Stop blaming yourself for what feels hard. Start trusting yourself to handle life.
Therapy for ADHD & Neurodivergence
in Missoula, MT.
You’ve tried apps, “hacks,” and every planner under the sun… but none of it has helped you feel less overwhelmed trying to do life the way you’re “supposed” to.
Maybe you…
Can get a ton done under pressure… then crash hard afterward, and wonder why you can’t seem to function without stress.
Try to start a task, and your body acts like it’s a threat—tight chest, stomach knots, racing thoughts—so you stall, distract, or freeze.
Only feel motivated to follow through when there’s an external reason like a deadline, someone waiting, or fear of consequences—and say “yes” to what people ask of you before checking in with yourself.
Can’t tell if you’re lazy, burnt out, overwhelmed, or avoidant, and feel like there must be something wrong with you.
Apologize a lot and constantly brace for rejection—knowing that even one less-than-glowing comment, tone shift, or comparison will feel like a gut punch and stay with you for days.
The critical voice in your mind is convincing because it sounds so certain—but it’s not the most reliable narrator.
From personal experience, I know how quickly a neuro-spicy brain can spiral with stories about not being good enough and echoes of the message you’ve heard your whole life: “try harder.” In our work, we’ll separate your worth as a human from how well you function on any given day, and stop measuring you against what you “should” be able to do.
Shame is loud, but it’s not your truth.
How We’ll Work Together
We’ll work on strategies that actually fit your brain, your needs, and your life—not the mask you’ve been wearing for so long.
We’ll start with getting clear on what you want for yourself, and making sure the goals we set don’t add more stress to your life. We’ll talk about what matters to you, what you want more of, and what’s been getting in the way, so you’re not just chasing productivity for productivity’s sake. From there, we’ll co-create a plan together and keep adjusting it as we learn what works best for you.
Early on, we focus on grounding your nervous system with intentional pacing and simple tools you can use when your stress response starts to take over. We’ll map your unique cycle—when you tend to stall out, go into overdrive, or crash—and what happens right before each shift. Then we’ll build practical supports for the real sticking points (like getting started, prioritizing, decision-making, or follow-through), and treat each strategy like an experiment: small, doable steps, followed by a curious debrief about what worked and what needs tweaking.
We’ll also practice boundaries for the moments where you’re tempted to perform or overcommit. And if we notice certain things consistently causing a surge of emotion or overwhelm, we can go deeper into why that might be happening and process memories that could be contributing to those feelings. Over time, the goal is that you feel a greater sense of choice and more confidence in your ability to navigate day-to-day life.
What We’ll Work On
Specialized therapy for ADHD & Neurodivergence can show you how to…
Make sense of how your brain works, so you have clear language to describe your experience instead of defaulting to self-blame.
Build motivation that isn’t fueled by panic, so you can take steps forward with more agency.
Create routines and executive-function supports that actually fit you, and be able to prioritize when everything feels equally important and break tasks into workable steps.
Recognize your body’s responses as “data,” so you can catch overwhelm early instead of pushing until you crash.
Practice boundaries, repairs, and differentiation—pausing to ask yourself, “What do I want?” “What am I doing to protect my heart?” or “Is this my responsibility?”
Stay connected to yourself in intense moments of rejection or comparison, so you can feel proud of the life you’re building while meeting yourself where you are.
You shouldn’t have to go through life pretending you’re fine.
If you’re ready to stop masking who you are, let’s get started.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Not at all. Many of my clients come in because they are exploring whether ADHD or other neurodivergence is part of the picture, especially if they were missed earlier in life. We can work with your lived experience—what’s happening day to day—and build strategies that fit while you sort out the labels.
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My anchor is NARM (NeuroAffective Relational Model), a trauma-informed, depth-oriented framework that focuses on agency and the patterns we adapt into—especially around shame and self-worth. I’m also trained in 3C Activation® ADHD coaching, which offers practical tools for follow-through, routines, and executive-function supports that fit your brain. When it’s appropriate, I integrate EMDR-informed resourcing (stabilization skills) and somatic tracking (using body cues as data) so overwhelm is easier to catch early. I’ll also pull in Motivational Interviewing at times—to get in touch with your desires and support change in a way that’s collaborative.
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I’m a Certified NARM Therapist, and I work with shame, self-worth, and survival strategies that often show up alongside neurodivergence—especially for people who’ve been misunderstood or told to “just try harder.” I’m also certified in 3C Activation® ADHD coaching, which brings practical executive-function supports and follow-through tools that work with your brain. On top of my clinical expertise, I have lived experience as a neuro-spicy person myself, and personally understand how hard it can be to navigate a world that’s not built for your brain. I bring that understanding into our work together, also recognizing that every individual’s experience of neurodivergence is unique.
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I am able to diagnose a variety of conditions, including ADHD, autism, and anything within the DSM V. However, I don’t prescribe medication—that’s not within my scope. We can talk through what you’re noticing and use assessments to better understand what’s going on, but if you’re looking for medication management, I can refer you to a psychiatric nurse practitioner and collaborate with them as needed.
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“Neurodivergence” is a broad term people use to describe brains that process and respond differently than what’s considered “typical.” Many people use it to include experiences like ADHD and autism, and some people also use it more broadly to include things like OCD traits or other patterns that shape attention, sensory processing, and nervous system responses. In our work, the focus is less on labeling you and more on making sense of your experience and finding supports that fit your brain.