In-person & online across CA
Neurodivergent-Affirming Therapy in pasadena, ca
For adults navigating ADHD, autism, masking, and burnout.
You deserve a space where you don't have to MASK.
Neurodivergent-affirming therapy for ADHD, autism, and other neurotypes is not just acceptance — it is celebration. It is a space built for you, exactly as you are.
While many of the struggles neurodivergent folks navigate are universal — anxiety, burnout, relationship challenges, identity questions — there is often an additional layer. The weight of trying to meet neurotypical expectations, the exhaustion of masking, the shame of being told you're "too much" or "not enough," or the isolation of feeling like everyone else has an instruction manual you never got.
That extra layer matters, and it deserves space. In neurodivergent-affirming therapy, you don't have to choose between addressing your "presenting issue" and honoring your lived experience as a neurodivergent person. We hold both.
Whether you're navigating a recent diagnosis, healing from years of being told something was wrong with you, managing executive dysfunction or sensory overwhelm, or simply seeking a therapist who gets it without needing an explanation — I offer neurodivergent-affirming therapy in Pasadena for adults seeking support with masking, burnout, and nervous system regulation.
WHO THIS IS FOR
I work with neurodivergent adults across the across the full spectrum of experiences. You might be newly diagnosed or self-identified, navigating burnout after years of masking, struggling with executive dysfunction or sensory overwhelm, or simply exhausted from trying to meet neurotypical expectations. You don't need a formal diagnosis to work with me. If you recognize yourself in neurodivergent experiences, that's enough.
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past experiences
How you navigate your neurodivergence now is shaped by the messages you received about your brain growing up — whether it was safe to be different, whether acceptance felt conditional on acting "normal," or whether you learned early on to hide parts of yourself to survive.
We'll explore your history with masking, belonging, and shame — not to pathologize your neurodivergence, but to understand the impact of living in a world that hasn't always made space for how your brain works. Understanding these patterns helps you see what's yours to heal and what's the result of ableism.
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The root cause
Neurodivergent folks often carry layers of harm: internalized ableism, shame from being called lazy or difficult, grief over missed opportunities or lost relationships, and stress from constant masking or hypervigilance.
For neurodivergent people navigating multiple marginalized identities — LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, or other intersections — these layers are compounded. You may face ableism within queer spaces, racism within disability communities, or the exhaustion of existing where no single space fully sees you.
We'll identify what's underneath — whether it's unprocessed trauma from years of invalidation, the exhaustion of performing neurotypical, or the weight of living at multiple intersections. Once you understand what's driving your pain, you can address it with compassion instead of self-blame.
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What matters to you
Being neurodivergent often means questioning the scripts you were handed about productivity, success, relationships, and what a "good life" looks like — and deciding what actually works for your brain. We'll help you clarify your values, explore what support and accommodations mean to you, and build a life that honors how you actually function.
This isn't about conforming to anyone's expectations — neurotypical or neurodivergent. It's about discovering what feels sustainable and building a life around that truth.
I’m here to help with:
+Navigating a new diagnosis or self-identification
+Healing from years of being misunderstood
+ADHD or autistic burnout
+Masking and identity
+Executive dysfunction and daily life challenges
+ Sensory overwhelm and nervous system regulation
+Relationship & communication challenges
+Navigating neurodivergence alongside other identities (LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, chronic illness)
+Building community and finding belonging
If you’re ready to…
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Stop masking, performing, or hiding how your brain works just to feel acceptable
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Heal from the harm caused by years of invalidation, ableism, or internalized shame
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Explore what works for your brain without judgment or having to justify it
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Build a life that honors how you actually function — not just what's expected of you
…then let’s talk.
Your brain isn't the problem. A world that refuses to make room for it is. Therapy is where you heal from that — and stop apologizing for how you're wired.
frequently asked questions
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No. If you recognize yourself in neurodivergent experiences — whether through self-identification, community, or lived experience — that's enough. Formal diagnoses can be helpful for some people, but they're not required for therapy. Many neurodivergent adults, especially women, people of color, and LGBTQIA+ folks, were missed by traditional diagnostic systems. Your lived experience matters more than a label.
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Yes. Late diagnosis or self-identification often brings a mix of relief and grief — relief that you finally have language for your experiences, and grief for the years you spent thinking something was wrong with you. We'll work through both. This might include reframing your life story, unlearning internalized ableism, and figuring out what support actually helps your brain.
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It means I don't pathologize how your brain works or try to make you "act more neurotypical." We work with your nervous system, not against it. That might include EMDR for trauma and stuck patterns, somatic work for nervous system regulation, or sound healing for sensory support. It also means flexibility — if traditional 50-minute sessions don't work for your focus or energy, we adjust. If eye contact feels uncomfortable, you don't have to do it. If you need written summaries or advance notice of topics, we build that in.
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ADHD and autistic burnout happen when you've been masking, overcompensating, or pushing yourself to meet neurotypical expectations for too long without enough support or recovery time. Unlike general burnout (which improves with rest), neurodivergent burnout often requires deeper nervous system regulation, unmasking, and restructuring your life to work with your brain instead of against it. We address both the immediate exhaustion and the longer-term patterns that led to burnout.
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No. I don't see neurodivergence as something to overcome. ADHD, autism, and other neurological differences come with both strengths and challenges — and my job isn't to make you more neurotypical. It's to help you understand how your brain works, heal from the harm of being told you were broken, build systems and supports that actually work for you, and address co-occurring concerns like anxiety, trauma, or burnout.
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Yes, but not in a "here are productivity hacks" way. Executive dysfunction — time blindness, task initiation, decision fatigue, follow-through — is a nervous system issue, not a willpower issue. We work on nervous system regulation (EMDR, somatic work), addressing the anxiety or shame that makes it harder, and building systems that honor how your brain actually functions. The goal isn't to "fix" executive dysfunction but to reduce the distress around it and find what actually works for you.
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Schedule a Free Consultation and choose a time that works for you. We'll spend 20 minutes on the phone talking about what you're looking for and whether my approach feels like a good match. If it does, we'll schedule your first session and get started. If not, that's okay too — I'm happy to provide referrals to other therapists who might be a better fit.