Emily Crawford-Thompson, Ph.D. is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in Psychological Evaluations and individual and group counseling with teens (ages 16 and up) and adults since 2009, including those who wish to be evaluated for possible Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Dr. Emily specializes in comprehensive strengths-based psychological evaluations of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and the range of mood, anxiety, thought, and Learning Disorders. She is trained in the ADOS-2 (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule), MIGDAS-2, and other measures to assess Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Emily genuinely enjoys helping people, and offers an empathetic, collaborative, and strengths-focused approach with her clients. Dr. Emily is well known in Columbia, Missouri as a trusted and compassionate psychologist with impeccable work that both providers and clients respect. She does comprehensive psychological evaluations to determine diagnoses and treatment recommendations for a range of issues including independent living skills to provide concrete information about what kind of help individuals need to be more independent and enjoy their best quality of life. She also does evaluations to determine readiness to participate in bariatric surgery, spinal cord stimulator, and transplant procedures. Evaluations include a comprehensive written report with thorough, specific, and detailed recommendations for treatment and services, tailored to individual needs, and emphasizing strengths. Feedback includes a thorough discussion of results in which the client is encouraged to ask questions and share their feelings about direction moving forward.
As a member of PSYPACT, Dr. Emily offers telehealth in 36 states.
