Therapy for Adults

When life feels harder than it should

You might feel overwhelmed, scattered, anxious, low-energy, perfectionistic, reactive, or exhausted from trying to keep everything together. You may understand parts of your past — or you may just know something isn’t working and you’re not sure why.

I offer trauma-informed, neuro-affirming therapy for adults navigating attention differences, anxiety, depression, relationship patterns, executive functioning challenges, and unresolved trauma. Our work blends emotional depth with practical support so therapy leads not just to insight — but to meaningful change in daily life.

A Neuro-Affirming Approach

I’m aligned with the philosophy of neurodiversity — the understanding that brains vary and those differences are not character flaws but meaningful variations.

In therapy, we explore how you actually function — how you respond under stress, what overwhelms you, and how you manage attention and energy — rather than forcing yourself to meet expectations that don’t fit.

I don’t see you as broken. The same brain that creates friction in some areas often brings creativity, depth, resilience, and drive. This work focuses on understanding your strengths and building support around how you naturally operate.

Understanding Overlapping Experiences

Many adults arrive unsure what’s driving their struggles.

Trauma, ADHD, anxiety, depression, sensory sensitivity, or social differences often overlap. These patterns can affect focus, emotional regulation, motivation, energy, and self-perception — and frequently reinforce shame.

In therapy, we take time to understand your patterns without rushing to simplify them into one label. If trauma processing is helpful, we can use EMDR. If executive functioning support is needed, we focus there. We collaborate and adjust as your needs evolve.

Diagnosis, Labels, and Self-Understanding

I take a thoughtful approach to diagnosis.

I recognize that for many people, identifying as ADHD or autistic — or describing themselves as AuDHD (a term some use to reflect overlapping ADHD and autistic traits) — can be meaningful and empowering.

At the same time, I don’t believe any diagnosis should reduce a person to a single explanation or define the entirety of who they are. ADHD, social differences, sensory sensitivity, anxiety, depression, OCD patterns, and trauma frequently overlap in complex ways. Human experience rarely fits neatly into one category.

DSM-5 diagnoses can be clinically useful — especially for validation, accommodations, or medication. For some, identifying as ADHD, autistic, or AuDHD is an important and affirming part of their identity.

In our work, we hold labels thoughtfully while focusing on you as a whole person — your history, your nervous system, your strengths, relationships, and how you move through the world. The goal is not to box you in. It’s to understand you more fully.

What Sessions Can Look Like

Sessions are collaborative and shaped by what feels most important to you. At times, we may explore past experiences or process trauma. Other sessions may focus on current challenges, emotional reactions, decision-making, or finding practical ways to manage daily life.

We might work on executive functioning, clarify goals, set boundaries, explore ADHD more deeply, or use EMDR when trauma processing feels helpful. The focus shifts as your needs evolve, and we adjust together over time.

ADHD Exploration Within Therapy

If you’re questioning whether ADHD may be part of your experience but do not need a formal diagnostic report, we can explore this within ongoing therapy.

We can use structured clinical tools, review your history, and integrate what we learn directly into treatment without creating a standalone assessment.

If at any point you decide you would like formal documentation, a diagnostic summary can be prepared for an additional fee based on my standard hourly rate for report writing.

I am also expanding my assessment services to include autism evaluations in the future. If this is something you are considering, feel free to reach out to discuss timing and options.

What This Work Is — and Isn’t

This work is not about fixing you.

It’s about understanding yourself fully, releasing shame, and having the courage to live and grow as your authentic self — even in a world that pressures you to conform.

Investment

$150 per 50-minute session.

I accept Loma Linda Risk Management and Optum insurance in CA. I can provide you with a superbill for therapy sessions to send to your insurance company for reimbursement if you’re interested.

Getting Started

I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation so we can briefly connect, discuss what you’re looking for, and see whether working together feels like a good fit.

If we decide to move forward, I typically recommend meeting weekly for the first 6–8 sessions. This helps us build momentum, develop a shared understanding of your needs, and begin creating meaningful shifts. From there, we can reassess and adjust the frequency based on your goals.