AuDHD, ADHD & Autism Therapy

Neuroaffirming Support for Teens & Adults

Some people come to therapy because they’ve always felt like an outsider, while others arrive with a recent diagnosis or a growing sense that traditional approaches haven’t fit. If you’ve ever wondered whether ADHD, autism, or AuDHD plays a role in your experiences, you’re in the right place.

At Seneca Therapy, I offer neuroaffirming, trauma-informed therapy for teens and adults navigating:

  • ADHD (including inattentive, hyperactive, or combined presentations)

  • Autism spectrum concerns

  • AuDHD (overlap of autism + ADHD traits)

  • Emotional overwhelm, burnout, executive functioning challenges

  • Sensory differences and social expectations

Seneca Therapy is here to help you feel understood , not pathologized, and to introduce how counseling can support you in ways that actually work for your mind and nervous system.

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What “Neuroaffirming” Actually Means

Neuroaffirming therapy:

  • Recognizes ADHD, autism, and AuDHD as neurocognitive differences, not deficits

  • Focuses on strengths alongside challenges

  • Helps you understand how your nervous system works in real life (not just in theory)

  • Supports strategies that respect your sensory needs, emotional experience, and rhythm of attention

Instead of trying to fix your brain, we learn how your brain already works and build coping strategies and skills that fit your wiring.

This matters because people with ADHD, autism, or AuDHD are often told to “just try harder,” “be less sensitive,” or “pay more attention” — advice that misses how their brain actually operates.

Common Experiences That Bring People Here

People don’t always come with a diagnosis — sometimes it’s just a persistent feeling of “I don’t function like everyone else.” You might relate to one or more of these:

ADHD-related challenges

  • Difficulty starting or finishing tasks despite wanting to

  • Forgetfulness or losing track of time

  • Emotional intensity or quick shifts in mood

  • Feeling overwhelmed by transitions or planning

Autism spectrum experiences

  • Sensory overwhelm or sensory preferences that others don’t share

  • Feeling misunderstood in social situations

  • Struggle with implicit social norms or repetitive thinking

  • Deep focus on subjects that captivate you

AuDHD profile

  • A blend of the above — traits of both ADHD and autism

  • Often includes sensory sensitivity plus executive function struggles

  • Many adults only recognize this pattern later in life

All of these experiences share overlap in attention, regulation, and nervous system response — and therapy can support all of them.

How Neuroaffirming Therapy Helps

At Seneca Therapy, we do more than talk about symptoms. We help you:

✔ Build Self-Understanding

Identify patterns in attention, overwhelm, sensory needs, and emotion that make more sense once neurodivergence is recognized.

✔ Develop Individualized Strategies

Instead of generic “productivity tips,” you get tools tailored to:

  • How your brain processes information

  • How your energy and focus rise and fall

  • How your nervous system responds to stress

✔ Support Emotional Regulation

ADHD, autism, and AuDHD frequently involve strong emotional response patterns — not “too sensitive,” but wired that way. We build real regulation strategies with care and respect.

✔ Navigate Daily Life & Transitions

From school or workplace challenges to relationships and self-identity, we work with your real world, not just clinical checklists.