Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy in Connecticut

What you may be experiencing

Many neurodivergent adults have spent years being told to try harder or mask who they are. Whether you're formally diagnosed, self-identified, or still exploring, support that actually gets you can make a real difference. Maybe you've wondered, “Why does everything overwhelm me?” or noticed you're exhausted after being around people. You might experience:

• Feeling out of step, or like you're working twice as hard to keep up
• Exhaustion from masking or 'holding it together'
• Overwhelm from sensory input, transitions, or demands
• Challenges with focus, organization, or follow-through
• Anxiety, low mood, or burnout that builds over time
• Grief or relief after a later-in-life diagnosis
• Feeling misunderstood by people or past providers

How therapy can help

Our approach is neurodiversity-affirming: we start from the belief that there's nothing wrong with how your brain works. Together, we focus on understanding, self-compassion, and strategies that fit you.

• Understand your neurodivergent mind and how it shapes daily life
• Ease burnout, overwhelm, and the toll of masking
• Build routines and tools that work with your brain
• Work through anxiety, low mood, and self-criticism
• Process a later-in-life diagnosis and what it means for you
• Grow self-acceptance and advocate for your needs

Anxiety and depression are common among neurodivergent adults, including people with ADHD and autistic adults, and are often shaped by years of masking and overwhelm. This work connects closely with our anxiety and depression therapy, and you can read more in Navigating anxiety and depression as a neurodivergent adult. For broader support, explore individual therapy.