New Points in Baltimore: Individual Therapy With a Focus on ADHD and Autism in Adults
New Points is a therapy practice in Baltimore that specializes in individual counseling for adults, with particular depth in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum conditions. The practice operates on a direct-pay model (no insurance billing) and emphasizes diagnostic clarity and skill-building alongside talk therapy.
What New Points actually is
New Points occupies a niche in Baltimore's counseling landscape by concentrating on neurodevelopmental presentations in adult clients. Most general therapy practices in the city treat ADHD and autism as secondary to depression, anxiety, or life stress; New Points prioritizes these conditions as the primary focus. The therapists on staff include practitioners trained in ADHD assessment interview techniques and autism recognition in adults, populations often overlooked or misdiagnosed by clinicians with broader practices. The practice is independent and does not participate in insurance networks, which means clients pay out of pocket and handle their own insurance claims if coverage applies.
Services and pricing
Individual therapy sessions are 50 minutes. The standard rate is $150 per session; initial intake and assessment appointments run longer (90 minutes) and cost $225. New Points offers a limited sliding scale for clients below 200% of the federal poverty line, reducing the standard rate by 20%; applicants must provide documentation. No group therapy, medication management, or psychiatric services are offered at New Points; therapists do not prescribe and do not supervise psychiatric care, though many clients maintain relationships with prescribers elsewhere.
The practice does not bill insurance directly. Clients receive a superbill after each session that can be submitted to their insurance for out-of-network reimbursement, if their plan covers mental health care that way. Verify your insurance policy's out-of-network mental health benefits before committing to sessions, as out-of-network deductibles and coinsurance can be high.
How New Points compares to other Baltimore counseling options
Baltimore has several large group practices (including providers affiliated with Johns Hopkins and University of Maryland) that accept insurance and offer same-day or next-week appointments. These practices handle ADHD and autism among dozens of conditions and often assign therapists based on availability rather than specialization. Costs are typically $30 to $50 per session after insurance, though deductibles and copayments vary widely.
Smaller independent practices in Baltimore, such as some therapists working solo or in pairs, often take insurance and may have waiting lists of 2 to 4 weeks. Their hourly rates range from $120 to $180 out of pocket.
New Points' advantage is specificity: if you have a confirmed or suspected ADHD or autism diagnosis and want a therapist with training in those conditions, you avoid the generic intake where you explain the same history to multiple providers. The trade-off is the upfront cost. Choose New Points if your insurance has poor out-of-network coverage or a high deductible and you value specialized expertise; choose an insurance-accepted practice if immediate availability or lowest out-of-pocket cost is the priority.
Who New Points suits and who it does not
New Points is designed for adults (typically 18 and older) with ADHD, autism, or both who want focused therapeutic work on executive function, social communication, identity, or related struggles. It works well for clients who are motivated to pay out of pocket, either because insurance does not adequately cover mental health care or because they prefer the direct relationship and continuity that often comes with private pay.
It does not suit clients who cannot afford or do not want to pay $150 per session; clients in crisis (suicidal ideation, acute substance abuse) who need same-day emergency response or medication support; or those who need Spanish-language therapy (the practice currently operates in English).
What the first visit involves
The intake appointment is 90 minutes. You will answer questions about developmental history (childhood behavior, school performance, family ADHD or autism), current difficulties, previous diagnoses, medical history, and what you hope to work on. The therapist may use screening tools such as the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale or ask structured questions from autism assessment interviews. This session produces a clinical summary that clarifies diagnosis and identifies therapy goals; you receive a copy to share with your primary care doctor or psychiatrist if desired.
Subsequent sessions are standard 50-minute individual therapy, typically scheduled weekly. Cancellation requires 48 hours' notice or you are charged the full session fee.
Hours, parking, and logistics
New Points operates by appointment only; there is no walk-in availability. Sessions are offered Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday morning, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Verify the current schedule when you call, as hours may shift seasonally.
The practice is located in a medical office building in Federal Hill with street and lot parking available nearby. Confirm parking details with the office, as rates and restrictions vary by lot.
Telehealth appointments are available for clients in Maryland; other states require in-person care under the practice's current licensing.
New Points fills a specific demand in Baltimore for adult clients seeking deeper expertise in neurodevelopmental conditions without the friction of insurance authorization delays or the generic intake triage common at larger clinics.
