Many neurodivergent women, nonbinary, and trans folks feel their experience with neurodivergence deeply impacted by their experiences being raised in a gendered world. Whether that be from gender-based discrimination, lack of support due to gender norms, later-in-life diagnosis, or sensory issues related to menstruation, menopause, and other hormonal fluxes, these are alienating experiences for folks at this crossroads of marginalization. We are offering a therapeutic and safe space to explore this nuanced experience with gender and neurodivergence, where we will offer a combination of therapeutic interventions and a safe community space for processing and connection.
Many neurodivergent women, nonbinary, and trans folks feel their experience with neurodivergence deeply impacted by their experiences being raised in a gendered world. Whether that be from gender-based discrimination, lack of support due to gender norms, later-in-life diagnosis, or sensory issues related to menstruation, menopause, and other hormonal fluxes, these are alienating experiences for folks at this crossroads of marginalization. We are offering a therapeutic and safe space to explore this nuanced experience with gender and neurodivergence, where we will offer a combination of therapeutic interventions and a safe community space for processing and connection.
Embark on the Fool’s Journey and learn how to use the art of Tarot to find clarity, sharpen decision-making skills, and foster radical empowerment for yourself and others. This unique experience explores the interplay between individual confidence and group connectedness. We will be utilizing a combination of creative, journaling, and art techniques. This group intends to help clients get unstuck, find clarity in their decision-making process, uplift one another, put into action changes to improve their life, practice radical joy, and find empowerment in a curated group of like-minded folks. Online: state of Illinois and Wisconsin residents.
Hosted by Caitlin Ruby Miller
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60614
I am passionate about working with folks exploring neurodiversity, purpose, autism, "giftedness", mind-body connection, balance, anxiety, queerness, personal philosophy, ADHD, and creativity.
Embark on the Fool’s Journey and learn how to use the art of Tarot to find clarity, sharpen decision-making skills, and foster radical empowerment for yourself and others. This unique experience explores the interplay between individual confidence and group connectedness. We will be utilizing a combination of creative, journaling, and art techniques. This group intends to help clients get unstuck, find clarity in their decision-making process, uplift one another, put into action changes to improve their life, practice radical joy, and find empowerment in a curated group of like-minded folks. Online: state of Illinois and Wisconsin residents.
A facilitator guides 4-6 clients through a Dungeons & Dragons adventure to develop social skills.
Hosted by Linda Hadlock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CFSW
Group meets in Crystal Lake, IL 60014
A facilitator guides 4-6 clients through a Dungeons & Dragons adventure to develop social skills.
Looking for a space to connect, reflect, and grow? This group is for adults who self-identify as neurodivergent (e.g., ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia) and those seeking a neuroaffirming environment to understand themselves and their relationships. In a supportive, virtual space, we celebrate neurodiversity and encourage personal growth at your own pace. Weekly sessions (1 hour) are facilitated by Alana Muriel, MS, and Dr. Maddy Hartline, PsyD. Open to Illinois residents. Sliding scale fees available. We are currently accepting new members—reach out if you’re interested in joining!
Looking for a space to connect, reflect, and grow? This group is for adults who self-identify as neurodivergent (e.g., ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia) and those seeking a neuroaffirming environment to understand themselves and their relationships. In a supportive, virtual space, we celebrate neurodiversity and encourage personal growth at your own pace. Weekly sessions (1 hour) are facilitated by Alana Muriel, MS, and Dr. Maddy Hartline, PsyD. Open to Illinois residents. Sliding scale fees available. We are currently accepting new members—reach out if you’re interested in joining!
At Luna Family Autism Services, we're revolutionizing autism therapy to fit your child and family’s needs. Our mission is simple: to empower families and transform lives. With a focus on virtual personalized care and family involvement, we're reshaping the landscape of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. It’s time to give caregivers the tools they need for success at home.
At Luna Family Autism Services, we're revolutionizing autism therapy to fit your child and family’s needs. Our mission is simple: to empower families and transform lives. With a focus on virtual personalized care and family involvement, we're reshaping the landscape of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. It’s time to give caregivers the tools they need for success at home.
Our group provides a supportive space for autistic adults to connect and share similar experiences. It's designed to foster understanding, and acceptance while exploring the unique challenges and strengths that come with being neurodivergent. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss topics such as relationships, communication, sensory experiences, emotional regulation, self-advocacy, navigating work and daily life, and building confidence. The group offers a judgment-free environment, to learn from one another, and develop strategies for managing everyday challenges.
Our group provides a supportive space for autistic adults to connect and share similar experiences. It's designed to foster understanding, and acceptance while exploring the unique challenges and strengths that come with being neurodivergent. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss topics such as relationships, communication, sensory experiences, emotional regulation, self-advocacy, navigating work and daily life, and building confidence. The group offers a judgment-free environment, to learn from one another, and develop strategies for managing everyday challenges.
This ongoing weekly group aims to help young adults develop social skills needed to be successful within academic, social, work and family settings. Groups are psycho-educational by teaching social skills and coping techniques for young adults with ASD, ADHD, social difficulties, Asperger's, anxiety, LD's, and behavioral challenges. Participants learn skills and practice them in this safe, nonjudgmental virtual therapy environment. The group is open enrollment, as the group is ongoing. **The group also plans FUN SOCIAL OUTINGS to movies, amusement parks and gaming venues to encourage socialization outside of group!**
This ongoing weekly group aims to help young adults develop social skills needed to be successful within academic, social, work and family settings. Groups are psycho-educational by teaching social skills and coping techniques for young adults with ASD, ADHD, social difficulties, Asperger's, anxiety, LD's, and behavioral challenges. Participants learn skills and practice them in this safe, nonjudgmental virtual therapy environment. The group is open enrollment, as the group is ongoing. **The group also plans FUN SOCIAL OUTINGS to movies, amusement parks and gaming venues to encourage socialization outside of group!**
During this series, your child will work on skills to initiate spontaneous interactions with peers, facilitate social communication, and encourage reciprocity. The goal is for your child to have fun while practicing these new skills. After each session, a brief meeting will be held to provide parents or caregivers with information regarding the material taught that day.
During this series, your child will work on skills to initiate spontaneous interactions with peers, facilitate social communication, and encourage reciprocity. The goal is for your child to have fun while practicing these new skills. After each session, a brief meeting will be held to provide parents or caregivers with information regarding the material taught that day.
An interpersonal process and support group for those who identify as neurodivergent and those exploring their own neurodiversity. This group is inclusive to all gender, racial, and sexual identities. 18+
An interpersonal process and support group for those who identify as neurodivergent and those exploring their own neurodiversity. This group is inclusive to all gender, racial, and sexual identities. 18+
Have Dreams is an autism service provider, supporting autistic children, teens, and adults and their families. Therapy services are offered via telehealth to clients in Illinois and in-person at our Evanston, IL location.
Have Dreams is an autism service provider, supporting autistic children, teens, and adults and their families. Therapy services are offered via telehealth to clients in Illinois and in-person at our Evanston, IL location.
Pro-social skills and symptom management strategies are taught and practiced through a variety of psychotherapeutic groups. These groups include: Little Ones Group, Boy's Club, Girl's Club, Preteen Group, Teen Group, and Life Skills Groups. Please note that times and dates vary depending on age.
Hosted by Advanced Behavioral Solutions, LLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Group meets in Schaumburg, IL 60173
Pro-social skills and symptom management strategies are taught and practiced through a variety of psychotherapeutic groups. These groups include: Little Ones Group, Boy's Club, Girl's Club, Preteen Group, Teen Group, and Life Skills Groups. Please note that times and dates vary depending on age.
This group provides basic education on topics of concern and helps parents design specific strategies to address the individualized concerns that group members bring to each session. You will walk away with an increased awareness and understanding of neurodiversity and executive functioning: what they are and how they impact everything you and your children are experiencing, and ways in which you communicate with each other and interact with each other and the world at large. We will provide specific frameworks and actionable exercises to help you translate that increased awareness into a different way of being, interacting and communicating.
Hosted by Brandon Tessers
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Group meets in Northbrook, IL 60062
My career has been dedicated to working with people who identify as neurodivergent, including clients who are exploring ADHD, AuDHD, autism, creativity, queerness, biracial, racism, sexism, culture, communication, relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, and intelligence.
This group provides basic education on topics of concern and helps parents design specific strategies to address the individualized concerns that group members bring to each session. You will walk away with an increased awareness and understanding of neurodiversity and executive functioning: what they are and how they impact everything you and your children are experiencing, and ways in which you communicate with each other and interact with each other and the world at large. We will provide specific frameworks and actionable exercises to help you translate that increased awareness into a different way of being, interacting and communicating.
This group is for neurodivergent parents, parenting neurodivergent children. Parents do not need to have an official diagnosis of ASD, Autism, or BPD to sign up.
Hosted by Elise Belknap
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Group meets in Champaign, IL 61820
This group is for neurodivergent parents, parenting neurodivergent children. Parents do not need to have an official diagnosis of ASD, Autism, or BPD to sign up.
Pro-social skills and symptom management strategies are taught and practiced through a variety of psychotherapeutic groups. These groups include: Little Ones Group, Boy's Club, Girl's Club, Preteen Group, Teen Group, and Life Skills Groups. Please note that times and dates vary depending on age.
Pro-social skills and symptom management strategies are taught and practiced through a variety of psychotherapeutic groups. These groups include: Little Ones Group, Boy's Club, Girl's Club, Preteen Group, Teen Group, and Life Skills Groups. Please note that times and dates vary depending on age.
Living in a world that isn’t designed for Autistic minds can be challenging. This group offers a supportive space for Autistic individuals to explore their unique experiences, celebrate their strengths, and connect with others who just get it. If this sounds like it would be a good fit for you, please reach out to discuss the group and sign up!
Hosted by Sarah E. Spurling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Group meets in Springfield, IL 62704
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with specialized training in Trauma-Informed Care, Anti-Oppressive Practice, and Autism.
Living in a world that isn’t designed for Autistic minds can be challenging. This group offers a supportive space for Autistic individuals to explore their unique experiences, celebrate their strengths, and connect with others who just get it. If this sounds like it would be a good fit for you, please reach out to discuss the group and sign up!
This Neurospicy Support Group is a virtual therapy group for adults who identify as neurodivergent or are exploring neurodiversity, including ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, and related experiences. The group offers a supportive, nonjudgmental space to connect with others who understand the challenges of masking, burnout, sensory overwhelm, and feeling “different.” Sessions focus on self-understanding, emotional support, and embracing neurodivergent strengths rather than pathologizing differences. This group is ideal for adults seeking community, validation, and growth in a space that honors neurodiversity as a natural and valuable variation of human experience.
This Neurospicy Support Group is a virtual therapy group for adults who identify as neurodivergent or are exploring neurodiversity, including ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, and related experiences. The group offers a supportive, nonjudgmental space to connect with others who understand the challenges of masking, burnout, sensory overwhelm, and feeling “different.” Sessions focus on self-understanding, emotional support, and embracing neurodivergent strengths rather than pathologizing differences. This group is ideal for adults seeking community, validation, and growth in a space that honors neurodiversity as a natural and valuable variation of human experience.
Embark on the Fool’s Journey and learn how to use the art of Tarot to find clarity, sharpen decision-making skills, and foster radical empowerment for yourself and others. This unique experience explores the interplay between individual confidence and group connectedness. Caitlin and Olivia will be utilizing a combination of talk, drama, and art techniques. This group intends to help clients get unstuck, find clarity in their decision-making process, uplift one another, put into action changes to improve their life, practice radical joy, and find empowerment in a curated group of like-minded folks. Online: state of Illinois.
Hosted by Center For Effective Artistry
Treatment Center, LCPC, NCC, MA
Group meets in Northbrook, IL 60062
We specialize in working with clients exploring neurodivergence, ADHD, ASD, AuDHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar, trauma, queerness, gender, race, religion, climate grief, and substance use.
Embark on the Fool’s Journey and learn how to use the art of Tarot to find clarity, sharpen decision-making skills, and foster radical empowerment for yourself and others. This unique experience explores the interplay between individual confidence and group connectedness. Caitlin and Olivia will be utilizing a combination of talk, drama, and art techniques. This group intends to help clients get unstuck, find clarity in their decision-making process, uplift one another, put into action changes to improve their life, practice radical joy, and find empowerment in a curated group of like-minded folks. Online: state of Illinois.
An online processing group for autistic adults in the queer community. Must be in Illinois to participate. Group is currently forming and has not started until we have at least 3 members. Share your what's on your mind or just listen to the experiences of others while receiving peer and professional support. While skills may be presented, this is a non-curriculum group. If you would like this to be billed to insurance, you must attend an individual intake session. All others: a complementary consultation call (15 mins) is required.
An online processing group for autistic adults in the queer community. Must be in Illinois to participate. Group is currently forming and has not started until we have at least 3 members. Share your what's on your mind or just listen to the experiences of others while receiving peer and professional support. While skills may be presented, this is a non-curriculum group. If you would like this to be billed to insurance, you must attend an individual intake session. All others: a complementary consultation call (15 mins) is required.
Those who identify as neurodivergent women are welcome! We will have a specific focus on ADHD and Autism, but this does not mean you need to have these specific experiences in order to join. Additionally, self-diagnosis/identification is completely welcome! Content for discussion can include: Sensory experiences and impacts on your daily life; Relationship navigation and impact of social “norms;” Burnout and neurodivergent burnout; People pleasing and perfectionism; Identity, making meaning of our past, and grief; Authenticity, unmasking, and finding supportive community, and beyond!
Hosted by Julia Howard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C, CYT
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60657
Those who identify as neurodivergent women are welcome! We will have a specific focus on ADHD and Autism, but this does not mean you need to have these specific experiences in order to join. Additionally, self-diagnosis/identification is completely welcome! Content for discussion can include: Sensory experiences and impacts on your daily life; Relationship navigation and impact of social “norms;” Burnout and neurodivergent burnout; People pleasing and perfectionism; Identity, making meaning of our past, and grief; Authenticity, unmasking, and finding supportive community, and beyond!
Embark on the Fool’s Journey and learn how to use the art of Tarot to find clarity, sharpen decision-making skills, and foster radical empowerment for yourself and others. This unique experience explores the interplay between individual confidence and group connectedness. Caitlin and Olivia will be utilizing a combination of talk, drama, and art techniques. This group intends to help clients get unstuck, find clarity in their decision-making process, uplift one another, put into action changes to improve their life, practice radical joy, and find empowerment in a curated group of like-minded folks. Online: state of Illinois.
Hosted by Center for Effective Artistry
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC, MA
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60640
We specialize in working with clients exploring neurodivergence, ADHD, ASD, AuDHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar, trauma, queerness, gender, race, religion, climate grief, and substance use.
Embark on the Fool’s Journey and learn how to use the art of Tarot to find clarity, sharpen decision-making skills, and foster radical empowerment for yourself and others. This unique experience explores the interplay between individual confidence and group connectedness. Caitlin and Olivia will be utilizing a combination of talk, drama, and art techniques. This group intends to help clients get unstuck, find clarity in their decision-making process, uplift one another, put into action changes to improve their life, practice radical joy, and find empowerment in a curated group of like-minded folks. Online: state of Illinois.
