Hi, I’m Lisa
Neurodivergent Affirming Therapy That Actually Makes Sense
Neurodivergent-affirming support for individuals and couples including mixed neurotype relationships in California and Texas, for when you're tired of feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected.
You Don't Have to Keep Trying So Hard to Figure This Out
You may be here because therapy has helped, but something still doesn't fully click. Maybe you're exhausted from years of masking, caught in patterns your brain won't let go of even when you can name them, or you keep missing each other in relationships no matter how much you care.
If that sounds familiar, you're not alone and you don't have to keep untangling it by yourself.
How I Think
Before becoming a therapist, I worked as a molecular biologist, and that still shapes how I think. I notice patterns quickly, connect dots, and help things that feel confusing start to make sense.
In therapy, I'm warm and engaged, but also direct. I won't leave you guessing what I'm thinking or where we're going but I won't overwhelm you or push you faster than you're ready for, either.
I care about the people I work with, and I want this to feel like a place where you don't have to hold it all by yourself.
How I Work
My approach is neurodivergent-affirming, relational, and grounded in helping things make sense.
A lot of my clients have tried therapy before and found it helpful, but not quite built for how their mind actually works. I pay close attention to capacity what happens in your body and your relationships when you're depleted, overstimulated, or running on empty and I don't treat that as a problem to fix so much as information to work with. In sessions, we go at a pace you can actually absorb and use.
I integrate approaches like EMDR, ACT, RO-DBT, and Gottman Method, staying flexible to what's actually helpful for you.
Who I Work With
I work with neurodivergent individuals and couples, including mixed neurotype relationships, many of whom are ADHD, autistic, or AuDHD.
Individually, that often looks like burnout from years of masking, or feeling capable and self-aware and still unable to shift certain patterns. In couples work, it often looks like two people who care about each other but keep landing in the same miscommunication, shutdown, or conflict. not from lack of effort, but because the way they each process and communicate doesn't naturally line up.
My goal, individually or relationally, is to help you understand what's actually happening beneath the pattern, reduce shame around it, and build something more workable going forward.
Practical Details
I offer telehealth therapy for adults and couples in California and Texas.
I am private pay and also accept some insurance plans through Headway. If you’d like to check your insurance coverage, you can do that through my Psychology Today or Headway profile.
If you’re interested in working together, you’re welcome to reach out through the contact form or schedule a consultation. I’m also happy to help you figure out next steps if you’re not sure where to start.
ADHD & Autism Assessments
I also offer ADHD and Autism assessments for adults who are looking for greater clarity and self-understanding.
These assessments are offered privately and are not billed through insurance.
If you’re curious about whether an assessment might be a good fit, you’re welcome to reach out.