Breaking Barriers in Mental Health: Dr. Chrishawn Finister on Access, Evaluations, and Empowerment

08/10/2025 40 min

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of Optimize W(e) Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Chrishawn Finister—founder of Your Joy Psychological Assessments and the nonprofit Texas Psychological Hive—to explore the critical role of evaluations in mental health and neurodiversity.Dr. Finister shares why access to proper diagnostic assessments for conditions like autism, ADHD, anxiety, and learning disabilities can be life-changing—and how her nonprofit is removing barriers for underserved communities.Through her work, Dr. Finister encourages us all to find support, empowerment, and joy—even when navigating life’s toughest challenges.

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