My Approach

I am here to:

• Support you

• Champion you

• Advocate for you

• Hold non-judgmental space for you

• Broaden your scope of mind by asking you powerful questions

Neurodiversity Model

I am Neurodiversity Affirmative, which means I believe that all neurotypes (brains) are normal and necessary components of human diversity, and do not need to be “cured”, “treated”, or pathologized. I use identity-first language, meaning I say Autistic person, not person with autism.

 

Neurodivergent is an umbrella term for anyone whose brain diverges from what is socially considered typical. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Autism, ADHD, dissociative identity disorder (DID), dyslexia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD), dyspraxia, sensory processing disorder (SPD), dyscalculia, dysgraphia, bipolar, epilepsy, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), tic disorders, schizophrenia, misophonia, down syndrome, bipolar, and more.
   

Coaching

Coaches partner with clients to assist them in identifying where they’d like to go, what needs to be shifted, and what identified milestones will demonstrate that the partnership is producing desired results. You are in the driver seat, and I am your passenger. 

 

Coaching is person-centered, meaning I believe and trust that you:

• are doing the best you can

• have worth, dignity, and deserve respect

• have the capacity and the right to self-direction

• have the right to choose your own values

• have the capacity to deal with your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors

• have the potential for constructive change
   

Mentoring

Mentors have significant experience in an area, situations, or niches that the mentee wishes to learn from. Mentors may oversee or offer advice similar to consultants. Mentors often take on a facilitator or teaching role in the relationship, and offer up feedback based on their expertise.

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Peer Advocacy

An peer advocate is someone with lived experience who supports another person to help them express their autonomy, self-determination, and rights.

 

An advocate can:

• "listen to your views and concerns"

• "help you explore your options and rights (without pressuring you)"

• "provide information to help you make informed decisions"

• "help you contact relevant people, or contact them on your behalf"

• "accompany you and support you in meetings or appointments"