Therapy That Works With Your Brain—Not Against It

Being neurodivergent in a world designed for neurotypical people can be exhausting.

You may have spent years feeling like you were "too much," "too sensitive," or somehow always working harder than everyone else just to keep up. Maybe you've become an expert at masking your differences, pushing through sensory overload, or hiding the ways your brain naturally works. From the outside, you may appear successful—but inside, you're running on empty.

You don't have to keep living that way.

I provide neurodiversity-affirming therapy for autistic and ADHD adults, helping clients better understand themselves, reduce burnout, manage anxiety and OCD, and build lives that honor their unique strengths and support needs. Therapy isn't about helping you appear more neurotypical. It's about helping you thrive as the person you already are.

What Is Neurodiversity?

Neurodiversity is the idea that differences in how our brains think, learn, communicate, process information, and experience the world are natural forms of human diversity—not flaws that need to be fixed.

Being neurodivergent simply means your brain works differently from what society considers "typical."

Neurodivergence may include:

• Autism

• ADHD

• Dyslexia

• Dyspraxia

• Tourette Syndrome

• Other neurological differences

Every neurodivergent person is unique. There is no "right" way to be autistic or have ADHD, and therapy should reflect that individuality.

My Neurodiversity-Affirming Approach

Traditional therapy has sometimes focused on helping neurodivergent people appear more neurotypical by encouraging masking or suppressing natural behaviors.

My approach is different.

I believe therapy should help you better understand yourself—not change who you are.

That means we may work on:

• Reducing anxiety and overwhelm

• Managing OCD or body-focused repetitive behaviors

• Preventing autistic burnout

• Building sustainable routines

• Improving emotional regulation

• Navigating relationships and communication

• Understanding sensory needs

• Strengthening executive functioning strategies

• Increasing self-compassion

• Living in alignment with your values instead of constantly trying to meet unrealistic expectations

Rather than asking, "How can I fit in?" we'll explore, "What helps me function best?"

Neurodivergent Experiences I Commonly Support

Autism

Many autistic adults spend years feeling misunderstood before discovering they're autistic.

Whether you were diagnosed as a child, recently received a diagnosis, or are beginning to explore the possibility that you may be autistic, therapy can help you better understand your strengths, challenges, sensory needs, communication style, and identity.

Common concerns include:

• Masking

• Social exhaustion

• Sensory overload

• Autistic burnout

• Anxiety

• OCD

• Identity after diagnosis

• Self-acceptance

• Relationships

• Workplace stress

ADHD

Living with ADHD often involves far more than distractibility.

Many adults struggle with:

• Executive functioning challenges

• Time blindness

• Emotional dysregulation

• Perfectionism

• Chronic overwhelm

• Task initiation

• Organization

• Burnout

• Shame related to years of feeling like they weren't "trying hard enough"

Therapy focuses on understanding how your brain works and developing strategies that fit your life—not someone else's.

Autistic Burnout

Autistic burnout is more than feeling stressed.

It is a state of profound physical, emotional, and cognitive exhaustion that can occur after prolonged masking, sensory overload, and chronic demands that exceed your available resources.

You may notice:

• Constant exhaustion

• Increased sensory sensitivity

• Difficulty communicating

• More shutdowns or meltdowns

• Reduced executive functioning

• Feeling like you "can't do what you used to"

Recovery involves more than simply resting. Together, we'll identify the factors contributing to burnout and create sustainable changes that support your nervous system.

Anxiety and OCD in Neurodivergent Adults

Many neurodivergent adults also experience anxiety disorders, OCD, or body-focused repetitive behaviors.

These conditions often interact in unique ways, making it especially important to use treatment approaches that are adapted to your sensory profile, communication style, executive functioning, and learning preferences.

I integrate evidence-based treatments like Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Habit Reversal Training (HRT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) while recognizing that therapy should never be one-size-fits-all.

What Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy Looks Like

Therapy is collaborative, practical, and individualized.

Depending on your goals, we may focus on:

• Understanding your nervous system

• Recognizing energy limits before burnout occurs

• Creating routines that are sustainable—not perfect

• Supporting sensory regulation

• Reducing self-criticism

• Setting healthier boundaries

• Building self-advocacy skills

• Managing anxiety and intrusive thoughts

• Working through perfectionism

• Clarifying your values and priorities

• Finding ways to work with your brain instead of constantly fighting against it

Our goal isn't to make you appear less autistic or less ADHD.

It's to help you experience less distress and more freedom to be yourself.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a formal autism or ADHD diagnosis?

No.

Many people seek therapy while they're exploring whether they may be neurodivergent. Others have received a diagnosis years earlier but are only now beginning to understand what it means.

Whether you're formally diagnosed, self-identify, or are simply curious, you're welcome here.

Can you diagnose autism or ADHD?

I do not provide comprehensive diagnostic evaluations for autism or ADHD.

If you're seeking a formal assessment, I'm happy to help you find an appropriate provider while also supporting you therapeutically throughout the process.

Will therapy try to make me mask less?

Therapy won't tell you whether you should or shouldn't mask.

Instead, we'll explore when masking feels helpful, when it becomes harmful, and how to make intentional choices that protect both your well-being and your authentic self.

You Don't Need to Become Someone Else to Feel Better

Many neurodivergent adults have spent years believing they were broken because traditional advice never seemed to work.

The truth is, your brain isn't broken.

It may simply need different supports.

Therapy can help you better understand yourself, reduce shame, develop practical strategies, and build a life that honors both your strengths and your needs.

You deserve more than just getting through each day.

You deserve a life that feels sustainable.

Ready to Take the First Step?

If you're looking for a neurodiversity-affirming therapist in Florida or Minnesota, I'd be honored to support you.

Whether you're navigating autism, ADHD, autistic burnout, anxiety, OCD, or life after a late diagnosis, we'll work together to create an approach that's tailored to your unique brain and your goals.

Schedule your first session today to learn whether we're a good fit.