Neurodivergence
Your brain isn’t a problem to solve—it’s a way of being to understand and celebrate.
Whether you’re newly diagnosed, exploring self-diagnosed, or have always felt a little “offbeat” in a world built for neurotypical norms—you’re not broken.
You’re likely exhausted from masking, over-functioning, and trying to make things work in systems that weren’t designed with you in mind.
Autism
Autism is a neurodevelopmental difference that affects how you process information, emotion, and relationships. It’s not a disorder—it’s a different way of being. Many autistic adults spend years masking their needs to survive in environments that misunderstand or invalidate them. Therapy can be a space to unmask, unlearn, and reconnect with your authentic self.
You might experience:
Sensory sensitivity or shutdowns
Difficulty with small talk or social norms
A strong need for routine or structure
Feeling drained after masking or socializing
Hyperfocus or intense special interests
Deep emotional experiences without having words for them
Grief over being misunderstood or unsupported for years
ADHD
ADHD affects attention, executive functioning, and the way you engage with time, structure, and emotional regulation. It’s often misunderstood as “lack of focus”—but really, it’s a difference in how your brain prioritizes and processes stimulation. Many ADHD adults feel like they’re constantly behind, disorganized, or too much—and carry years of shame because of it.
You might experience:
Difficulty with planning, time management, or task initiation
Intense emotions that feel hard to regulate
Overwhelm with “simple” daily tasks
Shame around procrastination or impulsivity
Trouble switching tasks, even when you want to
A pendulum of hyperfocus and distraction
Feeling like you’re constantly trying to catch up
How I Help
My approach is grounded in celebrating neurodivergence, not fixing it. Together, we’ll build a practice of self-accommodation—finding what works for you, not what’s expected of you.
In our work, we may:
Identify and unlearn internalized ableism and shame
Develop personalized executive function strategies
Explore how your nervous system processes the world (through a polyvagal-informed lens)
Reconnect with your natural rhythms, preferences, and sensory needs
Create a framework for navigating relationships, work, and rest in a way that honors your capacity
Process grief around not being seen, or the pressure to “pass” as neurotypical
Therapy may include mindfulness, parts work (IFS), body-based grounding, and cognitive strategies, depending on what feels accessible and effective for you. You set the pace, and we adapt tools together.
Working With Your Nervous System
Many neurodivergent people have nervous systems that are in a chronic state of overwhelm, vigilance, or collapse—especially if you’ve had to mask, over-adapt, or internalize high expectations from an early age.
Through somatic awareness, grounding, and compassionate noticing, we’ll help your system learn what it’s like to feel safe enough to just be. This work is not about becoming someone else—it’s about becoming more yourself with less friction and more support.
