Supporting Teens In person and virtual telehealth in the state of California
Neurodivergent
Neurodivergent Affirming
we believe that every brain is beautifully unique and that mental health care should honor and affirm the diverse ways we experience and engage with the world. As a neuro-affirming psychotherapist, I work with clients from a variety of neurodivergent backgrounds—including ADHD, Autism Spectrum, Sensory Processing Differences, and more—to create a safe, accepting environment where you can explore, understand, and celebrate your true self.
What is Neuro-Affirming Therapy?
Who We Help
Neuro-affirming therapy acknowledges and supports neurodiversity by focusing on your strengths, experiences, and inherent worth without trying to change or “fix” what makes you unique. Instead of fitting into a prescribed mold, we work together to embrace and understand the ways your brain works, building on your natural skills and developing tools to help you navigate challenges in a way that feels true to you.
Our neuro-affirming approach offers support to individuals, couples, and families navigating various challenges, including:
- ADHD and Executive Functioning: Strategies for organization, focus, and managing life’s demands in a way that complements your strengths.
- Sensory Processing Differences: Learning to manage and honor sensory experiences for comfort, self-regulation, and daily well-being.
- Anxiety and Depression: Understanding how neurodivergence and mental health intersect, and finding ways to feel more balanced, connected, and empowered.
- Identity and Self-Acceptance: Rediscovering self-worth and cultivating confidence as you explore your unique neurodivergent identity.
We use a compassionate, strengths-based approach to help you feel seen, understood, and empowered. Our therapy services incorporate evidence-based practices tailored to meet your individual needs, including:
- Polyvagal-Informed Therapy: Helping you understand and regulate your nervous system for greater ease and resilience.
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing): A proven trauma therapy that gently processes fears, freeing you from their emotional weight.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Fostering self-acceptance and growth through mindfulness and values-based living.
- Sensory Regulation & Self-Care: Tools and techniques to support sensory needs, offering comfort and calm in daily life.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Neurodivergent Minds: Practical skills and strategies adapted to the needs of ADHD and Autism Spectrum for authentic, accessible healing.
- Self-Advocacy and Life Skills Building
These approaches are adapted to meet neurodivergent needs, ensuring therapy is not only supportive but accessible and comfortable for you and your loved one.
