At Just Mind, we believe neurodiversity is something to be understood, respected, and celebrated. Whether you’re autistic, have ADHD, or identify with another neurodivergent experience, you deserve therapy that values your perspective and works with your unique ways of thinking, feeling, and engaging with the world.
Our neurodiversity-affirming therapists provide a comfortable and therapeutic environment—in-person in Austin or online—where you can explore challenges, build on strengths, and find strategies that fit your life.
What is Neurodivergent Affirming Care?
Instead of teaching you to mask, we help you develop strategies to navigate a world not designed for neurodivergent minds. This approach recognizes that distress and internalized shame often comes from societal barriers and cultural norms, not from being neurodivergent.
- Celebrating neurodiversity – Seeing differences as strengths, not deficits.
- Unlearning internalized ableism – Challenging harmful societal messages about worth and capability.
- Strengths-focused work – Building on what’s already working for you.
- Collaboration and empowerment – You help set the goals and shape the process.
- Authenticity over masking – Supporting your true self rather than pressuring conformity.
- Trauma-informed care – Recognizing how past experiences shape the present and building trust at your pace.
- Incorporating interests and passions – Using what excites and motivates you in the work.
- Sensory-aware environment – Adapting space and pace to help you feel at ease.
- Respecting identity and language – Using the words and labels that feel right for you.
- Flexible communication – Welcoming spoken, written, visual, or other forms of expression.
Our therapists are trained in trauma-informed, strengths-based approaches and will adapt techniques, pacing, and communication to support your unique needs.
Benefits Of Choosing A Neuroaffirming Therapist
- A stronger sense of self-worth – Feeling deeply accepted for who you are.
- Reduced stress and mental strain – Receiving support that is tailored, practical, and relevant to your life.
Greater participation in life – Building skills for self-advocacy, communication, and connection.
Is Neuroaffirming Therapy Right For You?
- Have felt misunderstood or pressured to “fit in” during past therapy or life experiences
- Want support that values your perspective and lived experience
- Prefer collaborative goal-setting rather than a one-size-fits-all plan
- Need strategies that work with — not against — your natural ways of thinking, feeling, and interacting
If this sounds like the kind of support you’ve been seeking, our client care team can help you find the best therapist match in our practice.
Have you ever been formally tested for ADHD or Autism? A psychological assessment can help.
Techniques We Use To Support Our Neurodiverse Clients’ Mental Health Journey
We draw from a range of evidence-based and adaptive techniques, including
- Sensory regulation strategies
- Social communication skill-building
- Executive functioning support
- Cognitive-behavioral approaches adapted for neurodiverse clients
- Mindfulness and stress-reduction practices
- Collaborative problem-solving
- Strengths-based coaching for daily living and work environments
Every session is shaped by your needs, preferences, and goals — creating a therapeutic experience that feels safe, affirming, and truly supportive.
We also offer Psychological Evaluations and Assessments.
ADHD Support at Just Mind
- Builds personalized organization and planning strategies
- Helps reduce stress around deadlines and responsibilities
- Improves communication and relationship skills
- Supports emotional regulation and self-compassion
Autism Support at Just Mind
- Creates sensory-safe, judgment-free environments
- Supports self-advocacy and navigating relationships
- Builds strategies for daily life that feel natural and comfortable
- Affirms autistic identity and celebrates unique strengths
Neurodivergent Therapy Success Stories
Find A Neurodivergent Therapist Near You
The therapists below all specialize in neurodivergent counseling. Click on one to learn more about them and their experience.
Not sure which Neurodivergent Counselor to work with?
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FAQs About Neurodivergent Therapy
What is the best therapy for neurodivergent people?
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach. The best therapy is collaborative, flexible, and tailored to your unique strengths, needs, and goals. At Just Mind, our neurodiversity-affirming approach adapts evidence-based techniques to your preferences and lived experience.
What does a neurodivergent affirming therapist do?
A neurodivergent affirming therapist works with you in a way that values your identity, avoids stigmatizing language, and supports your authentic self. They adapt their approach to meet your sensory, communication, and processing needs.
Can therapy help if I’m neurodivergent?
Yes. Therapy can provide tools for managing stress, navigating relationships, advocating for your needs, and building confidence — without pressuring you to change who you are.
How can I tell if a therapist is neurodiversity affirming?
Look for language on their website or in conversation that respects neurodivergence, avoids pathologizing differences, and emphasizes collaboration. You can also ask how they adapt therapy for sensory, communication, and processing differences.
Do I need a formal diagnosis to start therapy?
No. Many clients come to us without a diagnosis. We focus on understanding your experiences and providing support that works for you, regardless of labels.
Is neurodiversity-affirming therapy only for ADHD and Autism?
No. While many of our clients are autistic or have ADHD, neurodivergence also includes dyslexia, dyspraxia, sensory processing differences, and other ways of thinking and experiencing the world.
Find the Support That Fits You.
Where We’re Located
Our Just Mind Counseling has two physical locations in Austin, TX:
If you’re unable to attend sessions in person, we also offer Telehealth and Online Therapy appointments for ADHD.
Learn More About Neurodivergence
Below are some additional resources on Neurodivergence that may be helpful to you in your quest to learn more for yourself or those you love.
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