Frequently Asked Questions
Evidence-Based Support + Neurodivergent Affirming Care
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We’ve organized these questions into categories so you can find exactly what you need without having to read everything at once. Click on a question to see the answer
.A few things to know upfront:
Safety First: This is a space where you (and your child) are safe to be exactly who you are. No Performance Required: We don’t expect you to sit still, make eye contact, or "act neurotypical."
Predictability Matters: We want you to know what’s coming next so you can feel in control of the process.
We are currently accepting new clients
We are currently accepting new clients
No. We believe autism is an identity to be understood, not a disorder to be "fixed." We do not use compliance-based models, and we will never ask you to suppress stimming, practice eye contact, or "mask" your traits to fit in. Our goal is to reduce distress and increase self-acceptance.
We keep it low-pressure. You have options you can fill out the contact form:
Fill out the contact form (2–3 mins). If you don't know what to say, just write: "I'm interested in therapy." That’s enough. We’ll email you within 1–2 business days.
Schedule a Consult, and we will send you a telehealth link to answer questions and help you decide if this is a good fit for you. ---------------------------------------------
After a consult, we will schedule your first session..
It is slow and collaborative. You don’t have to share your whole life story at once. You are welcome to sit on the floor, use a fidget, take movement breaks, or bring notes if you’re worried about forgetting what to say. We have a movement gym with swings that accommodate adults, and a park with walking paths right outside. We want you to feel comfortable and safe.
No. We honor self-diagnosis and self-identification. We understand that formal diagnosis is often gated by financial and systemic barriers. If you identify as neurodivergent, you are welcome here.
Yes. We believe therapy should fit your "connection style." For some, that means traditional talk therapy. For others, it means playing a game, info-dumping about a special interest, or taking a walk outside.
Yes. We recognize that burnout isn't just "being tired"—it involves sensory overload, loss of skills, and extreme masking fatigue. We work with you to manage demands and support your nervous system's recovery.
Absolutely. We will do our best to make the environment feel comfortable for you. And... If you are meeting virtually, we can discuss ways to make your home setup more comfortable for you too.
That is completely okay and very common. We can sit in silence, use text/chat, draw, or look at pictures together. There is no pressure to "perform" conversation. We work at the speed of your nervous system.
Privacy is a priority. * For Adults: Your information is 100% confidential unless there is a safety emergency.
For Teens: We discuss "Privacy Boundaries" in our first session. While parents are part of the "support tribe," your therapy is your safe space. We focus on building trust, not reporting back.
Yes, please! We see special interests as a strength and a primary way of connecting. Whether it’s sci-fi, rock climbing, animals, Pokemon, manga, D&D, or a specific area of research, your passions are welcome in the room and often become part of our work together.
When you arrive you will find a specifically designed waiting room with a variety of seating, (even floor seating, and rocking chairs). You can check in at the front desk with Ali, or if they are away from their desk you can find a cozy place to wait, check out our bookshelf and fidget toys and your therapist will be right out to say hello!
No. We do not use compliance-based behavioral models. We do not treat neurodivergent distress as "defiant behavior" to be modified. Instead, we use a trauma-assumed, nervous-system-centered approach that focuses on safety and autonomy rather than performance.
Yes. Most workplaces were designed for neurotypical nervous systems, which can make "just doing your job" feel incredibly draining. We don't try to change how your brain works; we help you change how your environment works for you.
How we support your professional well-being:
Identifying Accommodations: We help you translate your sensory and cognitive needs into "Workplace Language." This includes things like noise-canceling headphones, flexible start times, written task lists, or "body doubling" sessions.
The "Disclosure" Decision: You have the right to privacy. we help you navigate the "if, when, and how" of sharing your diagnosis, focusing entirely on what feels safest and most beneficial for you.
Direct Advocacy Tools: We can help you draft "Accommodation Request" emails or scripts for meetings. Our goal is to help you feel empowered to ask for access, not feel like you are asking for a "special favor."
Healing from Workplace Trauma: Many neurodivergent adults carry deep shame from past jobs where they were misunderstood or forced to mask. We work on unlearning that shame and reclaiming your professional confidence.
The Goal: To move from a state of constant survival to a workspace that respects your sensory boundaries and honors your natural rhythm.
Yes. The transition out of the school system is often overwhelming because the "roadmap" suddenly disappears. We specialize in helping you build your own map for whatever comes next—whether that is college, trade school, employment, or a gap year to focus on regulation and recovery.
How we support your transition:
From Compliance to Agency: For years, an IEP team has made decisions for you. We help you shift into the driver’s seat, identifying what you actually want your life to look like, separate from school expectations.
Navigating the "Accommodation Gap": Colleges and workplaces don't follow IEPs, but they do have to follow the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act). We help you translate your IEP supports into "Real World" accommodations.
Executive Function Coaching: Transitions involve a lot of moving parts (applications, deadlines, new routines). We help you build systems that work for your specific brain to manage these tasks without burnout.
Connecting to Adult Services: We can help you and your family navigate the "alphabet soup" of adult supports in Colorado, such as DVR (Division of Vocational Rehabilitation) or Section 504 protections in higher education.
Managing "The Change": Change is sensory and emotional. We provide a consistent, safe space to process the anxiety of leaving the familiar structure of school and entering the "open world."
The Goal: To ensure that leaving high school doesn't mean leaving support behind. We work to make sure you have the tools, the confidence, and the nervous-system regulation to step into adulthood on your own terms.