Therapy for neurodivergent adolescents.

Online & In-person in TEXAS

You’re tired of feeling like you’re always messing up.

You work hard to keep up—at school, with friends, at home—but it still feels like you’re falling behind. Maybe you’re constantly being told to “try harder,” “calm down,” or “just stay organized.” Maybe you're doing your best and still feeling like it’s not enough.

If you’re neurodivergent, these feelings make sense. The world isn’t always built for the way your brain works. You might succeed in some areas and still feel like a failure because of how much effort it takes just to seem like everyone else. That doesn’t mean something’s wrong with you. It means the system isn’t made with you in mind—and that’s not your fault.

Therapy can be a space where we figure things out together. Where you don’t have to explain why something feels hard before we work on it. Where we can look at what’s going on, what actually works for you, and how to build confidence without pretending to be someone else.

You might be dealing with:

  • Constant reminders to clean up, focus, or “be more responsible”

  • Feeling judged for being loud, talkative, or fidgety

  • Interrupting or rambling and then feeling embarrassed

  • Being told you’re lazy or dramatic when you're actually overwhelmed

  • Pulling all-nighters because starting things feels impossible

  • Trouble with time, planning, or keeping track of assignments

  • Getting super upset over small changes or rejections

  • Feeling different in how you think, feel, and connect

You're not broken. You're not behind. You're learning how to be yourself in a world that doesn't always make that easy—and you don't have to do it alone.

What do you do?

As a neuroaffirming therapist, I support adolescents who are overwhelmed by big emotions and may cope through things like social withdrawal, disordered eating, vaping, perfectionism, or pushing themselves too hard. Many feel misunderstood, shut down easily in tough conversations, or carry shame about not fitting in or keeping up. In therapy, we create space to unpack those pressures, make sense of emotional reactions, and build tools for navigating friendships, school stress, identity, and family dynamics with more confidence and self-acceptance

HOW THERAPY SUPPORTS EXECUTIVE FUNCTION

A valuable framework for supporting executive function involves recognizing the profound interplay between emotions and cognitive processes. Therapists collaborate with clients to explore and understand the underlying emotions influencing their thoughts, behaviors, and decision-making patterns.

By fostering emotional awareness and regulation, this approach helps individuals enhance their executive function skills. Clients gain insight into how emotions impact their ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and adapt to changing situations. Through techniques such as emotion labeling, experiential exercises, and emotion regulation strategies, individuals can develop more adaptive ways of managing their emotions, leading to improved executive function. Addressing the emotional aspects that often accompany executive function challenges empowers individuals to cultivate greater self-awareness, resilience, and effectiveness in their daily lives.

What we’ll work on

Therapy can help:

  • foster self-understanding and acceptance

  • develop tools to advocate for yourself

  • learn to navigate social situations and build meaningful connections

  • develop mechanisms to manage distress and build resilience

  • craft a life built around your strengths, not your struggles

You are remarkable.

I’M HERE TO HELP you discover that.

FAQS

Common questions about therapy for neurodivergence:

  • No, therapy for neurodivergence encompasses much more than planning and calendars. While organization and time management skills are often addressed, therapy also focuses on emotional regulation, social skills, self-awareness, and coping strategies tailored to individual needs.

  • Whether to view neurodivergence as a disability is a personal choice. Many embrace their neurodiversity as a unique aspect of themselves, while others may identify with disability advocacy and support. It's important to recognize that neurodivergence can present challenges but also strengths and perspectives that enrich individuals and communities. Ultimately, the label of "disability" depends on individual experiences, needs, and self-identification.

  • Working with a therapist who is also neurodivergent can provide a unique understanding and empathy. They may share similar experiences, perspectives, and coping strategies, fostering a deeper connection and rapport. This shared understanding can lead to more effective communication, tailored interventions, and a sense of validation and acceptance in therapy sessions.