Who I help

Therapy designed for the way neurodivergent minds actually work.

I specialize in working with neurodivergent children (ages 2+), teens, and young adults — and the families who support them. Whether your child is 2 or 25, if you've been told they're "too much" or "not enough," you're in the right place.

2–12

Children

For young neurodivergent children

Early childhood is a critical window. For young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, or other neurodivergent diagnoses, the right support at ages 2–12 can make an enormous difference. I work with children on communication, emotional regulation, social skills, and behavior — using play-based and structured approaches that meet kids where they are.

Autism SpectrumADHDOppositional Defiant DisorderEmotional RegulationSocial SkillsBehavior Support
13–17

Teens

For neurodivergent teens

The teen years are hard for everyone. For autistic and neurodivergent teens, they can feel impossible — navigating friendships, school demands, sensory overwhelm, and a world that wasn't built for the way they think. I work with teens on anxiety, social skills, emotional regulation, and building a sense of self they can actually feel good about.

Autism SpectrumADHDOppositional Defiant DisorderAnxietySocial SkillsEmotional RegulationSchool Challenges
18–25

Young Adults

For neurodivergent young adults

The transition to adulthood is a major shift — college, work, relationships, independence. For neurodivergent young adults, this period often brings burnout, masking fatigue, and the realization that strategies that worked in high school no longer cut it. I help young adults build real-world skills, understand themselves better, and create a life that actually fits them.

Autism SpectrumADHDBurnout & MaskingCollege & WorkRelationshipsIndependence
Families

For families

For parents and families

Parenting a neurodivergent child, teen, or young adult is its own kind of hard. You want to help, but it's not always clear how. I offer regular family check-ins, practical strategies you can use at home, and a clear picture of what your child is working on in therapy. You're not on the outside — you're part of the team.

Parent Check-insHome StrategiesCommunicationUnderstanding Your Child

What I commonly work with

✓Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
✓ADHD
✓Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
✓Anxiety and worry
✓Social skills and friendships
✓Emotional dysregulation
✓Masking and burnout
✓School and academic stress
✓College and work transitions
✓Depression and low mood
✓Sensory sensitivities
✓Executive function challenges
✓Behavior challenges
✓Identity and self-esteem

Not sure if this is the right fit?

Book a free 15-minute call. We'll talk through what's going on and I'll be honest about whether I think I can help.

Inner Balance Counseling
Therapy and small groups for neurodivergent children, teens, and young adults in Orlando, FL.
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