Karie del Solar, LCSW, is a neurodiverse-affirming therapist with a specialization in supporting both children and adults. With a personal and professional focus on neurodiversity, Karie brings unique insight as an AuDHD clinician and parent. Her journey began at UCLA, where she worked in an autism research lab providing parent training after her first-born was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and ADHD. This experience inspired her to pursue her Master of Social Work (MSW) at the University of Southern California (USC), with a focus on children, youth, and families. Karie has worked across a variety of settings including schools, youth shelters, psychiatric hospitals, and HIV clinics, where she has provided trauma-informed, strengths-based care to clients of all ages. Today, Karie specializes in helping late-diagnosed and neurodiverse individuals better understand themselves and advocate for their needs. Karie believes therapy is a space for healing, empowerment, and self-discovery, and she feels honored to walk alongside her clients and their families as they navigate their journey of growth. Outside of work, Karie enjoys walking her dog and spending quality time with her kids.