Our Founder & Lead Consultant
Dr. Jessica Scher Lisa is a licensed psychologist who blends deep clinical expertise with real-world practice leadership. As the founder of Empowering Minds Consulting, she provides evidence-based education and consultation that helps clinicians, educators, and parents better understand behavior, support neurodivergent individuals, and build environments where people can thrive.
Her work is grounded in neurodiversity-affirming principles and informed by years of building a thriving group practice centered on ethical, strengths-based care.
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This practical, neurodiversity-affirming checklist helps clinicians make thoughtful, real-world changes that support client comfort, clinical confidence, and ethical care.
COURSES
Evidence-Based Learning
for Parents and Professionals
Professional Development
Discover professional development and continuing education designed to strengthen clinical skills and deepen understanding when supporting neurodivergent individuals across the lifespan. Our evidence-based, neurodiversity-affirming training prioritizes practical application to support confident, ethical practice for mental health professionals, educators, and clinicians.
Consultation Services
Our consultation services provide personalized guidance for families and professionals supporting neurodivergent children, teens, and adults. Grounded in neurodiversity-affirming, evidence-informed practice, consultations are tailored to real-world goals—supporting clarity around assessment, treatment planning, school collaboration, and behavior support.
TESTIMONIALS
What Our Clients Say
Clinician Testimonial
“Empowering Minds Consulting offers thoughtful, evidence-based guidance that bridges the gap between research and real-world practice. The approach feels grounded, respectful, and immediately applicable.”
Educator Testimonial
“The content is clear, practical, and developmentally informed. It supports both neurodivergent and neurotypical individuals without relying on rigid or deficit-based frameworks.”
Parent Testimonial
“Empowering Minds Consulting provides parents with insight and tools that help them better understand behavior and development, without oversimplifying complex needs.”