About Christine Harris, LPCC, AuDHD

I’m Christine—founder of Neurodiversity Affirming Therapy and Learning Center, a late-diagnosed AuDHD adult, and a licensed clinical mental health therapist.

For much of my life, I felt fundamentally out of step with the world. Like many of my clients, I worked relentlessly to mask, overachieve, and “pass” as who I thought I was supposed to be. I spent years wondering why everything felt harder for me than it seemed for others—why I needed to retreat after social events, and why I held myself to impossible standards just to feel good enough.

Then I discovered I was autistic and ADHD—and everything changed.

The biggest shift wasn’t realizing that I wasn’t broken —it was realizing I had been forcing myself to live against my natural neurology. That movement from self-criticism to self-understanding is the same journey I now support my clients through. Being diagnosed as an adult means I understand the unique mix of relief, reframing, and complicated grief that often comes with late recognition.

My Philosophy: Why I Built This Practice

I became a therapist to create the space I always wished I’d had—one where you don’t have to explain who you are or spend energy pretending to be “normal.” I know what it’s like to sit across from professionals who pathologize differences instead of understanding them, who treat quirks as symptoms rather than recognizing them as part of an authentic self.

So I built my practice differently.

In therapy with me, you can bring your whole self—stimming, info-dumping, melting down, all of it—and know you’ll be met with genuine understanding, compassion, and respect. You don’t have to perform neurotypicality or defend your experiences.

Here, your differences aren’t deficits. They’re part of what makes you uniquely you.

My Approach: Lived Experience Meets Clinical Expertise

I bring both lived experience as a late-diagnosed AuDHD adult and formal clinical training to my work. I hold a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC).

What makes my approach unique is the integration of clinical expertise with lived experience. I don’t just know the research on neurodivergence—I live it daily. This allows me to offer both evidence-based care and genuine insight into what it actually feels like to navigate the world as a neurodivergent person.

My work is guided by these core principles:

Neurodiversity-Affirming
Autism and ADHD are natural variations, not flaws to fix. My work focuses on helping you navigate the world while affirming your authentic self.

Trauma-Informed
I recognize the impact of years of masking, misunderstanding, and existing in environments that weren’t built for you.

Evidence-Based
I integrate established, research-informed therapeutic approaches adapted specifically for neurodivergent nervous systems.

Collaborative
You are the expert on your own life. I bring clinical tools and lived neurodivergent experience. Together, we explore what’s possible.

Who I Work With

I specialize in supporting neurodivergent adults at many stages of their journey, including those questioning whether they may be neurodivergent, individuals processing a recent diagnosis, people experiencing chronic burnout, anxiety, or depression related to long-term masking, and adults navigating the grief of late recognition while reframing their past with compassion.

Values That Guide Our Work

Therapy requires vulnerability. You deserve to know exactly who you’re sitting across from.

Radical Honesty and Transparency
I’m open about who I am and how I work so you can decide whether we’re a good fit.

Justice and Inclusion
I actively welcome clients of all genders, sexualities, races, abilities, and backgrounds, and I stand firmly against racism, ableism, homophobia, and other systems of harm.

Compassion Over Minimization
Masking, burnout, shame, and neurodivergent trauma are real. I will never dismiss or minimize your experiences.

Collaboration Over Hierarchy
I don’t position myself as someone who “fixes” you. I’m a skilled partner walking alongside you.

Beyond the Office

Outside of therapy, I’m an animal lover, an athlete, and a lifelong learner who dives deeply into my special interests. Your interests aren’t distractions—they’re often keys to understanding how your mind works best. This belief shapes my work, allowing us to integrate your passions, strengths, and natural ways of being into the therapeutic process.

Is This the Right Fit for You?

The therapeutic relationship is deeply personal. I tend to work best with adults who want affirmation of their neurodivergent identity, are ready to explore authenticity rather than simply manage symptoms, and understand that healing isn’t about becoming “normal,” but about becoming yourself.

If this sounds like what you’re looking for, I’d be glad to connect. If it doesn’t feel quite right, I trust your ability to know what you need and encourage you to keep searching for support that fits you.

Taking the time to understand who you work with is an act of wisdom and self-care. That thoughtfulness matters—it’s often the first step toward choosing understanding for yourself. 

Still Have Questions?

I offer free 15-minute consultations where you can share what you’re looking for, ask anything on your mind, and get a sense of whether this space feels right for you. Every question is welcome.

Questions are normal and welcome—they show you're being thoughtful about your care. I'm here to provide the clarity you need to make the best decision for yourself.