Neurodiversity- Affirming Therapy
Psychotherapy for people who have been diagnosed or are self-realized Autistic and/or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Online counseling available across California and Oregon.
Sound Familiar?
Do you feel like everyone has been given the guidebook of life, except you?
Do you struggle with social insecurities that impact your ability to make or maintain friendships or meaningful relationships?
Do you feel overwhelmed or burned out?
Maybe you were diagnosed with Autism or ADHD at an early age and are well aware of how your neurodivergence impacts your life. Maybe, you were diagnosed later in life and you find yourself having frequent “ah-ha” moments about past experiences that are just now making sense. Or, maybe, you have been hearing more about neurodiversity and are starting to wonder about your own experience.
No matter where you are in this journey now is your opportunity to embrace your neurodivergence, increase self-acceptance and learn to live your best life. I want to help you live comfortably in authenticity. We can work together to create a life that is fulfilling but also balances your needs to recharge when feeling overwhelmed or burned out.
Together we will:
Increase self-acceptance and confidence reducing your drive to mask in areas where you could feel safe to be authentic.
Increase your understanding of your neurodivergence and what it means for you at this point in your life.
Discuss your life experiences and how they impact your current state of mind.
Together, we can help you find calm in a world that can feel overwhelming.
Ready for lasting change?
Frequently Asked Questions about therapy for clients with Autism and/or ADHD.
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“Neurodiversity is a combination of traits that are seen as both strengths and challenges. Depending on the neurodiverse variation and its intensity, individuals can display strengths in different areas, including:
AUTISM
average to very high intelligence
good verbal skills, rich vocabulary
ability to think in visual images and identify patterns
propensity to think outside the box and generate novel solutions to problems
ability to absorb and retain large amounts of information, especially about topics of special interest
detail-oriented
ability to focus for long periods on areas of interest
ability to perform repetitive tasks where accuracy, rules, and routine are important
reliability and punctuality
honest, loyal, fair, and just
non-judgemental listening
DYSLEXIA
improved visual processing and pattern recognition
good spacial knowledge
seeing the bigger picture, often seeing things more holistically
mechanical aptitude
picture thinkers
sharper peripheral vision
highly creative
creativity and entrepreneurial proclivities
50% of NASA employees are dyslexic
ADHD (ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER)
hyper-focused
higher levels of creativity and curiosity,
innovation and inventiveness
leadership abilities
high energy, spontaneity, and productivity
DYSPRAXIA
creativity and original thinking
good strategic thinking and problem-solving
determination and hard-working
highly motivated
able to develop their own strategies to overcome difficulties
DYSCALCULIA
creativity
strategic and intuitive thinking
practical ability
problem-solving
love of words
DYSGRAPHIA
good verbal reasoning”
-Neurodiversityhub.org
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I have devoted my career to working with neurodivergent clients, so when we work together you won’t just get a trained and experienced therapist you’ll get someone who understands you and is compassionate about your experience.
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Please contact me to schedule a free 15 minute phone consultation. We can discuss if I am the right therapist for you as you work toward your goals.