ADHD & Autism Therapy for Children & Teens | Neurodivergent-Affirming Therapy & Executive Functioning Coaching in Centennial, CO
Helping neurodivergent children better understand themselves—and helping parents understand what their child truly needs.
If your child is autistic, has ADHD, is twice-exceptional (2e), or identifies as neurodivergent, you may spend a lot of time trying to make sense of behaviors that others don't understand.
Maybe your child holds it together all day at school before melting down at home. Maybe they're constantly overwhelmed by transitions, sensory experiences, or everyday expectations. Maybe you've been told they're “too sensitive,” “too emotional,” or just need to try harder—even though you know there's more to the story.
Therapy shouldn't be another place where your child feels pressure to fit in. It should be a place where they feel understood.
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I believe neurodivergence is not something to fix—it's an important part of who your child is.
Rather than focusing on compliance or changing behaviors, I focus on understanding what's beneath them. I'm constantly paying attention to your child's nervous system, sensory experiences, developmental stage, strengths, and the unique ways they experience the world.
Many of the children and teens I work with are also navigating anxiety, perfectionism, emotional overwhelm, or the exhaustion of masking to meet other people's expectations. My goal is to create a space where they no longer have to hide who they are.
My work is grounded in Synergetic Play Therapy, nervous system regulation, and a neurodivergent-affirming approach. Together, we'll help your child better understand themselves while building practical strategies that honor their brain, rather than asking them to work against it.
Throughout the process, I partner closely with parents. Together, we'll make sense of your child's behaviors, strengthen your confidence, and identify supports that help your child thrive at home, at school, and in everyday life.
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Every child experiences the world differently, so therapy is tailored to your child's individual strengths, interests, sensory profile, and developmental needs.
Depending on your child's age and preferences, sessions may include play, creative expression, conversation, and practical activities and strategies that support emotional regulation, self-advocacy, confidence, and authentic connection. Therapy becomes a place where your child can better understand their brain, recognize what helps them feel regulated, and develop skills that fit who they are—not who they're expected to be.
As a former school-based therapist, I understand how important collaboration between systems is. I’m happy to collaborate with teachers, school staff, and other providers to ensure your child is understood and supported across environments.
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Many neurodivergent children and teens don't struggle because they aren't trying hard enough—they struggle because the demands placed on them don't always match how their brain and nervous system work.
Executive functioning challenges can show up as difficulty getting started, transitioning between activities, staying organized, managing time, or making decisions. These challenges are often accompanied by anxiety, perfectionism, emotional overwhelm, or shutdown, making it even harder to access the skills they already have.
Rather than focusing on productivity or compliance, I help children and teens better understand how their brains work, identify what's getting in the way, and develop practical strategies that fit their unique strengths and nervous systems. Together, we build skills like planning, flexibility, emotional regulation, self-advocacy, and problem-solving—while reducing shame and increasing confidence along the way.
The goal isn't to help your child look more neurotypical—it's to help them better understand themselves and navigate the world in a way that works for them.
If you want to learn more about executive functioning coaching and my approach to it, click here.
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Has ADHD, autism, or a twice-exceptional (2e) profile
Holds it together at school but melts down at home
Experiences anxiety, emotional overwhelm, or burnout
Masks at school or in social settings
Struggles with transitions, sensory experiences, or everyday demands
Feels misunderstood by peers, teachers, or other adults
Would benefit from support that celebrates their strengths while honoring their challenges
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While every child's journey is unique, families often notice:
Less emotional overwhelm and fewer meltdowns
Greater confidence and self-understanding
Improved emotional regulation and flexibility
More authentic communication and self-advocacy
Parents who feel more confident understanding and supporting their child's unique needs
Let's Make Sense of What's Going On
You don't have to keep trying to figure this out on your own. During a free 15-minute parent consultation, we'll talk through what you're noticing, answer your questions, and decide together whether neurodivergent-affirming therapy feels like the right fit for your child and family.
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