Therapy for Neurodivergent and Highly Sensitive Adults
Affirming care for Autistic, ADHD, and Highly Sensitive (HSP) adults who feel deeply, think deeply, and often feel overwhelmed by a world that moves too fast.
Online therapy for neurodivergent and highly sensitive adults in California, Illinois, and Missouri
If you're a neurodivergent adult (Autistic, ADHD, highly sensitive, or exploring your identity) you may be navigating a world that wasn’t built for you and carrying the weight of feeling like “too much.” Maybe you’ve spent years pushing yourself to “fit in,” managing overwhelm, and trying to meet neurotypical expectations, only to feel burnt out, anxious, or disconnected from who you really are.
You might also be:
Struggling with sensory overload, social fatigue, or executive functioning challenges
Feeling ashamed or unsure about your neurodivergent identity
Burnt out from masking and constant self-monitoring
Cry “too easily,” need more downtime, or have strong empathy responses
Experiencing relationship challenges due to communication differences or unmet needs
Feeling misunderstood by friends, family, or even past therapists
Holding unprocessed grief from years of invalidation or misattunement
You deserve therapy that meets you where you are, not where others expect you to be.
You don’t need to mask or “toughen up” to be accepted here.
What Is Neurodivergent-Affirming Therapy?
Neurodivergent-affirming therapy recognizes that your brain isn’t “wrong” or “broken”—it’s wired differently, and that difference is valid. This approach honors your sensory, emotional, and cognitive experiences without pathologizing them. Instead of trying to change who you are, therapy focuses on understanding your needs, reducing internalized ableism, and supporting self-acceptance.
In our work together, we’ll move at your pace. You’ll never be pressured to perform, mask, or make eye contact. You get to show up as your full self! You are welcome to fidget, stim, pause, or say “I don’t know” and be met with care and curiosity.
Common Themes I Support Neurodivergent Adults With
Navigating Late or Self-Diagnosis
Unpacking years of “not quite fitting in,” understanding your neurodivergence, and processing what this new lens brings up
Sensory Overload & Burnout
Identifying sensory needs, exploring regulation strategies, and reducing overstimulation in daily life
Unmasking & Self-Acceptance
Letting go of neurotypical standards, understanding protective parts, and embracing your authentic self
Executive Functioning Support
Exploring your natural rhythms, reducing shame around productivity, and developing supportive systems
Relationships & Communication Differences
Navigating connection while honoring your needs, whether in friendships, family, or romantic partnerships
Identity, Self-Worth & Internalized Ableism
Healing from past invalidation, honoring your strengths, and developing self-compassion
My Approach to Neurodivergent-Affirming Therapy
My style is warm, soft, validating, and collaborative. I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all strategies, so to support neurodivergent adults, I draw from a combination of a few different approaches:
Internal Family Systems (IFS): Helping you relate to internal parts with compassion, especially parts shaped by masking, rejection, or anxiety.
Self-Compassion Work: Softening the inner critic and building a more supportive relationship with yourself.
Mindfulness and Somatic Therapies: Not only learning accessible grounding tools that respect your sensory profile, but also helping you gently reconnect with your body, building emotional awareness and a felt sense of safety.
Narrative Therapy: Reclaiming your story from ableism and defining your identity on your terms.
Frequently Asked Questions About Neurodivergent-Affirming Therapy
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Nope! I welcome both formally diagnosed and self-diagnosed neurodivergent adults. Your lived experience is valid as it is.
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We move at your pace. You’re welcome to stim, take breaks, or bring fidgets. I often check in about sensory needs and communication preferences.
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Nope, I also support highly sensitive types and clients who are exploring neurodivergence or live with other cognitive differences, such as sensory processing challenges or learning disabilities.
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Yes! I work with many highly sensitive people (HSPs), whether or not you identify as neurodivergent. If your nervous system feels easily overwhelmed and you're craving more peace, boundaries, and validation, this space is for you.
Still have questions or want to connect? Visit the Contact page to reach out.
You don’t have to navigate this alone. Support is here.
You deserve therapy that doesn’t ask you to be anyone but yourself. If you’re looking for a space where your neurodivergence is not only accepted but affirmed, then let’s connect!
I offer virtual neurodivergent-affirming therapy for adults in California, Illinois, and Missouri, creating a warm, nonjudgmental space for you to feel supported and understood.