Autism (Level 1) & Neurodivergence Support
Any diagnosis is just a lens we look through to understand ourselves and map out the road ahead. It is never an identity.
Masking, people-pleasing, and trying to "keep up" can lead to exhaustion, anxiety, and burnout. Together, we'll explore your unique wiring, reduce self-criticism, and build supports that help you thrive in your own way.
Neurodivergence includes many ways of thinking, feeling, learning, and experiencing the world—such as autism (Level 1), ADHD, sensory processing differences, giftedness, and other forms of neurological differences that don't always fit neatly into a box.
"The goal isn't to change who you are. It's to find the best way of being you."
My approach is affirming, collaborative, and strengths-based. I meet you where you are and tailor therapy to your needs.
What being autistic can look like day to day
For autistic adults, daily life can involve a lot of unseen effort: rehearsing conversations, managing noise and light, and keeping up with social expectations that don't come naturally.
Masking can get you through the day, but it often leads to exhaustion, shutdowns, or burnout later. Some people only realize how much they've been masking once they start to rest.
Meeting from home lets you control your surroundings, which many autistic adults find makes sessions more comfortable.
Common questions about autism-affirming therapy
Do I need an autism diagnosis to work with you?
No. I work with autistic adults and with adults who are exploring whether autistic traits fit their experience.
Is the goal to make me act less autistic?
No. The goal is to understand how you're wired and build a life that works with that, not to teach you to mask more.
What can autism-affirming therapy help with?
Common areas include burnout, sensory overload, anxiety, relationships and communication, self-acceptance, and routines that are sustainable.
Can we adjust how sessions work?
Yes. We can adjust pacing, breaks, and communication style so sessions feel manageable for you.
Support that honors who you are.
Let's build a life that works for you.
SERVING ALASKA
Telehealth only, statewide — Anchorage, Juneau, Fairbanks, Sitka, Ketchikan, and remote & rural communities, including service members, veterans and military spouses near JBER, Eielson AFB, Fort Wainwright, Fort Greely, Clear Space Force Station, and Coast Guard installations in Kodiak, Sitka, Ketchikan, and Juneau.
I'M HERE TO HELP
Therapy that honors your unique story.
Individualized care for adults 18+ located in Alaska.