ADHD & Neurodivergence Affirming Therapy

in Key Biscayne and throughout Florida, New York, Vermont, and Idaho

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Feeling out of control of your day-to-day doesn’t have to be your life.

Do you ever feel like everyone else has it all figured out, but you’re struggling to just keep your head above water?

Living with ADHD and Autism can feel like walking through a world built for someone else’s rhythm, where the music you hear is different from the one others seem to dance to. It’s navigating a maze where the paths don’t always make sense, but your mind sees patterns and shortcuts others might miss. Sometimes, it feels like carrying a kaleidoscope – your perspective is colorful and intricate, but others might struggle to understand its beauty. It’s a blend of extraordinary strengths and unique challenges, constantly striving to honor your true self in a world that often asks you to conform or dull yourself down. It’s both overwhelming and frustrating when your incredible ideas and potential are overshadowed by challenges like disorganization, forgetfulness, or self-doubt. But, what if you could move through the world in a way that honors your unique rhythm and strengths?

Imagine what could change:

  • Finding strategies to manage your ADHD or Autism symptoms that work for your brain, not against it, so you can manage time, tasks, and priorities with greater ease.

  •  Learning to stop masking and embrace your true self, letting go of the pressure to fit into society’s marrow expectations. 

  • Building self-compassion and confidence, recognizing that your differences are strengths, not flaws.

  • Strengthening your relationships by communicating your needs and boundaries with clarity and authenticity.

  • Breaking free from cycles of overwhelm and burnout, learning how to set boundaries and recharge without guilt.

  • Discovering tools to manage emotional dysregulation, so you can navigate intense feelings with greater balance and ease.

Together, we will explore the ways in which societal expectations have impacted the version of yourself you allow the public eye to see and build the skills needed for creating self-compassion and tools for taking control of your day-to-day without dulling your shine. We will honor the unique qualities that make you a vibrant individual and develop coping strategies for when others misunderstand you.

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Take back control, feel equipped to live a full, authentic life despite the challenges that come your way.

How ADHD & Neurodivergence Affirming Therapy Works

You feel paralyzed by tasks that others seem to find easy.

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ADHD & Neurodivergence Affirming Therapy is about creating a space where you can feel fully seen, understood, and valued just as you are. It’s a space to explore and discuss all the ways in which society as made you feel like you needed to hide away parts of yourself to make others more comfortable. It’s a safe space to learn what unmasking means for you, and where fidget toys, tangents, and info dumping are welcome, even encouraged. Together, we’ll explore your unique experiences, strengths, and challenges without judgement or pressure to conform to neurotypical expectations. I’ll help you uncover strategies and tolls that work for your brain and your life, whether that’s managing sensory sensitivities, navigating relationships, or building routines that support your well-being. This is your space to feel safe, celebrate your differences, and create a life that honors your authentic self.

During this time, we will learn ways in which your brain and nervous system differ from neurotypical individuals, and build systems to assist you in feeling more in control of your day-to-day in a society build with neurotypical folks in mind. We will learn ways in which to attend to executive dysfunction, burn out, emotion regulation, and nervous system calming..

ADHD can look like…

  • Inattention

  • Hyperactivity

  • Impulsivity

  • Unable to sit still

  • Talking too much

  • Being lazy

ADHD can feel like…

  • Fidgeting

  • Scattered

  • Forgetful

  • Feeling disconnected

  • Low stress tolerance

  • Frustrated by simple tasks

  • Sensitive to criticism

  • Messy

  • Mental fatigue

  • Difficulty with sleep

  • Disorganized

  • Intense emotions

  • Speaking out of turn

  • Difficulty managing emotions

  • Mood swings

  • Poor sense of time

  • Racing thoughts

  • Sensory overload or sensitivity

  • Sensitivity to rejection

  • Difficulty maintaining relationships

Autism can look like…

  • Social disinterest

  • Being rude

  • Jumping, humming, hand flapping

  • Repetitive movements

  • Toe walking

Autism can feel like…

  • Lining up objects

  • Staring at lights or moving objects

  • Rigidity in routines

  • Avoiding eye contact

  • Repeating words or sounds

  • Social exclusion

  • Difficulty understanding social cues

  • Difficulty with transitions

  • Anxiety

  • Inattention

  • Hyperactivity

  • Struggling with conversational skills

  • Intense interests

  • Depression

  • Restricted and avoidant food patterns

  • Gastrointestinal distress

  • Avoidant or seeking out loud noises or bright lights

  • Outbursts of anger or frustration

  • Mimicking facial expressions

  • Sensitivity to rejection

FAQs about ADHD & Neurodivergence Affirming Work

If you have more questions have a look at the FAQ page or reach out.

  • The majority of my working experience has been working with individuals with varying needs, including neurodivergence, intellectual, and developmental disabilities. I’ve worked extensively with different populations as well as in different settings training and educating professionals on how to support folx with higher or different needs. Additionally, I continuously seek educational opportunities for myself to ensure I’m knowledgeable about best practices. I am also an AuDHD person and as such have first-hand experience navigating through life with a brain that thinks differently.

  • I am continuously learning and making sure that I am aware of and incorporating best practices into my therapy practices. I am also a firm believer in being client-led, meaning I use and reflect the language that my clients use in sessions to demonstrate that I am understanding their experiences. I am also always open to being challenged when clients feel like I’ve missed the mark.

  • I believe that clients are the experts in the therapy space. I bring with me extensive training and knowledge, but only the client knows their internal and external experiences, and they know themselves best. I’m here to reflect, support, and help guide when asked. I can offer insight, but never presume to know better than the client in front of me

How ADHD & Neurodivergence Affirming Therapy in Key Biscayne and throughout Florida, New York, Vermont, or Idaho can help you:

  • Develop personalized strategies to manage time, organization, and focus in ways that align with how your brain works.

  • Improve emotional regulation by learning techniques to navigate intense feelings like frustration, overwhelm, or rejection sensitivity.

  • Build self-compassion and resilience by challenging negative self-beliefs and reframing ADHD-related challenges as differences, not deficits.

  • Strengthen communication and relationships by exploring ways to express your needs, set boundaries, and connect authentically with others.

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Learn to thrive out loud!