Neurodivergent Therapy

Being neurodivergent can bring unique strengths, challenges, and ways of experiencing the world. Therapy should be a space where you feel understood and supported—not judged or pressured to fit into expectations that don’t align with who you are.

What Does Neurodivergent-Affirming Therapy Mean?

Neurodivergent-affirming therapy recognizes that neurological differences are a natural part of human diversity. The goal is not to “fix” neurodivergence but to better understand your experiences and support your well-being.

Supporting Adults with ADHD, Autism, and Other Neurodivergent Experiences

Many neurodivergent adults have spent years masking their needs, feeling misunderstood, or trying to meet expectations that weren’t designed with them in mind. Therapy can provide space to explore your experiences with curiosity and compassion.

Common Challenges Neurodivergent Adults Face

• Burnout
• Sensory overwhelm
• Social exhaustion
• Masking
• Anxiety
• Self-esteem concerns
• Executive functioning difficulties
• Relationship challenges

Building on Strengths Rather Than Fixing Differences

Therapy can help you better understand your needs, identify your strengths, establish boundaries, and develop strategies that support your daily life and well-being.

My Approach to Neurodivergent-Affirming Care

My approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and respectful of your lived experience. Together, we’ll focus on helping you create a life that feels sustainable, authentic, and aligned with your values.

Online Therapy Throughout Virginia

I provide neurodivergent-affirming therapy online for adults throughout Virginia.

Frequently Asked Questions About Neurodivergent-Affirming Therapy

What does neurodivergent-affirming mean?

Neurodivergent-affirming therapy recognizes neurological differences as a natural part of human diversity. The goal is to support your well-being and self-understanding rather than trying to change who you are.

Do you work with autistic adults?

Yes. I work with neurodivergent adults and strive to provide a supportive, affirming environment that respects individual differences and lived experiences.

Can therapy help with autistic burnout or masking?

Yes. Therapy can help you better understand your needs, establish boundaries, recover from burnout, and reduce the pressure to constantly mask your authentic self.

What if I’m questioning whether I’m neurodivergent?

Many adults seek therapy while exploring questions about ADHD, autism, or other neurodivergent experiences. Therapy can provide a space for self-exploration and understanding.

Do you provide online therapy throughout Virginia?

Yes. I offer online neurodivergent-affirming therapy for adults throughout Virginia.

Ready to Get Started?

You deserve support that recognizes and respects the way your mind works. Therapy can provide a space to better understand yourself and move toward the life you want to create.