ADHD and autism · Ages 13 to 25 · Online
Therapy support for teens and young adults with ADHD or autism
Whether you have a diagnosis or you're wondering why some things feel harder for you than they seem to for everyone else, therapy can help with the feelings, relationships and day-to-day stuff that come with it.
- Registered Counselling Therapist
- Online by video or phone
- $170 per session, receipts for benefits
What we can work on together
- Big feelings, frustration and anger that are hard to manage
- Self-esteem after years of feeling "too much" or "not enough"
- Friendships, social situations and feeling misunderstood
- School and work pressure, overwhelm and burnout
- Anxiety that often comes along with ADHD or autism
- Making sense of a new diagnosis, or deciding whether to seek one
How we work on it together
Understand how your brain works
Less self-blame, more understanding of what's actually going on.
Practical strategies
Tools for emotions, routines, overwhelm and communication that fit how you work.
At your pace
Sessions shaped around you, with no judgment about what's hard.
What this is, and what it isn't
I provide therapy and support. I don't provide formal ADHD or autism assessments or diagnoses. Formal assessments, such as for ADHD or a learning disability, are usually done by a psychologist (see When should a teenager see a psychologist?). In Nova Scotia, publicly funded Child and Adolescent Services for youth under 19 include autism assessment, through Mental Health and Addictions Intake at 1-855-922-1122 (Nova Scotia Health). Medication is managed by a family doctor or psychiatrist. Therapy can happen alongside any of these.
Questions people ask
Can you diagnose ADHD or autism?
No. I provide therapy and support. Formal assessments are usually done by a psychologist, and for youth under 19, public autism assessment is available through Nova Scotia's Mental Health and Addictions Intake at 1-855-922-1122.
Do I need a diagnosis to work with you?
No. Many people come in wondering whether ADHD or autism explains what they're experiencing. We can work on what's hard right now and talk about whether an assessment makes sense.
Can therapy help with ADHD?
Therapy can help with the emotions, self-esteem, relationships and day-to-day strategies that come with ADHD, alongside any medical treatment from a doctor.
Is online therapy a good fit for ADHD or autism?
Many people find it easier: no travel and a familiar space. If video is hard, phone sessions are an option.
You don't have to have it all figured out to start
Book a first session, or start with a free 15-minute vibe check. Not sure yet? Take the 2-minute fit quiz, or read about Courtney.