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Check out our Quick Guides if you're looking for key facts, research-backed insights, and easy-to-follow explanations for neurodiverse couples navigating autism, ADHD, communication, intimacy, and more. Quick Guides Quick Guide - HSP for Couples Stop mistaking sensitivity for withdrawal or overreaction—learn how the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) trait shapes your relationship's unique wiring. Discover expert strategies to soothe emotional flooding and turn deep feeling into a safer, deeply attuned connection. Read More Quick Guide - Discernment Counseling for Neurodiverse Couples Feeling stuck between staying and leaving? Discernment counseling gives neurodiverse couples a focused space to pause conflict, understand what’s really happening beneath the surface, and make a confident, informed decision about the future. Read More Quick Guide - ADHD Couples Therapy If ADHD is causing misunderstandings, frustration, or uneven responsibilities, you’re not alone. Learn how a neuro-informed approach helps couples understand each other’s wiring—and create practical, compassionate change together. Read More Quick Guide - Neurodiverse Sex Therapy Intimacy challenges in neurodiverse relationships are common—and deeply fixable. This guide explains how specialized sex therapy supports couples in navigating desire differences, sensory needs, and emotional disconnect with compassion and clarity. Read More Quick Guide - Communication in Neurodiverse Relationships If conversations keep spiraling, shutting down, or getting lost in translation, you’re not alone. Learn how neuro-informed communication tools help partners understand each other’s wiring—and finally feel heard. Read More Quick Guide - Neurodiverse Couples Counseling Find out how neurodiverse couples counseling helps partners move through communication breakdowns, emotional mismatches, and burnout, and why working with neuro-informed experts can finally make the relationship feel understandable again. Read More

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Hello Neurodiverse Couples Community! 🌈 Think you understand autism? What if there’s another way to see it? Could it be a framework rooted in how our brains work moment-to-moment? Predictive processing is a fascinating model that shows how we all, autistic or not, navigate the world by creating internal “blueprints” or expectations. These mental maps help us anticipate what’s coming, sparing us from reinterpreting every situation from scratch. For autistic individuals, these blueprints can be especially detailed, offering stability but also creating challenges when the world doesn’t line up. Watch or listen instead of reading — this video covers the same topic in a more personal, conversational way. Educational use only — not therapy or advice. Therapy for CA residents · Coaching worldwide. If in crisis, call 988 (U.S.) 🔍 What is Predictive Processing? At its core, predictive processing is the brain’s way of making sense of the world by forming mental “blueprints” based on past experiences and current sensory information. Everyone’s brain operates this way. Here’s how it works: The brain starts with a hypothesis about what’s likely to happen, drawing from previous experiences and the current context. Then, as sensory information comes in , it compares reality to the blueprint, looking for alignment. When there’s a prediction error — a mismatch between expectation and experience—the brain adjusts its internal model, gradually improving accuracy for future predictions. This prediction process helps us avoid the exhausting task of re-evaluating each new experience from scratch, saving energy and helping us move smoothly through life. For autistic individuals, these mental maps tend to be highly detailed and specific, creating a strong sense of stability but also less flexibility when unexpected events arise. This approach is both adaptive and protective; by continually refining its “blueprint,” the brain creates a sense of predictability in a world that might otherwise feel overwhelming. Understanding these blueprints can help partners communicate and interact in ways that feel safe, supportive, and genuinely aligned with each other. 🌐 Predictive Processing in Action: A Real-Life Example Imagine you and your autistic partner plan to meet friends at a new restaurant. Here’s how their brain might process this experience through three possible “vectors”: Physical Experience Matches the Blueprint: Your partner anticipates a quiet restaurant, familiar food, and a small group of friends. When reality aligns with this expectation, they feel calm, their internal blueprint stays steady, and the experience is positive. Experience Deviates Within Tolerance: The restaurant is a bit noisier than expected, or there’s a delay in seating. While these details don’t perfectly match their mental map, they’re still within a “zone of tolerance.” These small variations are manageable, and their blueprint can adjust, allowing the overall experience to stay comfortable. Experience Challenges the Blueprint: Now imagine the restaurant is crowded, music is loud, and the menu is unfamiliar. This situation directly conflicts with their blueprint, which can feel jarring or overwhelming. Their brain struggles to reconcile these differences, leading to anxiety or withdrawal as they try to process the experience. For autistic individuals , these mental maps are often very specific, and the world is examined in finer detail, and with heightened sensitivity to sensory input. Large deviations from the mental blueprint can lead to overload or frustration. And, for their partners, understanding these reactions as part of a finely tuned map helps partners create more supportive and understanding interactions. 💡 How Predictive Processing Challenges Traditional Autism Views Traditional approaches to autism often focus on observable traits—like social challenges or repetitive actions—and view these as isolated behaviors to “manage.” Predictive processing shifts the focus inward, showing how behaviors reflect an internal logic. Instead of viewing these behaviors as “quirks,” we start asking: “How does this person’s unique blueprint provide stability in a complex world?” This perspective encourages a new kind of respect for each person’s natural mental structure, guiding us to support these patterns rather than attempt to change them. 🛠️ Practical Interventions: Putting Predictive Processing to Work Our neuro-informed specialists understand how predictive processing shapes your relationship. With this understanding, we design interventions that embrace and work with each partner’s unique blueprint, enhancing connection. Mapping Communication Styles: Everyone’s mental map is different, and uncovering each partner’s communication style is key. We help you both understand these maps so you can communicate in ways that resonate, without feeling forced or uncomfortable. Routine Flexibility & Adaptation: Routines offer a sense of stability, particularly for autistic individuals, but flexibility is essential too. We work with couples to craft routines that provide predictability without feeling rigid, balancing the needs of both partners. Emotional Calibration Based on Predictive Maps: Emotions often reflect how much a situation matches or deviates from each person’s mental blueprint. We teach couples how to recognize and adjust to each other’s emotional cues, bringing alignment without misunderstandings. Making Detail Focus a Tool for Clarity: Many autistic individuals notice specific details that others might overlook. We help partners use these details to enhance communication and add depth to their conversations, seeing this focus as a strength. Creating Safe Predictive Spaces: Establishing predictable, shared “safe spaces”—whether routines, rituals, or specific activities—grounds the relationship, helping both partners feel secure within the relationship even amid external changes. Aligning Expectations & Checking In: Misaligned expectations can create frustration. Our specialists guide you in regular check-ins, allowing each partner to align their mental maps and navigate experiences together with trust and openness. 🧭 Ready to Explore the Depths of Your Relationship? Imagine if understanding each other wasn’t about “fixing” but about uncovering the hidden logic behind your partner’s world. Are you ready to see their experiences in a new way—and let them see yours? When you’re ready, our neuro-informed specialists will be there to help. Warmly, Harry Dr. Harry Motro, LMFT, Clinical Director Founder Neurodiverse Couples Counseling Center 🔦 Spotlight on Nancy Rushing If your relationships or personal journey feel overwhelmed by the complexities of neurodiversity, Nancy Rushing is the specialist who truly understands the nuances of being both an HSP and navigating life with ADHD. With her lived experience as a neurodivergent individual and a parent of two highly sensitive children, Nancy brings a compassionate, firsthand perspective to her work, helping clients feel seen and supported. Nancy’s superpower? She uncovers the deeper emotional patterns and attachment needs that shape relationships and individual experiences, whether you’re navigating anxiety, sensory sensitivities, or the unique dynamics of neurodiverse partnerships. With her integrative therapeutic approach, Nancy combines evidence-based modalities like CBT, EFT, and trauma-informed care to tailor sessions to your unique challenges. Together, you’ll discover tools to break free from repetitive cycles, gain clarity and confidence, and build relationships that honor both individuality and connection . Contact Nancy Today! Want to Meet with Our Client Care Coordinator? Hi, I'm Whitney Pressley, Client Care Coordinator. Let's talk so I can match you with the neurodiverse specialist that's right for you. Schedule with Whitney Think You May be Masking Your Autistic Traits? The Camouflaging Autistic Traits Questionnaire (CAT-Q) may be used to identify autistic individuals who do not currently meet diagnostic criteria due to their ability to mask. Take the CAT-Q Test Use our Trait Wheels to better understand your strengths and challenges: Autism Trait Wheel ADHD Trait Wheel AuDHD Trait Wheel

As a neurodiverse couples therapist, I often hear: "I’m pretty sure my husband is autistic. We’ve tried regular couples therapy and it bombed. He gets mad when I suggest he might be autistic. I feel lonely and desperate for help. What should I do?" 😔 I get it—regular couples was painful for both of you. You're pretty sure he’s not going anywhere near therapy again. But, for some reason, you haven’t given up. So how do I pull him in? How to Get Him on Board 1. Pick Your Moment : Don’t drop this on him when he’s in the middle of his latest hobby deep- dive or when you’re already bickering. Find a chill time when you’re both relaxed. 🕒 2. Highlight the Expertise: Emphasize that the therapist specializes in neurodiverse couples, so he or she understands our unique challenges and strengths. 🧠 3. Focus on Specific Goals: This will not be open ended therapy going nowhere. Talk about the specific goals you both want to achieve, like better communication, less conflict, and more understanding. Therapy is a tool to reach those goals. 🎯 4. Respect His Feelings : Acknowledge that it’s tough to consider therapy, especially if previous experiences were negative. Show that you respect his feelings and are seeking a new approach together. 🤝 5. Small Initial Commitment : Suggest meeting the therapist for just ONE session to see if there is a good fit. Sometimes, just meeting the therapist can alleviate fears or misconceptions. 🛋️ 6. Cost-Benefit Analysis : Compare a 10% increase in happiness for decades to a few hours of failed couples therapy. ⚖️ 7. Respect Autonomy : Reassure him that therapy is NOT about changing who he is, but understanding each other better and finding strategies that work for both of you. 🌟 8. Address Misconceptions : Clear up any misconceptions he might have about therapy. It’s not about laying blame or rehashing past issues—it’s about moving forward positively. 🌈 What’s Actually Different About Neurodiverse Couples Therapy? 1. Therapist Training: Our therapists are trained in neurodiversity and won’t shame, blame, or try to change the autistic or ADHD partner. You’ll both be on the same footing, and it’s about equality and understanding. 👩🏫🤝 2. Decoding Neurodiversity: Our therapist will break down the patterns that show up in a neurodiverse relationship in a way that makes sense. It’s like getting the user manual for your interactions. 📘🧩 3. Rebuilding Communication: You’ll learn how to rebuild communication that takes your brain differences into account. 🗣️💡 4. Sensory Stuff: Our therapists will help you address any sensory sensitivities and how these impact your day-to-day life. It’s like figuring out why certain things drive him nuts and finding workarounds. 👂 5. Emotional & Logic Connection: You’ll work on understanding each other’s emotional and logical perspectives. It’s about figuring out how to connect both hearts and minds, ensuring you’re on the same page emotionally and logically. We won’t prioritize emotions over logic. Both are important!! 💖🧠 6. Real Tools : You’ll get practical tools and exercises to use at home. It’s not just talk—it’s about making real changes that you’ll actually notice. 🛠️🏠 Ready to Give It a Try? Popping the question about couples therapy can be super tough. It's like proposing all over again, but for the sake of your relationship's health. Are you ready to give it a try? 😊 Let's take the first step together. You can book a couple session or book an individual session just to talk about how to ask your partner. We'll figure it out together, and you won't be alone in this. You got this! 💪 Until next time, Harry Dr. Harry Motro , LMFT, Clinical Director Founder Neurodiverse Couples Counseling Center Want to Meet with Our Client Care Coordinator? Hi, I'm Whitney Pressley, Client Care Coordinator. Let's talk so I can match you with the neurodiverse specialist that's right for you. Schedule with Whitney Do You Have Trouble Identifying & Expressing Emotions? Want to see if your behavior is consistent with alexithymia? We invite you to visit the Adult Autism Assessment Site and Take the Alexithymia Test Use our Trait Wheels to better understand your strengths and challenges: Autism Trait Wheel ADHD Trait Wheel AuDHD Trait Wheel

You’ve seen top 10 lists before. You might roll your eyes. Too generic. Too fluffy. Doesn’t apply. We get it. But this one’s different. It’s built for your relationship. A neurodiverse relationship. The Big 10 for Neurodiverse Relationships Don’t assume silence means disinterest. Sometimes it means overload. Ask, don’t guess. Fight the confusion, not each other. You’re wired differently, not broken. Say what you really mean. Neurotypical hints don’t work here. Take breaks when you’re flooded. Then come back. Always come back. Ask for the connection you need. Don’t wait for it to show up by magic. Celebrate your partner’s effort, not just results. What looks small may be huge. Touch…if it’s wanted. Check first. Respect sensory needs. Ask, “What makes today easier?” Daily micro-tweaks beat grand fixes. Goals and dreams can look different. But they still need to be shared. Choose kindness before clarity. You can always explain more later. We could spend a full session on each one. And maybe we will. But you may not even need us. Pick one a day. Sit with it. Let it shift the way you show up. That one small change? It might change everything. Harry Motro Clinical Director, Neurodiverse Couples Counseling Center Get Matched with a Therapist 🔦 Spotlight on Shea Davis Specialties Neurodiverse Couples Cassandra Syndrome Support Communication Addiction, Trauma, Betrayal Recovery Blended Families Parenting (Neurotypical & Neurodiverse) Emotionally Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Personal Experience Lived 24 Years in a Neurodiverse Marriage. I know the highs and heartbreaks of a relationship where love is real—but miscommunication is constant. That lived experience grounds the way I support couples navigating similar dynamics. Parented a Brilliant, Struggling Neurodivergent Son. As a mom and advocate, I learned to interpret, adapt, and create safety for a child the world didn’t always understand. That shaped my deep respect for nervous system differences and co-regulation. Rebuilt After Addiction, Trauma & Betrayal. I’ve walked through collapse and come out the other side—with hard-earned insight into recovery, boundaries, and how to rebuild relationships rooted in mutual safety. Learn more about Shea! © 2025 New Path Family of Therapy Centers Inc. All rights reserved. No portion of these statements may be reproduced, redistributed, or used in any form without explicit written permission from the New Path Family of Therapy Centers. Want to learn more about yourself? Explore our sister site, Adult Autism Assessment , and take a deeper dive into your journey of self-discovery. Click the links below to get started! Autism Screeners ADHD Screeners Tests Related to Autism & ADHD General Screeners Use our Trait Wheels to better understand your strengths and challenges: Autism Trait Wheel ADHD Trait Wheel AuDHD Trait Wheel

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Our Neurodiverse Specialists are ready to help you work on your relationship. Whether one or both of you are Autistic, ADHD'er or otherwise neurodivergent, we are here to help. < Back Neurotypical Partner Support Lisa's primary focus is supporting Neurotypical/Allistic Partners through her Couples Retreats/Intensives & support groups. For more information on Lisa's partner support, click here . Couples Retreats & Intensives Lisa is passionate about helping couples in crisis find their way back to each other through innovative intensive sessions. Her approach combines evidence-based therapeutic modalities with intuitive guidance, providing a powerful alternative to therapy (a process that can take months to years). Her intensives are designed to be efficient and highly effective, providing tangible improvements in a rapid amount of time. Whether your relationship is on the brink of divorce, navigating trauma, or just stuck in unhelpful cycles, intensives with Lisa can be a great option for you. Personal Experience Lisa is personally familiar with divergence in how each partner experiences the world and communicates, being married for 18 years to someone from a different culture and race than her own. She is a mom of two boys - 13 and 18. As the daughter of a diplomat, a multicultural experience was integral to Lisa's early life and has continued since, as reflected in her multiethnic/interracial marriage. While a neurodiverse relationship means that one or both partners are on the autism spectrum, deeply understanding how to bridge relationship barriers comes from her personal relationship experience. Furthermore, having the experience of personally overcoming Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Lisa is equipped with wisdom and education to guide healing and transformation. Neurodiverse Coaching Approach Lisa specializes in neurodiverse couple coaching. Her expertise is grounded in neurodivergent communication and attachment science, which is informed by the scientific study of human development and bonding, integrated with insights from emotional processing neuroscience. Through her compassionate and insightful guidance, Lisa supports neurodiverse couples on their journey from feelings of exhaustion and hopelessness toward achieving their desired outcomes around communication and connection. Her unique approach is characterized by a profound empathy and understanding that individuals can become entangled in self-deception, outdated coping mechanisms, beliefs, and habits that, while once protective, may no longer serve their current needs. Lisa's coaching helps couples navigate these challenges, fostering an environment of ease and understanding that paves the way for growth and reconnection. Formal Training Lisa is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist and a seasoned couples coaching professional. Her expertise results from being trained by Tony Robbins and Cloe Madanes as a certified life coach, her graduate-level education in Marriage and Family Therapy (Delta Kappa Pi), and her undergrad in Transpersonal Psychology. Cloe Madanes is one of the originators of the strategic therapy approach and founded the Family Therapy Institute of Washington, D.C., and the Family Therapy Center of Maryland. Her pioneering work laid the foundation of many of the most effective approaches and techniques used in couples therapy. Publications: Lisa is a published author: Inner Sanctum: Your Most Empowering Resource This book is a transformative journey from inner turmoil to authentic self-realization. This book isn't just about healing; it's a guide to realigning with your core truth through introspection and transcendence. Anzaldua delves deep into how our perceptions, shaped by unresolved experiences and conditioning, often lead to emotional suffering and repetitive life patterns. Through her powerful narrative, she illustrates that liberation lies not in changing who we are but in becoming more attuned to our true selves. "Inner Sanctum" offers a unique blend of psychological insights and spiritual wisdom, demonstrating how breaking free from our ingrained narratives can lead to profound emotional relief and a richer life experience. Anzaldua's approach is about appreciating ourselves, including our habits and fears, and understanding their origins as coping mechanisms that once served us but may no longer be beneficial. The book outlines practical methods and transformative practices, supported by scientific evidence and spiritual teachings, to help readers embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. With its focus on unbecoming what we are not and revealing the layers of our authentic selves, "Inner Sanctum" is more than a self-help book; it's an invitation to a life of expanded awareness, where personal growth and spiritual expansion converge. It's a guide to appreciating the brilliance of our true nature, transcending limitations, and aligning with our deepest truths for a fulfilled and meaningful existence. Lisa has several articles on Medium.com . Specialties in addition to Neurodiversity: Couples Retreats/Intensives Cassandra Support - Group and Individual Ongoing Traumatic Relationship Stress Trauma Bond Toxic Shame Narcissist / Empath Dynamic (Personal Healing) ASD / Allistic Couples Counseling and Coaching General Couples Coaching Family Conflict Life Transitions Transformational Coaching Integrative Spiritual Therapy Internal Family Systems Emotionally Focused Therapy (couples and individual). License: Registered Associate, AMFT#132097 Supervised by Dr. Harry Motro , LMFT #53452 Employed by New Path Couples Therapy Inc. Specialty Areas: Couples Retreats/Intensives, Cassandra Syndrome, ASD/Allistic Couples, General Couples Coaching, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, Internal Family Systems, Transformational Coaching, Integrative Spiritual Therapy, IFS, Accepting New Couples & Indiv. Clients, Emotion Focused Therapy, Trauma Lisa Marie Anzaldua Take an Autism Test

🧩 The Struggle to Connect: What's Really Going On? I’m guessing that many of you have struggled to connect with your partner? Probably for years… But have you ever wondered what’s really behind this difficulty? Is it a lack of social motivation on the part of the autistic partner? Or is the effort required to connect simply too overwhelming? 💭 Social Motivation: A Key Factor? Researchers have proposed the “ Social Motivation Theory of Autism ”, which suggests that autistic individuals may have a diminished intrinsic drive to seek out social interactions. Unlike neurotypical individuals who naturally find social connections rewarding, those on the autism spectrum may not experience the same level of social motivation. This reduced motivation can lead to fewer social interactions, which in turn contributes to underdeveloped skills in forming and maintaining relationships. The social motivation deficit comes first, leading to less ability to connect. However, it’s crucial to understand the difference between motivation and desire. Desire is the longing or wish for something , an emotional or cognitive state where a person wants a certain outcome. Motivation is the drive or push that turns that desire into action . It’s the internal or external force that compels someone to take steps toward fulfilling that desire. For autistic individuals, the desire for connection might still be present—they may deeply want to form relationships and feel connected to others. However, the motivation to pursue these connections might be lower because the brain doesn’t register social rewards as strongly as it does in neurotypical individuals. This doesn’t mean there’s a lack of desire, but rather that the drive to act on that desire is less compelling due to how these social interactions are processed in the brain. Key Insight : The struggle to connect may stem from an inherent difference in how social rewards are perceived, rather than a lack of desire to connect. 🛠️ The Effort Barrier: A New Perspective While social motivation might be lower for some autistic individuals, another significant factor is the sheer effort required to navigate social interactions. For many on the spectrum, the effort can feel like climbing a mountain. Contrary to the research we just discussed, a different study found that autistic adults can be just as motivated, if not more so, to engage in social interactions as their neurotypical counterparts. However, the effort required—decoding social cues, managing sensory sensitivities, and following unspoken social rules—can be overwhelming. This high level of effort can lead to withdrawal, not because the desire to connect isn’t there, but because the process is exhausting. Revised Understanding : The challenge in connecting may not just be about motivation but also about the significant effort required to maintain social interactions. For autistic individuals, this effort can be a critical barrier, even when the motivation to connect is strong. 🔄 Misinterpretations & Conflict: The Vicious Cycle Neurodiverse couples often misinterpret each other. Instead of understanding that their differences stem from how their brains work, they assume their partner’s behavior is intentional, leading them to take things personally. When these misunderstandings accumulate, they can lead to conflict, which further diminishes the motivation for social interaction and makes the effort barrier seem even more insurmountable. 🛋️ What to do? Here’s a suggestion to try at home: 1 - Find a time to have an open conversation with your partner about this topic. 2 - Ask each other whether you feel your connection struggles are more about motivation or effort. 3 - At this point, don't solve any problems. Take turns listening and only talk about how you understand yourself, not your partner. Try not to talk for your partner! If this feels too overwhelming to tackle on your own, please reach out to us. We’re here to help you clear away the misunderstandings that keep you stuck and explore how motivation and effort issues impact your relationship. Warm regards, Harry Dr. Harry Motro, LMFT, Clinical Director Founder Neurodiverse Couples Counseling Center Want to Meet with Our Client Care Coordinator? Hi, I'm Whitney Pressley, Client Care Coordinator. Let's talk so I can match you with the neurodiverse specialist that's right for you. Schedule with Whitney Do You Think You May be on the Autism Spectrum? Take the RITVO Autism Test Use our Trait Wheels to better understand your strengths and challenges: Autism Trait Wheel ADHD Trait Wheel AuDHD Trait Wheel

Thanks for completing our form! You will receive a therapist match within 24 hours. What happens next? We will carefully review your info. Our client care coordinator will send you an email with the name of your matched therapist. You’ll then schedule a free online consultation—or, if you prefer, you can book it yourself any time. Who will my therapist be? Your therapist will be one of our neurodiversity specialists. If you requested someone specific, we'll try our best to match you with them! What if I don't like the therapist matched to me? Just ask our client care coordinator to be matched to a different therapist. We are glad to work with you till you find the right fit. How much do sessions cost? Fees range from $150 to $400 per session depending on the therapist's experience & qualifications. We will help you find the right fit in your price range. Do you accept insurance? We are insurance-friendly. As an out-of-network provider, we will send you a Superbill for therapy services that you can submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement. What if I need help or have more questions? Our client care coordinator, Cassie Clayton , would be happy to assist you. Email : clientcare@newpathfamily.com Text or Call: (408) 475-2746‬ Click Here for more info!

Our experienced therapists are dedicated to supporting seniors who are on the autism spectrum and are here to provide you with guidance and affirming support. SENIORS & AUTISM < Back UNDERSTANDING AUTISM IN SENIORS We specialize in providing compassionate therapy services for individuals with neurodiverse conditions, including autism. Our experienced therapists are dedicated to supporting seniors who are on the autism spectrum, acknowledging the unique challenges they may face. In this section, we will explore the symptoms of autism in seniors, how it can impact their relationships, and how psychotherapy can be a valuable resource.

Our Neurodiverse Specialists are ready to help you improve your relationship. Whether one or both of you are Autistic, have ADHD, or are otherwise neurodivergent, we are here to help! < Back Education & Specialties: Neuro-Inclusive Nourishment Specialist Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Aurora University Certified Life Coach, Universal Coach Institute Client Focus: Neurodiverse women Individuals with Autism, ADHD, Highly Sensitive Persons Neurodiverse clients with eating struggles Neurodiverse couples Coaching Modalities: Solution-focused strategies Action planning Mindfulness techniques Motivational interviewing Journaling Cognitive-behavioral techniques My Story Hello, I'm Cassie Clayton. Since 2016, I've dedicated my career to supporting individuals on their journeys to recovery from eating disorders and mental health challenges. My path began as a Recovery Coach, inspired by my own experiences navigating recovery. Recognizing the profound impact of connection and support from those with lived experience, I've committed to helping others share their stories and find healing. Supporting Neurodiverse Couples At the Neurodiverse Couples Counseling Center, I specialize in working individually with a partner experiencing eating issues that affect their relationship. Understanding the intricate dynamics of neurodiverse partnerships, I provide tailored support to address these challenges. With your consent, I collaborate closely with your neurodiverse couples counselor to ensure our efforts are aligned, promoting healthier eating habits and enhancing relationship satisfaction. Neuro-inclusive Nourishment I am deeply passionate about empowering individuals to feel seen, heard, and supported without judgment. My empathetic, non-judgmental approach fosters an environment where you can thrive, receiving the encouragement and guidance needed to move forward. I specialize in helping clients articulate their visions, set attainable goals, overcome obstacles, and collaboratively develop actionable plans. In addition to one-on-one support, I've facilitated outpatient and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) therapeutic support groups, creating safe spaces for clients to connect, process emotions, and reduce eating disorder behaviors. I prioritize meeting clients where they are and assessing their unique needs, ensuring that each individual receives tailored support throughout their recovery journey. Personalized Care In a world often dominated by diet culture and unrealistic expectations, I advocate for a personalized approach to healing one’s relationship with food and body image. I celebrate the uniqueness of each individual, understanding that there is no 'one size fits all' solution in recovery. With extensive experience working with young adults and adults facing body image issues and disordered eating, I am dedicated to helping you navigate your path to wellness. Whether your struggles have been ongoing or more recent, you deserve compassionate support and understanding. I invite you to share your story with me. Together, we can explore meaningful steps toward your recovery—because even the smallest steps can lead to significant change. Specialty Areas: Eating & Autism, Communication, Autism, ADHD, Emotional Intimacy Cassie Clayton Take an Autism Test