About:

Dr. Fathima M. A. is a Clinical Psychologist with over eight years of experience in assessment, diagnosis, and therapy. She specializes in comprehensive ADHD assessments for adolescents and adults, with a particular interest in how ADHD presents in women—especially those who are high functioning yet navigating chronic overwhelm, burnout, relationship difficulties, and a persistent sense of underachievement despite evident capability. She is especially attuned to how masking behaviors and internalized expectations can complicate both the recognition and lived experience of ADHD. Dr. Fathima’s assessment approach goes beyond diagnosis or labels. She seeks to understand the individual in context—considering social and cultural influences, personal differences, coping patterns, and everyday functionality. As a neurodivergent person herself, her lived experience has provided invaluable insight into the nuances of neurodivergence, allowing her to offer a more holistic and personalized perspective that extends beyond conventional diagnostic frameworks. Her therapeutic orientation is relational, trauma-informed, and neurodiversity-affirming. She strives to create a compassionate and reflective space where clients can make sense of their experiences, receive clear and individualized insights, and move toward greater clarity and self-acceptance. Her work is grounded in the belief that understanding one’s unique neurocognitive profile can be a powerful and empowering step toward healing and meaningful change.