Autistic & ADHD Therapist who specializes in therapy for Autistic women in Florida
You Spent a Lifetime Fitting In.
Now You Can Stop Performing.
I’m a therapist in Florida Working with late-identified Autistic and ADHD women who are ready to step out of chronic burnout and live in a way that actually fits their nervous system.
If you’ve spent decades translating yourself for a world that wasn’t built for you, you’re in the right place.
Is this You?
If you’ve spent a lifetime feeling like you’re running an Autistic hardware system on neurotypical software, you might recognize these:
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The Constant Scripting: Rehearsing conversations, reactions, and facial expressions before every interaction.
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The Post-Social Crash: Feeling so physically and mentally drained after basic socializing that you need days of quiet solitude to recover.
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The Invisible Burnout: Looking successful on the outside while living with intense task paralysis and collapse behind closed doors.
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The Sensory Friction: Feeling genuinely overwhelmed by “small” things—fluorescent lights, background noise, or clothing textures.
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The Misdiagnosis Loop: Being treated for years for anxiety, depression, or BPD, but feeling like standard therapy never touched the core issue.
What I Do
Therapy that helps you feel safe and helps you breathe again.
As an Autistic and ADHD therapist, I work with women who are exhausted from pushing through chronic burnout, nervous system overload, and the physical toll of a lifetime of masking.
You don’t need to be “fixed” or forced into a neurotypical mold. I work with your nervous system—not against it. Here is how I approach our work together:
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Zero Assumptions or Cookie-Cutter Advice: I don’t try to fit your life into a rigid therapy model or tell you how you should think or feel. I use your exact words and your unique way of processing things, ensuring you feel genuinely understood and never analyzed or judged.
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Easing the Physical Strain of Burnout: Decades of masking take a heavy physical toll. It might show up as chronic exhaustion, muscle tension, or feeling constantly “on high alert.” We focus on helping your body step out of survival mode and learning how to rest without guilt.
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Building a Life That Actually Fits You: Instead of trying to retrain your brain to match a world built for someone else, we focus on what you actually need. Together, I support you as you unlearn chronic shame, protect your daily bandwidth, and make space for your authentic self to breathe.
You’ve spent long enough trying to figure this out alone—reach out today via the contact form to schedule a no-pressure chat to see if we’re a good fit.
Contact
Contacting me is easy. No phone call required. Just fill out the form with your info and we’ll reach out.
“I didn’t have to translate my experience—she just got it. I’ve gained more self-knowledge and self-compassion in six months than in ten years of traditional therapy.”
Why Work With Sarah?
Choosing a therapist when you’re a late-identified Autistic can feel exhausting. Many women spend years in therapy having to explain basic neurodivergent experiences or being handed standard advice that just doesn’t work for their nervous system.
Lived Experience, Not Just Textbook Learning: As an Autistic and ADHD therapist, I know what it feels like to run a neurodivergent brain in a world that wasn’t built for it. You never have to spend your session educating me on sensory overload, task paralysis, or social masking—I get it from the inside out.
No “CBT Gaslighting”: Standard therapy often tells neurodivergent women that their overwhelm is just an “irrational thought” to be reframed. I won’t minimize your real sensory, social, or executive processing limits. We honor what your nervous system is actually telling you.
Your Pace, Your Words: I don’t force you into a rigid clinical box or give cookie-cutter homework. We use your exact language and focus on what you actually want to have happen—moving at a speed that feels gentle and safe for you.
A Space Where You Can Stop Performing: In our sessions, there is no “doing therapy correctly.” You don’t have to force eye contact, sit still, or mask your exhaustion. You are invited to arrive exactly as you are.
Getting Started is Simple
Starting therapy shouldn’t feel like another overwhelming task on your to-do list. There are no complicated hoops to jump through, and you never have to make a phone call unless you want to.
Here is exactly what to expect:
1. Reach Out (No Phone Call Required)
Use the online form for a free 15-minute virtual consultation. You don’t need to write out your whole life story or gather past medical records—just share a brief note about what you’re looking for.
2. Connect for a Low-Pressure Chat
We’ll meet virtually for a short, relaxed conversation. There is no formal interview, no test, and no expectation to “perform.” It’s simply a quiet space for us to get to know each other, address any questions you have, and see if working together feels like a good fit.
3. Begin Therapy on Your Terms
If it feels right, we will set up your first session. From day one, you are invited to show up as you are—whether that means wearing comfortable clothes, using fidgets, or unmasking your exhaustion. We move entirely at your pace.
A Quick Note on Intake Anxiety: You don’t need to prepare a speech or know exactly what to say before reaching out. Arriving overwhelmed, unsure of what you need, or completely out of energy is expected and entirely okay.