Being young and on the autism spectrum can feel like navigating a social world where everyone else seems to have an invisible rulebook. It's like being brilliant at the things you care about while constantly wondering if you're missing some crucial social code. You might find yourself replaying conversations, analyzing every interaction and wondering if you said something wrong. Or feeling completely drained after hanging out with friends despite genuinely wanting to connect, noticing that familiar overwhelm from sounds, lights, or too much socializing. Whether you're lying awake with your mind systematically reviewing every social interaction from the day, feeling exhausted from masking who you really are, or processing a recent autism diagnosis that suddenly makes so much of your life make sense, I've got you. Here's what neurotypical people often don't understand: This isn't you being antisocial or overthinking things. These patterns of sensory overwhelm, social exhaustion, and the need for analysis are part of how your beautifully wired brain processes the world. In other words, they're features of your neurology—not bugs.

What Therapy With Me Looks Like

When we work together, I don't follow a script. I don't give you advice that you did not ask for. I listen to understand. I make observations about what I believe are patterns. Not because I'm an expert—but because we are all climbing our own mountain. Because I'm on my mountain and you're on yours, I can spot some dangerous areas that you may have not noticed; I have an outside perspective. Then, I can help point out those patterns in a way that would help lead you towards YOUR goals.

Our sessions might include:

• Actually understanding what's happening in your mind and body during sensory overload or social exhaustion

• Identifying your specific triggers and developing sustainable masking strategies vs. authentic self-expression

• Learning tools to honor your need for routine and predictability while managing life's inevitable changes

• Exploring questions about identity, self-acceptance, and building a life that works with your neurology

• Building genuine connections with people who appreciate your authentic self, not just your adapted persona

Reaching out takes courage—especially when you've spent years trying to fit in while feeling fundamentally different, or when you're just starting to understand how your brain works. I respect that self-awareness and authenticity. My clients describe me as warm, empathetic, and very patient. No judgment, just someone who understands the unique strengths and challenges of growing up autistic.

Meet Future You.

Imagine logging into your life and actually know how to play. To have strategies and tools that can help you feel more at ease when the bright lights and the noise are unavoidable. Not because everything is now perfect (it will never be), but because you now have a map for how to conquer Mordor.

What if I told you that you can:

• Sleep through the night without your mind systematically cataloging every social interaction

• Trust your instincts about people and situations without second-guessing your perceptions

• Express your authentic interests and communication style without constant translation

• Discover environments and relationships that genuinely align with your sensory and social needs

• Channel your intense interests and focus toward pursuits that energize rather than drain you

• Develop self-acceptance that doesn't require performing neurotypical behaviors
  

Therapy is like having a wise guide on a quest. Think of it like Gandalf—not someone who carries you to your destination, but someone who helps you understand the path you're already walking. Right now, you might feel like you're wandering through dense woods where every trail seems to circle back to the same clearing. With the right guidance, you can start to see the landscape differently—noticing landmarks, understanding which paths lead where, and recognizing that some routes that seemed impossible are actually just unfamiliar. Your brain is already trying to find its way toward balance and growth. Except sometimes it gets stuck following old paths that once felt safe but now lead nowhere good. Therapy helps you map those patterns and discover new routes—ones where you still encounter challenges (every journey has them), but this time you have tools to navigate them instead of feeling lost. You learn to understand your own internal compass on a deeper level, and as a result, you can better choose which direction to go. Your struggles won't disappear overnight; rather, they become part of the adventure instead of insurmountable mountains. I keep my practice deliberately small so I can respond quickly, offer evening appointments, and create a safe space for real change. Whether you're dealing with sensory overwhelm, navigating social expectations, processing a recent autism diagnosis, or the ongoing work of building an authentic life that honors your neurodivergence—I've got you.
I keep my practice deliberately small so I can respond quickly, offer evening appointments, and create a safe space for real change. Whether you're dealing with unexplained physical symptoms, existential questions, or just the grinding sense that there has to be more to life than this—I've got you.

The choice to start therapy is yours. If you're ready to stop pretending life is fine when it feels pointless, reach out for a free consultation. Worth a shot? You decide.