Arabella Andros
MS, LMFTAFocus areas
- Marital & Premarital
- Neurodivergent Couples
- Relationship Issues
- Life Transitions
- Family Conflict
- Open Relationships
Neurodivergence
Therapy & Counseling in Washington
Compassionate, evidence-based counseling to help you heal, grow, and move forward.
Your care team
Meet the therapists who specialize in neurodivergence.
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Jenna Meyers
Counseling TeamFocus areas
- Children, teens & families
- Anxiety & depression
- Trauma & LI
- ADHD & Autism
- Premarital & couples
- Life transitions
- Caregiver burnout
Jamie Quinlan
MA, LMHCAFocus areas
- Kids · Youth · Teens
- Family counseling
- Trauma & Abuse
- Divorce & Childhood Trauma
- Christian perspective
- Postpartum & Birth Trauma
- ADHD · Depression · Anxiety
Wallace Forslof
MA, LMHCAFocus areas
- Childhood trauma
- Trauma & PTSD
- ADHD
- Veterans & first responders
- Anxiety & Depression
- Men's issues
- Self-esteem
- Anger management
Alexis Ryan
Counseling TeamFocus areas
- LGBTQ+
- Women's Issues
- Neurodivergent support
- Relationship struggles
- Childhood trauma
- Life Transitions
- Career burnout
- Anxiety & Depression
Understanding it
What is neurodivergence counseling?
Neurodivergence describes natural variations in how brains work - including ADHD, autism, sensory processing differences, dyslexia, and more. Neurodiversity-affirming counseling supports neurodivergent individuals not by trying to 'fix' them, but by helping them understand their unique wiring, work with their strengths, and navigate a world often built for neurotypical minds.
Many neurodivergent people have spent years masking, feeling misunderstood, or being told they're 'too much' or 'not trying hard enough.' This can lead to burnout, anxiety, low self-esteem, and relationship strain. Affirming therapy reframes these struggles, reduces shame, and builds practical, personalized strategies for emotional regulation, executive function, communication, and self-acceptance.
Signs to notice
You may benefit from therapy if…
- Feeling misunderstood or 'different' your whole life
- Exhaustion from masking or fitting in
- Struggles with focus, organization, or executive function
- Sensory sensitivities or overwhelm
- Anxiety, burnout, or emotional dysregulation
- Low self-esteem from past criticism
- Difficulty with social communication or relationships
- A recent or suspected ADHD or autism diagnosis
Evidence-based care
How therapy can help you heal.
We tailor proven, research-backed modalities to your nervous system, your goals, and your story.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Identify and gently reshape the thought patterns that fuel distress, building practical tools you can use between sessions.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Develop emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and mindfulness skills to navigate overwhelming feelings with steadiness.
Lifespan Integration (LI)
A gentle, body-based modality that helps your nervous system reorganize painful memory along your timeline - without re-traumatization.
Trauma-Informed Therapy
Every session prioritizes safety, choice, and pacing, honoring how past experiences shape the brain, body, and relationships.
Solution-Focused Therapy
Build on your existing strengths and create clear, attainable steps toward the life and relationships you want.
Attachment-Based Therapy
Heal relational wounds by understanding early attachment patterns and learning to experience secure, trusting connection.
Our philosophy
Whole-person healing, your way.
At Healing & Restoration Counseling, care is faith-friendly yet never judgmental - honoring your beliefs, identity, and pace as we walk alongside you.
Compassion
You are met with warmth and zero judgment, exactly where you are today.
Acceptance
Your story, faith, identity, and pace are fully honored throughout your care.
Safety
We move at the speed of your nervous system, building trust before depth.
Authenticity
Real, human therapists who help you reconnect with your truest self.
Mind-Body-Spirit
Whole-person healing that integrates emotional, physical, and spiritual wellbeing.
Personalized Plans
No two journeys are alike - your treatment plan is built around you.
Why choose us
Why Washington trusts Healing & Restoration Counseling.
Licensed, experienced Washington therapists
Telehealth available across all of Washington State
Trauma-informed, nervous-system-aware care
Holistic, mind-body-spirit healing approach
Free 30-minute consultation to find your fit
Evidence-based, research-backed methods
Individualized treatment plans for every client
Confidential, HIPAA-compliant services
We proudly serve clients across Washington State - including Seattle, Bellevue, Everett, Tacoma, Spokane, Vancouver, and our home community of Mill Creek - with secure online therapy that brings expert care wherever you are.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions.
- What is neurodiversity-affirming therapy?
- It's an approach that treats neurodivergence as a natural difference, not a disorder to cure. We help you understand your brain, leverage your strengths, and build supports that fit how you actually work.
- Do I need a formal diagnosis to start?
- No. Whether you're diagnosed, self-identified, or simply exploring, we meet you where you are and tailor support to your real-life experience.
- Can you help with autistic or ADHD burnout?
- Yes. We help you recognize burnout, reduce masking, restore energy, and create sustainable routines and boundaries that honor your needs.
- Do you work with adults, not just kids?
- Yes. Many adults discover their neurodivergence later in life. We support adults navigating diagnosis, identity, work, and relationships.
- How is therapy adapted for neurodivergent clients?
- We adjust pacing, communication style, and environment to your needs, focus on practical strategies, and never expect you to mask or perform 'normalcy.'
- Do you offer neurodivergence counseling online across Washington?
- Yes. We provide secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth neurodivergence counseling to clients throughout Washington State — including Seattle, Bellevue, Everett, Tacoma, Spokane, and Vancouver — so expert care reaches you wherever you live.
- Do you offer a free consultation?
- Yes. Every new client is invited to a free 30-minute consultation. It's a no-pressure way to ask questions, share what you're navigating, and make sure your therapist feels like the right fit before you begin.
- Is therapy confidential?
- Absolutely. All sessions are private and HIPAA-compliant. What you share stays between you and your therapist, with only the narrow legal exceptions required to keep you and others safe.
Continue exploring
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Couples & Family Counseling
Reconnect, repair, and grow together.
Teen Counseling
Compassionate support for adolescents.
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Begin your healing
You don't have to navigate this alone.
Healing is possible - and you deserve a compassionate guide for the journey. Reach out today and let us match you with a licensed Washington therapist who truly fits.