Dr. Nicole Wells, PhD

Psychological Evaluations, Therapy

Therapy is the art of meeting yourself where you are and growing from there.

With over 15 years of experience, I have dedicated my career to supporting Autistic and neurodivergent people and their families navigating anxiety, burnout, and executive functioning challenges. I bring deep expertise in helping people understand how their minds work and develop practical, sustainable strategies to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. 

I offer virtual therapy for clients in Virginia Beach along with 40+  PSYPACT states (see full list here). I offer in person testing services and limited in person therapy services in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

I work with thoughtful, capable people who feel stuck, burned out, or overwhelmed—often despite appearing “fine” on the outside. Many struggle with anxiety that won’t quiet down, executive functioning challenges that interfere with follow-through, or exhaustion from years of pushing themselves to keep up.

I focus on asking the right questions, helping you make sense of your experiences, and identifying patterns that contribute to feeling stuck. Our work is collaborative and centered on your lived experience, with gentle challenge when it supports growth and movement toward what matters most.

Testing services include comprehensive and affirming evaluations for Autism, ADHD, executive functioning challenges, and learning disorders. Testing goes beyond checklists to include careful clinical interviews, performance-based measures, and input from multiple sources. The goal is to provide clarity and offer practical, individualized recommendations that support self-understanding, advocacy, and next steps for growth.


Education

  • Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Virginia and Psypact states

  • PhD in Clinical Psychology, Virginia Tech

  • Predoctoral Internship, JFK Partners – Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities, University of Colorado Denver

  • Postdoctoral Fellowship, Departments of Neuropsychology and the Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Johns Hopkins/Kennedy Krieger Institute

    Population Served:

Teens, Adults, Parents. 

Payments Accepted:

Self-pay. Able to provide superbills for possible out of network reimbursement. Credit Card, HSA, or FSA for payment.

LGBTQIA Affirming Provider