Beyond Therapy

You’ve been deep in the autism or ADHD research hole lately, and suddenly your entire life makes a lot more sense. The quizzes, the articles, the social media posts: they are naming things you’ve felt your whole life but never had the words for. You’ve built incredible masking skills just to survive, and now you’re wondering what is actually underneath all that exhaustion.

Understanding Your Neurodivergent Journey

And maybe... you don't actually want a formal medical diagnosis. That is completely valid.

Let’s be clear: This is not therapy, and it is not a medical evaluation. There are no labels and no permanent medical records. This is simply a dedicated, safe space to process your research, untangle your traits, and get clarity with a professional who actually gets it.

The Gut Check: Do you need a diagnosis, or just exploration?

Not sure which path to take? Here is a quick breakdown.

You might want a formal diagnosis if:

You need legal accommodations for work or school.
You need formal documentation to access specific therapies or medication.
You want the official, on-paper validation. (If this is you, check out our Adult Autism + ADHD Assessment page).

You might prefer this non-diagnostic consultation if:

You are still figuring things out and want space to explore without the pressure of a label.
You are doing this entirely for your own self-understanding, not for a medical file.
You want to discuss your traits and masking with an expert, but want to keep it off your medical record.

Locations Served: Worldwide (Scheduling aligns with Central Time / CT)

Investment (sliding scale): $750 / $625 / $500

What’s Included:

Two 90-Minute Consultation Sessions: We will take a deep dive into the online assessments or research you’ve already done. We’ll explore your specific patterns, discuss the realities of high-masking neurodivergence, and figure out how your unique brain profile impacts your relationships, work, and burnout levels.
Personalized Resource Guide: No generic handouts. You’ll get a curated list of books, articles, tools, and community spaces tailored specifically to your needs, plus practical strategies for self-advocacy.
Non-Clinical Summary Document: A concise, personalized written summary of the insights we uncovered together.
30-Minute Follow-Up Session: An optional check-in to see how the insights and strategies are actually working for you in the real world.

Neurodivergent-Affirming Coaching

Screw societal expectations. Let’s build a life that actually fits your brain.

When we talk about neurodivergence here, we mean it in the true, expansive, umbrella-paradigm way. Whether you are autistic, ADHD, AuDHD, dyslexic, dyspraxic, highly sensitive, or just deeply identify with the neurodivergent experience - you are welcome here.

For most of my life, I battled chronic anxiety and depression. It was a constant, exhausting cycle of trying harder, masking better, failing to meet neurotypical standards, and then collapsing into burnout. It wasn’t until my 30s when I reframed my entire existence through an AuDHD lens that the heavy fog of "mental illness" finally started to clear. I realized I wasn’t broken; I was just trying to run a highly specialized operating system on software built for someone else.

I bring a lifetime of that lived experience, combined with my professional expertise in identity building, to help you stop fighting your own brain. This isn't about teaching you how to "manage your time better" using planners designed for neurotypicals. It is about radical self-accommodation, identifying your actual sensory and cognitive needs, and building life skills that honor your unique wiring - not some arbitrary, prescribed societal expectation.

Coaching vs. Therapy: What’s the difference?

While I am a licensed therapist, coaching is not therapy. It is important to know the difference so we can make sure you are getting the right kind of support:

Therapy is healthcare. It is diagnostic, clinical, and focuses deeply on processing past trauma, healing mental health conditions, and resolving psychological distress. Because of licensing laws, therapy can only be provided to clients in states where I am licensed.

Coaching is action-oriented, collaborative, and focused on the present and future. We aren't diagnosing or treating mental illness; instead, we are partnering to solve practical, real-world problems. We focus on executive functioning, sensory profiling, unmasking, and designing a life that works for you. Because coaching is non-clinical, I can work with coaching clients worldwide.

How We Work Together

In our coaching sessions, we don't do toxic positivity or generic life-coach platitudes. We get into the weeds of your daily life to figure out what is draining your battery and how to recharge it.

We can work on:

Deconstructing the Mask: Figuring out who you actually are under decades of social conditioning.
Sensory & Energy Budgeting: Designing your environment and schedule to prevent the dreaded neurodivergent burnout.
Neuro-Affirming Executive Functioning: Creating systems for tasks, organization, and focus that actually work with your dopamine levels, not against them.
Boundary Setting & Self-Advocacy: Learning how to say "no" to neurotypical expectations at work, in relationships, and with family.

Locations Served: Worldwide (Scheduling aligns with Central Time / CT)
Investment (sliding scale): $200 / $150 / $100

Got Questions? Ready to Get Started?

If you’re feeling ready to take the next step, or if you just want to ask a few questions to make sure the vibe is right, contact me!