Neurodivergent Therapists in Fallbrook, CA
Hello, and welcome. I am accepting new clients in California and I have a few immediate openings. My expertise is in helping my clients deeply heal, rebuild, and adapt tools and techniques to improve self-esteem, place boundaries without feeling guilty, manage trauma triggers, overcome anxiety, and manage stress. I work with clients with trauma, addiction, narcissistic abuse, anxiety, depression, OCD, C-PTSD/PTSD, and more. I also serve as a certified sex therapist, and I am a clinical expert in sex and porn addiction.
Therapy offers a safe space to heal, and you deserve a trusted and trained guide on your journey.
Hello, and welcome. I am accepting new clients in California and I have a few immediate openings. My expertise is in helping my clients deeply heal, rebuild, and adapt tools and techniques to improve self-esteem, place boundaries without feeling guilty, manage trauma triggers, overcome anxiety, and manage stress. I work with clients with trauma, addiction, narcissistic abuse, anxiety, depression, OCD, C-PTSD/PTSD, and more. I also serve as a certified sex therapist, and I am a clinical expert in sex and porn addiction.
Therapy offers a safe space to heal, and you deserve a trusted and trained guide on your journey.
I look forward to working with you so that you may experience the best version of yourself. If you need support with coping in healthier ways with the challenges you are experiencing, let's talk. I offer a safe, supportive, strength based, client centered approach. We build on your existing strengths & support network.
I look forward to working with you so that you may experience the best version of yourself. If you need support with coping in healthier ways with the challenges you are experiencing, let's talk. I offer a safe, supportive, strength based, client centered approach. We build on your existing strengths & support network.
I am a client-centered therapist who borrows from various treatment modalities depending on the client's needs. I meet you where you are in your journey as you are the expert on your life. My specialty is with mood issues, the LGBTQ+ population, and trauma, but I have a lot of experience with many other issues as well. It would be lovely to meet you!
I am a client-centered therapist who borrows from various treatment modalities depending on the client's needs. I meet you where you are in your journey as you are the expert on your life. My specialty is with mood issues, the LGBTQ+ population, and trauma, but I have a lot of experience with many other issues as well. It would be lovely to meet you!
Welcome! My name is Elizabeth (Sky) Salgueiro (she/her/hers). I am a queer therapist offering culturally inclusive, trauma-conscious, and identity affirming care.
Welcome! My name is Elizabeth (Sky) Salgueiro (she/her/hers). I am a queer therapist offering culturally inclusive, trauma-conscious, and identity affirming care.
Welcome! The choice to enter into therapy can be daunting, but also extremely rewarding if you are willing to take this step. I have over 20 years of experience working with a very diverse population in different treatment settings. I will provide you with a very safe space, full of compassion, non-judgment, and validation, in helping you in your recovery process. I have a strong background in DBT, Mindfulness, ACT, and CBT. I look forward to connecting with you and seeing how we can work alongside each other in this process.
Welcome! The choice to enter into therapy can be daunting, but also extremely rewarding if you are willing to take this step. I have over 20 years of experience working with a very diverse population in different treatment settings. I will provide you with a very safe space, full of compassion, non-judgment, and validation, in helping you in your recovery process. I have a strong background in DBT, Mindfulness, ACT, and CBT. I look forward to connecting with you and seeing how we can work alongside each other in this process.
Whether you're looking to explore your neurodivergence (like autism or ADHD), find support related to chronic illness, or process pandemic stress, I'm here for you.
You’re feeling burnt out & overwhelmed. You want to create a sustainable life for yourself but aren’t sure where to start. You crave feeling calm and grounded when the world around you feels chaotic. You’ve been so dysregulated it feels like all your energy is going into survival. You want to be connected with your authentic self, but you’ve been people pleasing for so long you don’t know how to honor your own needs. You’re tired of saying yes when you wish you could say no, and want to cultivate the confidence and inner strength it takes to set boundaries. You’re worried it’ll never get any easier & want someone who really gets it.
Whether you're looking to explore your neurodivergence (like autism or ADHD), find support related to chronic illness, or process pandemic stress, I'm here for you.
You’re feeling burnt out & overwhelmed. You want to create a sustainable life for yourself but aren’t sure where to start. You crave feeling calm and grounded when the world around you feels chaotic. You’ve been so dysregulated it feels like all your energy is going into survival. You want to be connected with your authentic self, but you’ve been people pleasing for so long you don’t know how to honor your own needs. You’re tired of saying yes when you wish you could say no, and want to cultivate the confidence and inner strength it takes to set boundaries. You’re worried it’ll never get any easier & want someone who really gets it.
Hello! I’m Lorie. Hello, my name is Lorie Alcocer. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and a credentialed school psychologist who is passionate about and committed to supporting my clients through their challenges so that they can experience healing and growth. Using a client-centered approach, I provide a safe and accepting environment where clients can explore their thoughts and emotions.
Hello! I’m Lorie. Hello, my name is Lorie Alcocer. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and a credentialed school psychologist who is passionate about and committed to supporting my clients through their challenges so that they can experience healing and growth. Using a client-centered approach, I provide a safe and accepting environment where clients can explore their thoughts and emotions.
At Cali Cares Counseling I am dedicated in creating a meaningful space for you to reach your goals in therapy. I am a bi-cultural/bi-lingual clinician English-Spanish, passionate about working with adults, children, and teens that may need some support in sorting out life's challenges. I studied locally, going from Palomar College to Cal State San Marcos University, and finally obtaining my Masters in Social at the University of Southern California, School of Social Work. I have worked in non-profit organizations, school settings, local community mental health centers, and the hospital.
At Cali Cares Counseling I am dedicated in creating a meaningful space for you to reach your goals in therapy. I am a bi-cultural/bi-lingual clinician English-Spanish, passionate about working with adults, children, and teens that may need some support in sorting out life's challenges. I studied locally, going from Palomar College to Cal State San Marcos University, and finally obtaining my Masters in Social at the University of Southern California, School of Social Work. I have worked in non-profit organizations, school settings, local community mental health centers, and the hospital.
Hi I'm Gabe. I help people move through ASD, aging, anxiety, grief, intimacy challenges, ADD, & life transitions with greater ease and connection. I work with clients across the lifespan: high functioning young adults, from ages 65 + to partners & parents deepening relationships, to professionals facing burnout, existential change, to retirees working through family in hospice and end of life care. My approach is rooted in supporting clients attune to their authentic selves, fostering increased health, & cultivating purpose & connection. Aetna, Anthen BLue Cross CA, Carelon Behavioral Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Hi I'm Gabe. I help people move through ASD, aging, anxiety, grief, intimacy challenges, ADD, & life transitions with greater ease and connection. I work with clients across the lifespan: high functioning young adults, from ages 65 + to partners & parents deepening relationships, to professionals facing burnout, existential change, to retirees working through family in hospice and end of life care. My approach is rooted in supporting clients attune to their authentic selves, fostering increased health, & cultivating purpose & connection. Aetna, Anthen BLue Cross CA, Carelon Behavioral Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Welcome! I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works with children, teens, adults, couples, and families across all stages of life. I specialize in anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, ADHD, and self-esteem, using an attachment-based and trauma-informed approach. I integrate CBT, EMDR, and parts work (IFS) while tailoring treatment to your unique needs. My goal is to create a supportive, unshaming space where you can build insight, self-compassion, and practical tools for meaningful, lasting change.
Welcome! I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works with children, teens, adults, couples, and families across all stages of life. I specialize in anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, ADHD, and self-esteem, using an attachment-based and trauma-informed approach. I integrate CBT, EMDR, and parts work (IFS) while tailoring treatment to your unique needs. My goal is to create a supportive, unshaming space where you can build insight, self-compassion, and practical tools for meaningful, lasting change.
Specializing in working with first responders I strive to create a supportive environment where clients can explore and address the complexities of their experiences. My mission is to provide compassionate care and advocate for the mental health needs of first responders and veterans!
Specializing in working with first responders I strive to create a supportive environment where clients can explore and address the complexities of their experiences. My mission is to provide compassionate care and advocate for the mental health needs of first responders and veterans!
I have worked with combat veterans, clients with traumatic brain injuries and many individuals with neurodivergent conditions.
At Connections counseling and Neurofeedback, my therapeutic approach combines neuroscience, Trauma-Informed Care, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to provide tailored support for your needs. I address the whole person and connection between mind and body, helping you understand how the brain affects physical and emotional health. Experienced in trauma and PTSD, I'm trained in advanced techniques of ILF, Synchrony, and Alpha Theta Neurofeedback(NF). I believe many effective treatments have been underutilized in the medical field. I'm committed to offering these therapies to address mental health challenges and work toward wellness.
I have worked with combat veterans, clients with traumatic brain injuries and many individuals with neurodivergent conditions.
At Connections counseling and Neurofeedback, my therapeutic approach combines neuroscience, Trauma-Informed Care, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to provide tailored support for your needs. I address the whole person and connection between mind and body, helping you understand how the brain affects physical and emotional health. Experienced in trauma and PTSD, I'm trained in advanced techniques of ILF, Synchrony, and Alpha Theta Neurofeedback(NF). I believe many effective treatments have been underutilized in the medical field. I'm committed to offering these therapies to address mental health challenges and work toward wellness.
Many clients come to me feeling lost, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves and/or others. I have significant experience working with clients who struggle with anxiety, grief or loss, relationship challenges, life transitions, and ongoing self-doubt or perfectionism. These experiences can often leave people feeling isolated or hard on themselves, unsure of how to move forward or reconnect with who they are.
Many clients come to me feeling lost, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves and/or others. I have significant experience working with clients who struggle with anxiety, grief or loss, relationship challenges, life transitions, and ongoing self-doubt or perfectionism. These experiences can often leave people feeling isolated or hard on themselves, unsure of how to move forward or reconnect with who they are.
I have worked extensively with Veterans & military members, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and ADHD. I tend to incorporate more traditional forms of psychotherapy with meditation, body movement, yoga, and breathwork. My primary focus is to help my client's grow through their trauma, grief, and stress while becoming more resilient and confident in their ability to manage, work through, and resolve the emotions, symptoms, and memories that get in the way of thriving in the present moment. I worked at Utah State, University of San Diego, San Diego State, and University of California San Diego before starting my own private practice.
I have worked extensively with Veterans & military members, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and ADHD. I tend to incorporate more traditional forms of psychotherapy with meditation, body movement, yoga, and breathwork. My primary focus is to help my client's grow through their trauma, grief, and stress while becoming more resilient and confident in their ability to manage, work through, and resolve the emotions, symptoms, and memories that get in the way of thriving in the present moment. I worked at Utah State, University of San Diego, San Diego State, and University of California San Diego before starting my own private practice.
My ideal client is ambitious, capable, and ready for more, but feels stuck between where they are and where they know they could be. They’re juggling too many priorities, second-guessing key decisions, and frustrated by inconsistent results. They don’t lack intelligence or drive; they lack clarity, structure, and a focused path forward. They want momentum, confidence, and a strategy that actually works. They want to feel in control.
My ideal client is ambitious, capable, and ready for more, but feels stuck between where they are and where they know they could be. They’re juggling too many priorities, second-guessing key decisions, and frustrated by inconsistent results. They don’t lack intelligence or drive; they lack clarity, structure, and a focused path forward. They want momentum, confidence, and a strategy that actually works. They want to feel in control.
Never before have children, adolescents, and young adults in the education system been more challenged. High-stakes standardized testing and the one size fits all approach to education have caused some of the most resilient students to become stressed and/or fall behind. Students who have disabilities are often overlooked or given the incorrect interventions, causing them to fall further behind. I offer comprehensive evaluations that not only determine if a child qualifies for special education but also by finding each child's unique strengths and weaknesses we are able to match the interventions to the child's unique needs.
Never before have children, adolescents, and young adults in the education system been more challenged. High-stakes standardized testing and the one size fits all approach to education have caused some of the most resilient students to become stressed and/or fall behind. Students who have disabilities are often overlooked or given the incorrect interventions, causing them to fall further behind. I offer comprehensive evaluations that not only determine if a child qualifies for special education but also by finding each child's unique strengths and weaknesses we are able to match the interventions to the child's unique needs.
In the 21st century, it is common knowledge that adolescence can be an extremely trying time filled with struggles of self-exploration, changing social norms, budding sexuality, and academic stressors. It can be a shock to learn of a time back before the 20th century where the concept of the teenage years did not exist and youth were expected to act and respond as adults as soon as signs of childhood waned. Fortunately, modern science and psychology in particular have been instrumental in recognizing and standing up for the unique needs of this essential growing period of milestones and distinctive struggles.
In the 21st century, it is common knowledge that adolescence can be an extremely trying time filled with struggles of self-exploration, changing social norms, budding sexuality, and academic stressors. It can be a shock to learn of a time back before the 20th century where the concept of the teenage years did not exist and youth were expected to act and respond as adults as soon as signs of childhood waned. Fortunately, modern science and psychology in particular have been instrumental in recognizing and standing up for the unique needs of this essential growing period of milestones and distinctive struggles.
You deserve a space where your story is honored, your identity is affirmed, and your healing feels possible. In my work at Brighter Tomorrow Counseling & Wellness, I support teens, adults, and families navigating trauma, adoption‑related experiences, identity development, and the emotional weight of life transitions. Many of my clients come to me carrying complex histories, feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or unsure how to move forward. I offer a grounded, direct, and trauma‑informed environment where you can slow down, reconnect with yourself, and begin to experience relief.
You deserve a space where your story is honored, your identity is affirmed, and your healing feels possible. In my work at Brighter Tomorrow Counseling & Wellness, I support teens, adults, and families navigating trauma, adoption‑related experiences, identity development, and the emotional weight of life transitions. Many of my clients come to me carrying complex histories, feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or unsure how to move forward. I offer a grounded, direct, and trauma‑informed environment where you can slow down, reconnect with yourself, and begin to experience relief.
I try to focus on the client’s needs and how we can team up to manage symptoms and resolve areas of conflict. I have over 40 years of experience in PTSD, complex trauma, depression and anxiety. I have worked closely with the military providing confidential services to Active Duty Personnel, Family Dependents and Veterans. Military life presents a unique lifestyle and added stresses not always understood in the general population. I also enjoying working with Seniors as they navigate through life and are presented with new challenges.
I try to focus on the client’s needs and how we can team up to manage symptoms and resolve areas of conflict. I have over 40 years of experience in PTSD, complex trauma, depression and anxiety. I have worked closely with the military providing confidential services to Active Duty Personnel, Family Dependents and Veterans. Military life presents a unique lifestyle and added stresses not always understood in the general population. I also enjoying working with Seniors as they navigate through life and are presented with new challenges.
My name is Seth Senecal, a licensed Clinical Psychologist. I am located in San Diego, CA, and am able to work remotely with individuals throughout the state. I have experience working with older children, adolescents, and adults of all ages, and with a wide variety of struggles, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, ASD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, chronic pain, EDs, body dysmorphia/dysphoria, concerns with gender/sexual identity, abuse, PTSD, and others.
My name is Seth Senecal, a licensed Clinical Psychologist. I am located in San Diego, CA, and am able to work remotely with individuals throughout the state. I have experience working with older children, adolescents, and adults of all ages, and with a wide variety of struggles, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, ASD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, chronic pain, EDs, body dysmorphia/dysphoria, concerns with gender/sexual identity, abuse, PTSD, and others.
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FAQ - Neurodivergent Counselling
What does neurodivergent mean?
Neurodivergent is a broad term used to describe people whose brains process, learn, or respond to information in ways that differ from what is considered “typical.” Neurodivergence can include autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyslexia, Tourette syndrome, and other forms of neurological difference. The term comes from the idea of neurodiversity, which recognizes that differences in brain function are a natural part of human variation. Rather than viewing neurodivergence only through the lens of neurological disorders, this perspective acknowledges that neurodivergent people may experience both strengths and challenges. For example, a person may be very creative and intelligent, while also needing support with sensory sensitivity or learning differences.
What issues do neurodivergent people commonly bring to therapy?
Neurodivergent people often seek therapy for many of the same reasons as anyone else, including anxiety, depression, stress, relationship concerns, or major life transitions. They may also want support with challenges specifically related to neurodivergence; for example, therapy may help with executive functioning, social communication, sensory sensitivity, school/learning stress, or the experience of feeling misunderstood in society. Therapists can also help individuals and families diagnose conditions, as well as distinguish regular challenges associated with childhood and/or adolescence from more enduring conditions. When needed, a therapist may also provide referrals to additional specialists, such as occupational therapists or psychiatrists who can prescribe psychiatric medication.
What therapeutic approaches work well for neurodivergent clients?
Therapy for neurodivergent clients is often most helpful when it is flexible and affirming. Rather than expecting every client to fit one standard model of therapy, neurodivergent-affirming therapists may adapt sessions to each person’s needs and therapy goals. Often, this includes visual aids, movement breaks, or other therapy supports. Common structured therapeutic approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can be useful for some neurodivergent clients, but the approach may need to be modified to avoid feeling overly rigid or focused on changing traits that are part of a person’s natural neurodivergence. Other approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness-based approaches, may also be helpful depending on the client’s needs.
Who is included in Psychology Today's directory of neurodivergent therapists?
Psychology Today’s directory of neurodivergent therapists includes professionals who self-identify as neurodivergent, as well as therapists who describe their work as neurodivergent-affirming or who specialize in areas such as ADHD, autism, learning differences, or sensory processing concerns. When reviewing a therapist’s profile, look at their bio, listed specialties, treatment approach, and experience working with neurodivergent clients. You may also want to consider whether they offer supports that matter to you, such as online therapy, accessible office space, or familiarity with specific concerns like anxiety, depression, or trauma.