ADHD & Autism-Affirming Support for Kids and Teens
Support that honors your child’s neurodivergent experience — without pressure to mask, explain, or be “fixed.”
Our therapists use evidence-based approaches tailored for children and teens—including play-based therapy, skills-building, and trauma-informed care—to help kids identify and manage big feelings, build coping skills, strengthen social connection, explore their interests, and grow confidence, all while affirming who they are.
We use evidence-based, neurodiversity-affirming therapy to support kids and teens:
Helping kids identify and manage big feelings
Building coping skills and emotional regulation
Supporting social connection and communication
Encouraging confidence and self-understanding
Honoring each child’s strengths, interests, and identity
Our work is grounded in evidence-based practices, including:
Child-Centered Play Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
EMDR
ADHD SUPPORT FOR KIDS AND TEENS
ADHD can look different in every child — and it’s more than just attention or hyperactivity. Many kids with ADHD experience big emotions, sensory sensitivities, difficulty with transitions, or challenges with confidence and self-regulation.
Our ADHD-affirming approach helps children and teens:
Understand how their brain works and why certain things feel harder
Build tools for emotional regulation, focus, and flexibility
Develop coping strategies that support school, home, and social life
Strengthen self-esteem and reduce shame or frustration
Feel supported without being pressured to mask or “fit a mold”
We work collaboratively with children, teens, and parents to create support that feels practical, compassionate, and aligned with each child’s unique needs and strengths.
Autism-Affirming Support for Kids and Teens
Autism is not something to be fixed — it’s a different way of experiencing the world. Autistic children and teens may navigate sensory input, communication, social connection, and emotional expression in ways that don’t always fit typical expectations.
Our autism-affirming approach supports kids and teens by:
Honoring each child’s communication style, sensory needs, and interests
Supporting emotional regulation and nervous system awareness
Building skills for self-advocacy and confidence
Reducing anxiety and overwhelm in daily life
Creating space for authentic connection without pressure to mask
We center identity-affirming care that respects your child’s individuality and supports their growth in ways that feel safe, validating, and empowering.
