Neurodiversity Affirming Therapy in BC

You Might Notice:

  • Chronic exhaustion from "masking" or feeling like you have to constantly translate your thoughts, feelings, and needs to fit in socially.

  • Intense struggles with executive function, leading to immense frustration, self-criticism, and guilt about prioritizing, planning, or starting tasks.

  • Feeling profoundly misunderstood by partners, family, or colleagues, leaving you isolated or lonely even when surrounded by people.

  • Emotional dysregulation, where you experience overwhelming feelings or intense sensitivity (like Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria) that feel impossible to manage.

  • Sensory overwhelm where lights, sounds, textures, or smells feel physically painful or cause distress that you struggle to recover from.

  • Anxiety and burnout related to the sheer mental effort required to navigate a neurotypical world.

  • A feeling of identity confusion after receiving a late diagnosis or realizing that your struggles stem from your neurotype, not a personal flaw.

If you are a neurodivergent adult you know that the world is often not set up for your brain. The constant need to adapt, mask, and perform can lead to profound exhaustion, anxiety, and a deep sense of being misunderstood. Therapy is a space where you can finally unmask and focus on living authentically.

My Relational Approach to Neurodiversity Support

My approach is built on the foundation that you are not broken and you do not need to be fixed. Instead of trying to train you out of your nature, we will work from a compassionate, relational framework to understand and affirm the unique way your brain works. The goal is to build self-trust and create systems that work for you.

You’ll Learn How To:

  • Build an Authentic Identity: Use an IFS-informed (Parts Work) lens to explore the parts of you that mask and criticize, allowing you to move toward genuine self-acceptance.

  • Navigate Social Fatigue: Find practical ways to manage social batteries, set supportive boundaries, and recover from sensory and emotional overwhelm.

  • Manage Anxiety and Guilt: Use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to unhook from the shame associated with executive function failures and focus on building a life aligned with your actual strengths and values.

  • Improve Relationships: Apply Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT) principles to better understand your unique attachment needs and communicate them clearly with partners and loved ones.

  • Cultivate Self-Compassion: Replace the lifelong pattern of internal criticism with genuine kindness and advocacy for your needs.

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