Neurodiversity Affirming

Mental Health Counseling

What does Neurodiversity Affirming actually mean?

• Neurodivergent Affirming Therapy is client-centered and activities are led by the client.

• Neurodivergent Affirming therapy is trauma-informed and any therapy goals are not to “normalize” the client but to provide safety and positive well-being as they have indicated for themselves.

• Neurodivergent Affirming Therapists do not engage in ABA or ABA-adjacent therapies.

• Neurodivergent Affirming Therapy practices seek to understand Autistic behaviors, communication, and thinking styles, such as monotropism- versus trying to pathologize behaviors and change them to “normal”.

• Neurodivergent-Affirming Providers do assist people in learning about their brains, how they communicate best and guide them toward well-being from an Autistic / ADHD world view.

• Neurodivergent-Affirming Therapist don’t promote or use Social Skills Training programs because masking ones true nature causes trauma responses and increased risk for suicide, depression and anxiety disorders.

  Adapted from: https://therapistndc.org/neurodiversity-affirming-therapy/

If you are grappling with procrastination, insomnia, feelings of overwhelm or panic, maybe you are crying about everything. Therapy could be a place to bring your worries and stress and begin to feel lighter and breathe easier.

During a therapy session you will gain insights and learn ways to have better relationships with yourself and your friends and family. Many clients feel relief from sadness and worry after the first few appointments.

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