At a Glance: My Journey & Focus

Who I Help:

• Neurodiverse Couples – Supporting relationships where one or both partners are autistic or neurodivergent, improving communication, connection, and emotional regulation
  

• Couples of All Backgrounds – Helping partners navigate differences, deepen intimacy, and resolve recurring conflicts in a way that fosters understanding and growth
  

• Parents of Neurodivergent Children – Providing guidance and support for parents raising autistic and ADHD children, with an emphasis on communication, advocacy, and self-compassion
  

• Neurodivergent Individuals – Assisting autistic and ADHD clients in self-exploration, emotional regulation, and navigating relationships and societal expectations
  

• Multicultural & Immigrant Families – Supporting mixed-culture relationships and families through acculturation challenges, language barriers, and cultural identity exploration
  

• LGBTQIA+, Polyamorous, & Kink-Affirming Clients – Offering an inclusive, judgment-free space for identity, relationship structure, and self-discovery
  

Core Beliefs & Approach:

• Love Looks Different for Everyone – Relationships don’t need to fit a traditional mold; they need to work for you
  

• The Problem Is Not You, The Problem Is the Problem – Externalizing struggles to foster teamwork in couples therapy
  

• Depathologizing Neurodivergence – Your brain isn’t broken, and therapy shouldn’t try to "fix" you—it should help you thrive
  

• Communication Is a Skill, Not an Expectation – Every couple and family can build a communication system that fits their needs
  

• Honoring Identity & Intersectionality – Your culture, neurotype, sexuality, and lived experience all shape how you connect and grow in relationships

  
  

Embracing the Complexity of Relationships

Relationships are messy, beautiful, challenging, and deeply personal. When couples struggle, it’s rarely because they lack love—it’s because they lack understanding of each other’s unique ways of thinking, feeling, and processing the world.

This is especially true for neurodiverse couples, where communication differences, sensory needs, and emotional regulation challenges can lead to misinterpretations, frustration, and disconnection. My work is centered on helping couples build a relationship that works for them—not one that fits neurotypical or societal expectations.

Common Challenges in Neurodiverse Relationships:

• Communication Differences – One partner may prefer direct, factual conversations, while the other thrives on emotionally expressive dialogue
  

• Processing & Emotional Regulation – Conflicts escalate when one partner needs time to process, while the other needs immediate reassurance
  

• Executive Functioning Mismatches – Different organizational styles can lead to frustration around household management and responsibilities
  

• Social & Sensory Needs – One partner may need more alone time, while the other craves constant connection
  

• Misinterpretation of Love & Affection – Some express love through acts of service, while others need verbal affirmation

Rather than focusing on who is "right" or "wrong", we work on understanding and adapting to each other’s neurotypes, creating new ways of connecting that feel authentic and fulfilling.

My Personal Journey: From Disconnection to Understanding

I didn’t just learn about neurodiverse relationships in textbooks—I’ve lived it.

When I first met my partner, I was fascinated by their brilliant mind, unique perspective, and deep emotional world. But as our relationship grew, so did the challenges.

What I saw as emotional distance, they experienced as sensory overload. What I needed as verbal reassurance, they struggled to express in words.

For years, we misunderstood each other’s reactions, mistaking neurological differences for personal failings. Conflict left us both feeling isolated and unseen—until we began learning how to communicate in a way that worked for our relationship, not just for one of us.

Through therapy, we discovered:

• Love doesn’t always sound like "I love you"—sometimes, it looks like small, quiet gestures of care
  

• Space isn’t rejection—sometimes, it’s self-regulation
  

• Verbal processing isn’t better than non-verbal processing—it’s just different
  

This experience reshaped my approach to couples therapy. I know firsthand how hard it can be to bridge these gaps—but I also know it’s absolutely possible with the right tools and support.

Let’s Build a Relationship That Works for You

Therapy should be a place where you feel understood, not judged. Whether you’re working through relationship struggles, parenting challenges, or personal growth,

I’m here to support you in creating a life and relationships that truly reflect who you are.

Specialties:

• Neurodiverse & Neurotypical Couples Counseling

• ADHD & Autism Relationship Coaching

• Emotional Regulation & Executive Functioning Support

• Complex Parenting Challenges

• Multicultural & Intercultural Relationships

• LGBTQIA+, Poly & Kink-Affirming Therapy

• Identity & Self-Exploration

Therapy Modalities:

• Gottman Method (Levels 1 & 2)

• Narrative Therapy

• Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

• Internal Family Systems (IFS)

• Attachment-Based Therapy

Education

• Touro University Worldwide – Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy

• University of Vermont – M.A. English Literature (2008)

• University of Cincinnati – B.A. English Literature (2002)

  
  

License:

• Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, #151193

• Supervised by Dr. Harry Motro, LMFT #53452

• Employed by New Path Couples Therapy Inc.