Neurodiversity

Over the course of individual and relational work it can become apparent that there is some form of neurodivergence at work. More well-known forms of neurodivergence like ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are often overlooked and undiagnosed in adults. Those of us who grew up during times where ADHD and ASD weren’t understood or even looked for, could grow up with a highly distorted self-image that affects, among other things, our self-esteem. This can lead to seeing ourselves as incapable, lazy, “difficult,” weird, anti-social, “flakey,” etc. Beyond that, undiagnosed neurodivergence can lead to poor outcomes that impact our health, relationships, self-care, education and employment.

I’m a late-diagnosed neurodivergent therapist. What this means is that I’ve gone through life struggling more than my peers, being misunderstood, and, sometimes, being completely overwhelmed without knowing why. Once diagnosed, I was able to do understand where I needed accommodations to make my life easier and to reduce overwhelm.

My search for what it means to be a neurodivergent therapist led me to seek training to become a certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist and an ADHD – Certified Clinical Services Provider. This has helped me to reform my practice to become Neurodiversity Affirming. I empower my clients to create their own goals and to focus on their strengths rather than make attempts to fit neurotypical standards. We work together using your strengths to make life better, easier, and less overwhelming.