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Therapy that's Neurodivergence-Affirming

Are you navigating life as an adult who’s autistic, ADHD, or dyslexic?

Self-doubt, anxiety, frustration, and burnout may be all too common for you.

 

Are you looking to explore your relationships, communication, self-care practices, or to make changes in your personal or professional life?

 

In neurodivergent-affirming psychotherapy with me, we'll work toward increased self-understanding, figure out where to make adjustments so life can be more manageable, and look ahead at where you’d like to go.

Therapy to Explore:

Anxiety & Mood

Burnout & Overwhelm

Self-Esteem

Communication

Relationships: Personal & Professional

ND-Affirming Therapy

In therapy, we’ll explore what's on your mind, how your past experiences are influencing you today, and how it’s connecting to the larger context of your life. Together we’ll identify goals and the path to achieve them. I'll support you in navigating the steps, while ensuring our work is focused and purposeful. 

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We’ll work toward gaining clarity about your stressors, self-care, and boundaries; increasing coping strategies to help manage daily ups and downs; improving communication; and building confidence. During sessions and in between, you’ll get to practice strategies that are tailored to your needs and I’ll give you feedback.

 

Sessions involve:

Clear and direct communication

Specific and actionable goals

Practical techniques and approaches

Check-ins about progress and invitations for your feedback

Therapy Designed to Achieve Your Goals

Psychotherapy can be a transformative experience, and isn’t meant to last forever.

Your sessions with me will be goal-oriented and collaborative.

 

We’ll work towards:

Improved focus and attention

Better time management

Enhanced emotional regulation

Organizational skills

Increased confidence

Stronger relationships

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About Dr. Donovan

My therapeutic focus is on anxiety, burnout, self-esteem, communication, relationships, and life changes.

 

With over 20 years of experience working with neurodivergent folks, I’m trauma-informed and well-versed in autism, ADHD, and dyslexia across the lifespan. I focus on understanding and supporting your individual experiences, while using a collaborative, nonjudgmental, and direct approach. 


I also do autism assessments with adults. 

Training & Experience

  • Licensed Psychologist & Certified School Psychologist

  • Advanced Post-Doc Training: Center for Autism & Child Development Center, Nationwide Children’s Hospital

  • PhD: School Psychology, Kent State University

  • Trained provider in Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE)

  • Private Schools: Director of Counseling and Wellness at a K-12 school in Manhattan, Consulting School Psychologist in a Pre-K in Manhattan, School Psychologist in a K-12 Special Education school in Kuwait, Teaching Assistant in a Pre-K Montessori school in Germany

  • Public Schools: Westchester, NY; Dallas, TX; Cleveland, OH

  • Universities: NYU's Department of Applied Psychology (Clinical Counseling: Graduate Adjunct Professor), Kent State’s School of Education (School Psychology: Graduate Teaching Fellow)

  • Past President, NYSPA's School Division

Starting Therapy

Whether you’re seeking therapy for the first time or you’re tried it before, I know that reaching out to someone new can be daunting.

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When you contact me, I’ll email you a link for you to schedule a consultation call. During the call you can tell me about yourself, and I’ll talk about my approach and answer your questions, so you’ll get a sense of what it’d be like to work together.

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I do therapy with people in New York, Florida, Vermont, and Puerto Rico.

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