Maybe it feels like everyone else got a manual for how to function in the world, and you missed the handout. Maybe you’ve been recently diagnosed with ADHD, autism, or both (AuDHD). Or maybe you’re still figuring it out — neurocurious, not sure if any label fits, but something about the usual systems has never worked for you. Perhaps you are highly sensitive and looking for a specific kind of support, whether the ND label fits or not for you.

It’s common for neurodivergent folks to be burned out from masking, stuck in cycles of shame or self-blame, or swing between overwhelm and shutdown.

What Is Neurodivergent-Affirming Therapy?

A neurodivergent-affirming lens does not view ADHD, autism, or AuDHD as disorders that need to be changed — but as different ways of processing, feeling, and relating. Being neurodivergent means that it will always be an integral part of who you are. Historically, therapeutic approaches did not account for neurodivergence, but rather, were based on neurotypical views. But, providing therapy from a neurotypical lens tends to be ineffective for ND folks.

As a ND person myself, therapy is not about getting you to mask better, be more “normal,” or fit into systems that weren’t built for you. It’s about making space for all parts of you — including the ones that have been ignored, misunderstood, or pathologized.

In my work with ND clients, that might look like:

• Unlearning internalized shame or ableism

• Exploring your unique sensory needs and nervous system

• Decoding masking and identity confusion

• Respecting ND communication styles (eye contact, visual aids, writing, etc.)

• Understanding, recovering from and preventing ND burnout

• Identifying and embracing your unique strengths

I do my best to collaborate with my ND clients so that we work at your pace, in your language, and on your terms.

Therapy for ADHD in Adults (Vancouver & Online Across BC)

Many of my clients have ADHD and are trying to navigate a world that’s designed for completely different nervous systems. Executive functioning struggles, decision fatigue, rejection sensitivity, and emotional dysregulation can all compound to feel like personal failures, but they’re not. It just means you have a different brain in an often overwhelming world, have not figured out how to make your life align with your neurodivergence yet, and may be carrying a lifetime of feeling misunderstood.

If you’re looking for ADHD therapy for adults in Vancouver or anywhere in BC, I tailor my approach to suit your unique needs, and to your strengths, from a neurodivergent-affirming lens.

Autism and AuDHD Support That Doesn't Pathologize You

I work with late-diagnosed or self-identified autistic adults and AuDHD clients who have spent years trying to adapt to environments that weren’t built for them. You might be dealing with sensory overwhelm, shutdown, difficulty processing emotions, or the constant background noise of internalized ableism.

Therapy for Highly Sensitive People

Many of the folks I work with identify as highly sensitive. Maybe you process things deeply, notice subtle shifts in people’s tone or energy, or need more downtime than others to recover from stimulation. You might experience emotions intensely, feel deeply moved by art or nature, or get easily overwhelmed. Sometimes the world might just feel too loud, too fast, or too much.

In a culture that often prizes speed, toughness, and productivity, sensitivity can feel like a liability. Many clients I work with were told growing up that they were ‘too sensitive.’ I don’t think that’s true - I think that the world needs highly sensitive folks who are deeply attuned to their surroundings. I love to support HSPs to work with their sensitivity, instead of against it. I believe it can make all the difference when it comes to mental wellbeing.

Who I Work With

I offer neurodivergent-affirming therapy in BC, both online and in-person in Vancouver.

This work is especially supportive for:

• ADHD, autism, or AuDHD adults — diagnosed or self-identified

• High masking or late-diagnosed folks in burnout

• Neurocurious people wondering why things have always felt hard

• Highly sensitive people (HSPs) who also experience emotional regulation challenges

• People navigating the overlap between CPTSD and neurodivergence

If this sounds like it could be a good fit, you can contact me here to book a free consultation, or using the button below.