Hello!  My name is Katie and I am a mental health counselor, licensed in Massachusetts.  I believe that those who identify as neurodivergent should have access to the same counseling resources as any other member of our community.  I have experience working with clients that have found symptoms of anxiety and depression to be roadblocks in finding success.  As a counselor, I have found great success in using CBT strategies with my neurodivergent clients.

I have a close friend who is autistic and he has shown me the strength that autism has given him.  He has also been vulnerable in showing the challenges that he has faced, living in our society.  He has inspired me to work with autistic clients who are struggling with anxiety and depression as they face similar challenges.

When answering this question, I realize the alternative to taking a strengths-based approach is not possible for me.  I believe each of us have many strengths and unfortunately, neurodivergent individuals are not always given the tools to identify and benefit from these strengths.