For ADHD, Autism & Highly Sensitive Adults
NEURODIVERGENT AFFIRMING THERAPIST | MURRIETA & ACROSS CALIFORNIA ONLINE
You don’t need to be fixed. You need support that actually fits the way your brain works.
Neurodivergent-affirming therapy for adults navigating ADHD, autism, masking, sensory overwhelm, burnout, and the exhaustion of trying to fit into a world that wasn't built for their brains.
MAYBE:
Other People Make Life Look So Easy. You're Working Twice as Hard to Get the Same Results.
It’s not the basic stuff that worries you. You function. You pay bills. You know not to put metal in the microwave.
But it feels like everyone else got an instruction manual except for you. So you compensate. You overprepare. You push through overwhelm. You study other people.
After a while, it's easy to start believing you're the problem.
That you're lazy.
Too sensitive.
Too much.
Not enough.
You learn to hide the parts of yourself that seem to cause problems.
What if the answer isn’t:
Pushing harder when you’re already struggling
Criticizing yourself for not measuring up
Changing who you are to be accepted
Believing there’s something wrong with you
What if the answer is:
Learning how to rest without guilt
Releasing the shame that was never yours to carry
Making room for what you need without apologizing
Healing from what taught you that who you are isn’t enough
You Need a Place To Process:
Being punished for things your nervous system couldn't control.
Guilt about needing what other people got automatically.
The grief of never truly being seen or understood.
What I Help With
Late diagnosis processing
Masking exhaustion
Executive function challenges
Rejection sensitivity
Burnout and overwhelm
Relationship distress
Self-trust and self-acceptance
FAQS
About Neurodivergent Affirming Therapy
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No. I work with anyone who recognizes themselves in neurodivergent experiences - including people exploring whether they might be neurodivergent, people with other neurological differences, and highly sensitive people navigating a world that feels overwhelming.
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We can explore that together. Many people discover patterns that finally make sense of lifelong struggles.
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Yes, I offer comprehensive diagnostic evaluations using standardized measures to determine whether you meet criteria for ADHD, autism, or other neurodevelopmental differences.
These evaluations are appropriate for treatment purposes (therapy and medication referral) and to guide neurodiversity-affirming care.
However, if you're seeking formal accommodations for work, school, or state disability benefits, agencies typically require an evaluation from a Clinical Psychologist (PhD or PsyD), psychiatrist, or neurologist. I'm happy to discuss whether my evaluation would meet your specific needs or provide referrals if needed.
Diagnostic evaluations are a separate service from therapy and are priced differently. [Contact me to learn more about the evaluation process and fees.]
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I won't tell you that your struggles are just "executive dysfunction you need to manage" or that you're "not trying hard enough." I won't pathologize stimming, sensory needs, or communication differences. I separate what's brain structure (needs accommodation) from what's protective strategy (needs compassion). And I have ADHD myself—I get it from the inside.
A NOTE FROM TANA
I have ADHD. I know what it's like when:
Time management is genuinely difficult (no amount of willpower fixes it)
You get lost in content or struggle to prioritize what's most important in the moment
You can't tell if something is ADHD (brain structure, needs accommodation) or a part driving the bus (needs unblending)
I also know the shame of being told you're "not trying hard enough" when you're working twice as hard to compensate.
Neurodivergent-affirming therapy means:
I won't pathologize how your brain works
I won't shame you for needing accommodations
I won't treat executive function struggles as laziness
The goal is to help you feel less at war with yourself — and build a life that fits you.
— Tana
IMAGINE:
Moving through life with more self-compassion and less shame.
Knowing when you need support and giving yourself permission to ask for it.
Understanding your needs without judging yourself for having them.
Trusting yourself instead of second-guessing every decision.
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