Know Thy Autistic Self
Welcome to My Autistic Therapist! I'm thrilled to have you here. My name is Danielle (she/they) and I hold space for the complexity that is you. I am an AuDHD+ therapist who specializes in working only with other Autistic folx who are looking for radically neurodivergent-affirming support. If you've tried therapy before but found it frustrating to work with someone who couldn't fully understand, I get it. I am particularly well suited to work with autistic folx with co-occurring chronic health conditions (EDS, POTS, ME, etc), ADHD, OCD, personality disorders (OCPD, BPD, etc), anxiety, depression, and trauma (PTSD and cPTSD) as well as working with neurodivergent families.
My therapy style is Autistic-Centered (meaning I do not pathologize your Autistic brain and experience) and I pull from a variety of therapeutic modalities to meet your needs such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), DBT, mindfulness, Trauma-informed therapies (EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, parts work), existential and psychodynamic.
Being Autistic in our world is deeply challenging, especially if you've had to navigate it in isolation. Therapy can provide a safe space for you to be understood and find ways to improve your life in a non-judgmental and accommodating space. I look forward to meeting you!
In addition to psychotherapy, I also facilitate a monthly an ongoing Late-Discovered Autistic Support And Learning Community.