You’re ready to give therapy a chance, but the process of trying to find a therapist who truly understands the unique strengths and challenges of a neurodivergent person can feel so overwhelming. How are you supposed to know from a short profile if this person is someone you can spill your guts to? This guide is designed to help you navigate the process by breaking down some clear, actionable steps to identify a professional who is genuinely supportive of your experiences.
Read MoreLate-diagnosed and high-masking autistic adults often carry an invisible burden. Our ability to “pass” as neurotypical is seen as a strength in society, but it comes at a deep personal cost. Many of us don’t realize how much effort we exert to our mask until we begin to unravel and burn out. For some of us, realizing that we’ve been masking our true selves for our ENTIRE lives can be more shocking than our autism diagnosis itself. Our masks have been running for so long that we don’t know where they begin or end, blurring the lines between who we are and who we feel pressured to be.
Read MoreFor many neurodivergent individuals, traditional talk therapy has failed. We’ve spent years cycling through therapists, wondering why we can’t just “get it.” We show up each week and do the “work”, but it always seems like something isn’t quite right. Finding a neurodivergent therapist can make all the difference in creating a safe and valuable therapeutic space.
Read MoreThe path to a late autism diagnosis is like finding a missing puzzle piece that for many of us, we didn’t know was missing. It can be a powerful, emotional experience that leads one to self-acceptance and authenticity.
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