Neurodivergent Support
Therapy for autistic, ADHD and otherwise neurodivergent people that works with your brain, not against it. Affirming Origins clinicians in NC and online.
- 9 clinicians at Origins
- 8 accepting or with limited availability
- In person across North Carolina and online
Neurodivergent people often spend years masking, being misunderstood or told to try harder. Many arrive in therapy with burnout, anxiety or shame that come from living in a world not built for their brains.
Neurodivergent-affirming therapy treats your way of thinking and feeling as valid. We help with sensory overwhelm, masking, executive function, relationships and burnout, without trying to make you act neurotypical. See The Dangers of "See that wasn't so hard!" for one perspective on invisible effort.
Common questions
What does neurodivergent-affirming mean?
It means the clinician respects differences such as autism and ADHD as natural variations, adapts therapy to how you communicate, and focuses on your goals and wellbeing rather than on appearing neurotypical.
Can I get assessed for ADHD or autism?
Yes. Origins offers assessment services. See our assessment services page or ask about availability in a consultation.
How do I find an Origins therapist for Neurodivergent Support?
9 Origins clinicians list Neurodivergent Support on their profile, and 8 of them are accepting new clients or have limited availability right now. They see clients in person in Cary NC, Durham NC – Southpark and Elkin NC and online in 8 states. Use the therapist directory to filter for Neurodivergent Support, read each clinician's profile and book a free 15-minute consultation online or at 252-220-0420.
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Meet the clinicians
Each clinician below lists this in their profile. Select a card to read more and book a free consultation.
Jasmine Johnson
MS, LCMHCA, LCASA, NCC · Therapist (she/her)
Virtual therapy for kids 10+, teens, adults, and couples who are worn out from overthinking, over-explaining, and putting everyone else first.
- Online: North Carolina
- Ages: Adolescents/Teens, Adults, Children
- Insurance: Aetna, BCBS
- Fee: $200 per session, limited sliding scale
🟢 Accepting clients
Stephanie Manosalvas
MSW, LCSWA · Therapist (she/her/ella)
Bilingual, culturally responsive therapy for faith, identity, anxiety, ADHD, perimenopause and menopause, and major life transitions.
- In person: Cary NC
- Online: North Carolina
- Ages: Adolescents/Teens, Adults, College Students
- Insurance: Aetna, BCBS, CHAMPVA +1
- Fee: $200 per session, limited sliding scale
🟢 Accepting clients
Allisa Dilling
MS, LCMHCA, NCC · Therapist (she/her)
Therapy for kids, teens, parents, and educators who want more calm, connection, and confidence.
- In person: Cary NC · Durham NC – Southpark
- Online: North Carolina
- Ages: Adolescents/Teens, Adults, Children
- Insurance: Aetna, BCBS, CHAMPVA +1
- Fee: $200 per session, limited sliding scale
🟢 Accepting clients
Ellis Graham
MS, LMFT · Therapist (she/they)
Queer, neurodivergent-affirming therapy for anxiety, trauma, relationships, and the exhaustion of holding everything together.
- Online in 7 states
- Ages: Adolescents/Teens, Adults
- Insurance: Aetna, CHAMPVA, Cigna +2
- Fee: $200 per session, limited sliding scale
🟢 Accepting clients
Kayla Bullard
MSW, LCSW · Therapist (she/her)
Affirming therapy for women, pregnant people, birthing parents, and neurodivergent clients who are exhausted from holding everything together.
- In person: Elkin NC
- Online: North Carolina
- Ages: Adolescents/Teens, Adults
- Insurance: Aetna, BCBS, CHAMPVA +3
- Fee: $200 per session, limited sliding scale
🟢 Accepting clients
Amy Leach
MSW, LCSW · Therapist (she/her)
Trauma therapy, EMDR and couples counseling, so you can find steady ground.
- In person: Durham NC – Southpark
- Online: North Carolina
- Ages: Adolescents/Teens, Adults
- Insurance: Aetna, BCBS, CHAMPVA +3
- Fee: $200 per session, limited sliding scale
🟢 Accepting clients
Lacey Cottingham
MSW, LCSW · Therapist (she/her)
Neurodivergent-affirming therapy for complex trauma, dissociation, and the things you've been told you should just try harder to overcome.
- In person: Durham NC – Southpark
- Online in 4 states
- Ages: Adults
- Insurance: Aetna, BCBS, CHAMPVA +3
- Fee: $200 per session, limited sliding scale
🟠 Limited Availability
Madison Heath
MSW, LCSW · Therapist (she/her)
Neurodivergent-affirming therapy for executive dysfunction, perfectionism, OCD, and the pressure to somehow do all the things.
- Online: North Carolina
- Ages: Adults
- Insurance: Aetna, BCBS, CHAMPVA +3
- Fee: $200 per session, limited sliding scale
🟠 Limited Availability
Audrey Doidge
MS, LCMHC · Therapist (she/her)
Neurodivergent-affirming therapy for people who are tired of trying to make default advice work for a brain that works differently.
- Online: North Carolina
- Ages: Adolescents/Teens, Adults, College Students
- Insurance: Aetna, BCBS, CHAMPVA +3
- Fee: $200 per session, limited sliding scale
🟡 Waitlist
Listed by availability first, then by whether the clinician's own summary mentions this focus. Fit is something you work out with a clinician, which is what the free 15-minute consultation is for.
Find care near you
Clinicians at these offices list this in their profile and see clients in person. Select an office for its address, hours and clinicians.
Cary, NC
110 Iowa Ln, Suite 201, Cary, NC
Durham – Southpark
5007 Southpark Dr, Suite 200-B, Durham, NC
Elkin, NC
111 Church Street, Suite A, Elkin, NC
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