Therapy for Neurodivergent Folks
neurodivergence is…
Neurodivergence is a broad term. Here, I am referring to those who are Sensory Sensitive & those with Neurodevelopmental differences (specifically, Autism & ADHD) & the overlap of more than one of these.
Within these groups there is a nervous system difference from birth that is not to be “cured,” but understood on an individual level.
Every neurodivergent person is unique in needs, gifts & the presentation of neuro-differences.
neurodivergent folks often struggle with:
School & Work
Relationships
Sensory Challenges
Sensory Burnout
Sleep & Circadian Rhythm
Daily Tasks
Gender & Sexual Identity Discrimination
Rejection Sensitivity
Demand Avoidance
Issues of Focus
Emotional Regulation
Nervous System Reactivity
Autoimmune & Digestive Issues
Anxiety & Depression
Substance Reliance
Eating Disorders
how I help…
Somatic approach helps with sensory reactivity & anxious nervous systems
Contemplative Psychotherapy & Mindfulness tools help with interrupting negative thought patterns
Psych-education & curiosity supports finding solutions that work for you
Insomnia interventions & neurodivergent sleep education supports sleep solutions
Boundary building to stop patterns of burnout & relational issues
Developmental Somatic Psychotherapy for working with relational attachment on the body level
Expressive Arts, Sandtray supports accessing unconscious insights
Psychotherapy Intensives provide a space for depth processing
services for neurodivergent folks…
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Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy is curated to your needs. I offer contemplative & somatic psychotherapy as well as parts mapping, sandtray, grief counseling & interventions for insomnia.
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Assessment
Assessment is available for Adults: Autism, ADHD, AuDHD, Borderline Presentation, OCD, PTSD, & C-PTSD.
I take into account your internal experience instead of focusing solely on “behaviors.”
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Consultation
Consultation can be a good option if you already have a therapist, but need extra support & insights for your neurodivergence. If you are supporting someone who is neurodivergent, you are also welcome.
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Listening Therapy
Listening therapy can be helpful for some with auditory sensitivities.
I offer Safe & Sound Protocol as well as Rest & Restore Protocol, curated to your particular needs.
why work with me?
I provide a sensory-friendly environment
I am neurodivergent myself
I offer many service options
My approach is body-centered, not behavioral
No labels that don’t resonate, no stigma, no stereotypes
my approach to…
AUTISM
Whether you are someone who was identified as Autistic when you were a kid or you are an adult trying to figure out now if you’re Autistic…our work together will balance highlighting your unique strengths & the wide array of challenges involved with being an Autistic person.
Autism is a neurodevelopment difference that can be quite obvious or confused with other issues. This can cause a lifetime of confusion & grief. I want to be able to support you in how you view your autism, on your terms.
ADHD
Some ADHDers are identified as kids & some are not if they didn’t present in an obvious way. Both groups are impacted by the stigma of ADHD.
ADHD is a developmental difference that one is born with, but popular misconceptions that we “grow out of it” or that it can be “cured” has held back our progress for understanding the ways in which the ADHD brain can shine.
Presentation & challenges vary…you deserve a curated approach.
AuDHD
Autism + ADHD is not so uncommon, but might slip through the cracks of diagnosis if you no longer meet full diagnostic criteria in an obvious way…based on outward behaviors.
Statistics show upwards of 50% of Autistic folks are also ADHDers.
Neurodevelopmental presentations seem to co-emerge quite often, so teasing apart your particular neuro-type can bring relief & understanding while defining your unique therapy needs.
a note on masking…
You may have heard the term MASKING or CAMOUFLAGING used in neurodivergent communities to refer to a process in which someone is making great efforts to fit-in or even protect themselves by hiding behaviors or traits.
Anyone can mask…it’s not just a neurodivergent thing. AND it is completely possible to be masking & be unconscious that you are doing it. Sometimes this happens because you’ve been masking something for so long, from such a young age, that you don’t even remember starting it.
Masking is exhausting & adds complexity to healing depression, burnout, anxiety, panic, trauma, dissociation, etc. if it’s not recognized.
