Neurodivergent-Affirming Therapy and ADHD Assessment

Feeling “otherness” doesn’t mean you don’t belong. It means you carry something unique to the world. Let’s help you find your place.

Imagine a life where shame, confusion, and frustration don’t cloud your thoughts as you navigate daily challenges.

What if you could stop questioning why things feel difficult and finally discover the answers you’ve been seeking?

Greater understanding of your unique brain can empower you to build stronger relationships, reduce stress and anxiety, and move confidently toward happiness, clarity, and self-acceptance.

I provide neurodivergent-affirming assessment and counseling for adults who are wondering if they are neurodivergent or who already identify as neurodivergent—including those who are ADHD and/or Autistic—and who may also experience anxiety, depression, or trauma.

My approach is designed to support your individual strengths, help you increase self-understanding, and guide you on your journey to well-being.

  • Have you been wondering if you might have ADHD?

    We see a lot of information about ADHD and/or Autism in social media and on the news. Do you recognize yourself in some of the characteristics that get mentioned? Often, when one of our kids gets diagnosed with ADHD and/or Autism, we suddenly realize, “Hey, that sounds like me!”

  • We know that there are many of us out there who were “missed” getting assessed for neurodiversity traits.

    Either because we were successful in school/work, weren’t “hyper”, told we’d grow out of it, or just diagnosed with anxiety and/or depression. Females are often not assessed for ADHD and/or Autism because they don’t show the typical ADHD and/or Autistic traits.

  • As adults, we may be confused as to “why now?”

    Why am I suddenly struggling to cope when I have managed so far? Research has shown that there are some significant moments in life and natural human development where our symptoms may become more intense or our ability to cope is just not as effective.

Some challenges with ADHD may include:

  • It's feeling the spark to do something great and watching it flicker out before you begin.

    It’s feeling like you know you are capable of achieving your goals, but can’t seem to make those goals a reality.

  • Life feels like a series of unfinished projects. You know you need to get started on a project or task, but find every reason not to begin. Or, you are suddenly unable to finish the project that you were so motivated about.

    I joke that we are the kings and queens of 80%! It’s sometimes that last 20% of a task or project that we just can't seem to get over the finish line.

  • Those feelings can be instant and overwhelming, like a wave of shame, panic, sadness, or anger crashing over you. You’ve been labeled as “overly sensitive,” or “so defensive.”

    It may take a long time to regulate those strong feelings.

  • My brain has 47 tabs open. 3 are playing music. I can't find the one I need! I keep losing or misplacing items.

    The doom piles around the house or office are overwhelming and inefficient. How am I supposed to keep track of my family, let alone myself!

  • I don’t have a sense of time, I have a sense of urgency.

    I have tons of time before that assignment is due, don’t I? I often play, “why was I late,” and “beat the clock.”

    I promise myself that I will be on time, but then somehow, time gets away from me.

  • I feel too much and not enough at the same time. It’s like my mind is sprinting, but my body is stuck in molasses.

    I know I have things I want to accomplish today, but I don’t know which one to do first or how to start.

    Sometimes, it’s just so much easier to deal with the overwhelm by going back to bed or scrolling for hours, thus getting nothing done (cue the shame and guilt.)

If you struggle with some or all of these challenges, or have questions about ADHD, contact me and let me know how I can help.