Lotus Bloom Psychology

Lotus Bloom Psychology We are a private psychotherapy practice offering in-person and virtual therapy and psychological testing in Illinois.

If your child is being evaluated for autism, you may hear the term ADOS-2 — but what does it actually mean?The ADOS-2 is...
04/03/2026

If your child is being evaluated for autism, you may hear the term ADOS-2 — but what does it actually mean?

The ADOS-2 is a structured, play-based assessment that helps clinicians observe social communication, interaction, and behavior. It’s considered a gold-standard tool, but it’s important to know that it’s never used alone. A quality evaluation includes interviews, history, and other assessments to understand the whole child — not just a score.

At Lotus Bloom Psychology, we use tools like the ADOS-2 as part of a thoughtful, child-centered evaluation process that looks at both strengths and challenges.

If you have questions about autism testing, we’re here to help.

If you’re wondering whether autism might explain some of your child’s (or your own) challenges, you don’t have to figure...
03/31/2026

If you’re wondering whether autism might explain some of your child’s (or your own) challenges, you don’t have to figure it out alone.

A comprehensive evaluation can provide clarity, answers, and a path forward.

We offer thorough, evidence-based autism assessments for children and adults.

Read the blog to learn more and schedule a free consultation.

03/27/2026

NEURODIVERSITY: We all think differently.

How cool are our new stickers? If you stop by one of our events you can snag one of your own.

Modeled by our founder and CEO, Dr. Ashley Houchin.

03/24/2026

The way therapy is introduced matters. A lot.
When talking to your child about therapy, try to frame it as support, not punishment and skills, not something that’s “wrong.”

Therapy helps children:
* Learn coping skills
* Understand their feelings
* Improve confidence
* Work through anxiety, behavior challenges, or school struggles
* Feel understood and supported

Some children only need therapy for a short time to learn a few new skills. Others benefit from longer support. Every child is different.
But starting therapy is not something to be scared of — it’s something that helps children build skills they will use for the rest of their life.

If you’re wondering whether therapy might help your child, we offer a free 15-minute parent consultation to talk through your concerns and next steps.

In honor of Neurodiversity Celebration Week, our Book Recommendations of the Week focus on understanding and supporting ...
03/21/2026

In honor of Neurodiversity Celebration Week, our Book Recommendations of the Week focus on understanding and supporting ADHD across the lifespan.

📚 All You Can Be With ADHD by
📚 Taking Charge of Adult ADHD by

Whether you’re a parent, a teen, or an adult learning how your brain works, these books offer practical tools, validation, and hope. Neurodiversity isn’t something to “fix” — it’s something to understand, support, and celebrate.

We all think differently … and that’s a beautiful thing.Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a reminder that different way...
03/21/2026

We all think differently … and that’s a beautiful thing.
Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a reminder that different ways of thinking, learning, feeling, and experiencing the world are not deficits — they are differences.

At Lotus Bloom Psychology, we celebrate neurodivergent minds and support individuals and families in understanding how their brains work so they can thrive, not just “fit in.” 💛

It’s Neurodiversity Celebration Week 💜And we’re celebrating the brains that think differently,feel deeply,and see the wo...
03/19/2026

It’s Neurodiversity Celebration Week 💜

And we’re celebrating the brains that think differently,
feel deeply,
and see the world in ways others might miss.

This hoodie is for you.

Neurodiversity isn’t something to fix—
it’s something to understand, support, and celebrate.

Shop this hoodie to support our sliding scale program that enables us to lower fees for more families in our community: https://www.lotusbloompsychology.com/product-page/neurodiversity-graphic-hoodie

AI can be helpful, but it can’t replace real human connection.If you’re looking for support, clarity, or next steps, tal...
03/18/2026

AI can be helpful, but it can’t replace real human connection.

If you’re looking for support, clarity, or next steps, talk to a real person who gets it.

Schedule your free 15-minute consultation at lotusbloompsychology.com

AI is changing everything—including how we think about mental health support.But here’s the truth: while AI can be helpf...
03/17/2026

AI is changing everything—including how we think about mental health support.

But here’s the truth: while AI can be helpful, it can’t replace the human connection, clinical judgment, and personalized care that therapy provides.

That’s where real healing happens.

So what can AI do well, and where does it fall short?

Dr. Houchin breaks it all down from a psychologist’s perspective in her latest blog: https://www.lotusbloompsychology.com/post/can-ai-replace-therapy-a-psychologist-explains-what-ai-can-and-can-t-do

If your partner has ADHD, this moment may not mean they don’t care about what you’re saying. ADHD can affect attention, ...
03/11/2026

If your partner has ADHD, this moment may not mean they don’t care about what you’re saying. ADHD can affect attention, distractibility, and prioritization in ways that show up during conversations.

In this new blog post, Dr. Ashley Houchin explains what’s really happening in the ADHD brain and how couples can navigate these moments with more understanding.

Read the blog here: https://www.lotusbloompsychology.com/post/why-your-adhd-partner-walks-away-mid-conversation

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Lombard, IL
60148

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