Autism Therapy in Portland, OR
Are you an Autistic adult seeking therapy support?
You may be seeking therapy because…
you were recently diagnosed or suspect you’re Autistic and want to understand what this means for you & how to better support yourself
you’re exhausted by the impacts of living in a neurotypical society
you’re struggling with relationships and feeling isolated
you’re experiencing lots of anxiety and want relief
you feel like life just seems easier for other people
you’re experiencing lots of sensory overload
you feels shame about being Autistic
you want a therapist who is Autistic informed and affirming
Being a neurodivergent person can be hard!
You are deeply impacted by your environment, the people around you, your sensory experiences, and your emotions. Maybe you’re struggling with building and maintaining relationships, feel like you’re falling behind, or feel depleted & drained often. Maybe life just seems to be easier for everyone else. Being neurodivergent in a neurotypical society may be leaving you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and misunderstood.
We understand how overwhelming it can feel to be neurodivergent.
We can help you…
understand your Autistic experience
learn to cope with a world that isn’t set up for you
navigate relationships so you can have more connection
set boundaries that protect your energy
self-advocate for your needs
unlearn the societal messaging that feeds shame
build skills for managing your life with more ease
identify supports & accommodations you need
You deserve to feel more grounded and to have access to the beautiful & powerful parts of being neurodivergent. We promise it’s possible.
What does Autism therapy involve?
Your therapist will balance helping you process all the emotions that come with being a neurodivergent person and also building skills that will make life feel more fulfilling.
Therapy for Autistic folks is all about balancing self-acceptance and self-understanding with finding ways to cope with living in a neurotypical society.
In therapy, you and your therapist may work towards…
embracing your most authentic self (unmasking) when/where it feels safe or available to you
processing trauma (traumatic invalidation, past unmet needs, relational trauma, etc)
identifying your support needs & how to self-advocate
exploring your sexuality, if desired
improving your relationships
setting up systems in your life that help you get through the day to day requirements of living in this society
Your therapist will invite you to show up as your self. You are welcome to fidget, info-dump, share existential reflections, not have to make constant eye contact, talk about your passions, share in a way that makes sense for your brain, and anything else that makes you feel more at ease.
Our Neurodivergent Idenfitied Providers Who Specialize in Autism Therapy
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Tamzin Johanson, Marriage & Family Therapy Intern
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Aspen Romriell, Marriage & Family Therapy Intern
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Norma Nance, Clinical Social Work Associate
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Ilana Young, Clinical Social Work Associate
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Yael Kievsky, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
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Lindsay Moldovan, Marriage & Family Therapy Associate
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Taylor Kravitz, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
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Alicia Brunson, Autism & ADHD Coach
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Jess Peterson, Professional Counselor Associate
Life can get better. If you’re needing support as an Autistic person, we’ve got your back! We offer online Autism Therapy in Portland (all of Oregon).
Interested in more support?
Alicia offers coaching for neurodivergent folks!
If you’ve ever felt like you are different from other people in ways that are obvious or even ways you can’t quite explain—I want to help you. You shouldn’t have to struggle with feeling unseen; wondering why what has worked for others misses the mark for you. I need you to know that it’s not your fault. I believe that when we attempt to generalize approaches, and oversimplify needs, we ostracize entire populations of individuals who fall outside of what is considered “typical”. Simply put: those methods were not developed for us.
