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AutiZen Therapy

Neurodivergent Affirming Therapist for Adults
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09/18/2025

✨ Energy Pacing for ADHD & Autism ✨
One of the hardest parts of being ADHD + Autistic is energy regulation. Some days we’re unstoppable, other days the smallest task feels impossible. That’s where energy pacing comes in. 💡

🔋 Think of your energy like a battery:
* ADHD brains often sprint until the battery dies.
* Autistic brains may burn out from sensory and social overload.
* Together, it’s a recipe for exhaustion (hello shutdowns & meltdowns).

🌱 Energy pacing is about: ✔️ Tracking how much energy you spend in different areas (work, social, sensory, rest). ✔️ Planning recovery before burnout happens. ✔️ Learning your personal energy rhythms.

📱 The StressWatch app can help:
* Monitors heart rate & stress levels in real time.
* Shows patterns of when your nervous system is most taxed.
* Sends reminders when you’re pushing past your limit.
* Helps you build awareness so you can rest before you crash.

✨ Pro tip: Pair StressWatch with self-check-ins. Ask yourself: 👉 “Am I spending or restoring energy right now?”
This combo makes energy pacing way more doable, so you can show up with more balance, fewer crashes, and a deeper sense of self-trust. 💙💛

🌈 Want more support learning how to regulate your energy and nervous system? I offer therapy for ADHD & Autistic Adults. Click the link in my bio to schedule a free consultation with me.

08/18/2025

💜 Autism + ADHD in relationships can be full of deep love, loyalty, and creative connection… but it can also come with some unique challenges that aren’t always talked about enough.

💡 Here are a few common difficulties:

🧩 Different communication styles – One partner might need direct, literal language while the other relies on subtle cues or hints, which can lead to misunderstandings.

🕰 Timing mismatches – ADHD impulsivity might clash with autism’s need for predictability, making scheduling and spontaneous changes stressful for both.

🌡 Sensory needs – What feels cozy and connecting for one person (e.g., cuddling for hours) might be overwhelming or physically draining for the other.

🔄 Emotional regulation – ADHD rejection sensitivity + autistic shutdowns can create a loop where both partners feel misunderstood or disconnected.

💬 Conflict styles – One may need immediate resolution, while the other needs space to process. Without clear agreements, this can look like avoidance or criticism.

✨ The good news? These aren’t deal-breakers — they’re differences. With patience, open communication, and a willingness to learn each other’s wiring, neurodivergent couples can thrive in ways that feel even more fulfilling than the “typical” relationship script.

💛 You’re not broken. You’re just wired differently. And that’s beautiful.

➡️ Want support navigating love & connection as a neurodivergent person? Click the link in my bio to schedule a free consultation now. ✨

08/05/2025

🌿 Now Accepting Virtual Clients 🌿 (for Neurodivergent & Psychedelic-Informed Therapy)

If you’re navigating life as a neurodivergent person, whether you’re autistic, ADHD, or both; you deserve therapy that honors your wiring, your sensory world, and the ways your nervous system processes connection, pain, and healing.

In my practice, I work with AuDHD adults, late-diagnosed folks, and those exploring life beyond masking, burnout, and people-pleasing. I also offer psychedelic integration support for people working with ketamine - especially those whose neurodivergence intersects with trauma, identity exploration, or deep spiritual questions.

You don’t need to “be more regulated” to start. You don’t have to explain your tone, stimming, or why you need to lie down during session.
 You are welcome as you are.
✨ DBT-informed ✨ Poly/kink-affirming ✨ Q***r & trans-affirming ✨ Somatic and parts-based approaches ✨ Virtual sessions available across IL & OK

DM me or click the link in bio to schedule a free consultation.
 Let’s create a space where your nervous system can exhale. 💻🌱

07/31/2025

✨ You’re Not Broken — You’re Just Burnt Out from Pretending to Be ✨

📌 Autistic + ADHD folks aren’t just “quirky” or “hyper.” We’re often navigating a world that wasn’t built for us — constantly trying to act “normal” just to be accepted.

🌀 Masking is EXHAUSTING. We force eye contact. We suppress stims. We pretend to follow conversations when we’ve already lost the thread. We rehearse how to say “hi” or when to leave a party.

💬 Meanwhile, neurotypical people don’t even notice we’re doing all this work. They just think we’re awkward, too sensitive, too intense, or “lazy.”

💥 The result? Burnout. Loneliness. Rejection. Especially when you’re both Autistic and ADHD, and your brain craves both routine and novelty, structure and spontaneity.

But here’s the truth:

🌈 There’s nothing wrong with you. Your brain just moves differently — and that’s not a flaw. That’s a divergence.

🧠 You deserve connection without performance. Support without shame.

🔁 Share if you’re tired of pretending to be someone you’re not.
 💬 Tag a friend who gets it.
 

07/17/2025

🌀 Routine: The AuDHD Tug-of-War 🧠 ⁣ If you’re both Autistic and ADHD (AuDHD), you might know the struggle: ⁣ ✨ Your Autistic brain craves routine for regulation, predictability, and nervous system calm. 🔥 Your ADHD brain rebels against it, seeking novelty, spontaneity, and stimulation. ⁣ This can feel like an internal tug-of-war—where one part longs for structure and another part pushes it away the second it feels “too rigid.” ⁣ 🌱 Finding a routine that supports both needs is possible—but it might not look traditional. 🧩 Think flexible structure. Think variety within predictability. Think routines that shift with your energy, not against it. ⁣ 💡 If you’ve ever felt like you’re battling yourself just to brush your teeth or follow a planner—you’re not lazy. You’re navigating two very real neurobiological systems with opposite priorities. ⁣ 🧷 Gentle experimentation. Nervous system care. Compassion always. ⁣ 💬 Does this resonate with your AuDHD brain? Tell me how you balance routine and spontaneity ⬇️

07/16/2025

🍄✨ The Future of Psychedelic Therapy in Illinois is Looking Bright ✨🍄
 Especially for neurodivergent folks seeking care beyond conventional models.
Psychedelic-assisted therapy is opening new doors for people who have long been underserved by traditional mental health care—including many neurodivergent adults and trauma survivors.

🌿 Ketamine therapy is already legal and available in Illinois, offering a dissociative, neuroplastic space that can help reduce suicidal ideation, support emotional processing, and create distance from rigid or looping patterns. When paired with trauma-informed support, it can be especially helpful for individuals who find talk therapy limiting or inaccessible.

🌱 And there’s more on the horizon:
 The Compassionate Use and Research of Entheogens (CURE) Act is a proposed bill that would legalize psilocybin-assisted therapy through licensed healing centers in Illinois. While not yet passed, it reflects a growing movement toward inclusive, embodied, and deeply transformative care.

For neurodivergent individuals, psychedelic therapy offers something uniquely supportive: 🔹 Sensory-informed, embodied healing 🔹 Nonlinear and nonverbal processing 🔹 Relief from shame, burnout, and masking 🔹 Reconnection with curiosity, creativity, and self-trust

This isn’t about “fixing” anyone—it’s about creating space for authenticity, integration, and healing on our own terms.

As therapists and advocates, we’re imagining a future that includes:
💛 Neurodivergent-affirming care 💛 Somatic and sensory-conscious therapy 💛 Trauma-informed psychedelic support 💛 Expanded access to legal and supported options

Illinois is becoming part of this shift—and we’re here for it.

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