Amber Read, LCSW, MBA

Having witnessed firsthand how challenging and costly autism assessments can be, I am passionate about making evaluations more accessible and affordable for children, teens and adults. Through my experience, I have seen how an accurate autism diagnosis can be both life-changing and empowering, offering individuals a deeper understanding of their unique strengths and challenges—and opening the door to more personalized support and growth.

Expertise: Mood and anxiety disorders, couples therapy, life transitions, substance-use disorders and autism

Therapies: EMDR, CBT, DBT, autism assessment utilizing the ADOS-2 and ADI-R

Background: 10+ years at the University of Utah Hospital ER and Huntsman Mental Health Institute, ER crisis management and behavioral health clinical director

Education: BS, MSW, University of Utah; MBA, Western Governors University