Neurodiversity-affirming therapy and assessments
for late-identified ADHD and Autistic adults
A lot of people find their way here after years of wondering… ”Why does this feel so much harder for me than it seems to be for everyone else?”
For adults who have spent years feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or like life somehow takes more effort than it seems to for everyone else—and are searching for the clarity that leads to that “oh… that’s why” moment.
I offer therapy and assessments that help you make sense of long-standing patterns, reduce shame, and better understand yourself through a neurodivergent-affirming lens.
If you’re here, you might be asking questions like…
Why does everything feel so much harder for me?
How did no one notice this earlier?
Is it ADHD? Autism? Both? Something else?
Am I just bad at being an adult?
What if I’m “not ADHD or autistic enough” to count?
Many of the adults I work with were missed, misdiagnosed, or learned to mask so well that their needs went unnoticed for years. Discovering language for your experience later in life can bring relief—and grief—at the same time.
Both responses make sense.
Sam McCann
LMHC, C-NDAAP
“Oh, that’s why” is the moment when the pieces finally connect.
It’s realizing you weren’t broken, lazy, or failing—you were navigating the world with a brain and nervous system that were never properly understood.
This practice exists to support that moment of clarity with care, accuracy, and compassion.
What neurodiversity-affirming means here
Neurodiversity-affirming care means we don’t approach neurodivergence as a problem to fix.
Instead, we will:
recognize neurodivergence as a natural form of human variation
explore how systems, expectations, and chronic masking contribute to distress
support skills and accommodations without pathologizing who you are
center self-understanding, self-compassion, and agency
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Adult ADHD and Autism assessments
The assessment process is transparent, respectful, and paced to reduce stress. You’ll receive clear feedback, written documentation, and space to process what the results mean for you.
You do not have to prove your struggles to be taken seriously.
I provide adult ADHD and autism assessments for adults who:
suspect they may be neurodivergent
are self-identified and seeking clarity
were previously dismissed or told they “didn’t qualify”
want answers for personal understanding, work, or accommodations
Therapy for late-identified ADHD and Autistic adults
Therapy can be helpful if you’re navigating:
burnout and chronic exhaustion
emotional regulation and overwhelm
executive functioning challenges
identity shifts after self-identification or diagnosis
shame from years of feeling “behind” or “too much”
unmasking and learning what actually works for you
Sessions are collaborative, flexible, and adapted to neurodivergent needs—because therapy should not require masking to be effective.
We might be a good fit if…
you’re an adult exploring ADHD, autism, or both
you were diagnosed late—or not at all
you’ve spent years masking or compensating
you want care that doesn’t treat you like a problem
you value being understood as a whole person
If you’re unsure whether therapy or an assessment is right for you, that’s okay. Many people start without a clear answer—and we figure it out together.
Taking the next step
Reaching out can feel like a lot—especially if past experiences with providers were invalidating.
When you contact me, you can expect:
consistently clear information about next steps
a predictable, transparent process
space to ask questions
no pressure to decide everything at once
You deserve support that makes sense to your brain.