EMBRACING THE UNIQUENESS OF NEURODIVERSITY

Expert ADHD Support for Adults and Parents of Children with ADHD

I am a neurodivergent therapist, who parents a neurodiverse child, who is amazingly unique, talented and intelligent. I offer ADHD support to help families navigate this unique way of experiencing the world.

My Own ADHD Journey

My ADHD diagnosis came later in life when I started community college in my 30’s. I was struggling with reading, along with my ability to focus and manage my school assignments. I was fortunate enough to discuss my concerns with a school counselor who pieced it all together for me.

Following my diagnosis, I still had struggles, but I gained a better understanding of who I was, and I realized I was not broken. It took years for me to understand how my unique traits could be best supported; ironically, this is an ongoing process of acceptance and growth! Looking back at past challenges, I can see that not understanding how my brain processed differently than others created deep disappointments, frustrations and regrets inside me.

Developing a deeper understanding of how my ADHD presents itself empowered me to let go of the shame, disappointment and negative self-talk I felt throughout my life. This led to opening a path towards personal acceptance and a desire to share what I have learned with others to assist in their personal journey and growth. I offer support and empathy from my lived experience, which continues to evolve over time through my continuous drive to seek out the most supportive and accurate research that is available.

How I Can Help

If you are seeking parental strategies to support your child’s ADHD or looking to support yourself along your own journey, I work alongside you to explore your feelings about your diagnosis or confirming your suspicions of being neurodiverse and assist in empowering you with accurate knowledge (not from TikTok or Instagram).

I work with my clients' distinct strengths and needs, while also supporting any of their challenges. Together, we can identify what you need to feel like the best version of yourself, without changing who you are, supporting you where you feel you may be struggling. Your feelings, needs, and goals are as unique as you are. I am here to help you achieve them.

The stigma surrounding ADHD has been detrimental to all those who identify with these traits. Individuals who do not “fit” the typical diagnostic criteria (mostly women) have been overlooked and shamed by those who were supposed to be there to help.

Individuals who are neurodiverse can sometimes feel:

◉ Isolated or Misunderstood
◉ Socially awkward
◉ Not capable / always needing to prove themselves at work or in relationships
◉ Not as intelligent as others because they process information differently
◉ Needing to second guess themselves or their feelings
◉ Impostor Syndrome - Undeserving or not good enough
◉ Depressed or Anxious because they stand out or are not understood