Neurodiversity-Affirming Individual Therapy
If you're exhausted from masking, burned out from pushing yourself to fit neurotypical expectations, or finally ready to understand why life has felt so much harder—you're in the right place. Life as a neurodivergent adult often feels like moving through a world that was never built for you. You may have spent years wondering why you struggle with things that seem effortless for others, grieving all the times you felt misunderstood, or even achieving success while still battling that quiet undercurrent of exhaustion and self-doubt.
Therapy can be the place where you finally set down that weight. It isn't about changing who you are, but about honoring it—and helping you build a life that feels authentic, sustainable, and free from shame.
My Approach
My approach is neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed, and evidence-based. I don't see autism, ADHD, or other forms of neurodivergence as flaws to be fixed, but as natural variations in human brains and bodies. In our work together, we'll explore how your environment, history, and coping strategies have shaped your life—including the toll of masking, perfectionism, and surviving in spaces that didn't always see you clearly.
Sessions are collaborative: you don't have to defend your struggles or translate your experiences into someone else's language. Instead, we'll work together to identify strengths, reduce shame, and create strategies that fit your brain.
Who I Work With
I specialize in working with neurodivergent adults at all stages of their journey:
Adults questioning if they might be neurodivergent and seeking clarity about their experiences
Recently diagnosed individuals processing their new identity and what it means for their life
Those experiencing chronic burnout, anxiety, depression, or OCD tied to years of masking and misunderstanding
People ready to unlearn self-blame and build authentic, sustainable relationships with themselves and others
Adults navigating the grief of late recognition and reframing their past with compassion
What We'll Do Together
First 2-3 sessions: Understanding your story and mapping your experience. We'll explore your developmental background, current struggles, and the strengths that have carried you this far. Together, we'll identify patterns and themes while defining the goals that matter most to you.
Weeks 4-12: Building skills while exploring identity. Our work may include psychoeducation and reframing strategies to address unhelpful thought patterns, Schema Therapy and Parts Work to shift deeply ingrained beliefs, and DBT and mindfulness practices adapted for neurodivergent brains. For those with trauma, we'll use trauma-informed therapy techniques, ensuring safety at every step. For clients struggling with OCD, I provide Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) carefully adapted to distinguish between OCD compulsions and neurodivergent routines or needs.
Ongoing: Integration and sustainable living. We'll focus on practical skills for executive functioning challenges, communication, and sensory regulation while supporting your journey of unmasking, self-advocacy, and building a life that truly fits you.
Sessions are 55–60 minutes and take place via secure telehealth, typically weekly or biweekly. We move at a pace that feels manageable and respectful to your nervous system.
What Changes Are Possible
Clients frequently find that therapy provides:
Reduced burnout cycles and loosened grip of perfectionism
Stronger emotional regulation and clearer sense of identity
More sustainable daily routines and improved relationships
Greater confidence in self-advocacy and deeper self-compassion
For those integrating assessment results: a roadmap for moving forward with clarity and hope
Healing here doesn't mean changing who you are. It means remembering that you were never broken in the first place—and beginning to live in a way that feels sustainable and true to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a formal diagnosis to work with you?
Not at all. Many of my clients are exploring whether they might be neurodivergent, while others have lived with diagnoses for years. What matters is that you're ready to explore your experiences with curiosity and compassion.
What if I'm not sure I'm neurodivergent?
Questioning is completely normal and valid. We can explore your experiences together without needing to label or diagnose. The goal is understanding yourself better, regardless of where that leads.
How is this different from traditional therapy?
Traditional therapy often focuses on symptom reduction or behavioral change. My approach honors neurodivergence as a natural variation and focuses on reducing shame, building self-understanding, and creating sustainable ways of living that work with your brain rather than against it.
Have more questions? Visit my [FAQ page] for comprehensive answers about insurance, fees, scheduling, accessibility, and what to expect from therapy.
Payment Information
Therapy sessions are $225 per 55–60 minute session. Payment can be made via HSA/FSA, through Thrizer for out-of-network benefits, or with a superbill you can submit to insurance. You can check your estimated co-pay on Thrizer.
Ready to Begin?
You don't have to keep pushing through burnout, shame, or self-doubt alone. Therapy is a space where every part of you is welcome—messy, brilliant, complicated, human—and where you can finally feel seen and supported.
Ready to start? Book a brief consultation call to see if we're a good fit, or send me a message with any questions. Taking this first step is an act of self-compassion—and you deserve that kindness.
You've already shown incredible strength and resilience just by making it this far. Therapy can be a safe place where you can finally take the mask off and meet yourself as you are—because understanding yourself changes everything.