What I do
I help neurodivergent queer people who are struggling with figuring out who they are and how their neurodivergence impacts them and want to mask less often, improve their relationships, stop overthinking, feel less burnt out and regulate their emotions more effectively.
Who I commonly work with
I often work with queer adults who are autistic and/or ADHD and may have been diagnosed late in life. Many of them have struggled for years to fit in, to find where they are truly valued and seen, and to be productive consistently in a world that is often not built for how their brains function. They frequently struggle in relationships, either giving too much or not knowing how to meet other people’s expectations of them, and struggle with boundaries, self-esteem, overwhelm, burnout and effective self-care including having issues with food and eating.
Services I offer
I provide individual and couples interpersonal therapy for queer neurodivergent adults who are exploring identity questions, challenges in their relationships, at work and in self-care.
If you’re here because you’re exploring therapy for ADHD or Autistic burnout, start here – https://www.gettingrealcc.com/neurodivergence
If you’re here because you primarily want to focus on improving your relationships, start here- https://www.gettingrealcc.com/relationships
If you’re here because your relationship with food or your body image is not serving you well or feels unhealthy, start here- https://www.gettingrealcc.com/ed-bodyimage
If you’re here because you identify as LGBTQ+ or want to explore this identity further, start here- https://www.gettingrealcc.com/lgbtq
This work is often a good fit for people who want:
therapy that balances a focus on emotions with practical tips and tools for managing their life
to live their life more authentically and in line with their values
to stop overthinking and feeling so overwhelmed
to show humor and are able to laugh about their situation or laugh at themselves while also not completely avoiding their emotions
This might not be the best fit if you’re:
needing crisis-level care
wanting a highly structured, manualized treatment
wanting a space to talk about your problems but are not in a space to make changes in your life
offended by someone who swears a lot
Logistics
I am a licensed counseling psychologist in Georgia and I work with adults in individual and couple sessions that can be in-person or online. Services are private pay or with Blue Cross/ Blue Shield (BCBS), Aetna, United, Student Resources or Cigna insurances.
What to do next:
If you’re exploring support related to neurodivergent burnout and identity - https://www.gettingrealcc.com/neurodivergence
If your primary concern is communication challenges or relationship patterns and expectations - https://www.gettingrealcc.com/relationships
If you are wanting to improve your relationship with food and/or your body image- https://www.gettingrealcc.com/ed-bodyimage
If you identify as LGBTQ+ or want to explore if this identity fits for you, https://www.gettingrealcc.com/lgbtq