NeurodivergentAffirming ‍ ‍

I support presentations that may be less obvious, masked, or easily misunderstood. This can include high masking, internalized struggles, sensory sensitivities, emotional intensity, burnout, social exhaustion, executive functioning challenges, and feeling “different” without knowing why. Self-diganoses are welcome.

I support adults and families navigating Pathological Demand Avoidance (Persistent Drive for Autonomy) through a neurodivergent-affirming, low-demand lens. This may include understanding demand sensitivity, nervous system threat responses, burnout, anxiety, shutdowns, meltdowns, and the need for autonomy and flexibility. My work focuses on reducing shame, increasing felt safety, and helping individuals and families develop compassionate, practical approaches that honor autonomy while supporting connection and daily life.

I support adults navigating the lasting impacts of complex and developmental trauma, including chronic stress, emotional neglect, attachment wounds, and relational trauma. In this work, I often draw from Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, which goes beyond traditional talk therapy by gently exploring the different “parts” of you that may carry pain, protection, fear, shame, or unmet needs. This deeper, experiential approach can help you understand the roots of your patterns, build more compassion for yourself, and create greater internal safety, choice, and healing.

Support parents and families in understanding the unique dynamics that can arise when family members have different neurotypes, communication styles, sensory needs, regulation patterns, and expectations. Parent coaching may focus on reducing conflict, improving connection, understanding behavior through a nervous-system and neurodivergent-affirming lens, and developing practical strategies that work for your specific family. Together, we can explore ways to support each person’s needs while building more compassion, flexibility, and collaboration at home.

I support neurodivergent clients who experience hyper-empathy by helping them understand their sensitivity as both a strength and a source of overwhelm. Using ACT and IFS-informed approaches, we’ll explore the parts of you that feel responsible for others’ emotions, build space between your values and the urge to overextend, and develop practical ways to stay grounded, boundaried, and self-connected. Together, we work toward caring deeply without losing yourself.

I offer relationship support for individuals who want to better understand their patterns, needs, boundaries, and emotional responses within close relationships. This work can stand alone or serve as a helpful supplement to couples therapy, giving you space to process your experience, clarify what matters to you, and practice communicating from a more grounded, self-connected place.