengths found in neurodivergence, not deficits. 

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      As a counselor, I work with neurodivergent individuals healing from trauma and/or eating disorders who are searching for a new perspective on the counseling process. I build individualized treatment plans that tend to each person's neuro-complexities so that clients feel seen and validated while making peace with their bodies and becoming their most realized selves.  â€‹â€‹â€‹

      Credentials

      Education

      2013-2017

      Art Therapy and Creative Writing
      The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 

      I attended the School of the Art Institute of Chicago for my undergraduate degree. The focus of my Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is in art therapy and writing. Now, I use my background as an artist to inform my work with clients because I believe our creativity is a necessary part of  healing.  

      2019-2020

      Clinical Mental Health Counseling
      Northwestern University 

      I received my Master of Arts in clinical mental health counseling from Northwestern University in Chicago. During the program, I learned about evidence-based counseling interventions and how to implement them when working with clients.   

      Licenses 

      LPC.0019058

      Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC

      Trainings 

      ADHD and Autism Assessment Course

      Jamie Roberts, LMFT

      2025

      I completed the neurodiversity affirming assessment training with Jamie Roberts. During this training, I was given the skills necessary to assess for autism and ADHD. 

      2021

      Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT)

      Advanced Caregiver Skills 

      Dr. Adele Lafrance

      I completed the advanced caregiver training with Dr. Adele Lafrance. During this EFFT workshop, I was given the skills necessary to support parents of individuals with eating disorders and other mental health concerns. 

      Professional Affiliations 

      2022-Present

      Contributing Writer

      Psychology Today 

      2024-Present

      I run a blog on Psychology Today called Eating Disorders Among Neurodivergent and Gender-Expansive Individuals. I regularly write articles on these topics to try and spread awareness about the importance of intersectionality in eating disorder treatment. 

      Community Advisory Board Member

      Johns Hopkins 

      I am a community advisory board member for a research study at Johns Hopkins, where we are looking at disordered eating/eating disorders among autistic individuals. 

      Media

      2025

      I was featured in Shoutout Colorado! 

      2023

      I was interviewed for an article on ARFID. Read it here

      I'm a Writer for Psychology Today

      A few things about me...

      • I am a scuba diver, hiker, and world traveler.

      • I am a sucker for literature, cinema, and jazz music. 

      • I am in recovery from an eating disorder and trauma.

      • I identify as a queer, neurodivergent artist. 

      • I believe each person is an expert in their own life, healing, and recovery. 

      My Therapeutic Approach 

      Person-Centered. Neuro-Inclusive. Trauma-Informed. 

      I believe in your innate ability to heal. 

      Therapeutic Orientation

      In Sessions...

      • Narrative 

      • Expressive Arts 

      • Person-Centred

      • Feminist

      • Integrative

      • Somatic 

      • Dialectical Behavrioal Therapy (DBT)

      As a Clinician...

      • Health at Every Size (HAES)

      • Intersectionality 

      • Queer-affirming 

      • Neurodiversity-Affirming 

      • Body liberation 

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