Frequently Asked Questions

What does “neurodiversity-affirming” mean?

Neurodiversity-affirming work recognizes autism, ADHD, and other forms of neurodivergence as natural variations in human brains and nervous systems rather than flaws to correct or eliminate.

Rather than focusing primarily on symptom reduction or teaching people to mask more effectively, the work centers on understanding experiences in context, reducing unnecessary shame and self-blame, and developing ways of living that are more sustainable and aligned with how your nervous system actually works.

Who is this work for?

My work focuses primarily on autistic and ADHD adults, including people who are late-identified, self-discovering, or still questioning whether neurodivergence may help explain long-standing patterns in their lives.

Many people arrive after years of burnout, perfectionism, chronic overwhelm, masking, emotional exhaustion, or feeling that life has been much harder than it “should” be despite working extremely hard to function.

A formal diagnosis is not required.

What makes your approach different from traditional therapy?

The difference is not that traditional therapy is inherently wrong or ineffective.

It is the framework we begin with.

Rather than assuming the primary task is to change symptoms or behaviors, we first work to understand what may be producing the difficulty, what function particular patterns may be serving, and how your nervous system, history, environment, relationships, and neurodivergence may be interacting.

My work also integrates formal clinical training with lived experience as a late-diagnosed AuDHD adult.

The goal is to understand what is happening accurately before deciding what kind of change or support might actually fit.

Understanding comes before action.

What’s the difference between therapy and online courses?

Therapy is individualized clinical care. It provides a relational, responsive space where we can explore your particular experiences, history, relationships, emotions, nervous system, patterns, and needs together in real time.

Courses are psychoeducational resources. They provide structured information, reflection, and conceptual frameworks for understanding neurodivergent experiences, but they do not provide individualized mental health treatment or establish a therapist-client relationship.

Courses are self-paced and available worldwide. Therapy is available only in states where I am authorized to practice.

Both are grounded in the same underlying philosophy of accurate understanding, reduced self-blame, and support that respects neurodivergent capacity, but they serve different purposes.

How do I know whether therapy or independent learning fits me better?

Consider the kind of support you want right now.

Therapy may fit if you want individualized, relational support; want to explore your particular history or circumstances; or need a space that can respond to what is happening in your life in real time.

Courses may fit if you prefer independent learning, want privacy and flexibility, do not want appointments or an ongoing commitment, or simply want structured information that you can explore at your own pace.

Your capacity, finances, schedule, learning style, and preferences all matter.

There is no single “correct” way to begin.

Do I need a formal autism or ADHD diagnosis?

No.

Many people begin therapy or use the courses while questioning whether they may be autistic, ADHD, or both.

You do not need documentation proving that you are neurodivergent in order to explore whether a neurodivergent framework helps make sense of your experiences.

Who can work with you for therapy?

I currently provide telehealth therapy to adults physically located in:

Minnesota, Florida, Arizona, Ohio, Georgia, Indiana, and Tennessee.

Licensing laws are based on where you are physically located at the time of your appointment, not simply where you permanently live.

All therapy is provided through secure telehealth.

Who can access your courses?

Online courses are available worldwide.

Because they are psychoeducational rather than clinical services, they are not limited by the state licensing requirements that apply to therapy.

A formal diagnosis is not required.

How long are therapy sessions?

Therapy sessions are 60 minutes and are generally scheduled weekly or biweekly depending on your needs, capacity, and what feels sustainable.

What does accessibility look like in therapy?

Therapy does not require you to communicate, process, or participate in one particular way.

Sessions can make room for processing time, movement, silence, captions, written or visual supports, different communication styles, and fluctuations in your capacity from one session to another.

You do not need to arrive with an agenda, respond quickly, explain yourself perfectly, or perform therapy “correctly.”

Accessibility is part of good therapy, not a special exception.

How much does therapy cost?

Therapy sessions are $225 for 60 minutes.

A limited number of reduced-rate spaces may be available.

HSA/FSA cards are accepted.

Do you accept insurance?

This is a private-pay/out-of-network practice.

I have intentionally structured my practice this way so therapy can remain flexible, individualized, depth-oriented, and responsive to each client's needs and lived experience.

Insurance coverage is generally organized around diagnosis, medical necessity, and symptom reduction. While these are important parts of mental health care, they do not always capture the full scope of neurodivergent experience, including work around identity, masking, burnout, self-understanding, nervous system capacity, and creating a life that fits.

Working outside of insurance gives us greater flexibility to focus on what is most relevant and meaningful to you, rather than restricting our work to concerns and goals that meet insurance requirements for coverage.

I do not bill insurance directly.

Can I use out-of-network insurance benefits?

Possibly.

If your insurance plan includes out-of-network mental health benefits, you may be eligible for partial reimbursement.

I can help facilitate the out-of-network reimbursement process, or provide superbills if you prefer to submit claims to your insurance company independently. Because benefits vary considerably between insurance plans, reimbursement cannot be guaranteed.

How much do courses cost?

Course pricing is listed on each individual course page.

Current courses are offered at founder’s pricing while the learning library is still in its foundational stages.

Is my therapy information confidential?

Yes.

Therapy is provided through secure, HIPAA-compliant systems. Your information remains confidential unless you authorize its disclosure or disclosure is otherwise required by law.

More detailed information about confidentiality and its limits is provided as part of the therapy intake and informed-consent process.

Do you provide crisis or emergency services?

No.

This practice does not provide crisis care or emergency response services.

If you are in immediate danger or need urgent support, contact emergency or crisis services where you are located. In the United States, you can call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or call 911 for emergency assistance.