Chelsie Crilly, LMFT: Providing Neuroaffirming Therapy
What is Neuroaffirming Theray?
Neuroaffirming therapy is based on the belief that neurodivergence, such as Autism, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Attention Hyperactive Deficit Disorder, and all other conditions within the neurodivergent experience are not inherently wrong or bad, but instead a natural part of human diversity that has strengths and challenges.
Historically, counseling has treated neurodivergence from a medical model and focuses on the deficits. Neuroaffirming care focuses on creating workarounds for our challenges including executive dysfunction, intense emotions, and unwanted thoughts through identify triggers and working with our triggers instead of just ignoring them until we can’t anymore.
My practice focuses on decreasing guilt and shame regarding neurodivergence through self-compassion and creating supportive self-talk at the client’s pace. As a neurodivergent counselor myself, my work is focused in honoring the pain that comes with the challenges we face, while simultaneously honoring our strengths. Please feel free to contact me for a free 15 minute consultation to learn more about neurodivergent counseling. My caseload is predominantly based in the East Bay (Lafayette, Orinda, Walnut Creek, Oakland, Berkeley, and more) but I proudly offer telahealth for all of CA!