Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy
"Is being neurodivergent leaving you feeling out of step with the world—struggling to be seen, heard, and supported for who you truly are?"
If you’re neurodivergent in any way, you may have spent much of your life masking, self-monitoring, or feeling misunderstood. You don’t need to change who you are to feel better.
At MF Therapy, PLLC, I offer a compassionate, validating space where your neurodivergence is honored, not pathologized. This is a space where you can show up unmasked, without judgment or pressure to “fit in.”
What Neurodivergent Clients Often Experience
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Exhaustion from masking or performing in social, academic, or work environments
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Anxiety, burnout, or emotional overwhelm
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Executive functioning challenges or difficulty managing everyday tasks
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Sensory sensitivities and overstimulation
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Late-in-life identification or diagnosis, and trying to make sense of your past
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Shame, internalized ableism, or feeling “too much”
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A longing to be seen without having to explain yourself
Whether you're formally diagnosed, self-identified, or exploring, you are welcome here exactly as you are.
What Is Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy?
This therapy doesn’t aim to “fix” you. It’s about creating a safe space to understand, accept, and support your authentic self.
At MF Therapy, our approach is:
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Validating – Your lived experience is real and respected. I believe you.
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Relational – I work collaboratively, with you leading the pace and direction.
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Trauma-Informed – I recognize how systemic bias, social exclusion, and invalidation can leave lasting wounds.
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Identity-Affirming – Your neurotype, culture, gender, and lived experience are centered in our work together.
Types of Therapy
Our work may include:
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Processing burnout, masking fatigue, or sensory overload
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Reframing past experiences through a neurodivergent lens
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Exploring identity after a late diagnosis or realization
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Working through rejection sensitivity, anxiety, or trauma
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Supporting executive function without enforcing neurotypical norms
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Building relational skills, setting boundaries, or practicing self-advocacy
Who Might Benefit?
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Autistic adults and ADHDers seeking support beyond behavior-based models
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Highly sensitive or sensory-processing individuals navigating stress and overwhelm
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Women and marginalized folks who were misdiagnosed or overlooked
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Late-diagnosed or self-diagnosed individuals exploring their identity
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Neurodivergent people managing anxiety, trauma, or burnout
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LGBTQ+ and BIPOC clients seeking culturally and neurologically affirming care
Common Themes in Neurodivergent Therapy
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Autistic burnout and emotional fatigue
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ADHD-related shame or self-doubt
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Identity discovery after years of masking
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Relationships, boundaries, and social scripts
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Rejection sensitivity and trauma from being misunderstood
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Advocacy and self-trust in a world that wasn’t built for you
Common Questions
Q: What if I’m not formally diagnosed?
A: Formal diagnosis is not required. Self-identified neurodivergence is fully valid and welcome in this space.
Q: How is this different from traditional therapy?
A: This is not about forcing you into neurotypical norms. It’s a collaborative, validating approach centered on your lived experience and needs.
Q: Will this therapy help with executive functioning or burnout?
A: Yes. We’ll explore sustainable strategies rooted in your brain, energy, and values, not someone else’s expectations.