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Our Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapists Understand
Our team is dedicated to supporting neurodivergent adults, their partners, and families. We get the unique challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals and their loved ones. With a commitment to empathetic and effective guidance, we’re here to help you navigate these challenges with care and understanding. Our therapists understand that neurodiversity exists on a spectrum, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to supporting neurodivergent individuals. We work with each client individually to develop a personalized therapy plan that takes into account their unique needs and strengths.
Our therapists understand that every relationship dynamic is unique. We have supported individuals at various stages of their relationships, from marriage and parenthood to the challenges of living together for the first time. All our therapists are LGBTQIA+ allied and educated, and we offer dedicated LGBTQIA+ affirming services. Our support extends beyond monogamous relationships, so if you are in a polyamorous relationship and need assistance, we are here to help.
The therapists at Neurodiversity Wellness Center are dedicated to understanding your unique relationship and your experiences as the partner of a neurodivergent individual.
You don’t have to face these questions, challenges, or concerns alone.
Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy
Can Benefit You and Your Relationship
In individual therapy for non-autistic individuals, you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and gain insights from an impartial perspective. This space allows you to learn more about neurodiversity and discover ways to support your partner effectively. A neuro-affirming therapist can assist you in articulating your own needs and concerns without alienating your autistic partner. With guidance from one of our highly skilled therapists, you can foster a deeper connection, feel more supported, and reduce burnout.
Common Reasons Neurotypical Partners Seek Support from Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapists
As a non-autistic partner, also known as “allistic” partner, you may benefit from individual therapy with a neurodiversity-affirming therapist. Your experience will largely depend on your specific relationship challenges and concerns.
However, some common reasons people seek support from a therapist include:
- Develop skills in communication, conflict resolution, and setting boundaries.
- Understand your own needs within the relationship and learn how to support your partner without compromising those needs.
- Process your experiences and perspectives in a healthy and constructive manner.
- Gain a deeper understanding of autism and neurodiversity.
- Learn effective ways to support your partner through the challenges they face related to autism and being neurodivergent.
At Neurodiversity Wellness Center, partnering with a neurodiversity-affirming therapist can support you in navigating and overcoming relationship challenges. Neurodiverse couples can benefit from individual therapy. Your autistic spouse or partner might opt for individual therapy too. If so, you’ll each be assigned different therapists within our practice, ensuring you have the privacy to fully express and process your feelings and experiences independently.
Individual Therapy for Allistic Individuals Can Help You Develop Skills to Enhance Your Relationships
You’ll feel more confident in expressing your needs and setting boundaries, both crucial for a healthy relationship. You and your autistic partner will gain by becoming more compassionate and supportive of each other’s unique needs, helping you both feel more seen, heard, and valued. Neurodivergence isn’t an obstacle—it’s a difference. Your loved one doesn’t need to hide or change their neurodivergence. By understanding neurodiversity and its role in your relationship, you can enhance communication, compassion, and intimacy. Working with an individual relationship therapist can help you and your partner or your loved one continue to create joy together.
Start Your Journey with a Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapist in California Today
We are here to support you as a person and a partner. If you’re interested in learning how our therapy services can help you, please contact us for a free phone consultation.
Fee / Rate
$220-$260 per 50-minute session*
Learn more about fees and payment.
Frequency
Usually, you’ll have weekly 50-minute online sessions with your therapist.
Location
All sessions are online only. We use HIPAA-compliant Zoom sessions. (Clients must reside in California to receive services.)
Additional Therapy Services & Autism Resources
at Neurodiversity Wellness Center
Individual relationship therapy for allistic partners with a neurodiversity-affirming therapist is just one of the services we offer. If your partner needs support, our therapists are available for individual therapy and neurodivergent affirming groups. Our online group offerings include sessions for neurodivergent working professionals , neurodivergent women, LGBTQI+ autistic adults, autistic young adults, autistic college students, gifted autistic teens. We also provide parent counseling.
Our team of therapists offers online therapy to individuals located in California and Illinois. If you have any questions about our services, please feel free to reach out to us.