Does your family include at least one person who shows traits of Autism, Anxiety and/or ADHD? Being differently wired in a world for typically wired people is likely a challenge for them and a dilemma for you, often resulting in misunderstanding and frustration. For most of us, we didn’t get adequate support in navigating differences,…
Most parents I work with struggle to balance compassion with action. Frequently they are split with one driven to motivate and hold accountable and the other tending to validate and empathize. Parents often benefit from support for their differences and teamwork toward a balanced compassionate approach that honors them and meets the unique needs of…
Often people attract their energetic opposite. Someone who likes routine and calm may attract someone who prefers novelty and excitement. However, what initially attracts can eventually annoy. No one navigates this phase of realizing their differences perfectly, but learning better skills can help. Since they often aren’t intuitive -therapy can help. I work with neurodiverse…
I often work with 2E (twice exceptional) kids and adults-many never formally identified in school. Most are gifted intellectually while having difficulty navigating socially or emotionally. Counseling is like occupational therapy for relationships – onboarding social skills, increasing emotional awareness, rewiring interpretations, rightsizing expectations and fostering secure connection. If you’re feeling at odds with your…
