Neurodiversity is a human rights movement that believes everyone should be treated and cared for equally, no matter how your brain or mind works.
There are many experiences that fall into the neurodiversity movement, but it was started by Autistic people.
Neurodivergent people have brain-based differences such as Autism, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities, and other neurological conditions. It challenges the idea that there is a “normal” way for a brain to function.
If you’ve seen yourself in the neurodiversity movement, are thinking about therapy for the first time, or are beginning again you likely have questions like:
- Are there ways to overcome how lonely and misunderstood I feel?
- How can I communicate my unique experiences to help me relate to others?
- Does a missed diagnosis in early childhood impact the way I experience the world today?
- How do I navigate sensory overload, social interactions, or executive functioning difficulties?
- Am I receiving the support I need to thrive in both personal and professional spaces?
Affirmative psychoanalytic psychotherapy is different than many therapies often suggested for diagnoses like Autism and ADHD. Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) and conversion therapy were developed by the same group of people, around the same time. We know that those kinds of therapy are harmful and unethical. We actively work to undo the harm caused by these therapies with our clients and in the community. Working through any of the ideas above may help you:
- Gain an understanding and acceptance of your inner world
- Develop deeper ways to describe your needs and experiences
- Discover the barriers that keep you from building stronger, more authentic relationships with family, friends, and coworkers
- Recognize and address traumatic experiences related to unsuccessful attempts to meet others’ expectations.
We know that finding the right therapist is a key part of your healing journey. Therapy is a partnership, and we’re here to help you explore your questions and create a path toward growth, self-acceptance, interdependence, and self-advocacy.
