If you’re neurodivergent, you might approach therapy with hesitation. Maybe past experiences didn’t feel safe, or you were told to “just try harder” instead of being understood. At Calmish Counseling, therapy is a space where your brain isn’t the problem—it’s the starting point.
🧠 You're Not Too Much. You're Not Broken.
Many neurodivergent folks have heard this message their whole lives: mask better, sit still, be quieter, don’t feel so much. In this space, we toss that script. Therapy here means unmasking at your pace, honoring stims, questioning internalized ableism, and finding ways to meet your needs—not fit someone else’s mold.
🗺️ Structure, Flexibility, and Consent
Sessions may look different each week. Some days we work through executive function struggles or sensory overload, other days we just exist in a quiet space together. You might bring a weighted blanket, your fidget, or your dog. You can talk with your camera off, or even communicate through writing.
We’ll co-create routines, boundaries, and tools that actually work for you. No shame, no pushing a "normal" that doesn't apply.
🧩 We Work With Your Brain, Not Against It
This is therapy that accommodates how your brain processes the world. That might mean:
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Using visuals, not just words
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Taking breaks in-session
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Validating your nonlinear way of thinking
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Recognizing that emotions and executive dysfunction often overlap
You're the expert on your own experience—we're just building the bridge together.
💬 You're Safe to Show Up Fully
Whether you're late-diagnosed, burned out, or still figuring things out, you don’t have to explain everything or have it all together. We go at your pace. No performative "growth." No gold stars needed.
You deserve therapy that meets you where you are—not where someone else thinks you should be. If you're ready to explore what that looks like, you're in the right place.