Therapy for Neurodivergent People & Relationships in Portland, OR
Are you an neurodivergent person seeking individual or relational therapy?
You may be seeking individual therapy because…
you were recently diagnosed or suspect you’re neurodivergent 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 neurodivergent
you want a therapist who is neurodivergent identified and/or informed
You may be seeking couples/relationship therapy because…
you and your partner are both neurodivergent and it feels like your needs clash
you and/or your partner were late diagnosed and want to figure out what this means for your relationship
you’re in a mixed neurotype relationship
you and your partner are struggling with communication issues
you and your partner(s) want to work on your sexual relationship & how to honor your needs around neurodivergence within it
you want a couples/relationship therapist who is neurodivergent identified and/or informed
You deserve a therapist who gets it and is trained in the unique experience and challenges that may show up around neurodivergence.
We understand how overwhelming it can feel to be neurodivergent. We also understand how it can allow for creativity, deep passion, and connection. We’ll help you navigate the challenges and also lean into the benefits, while staying firmly rooted in an affirming approach.
What you will find here:
understanding of your neurodivergent experience
support with coping with a world that isn’t set up for you
help navigating relationships so you can have more connection
guidance in setting boundaries that protect your energy
lots of compassion & understanding
help identifying supports & accommodations you need
What you will not find here:
pathologization of your neurodivergent experience
disorder based framing of neurodivergence
pressure to conform to neurotypical ways of being
lack of acknowledgement of your needs
What does neurodivergent affirming therapy involve?
Your therapist will balance helping you (and your partner) process all the emotions that come with being a neurodivergent person and also building skills that will make life feel more fulfilling.
Your therapist will support you (and your partner) with 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
balancing caring for yourself and your partner’s needs
setting up systems in your life and relationship 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 Identified Therapists
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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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Sarah Sumner, Clinical Social Work Associate
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Jess Peterson, Professional Counselor Associate
Did you know we also offer adult autism assessments?
Interested in more support?
Alicia offers coaching for neurodivergent folks!
Being newly diagnosed or identified as neurodivergent can be a time of confusion, grief, and discovery. You might feel alone, misunderstood, and like you don’t really know who you are without the mask. The amount of information out there can be both overwhelming and inaccurate. What I do is provide support to assist you with challenges that may come up as well as helping you implement ND affirming skills into your life. I’ve been there and struggled, not knowing where to turn, while trying to figure out where I fit in and how my life would change post-diagnosis.
