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Neuroaffirming Support for ADHD, Autism, & Neurodivergence in Portland, Oregon
Being neurodivergent, especially if you were diagnosed late, or haven't yet been diagnosed, can be exhausting in ways that are hard to explain to people who haven't lived it. And while many providers focus only on the neurological or behavioral side of things, the physical impacts of neurodivergence are real and often overlooked.
This is especially true for people assigned female at birth (AFAB), whose experiences with ADHD and autism are often shaped by menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause in ways that aren't well understood.
I provide care that is neuroaffirming and aware.
I don’t prescribe stimulants for ADHD, I can help connect you with resources to find a prescriber who can.
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My approach to Neurodivergent care
I look at the full picture including your labs, stress levels, sleep, and your history with food and movement. Together, we’ll build a plan that fits your life and supports your health goals.
Rather than trying to fit someone into a predetermined box, I work with someone's brain and think outside the box to find what actually supports them. What works will also change across different seasons of life, and I try to stay flexible with that.
When the body is better supported, the nervous system begins to feel safer. There are also many tools we can use together to actively calm nervous system response.
What Neurodivergent Care Can Look Like
Sleep: Since many neurodivergent people struggle significantly with falling asleep, staying asleep, or feeling rested, support may include addressing physical contributors, establishing routines where that's realistic, and using medication and/or herbal support as appropriate.
Gut health: For autistic patients, eating a variety of foods can be genuinely difficult due to sensory challenges around taste and texture. For those with ADHD, the challenge is often just remembering to eat. In both cases, I work to make sure nutrient and calorie needs are met while still honoring what works for your body.
Sensory overload: I use sensory-informed strategies in care that account for how your nervous system actually works, not how it's supposed to. That’s because navigating a world that wasn't built for your nervous system adds extra stress that can look like tension, pain, fatigue, and body dysregulation.
Executive function: I work to find practical, individualized tools that support your specific needs and meet you where you are.
Hormonal regulation: For both cis and trans women, hormones fluctuate throughout life. These shifts, across the menstrual cycle, during perimenopause, and beyond, impact both brain and body function, often in ways that aren't acknowledged in conventional care. Lab evaluation can help identify what's contributing and where support is needed.
Is This the Right Fit?
Adults who were diagnosed late and are still making sense of what that means for their health.
People who feel like "too much", too sensitive, too intense, too complicated, and have experienced that framing in medical spaces.
Highly sensitive people who haven't been formally diagnosed but are struggling because the world consistently overwhelms them.
People who are looking for a provider who will work with their brain, not against it
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you prescribe stimulants for ADHD?
Not at this time. I can, however, help you find a prescriber who does, and I'm happy to work alongside your prescribing provider on the physical and lifestyle side of support.
What if I'm not officially diagnosed?
A formal diagnosis isn't required to work together. If you're experiencing symptoms that suggest neurodivergence and they're affecting your quality of life, that's enough to start a conversation.
Do you have experience with conditions like EDS, MCAS, or POTS?
Yes. These conditions frequently co-occur with ADHD and autism, and addressing them is often an important part of reducing overall body burden and nervous system load.
I have experience supporting patients with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), and eating disorders. When the body is better supported, the nervous system begins to feel safer. There are also many tools we can use together to actively calm nervous system response.
What if I've had bad experiences with medical providers?
That's more common than it should be, and I take it seriously. My practice is designed to be a space where you don't have to spend energy advocating for yourself to be believed. You get to just show up.
Do you work with people who have eating disorder history?
Yes. I'm careful to avoid approaches that trigger restriction patterns and I collaborate with eating disorder providers when appropriate.
Do you offer telehealth?
Yes, telehealth is available for Oregon residents. In-person appointments are also available at my Portland practice.