Your neurodivergent mind and body are unique, and you deserve specialized care!

Living as a neurodivergent person in a neurotypical world comes with its challenges. As a result, we may spend most of our time in our own heads attempting to plan, understand or navigate difficult expectations and challenges. Our neurocognitive styles have evolved to keep us safe, and there’s nothing wrong with it! However, spending time exclusively in our minds distracts us from paying attention to the intuitive wisdom of our bodies. Being in our bodies helps to slow us down and perhaps even calm the incessant chatter in our minds. It allows us to process our thoughts and emotions more fully and authentically.

Our bodies may not always be accessible, and sensation may be muted or nonexistent all together. Opposingly, being in our bodies could be too intense and painful leading to an inability to remain present. These reactions could stem from significant past traumas or simply the result of living daily in a hyper/hypo-sensitive body and mind. Neuro-affirmed somatic counseling recognizes the inherent differences and struggles of neurodivergent people and provides care that meets you where you are.