Neurodivergent-Affirming Therapy
Autism & ADHD Therapy in Oregon
Neurodivergent-affirming therapy is a collaborative, non-pathologizing approach that treats conditions like Autism, ADHD, and sensory processing differences as natural variations in human wiring rather than deficits to be "fixed". It prioritizes your inherent strengths, authentic coping, and sensory needs.
"Neurological differences are natural variations of the human genome — not simply deficits to be cured."
~Judy Singer~
Core Focus Areas of Neurodiversity Therapy
Unmasking: Providing a safe space to explore and embrace your authentic self without fear of judgment.
Burnout Recovery: Addressing the exhaustion that comes with living in a neurotypical-centric world.
Executive Functioning: Developing personalized, neurodivergent-friendly strategies that work with your brain (e.g., interest-based motivation and energy management).
Sensory Accommodations: Learning to identify and advocate for your sensory needs in your daily and professional life
Alexithymia, Interoception, and Emotional Regulation: Supporting you in the different ways to experience emotions due to alexithymia and interoception involvement.
Addressing Internalized Ableism: Helping clients develop a more positive self-identity through a neurodiversity lens by challenging internalized negative beliefs rooted in societal ableism leads to an enhanced appreciation of their neurodivergent traits and to recognizing when they are facing ableism in their interactions with others and within themselves.
Relationships: developing and maintaining meaningful relationships that work with your energy level.
Energy Management: acknowledging and grieving your limits, learning about your boom-or-bust cycles, and incorporating a pacing system that works for you.