Trauma & Neurodivergence Therapy with somebody who gets it.

Trauma happens when something deeply upsetting overwhelms your ability to cope. It might come from one intense event or a scary situation that sticks with you. Trauma is different from adversity—while adversity refers to difficult life experiences or challenges, trauma specifically involves experiences that deeply impact your emotional or physical safety and leave lasting effects.

Common Experiences:

Flashbacks or feeling like you’re reliving the event

Nightmares or trouble sleeping

Feeling jumpy or on edge all the time

Shutting down emotionally or feeling numb

Avoiding places or people that remind you of what happened

Struggling to trust others or open up

Complex trauma comes from ongoing or repeated difficult experiences, often starting early in life, like growing up with neglect or abuse. It affects how you feel about yourself and how you connect with others.

Common Experiences:

Feeling like your emotions are a rollercoaster you can’t control

Difficulty trusting friends, family, or partners

Deep feelings of shame, guilt, or “I’m not enough”

Feeling disconnected from yourself or your feelings

Chronic physical pain or health problems with no clear cause

Difficulty focusing or remembering things

Struggling with self-care or setting boundaries

Autism is a natural variation in how people perceive and interact with the world. It includes a wide range of experiences, such as strong focus, attention to detail, and unique sensory sensitivities, as well as differences in communication and social interaction.

Common Experiences:

Needing quiet or alone time to recharge after socializing

Getting really focused on special interests or hobbies

Sensory stuff can be intense—like lights, sounds, or textures feeling overwhelming

Preferring routines and feeling upset when plans change suddenly

Finding it tricky to “read between the lines” in conversations

Saying exactly what you mean, sometimes missing social hints

Feeling like you don’t quite fit in

Rich inner world and a strong sense of personal authenticity

ADHD reflects a different way of processing information that includes both strengths and challenges. People with ADHD often have high energy, creativity, and a unique approach to problem-solving, alongside difficulties with focus, organization, or time management.

Common Experiences:

Getting “hyperfocused” on things you love, but zoning out during boring tasks

Feeling like your brain is a million miles per hour

Struggling to keep track of time or stay organized

Often losing keys, phone, or forgetting appointments

Talking fast or interrupting without meaning to

Feeling overwhelmed by too many things at once

Loving new ideas but getting frustrated when routines don’t stick

Anxiety is more than just worrying—it can feel like your brain is stuck on high alert, making everyday things feel overwhelming or scary.

Common Experiences:

Racing thoughts that won’t stop

Feeling restless or like you can’t sit still

Heart pounding or sweating for no clear reason

Overthinking things or imagining worst-case scenarios

Avoiding social situations or tasks that feel scary

Trouble concentrating or sleeping through the night

Being highly sensitive means you experience the world deeply—whether it’s emotions, sounds, or energy—and sometimes that can feel like too much.

Common Experiences:

Getting easily overwhelmed in busy or loud places

Picking up on others’ moods or feelings really strongly

Needing quiet time to recharge after social events

Being moved deeply by art, music, or nature

Feeling drained by caffeine, bright lights, or strong smells

Taking criticism or conflict very personally

Loving meaningful conversations over small talk