Neurodivergent Therapists in Pittsburgh, PA
I enjoy working with teens and adults as they step into their power. Whether that means exploring your identity, building relationship skills, increasing self-confidence, setting healthy boundaries, or setting personal goals, I will support you in each step toward the life you envision. Therapy acts as a safe space to explore who you are and develop the tools to help you flourish.
I enjoy working with teens and adults as they step into their power. Whether that means exploring your identity, building relationship skills, increasing self-confidence, setting healthy boundaries, or setting personal goals, I will support you in each step toward the life you envision. Therapy acts as a safe space to explore who you are and develop the tools to help you flourish.
My ideal client is someone facing trauma, identity questions, or major life transitions. They may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, but they’re seeking clarity, healing, and a sense of control. They want to understand themselves better and make choices that align with their values. Often impacted by outside pressures or past wounds, they’re looking for a safe, affirming space to explore, grow, and reconnect with their inner strength. They know change is hard but possible and are ready to begin that journey.
My ideal client is someone facing trauma, identity questions, or major life transitions. They may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, but they’re seeking clarity, healing, and a sense of control. They want to understand themselves better and make choices that align with their values. Often impacted by outside pressures or past wounds, they’re looking for a safe, affirming space to explore, grow, and reconnect with their inner strength. They know change is hard but possible and are ready to begin that journey.
I provide neurodiversity-affirming and LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy in a warm, supportive environment where you can feel seen and understood.
I work with thoughtful people who often feel overwhelmed, anxious, burnt out, stuck, or disconnected from themselves. Many of my clients are caregivers, parents, helpers, and deep thinkers who carry more than they let on. They come to therapy seeking relief, clarity, stronger relationships, self-understanding, and meaningful change.
I provide a warm, affirming, and collaborative space where you can feel seen, supported, and understood. Together, we explore your story, build practical skills, increase resilience, break free from old patterns, and create a life that feels more authentic, connected, and aligned with your values.
I provide neurodiversity-affirming and LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy in a warm, supportive environment where you can feel seen and understood.
I work with thoughtful people who often feel overwhelmed, anxious, burnt out, stuck, or disconnected from themselves. Many of my clients are caregivers, parents, helpers, and deep thinkers who carry more than they let on. They come to therapy seeking relief, clarity, stronger relationships, self-understanding, and meaningful change.
I provide a warm, affirming, and collaborative space where you can feel seen, supported, and understood. Together, we explore your story, build practical skills, increase resilience, break free from old patterns, and create a life that feels more authentic, connected, and aligned with your values.
Grace Capone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
Waitlist for new clients
And I'm a lesbian, neurodivergent, trans-affirming therapist!
As someone who grew up closeted in an extremely religious household, I get what it’s like to feel like you don’t belong or need to push away parts of yourself. I can never fully understand what it’s like to be you, but I can connect with you through the shared experience of being a person who’s trying their best to figure out who the hell they are.
And I'm a lesbian, neurodivergent, trans-affirming therapist!
As someone who grew up closeted in an extremely religious household, I get what it’s like to feel like you don’t belong or need to push away parts of yourself. I can never fully understand what it’s like to be you, but I can connect with you through the shared experience of being a person who’s trying their best to figure out who the hell they are.
Owner/Founder of Hawk Eyes ABA.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Licensed Behavior Specialist in PA
Owner/Founder of Hawk Eyes ABA.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Licensed Behavior Specialist in PA
I have extensive experience supporting LGBTQIA+ youth, individuals with disabilities or chronic illnesses, and those who are autistic or otherwise neurodivergent, as well as clients managing anxiety, mood disorders, and OCD.
I have over 15 years experience working in community mental health and clinical practice with people of all ages, but my work centers around supporting children, teens, and families. My goal is to create a space where young people and their caregivers feel understood, valued, and supported as they navigate challenges and growth together.
I have extensive experience supporting LGBTQIA+ youth, individuals with disabilities or chronic illnesses, and those who are autistic or otherwise neurodivergent, as well as clients managing anxiety, mood disorders, and OCD.
I have over 15 years experience working in community mental health and clinical practice with people of all ages, but my work centers around supporting children, teens, and families. My goal is to create a space where young people and their caregivers feel understood, valued, and supported as they navigate challenges and growth together.
I specialize in trauma, anxiety, burnout, neurodivergence, and identity stress, especially for LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and clients with disabilities or chronic health conditions, focusing on safety and nervous system support.
My ideal client is someone who has been carrying a lot for a long time. They may look like they’re functioning on the outside, but inside they feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or disconnected. They want relief, understanding, and a space where they don’t have to explain or minimize their experience. They’re seeking safety, clarity, and support to feel more grounded, connected, and like themselves again.
I specialize in trauma, anxiety, burnout, neurodivergence, and identity stress, especially for LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and clients with disabilities or chronic health conditions, focusing on safety and nervous system support.
My ideal client is someone who has been carrying a lot for a long time. They may look like they’re functioning on the outside, but inside they feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or disconnected. They want relief, understanding, and a space where they don’t have to explain or minimize their experience. They’re seeking safety, clarity, and support to feel more grounded, connected, and like themselves again.
I am currently accepting new clients. If anxiety, depression, trauma, or daily stress have been weighing you down, you do not have to handle it alone. I work with teens and adults who want relief, clarity, and practical tools to feel more grounded, confident, and like themselves again. Whether you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or emotionally worn out, therapy can help you understand what is happening, build healthier coping skills, and create meaningful change that carries into everyday life.
I am currently accepting new clients. If anxiety, depression, trauma, or daily stress have been weighing you down, you do not have to handle it alone. I work with teens and adults who want relief, clarity, and practical tools to feel more grounded, confident, and like themselves again. Whether you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or emotionally worn out, therapy can help you understand what is happening, build healthier coping skills, and create meaningful change that carries into everyday life.
I work with folks who experience the intersection between being Highly Intelligent/Gifted and having Autism/ADHD/OCD/other Neurodivergence, often referred to as being Twice-Exceptional (2E).
In more concrete terms, I practice integrative psychotherapy, primarily utilizing existential and psychodynamic (i.e. Lacanian) perspectives, subbing in parts of structured modalities (i.e. DBT, Schema) when warranted. It’s crucial to navigate both our more conscious thinking alongside the behind-the-scenes parts of our brain that do lots of heavy lifting.
I work with folks who experience the intersection between being Highly Intelligent/Gifted and having Autism/ADHD/OCD/other Neurodivergence, often referred to as being Twice-Exceptional (2E).
In more concrete terms, I practice integrative psychotherapy, primarily utilizing existential and psychodynamic (i.e. Lacanian) perspectives, subbing in parts of structured modalities (i.e. DBT, Schema) when warranted. It’s crucial to navigate both our more conscious thinking alongside the behind-the-scenes parts of our brain that do lots of heavy lifting.
My ideal clients are adults who are navigating PMDD, PMS-related mood changes, anxiety, depression, workplace stress, burnout, caregiver stress, relationship concerns, and major life transitions. Many clients come to my practice feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, stuck, or unsure how to manage the pressure of personal responsibilities, professional demands, hormonal mood changes, or difficult relationships.
My ideal clients are adults who are navigating PMDD, PMS-related mood changes, anxiety, depression, workplace stress, burnout, caregiver stress, relationship concerns, and major life transitions. Many clients come to my practice feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, stuck, or unsure how to manage the pressure of personal responsibilities, professional demands, hormonal mood changes, or difficult relationships.
I might be a good fit for you if you're interested in processing relationship trauma/abuse, processing sexual trauma, understanding health relationship building & communication (in monogamous or ENM/polyamorous relationships), are looking to explore kink dynamics or gender & sexuality, are looking to process grief, understand your neurodiversity better, or just need someone to talk to who might just "get" it.
I work primarily with neurodivergent, disabled LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples from a person-centered, trauma-focused and trauma-informed lens, which means I want our time together to be collaborative. I don't assume I know everything about you or what's going on in your brain, and I show up to sessions ready to do what feels good to you.
I might be a good fit for you if you're interested in processing relationship trauma/abuse, processing sexual trauma, understanding health relationship building & communication (in monogamous or ENM/polyamorous relationships), are looking to explore kink dynamics or gender & sexuality, are looking to process grief, understand your neurodiversity better, or just need someone to talk to who might just "get" it.
I work primarily with neurodivergent, disabled LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples from a person-centered, trauma-focused and trauma-informed lens, which means I want our time together to be collaborative. I don't assume I know everything about you or what's going on in your brain, and I show up to sessions ready to do what feels good to you.
Many of the people I work with are carrying the weight of stress, anxiety, identity questions, and relational wounds, often shaped by generational trauma and systemic barriers tied to their marginalized identities. They're looking for a space to reconnect with their values, and begin making sense of what’s getting in the way of moving through the world as their whole self. Whether you're exploring cultural identity, healing from trauma, or moving through life transitions, you deserve support that recognizes your full story and the systems that have shaped it.
Many of the people I work with are carrying the weight of stress, anxiety, identity questions, and relational wounds, often shaped by generational trauma and systemic barriers tied to their marginalized identities. They're looking for a space to reconnect with their values, and begin making sense of what’s getting in the way of moving through the world as their whole self. Whether you're exploring cultural identity, healing from trauma, or moving through life transitions, you deserve support that recognizes your full story and the systems that have shaped it.
Taking the first steps to start your therapy journey can be quite daunting, but I’m glad you’re here! Therapy is an incredible tool to get to know yourself better and find how you fit into the world around you. As a clinician, my job is to support you in that journey in whatever way YOU see fit. My therapeutic approach is client-centered and trauma-informed to ensure your safety and success!
Taking the first steps to start your therapy journey can be quite daunting, but I’m glad you’re here! Therapy is an incredible tool to get to know yourself better and find how you fit into the world around you. As a clinician, my job is to support you in that journey in whatever way YOU see fit. My therapeutic approach is client-centered and trauma-informed to ensure your safety and success!
I am a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in Pennsylvania and Colorado with over 10 years of experience in the human services field. I hold both a Master of Social Work and a Master of Public Health, which allows me to take a holistic, whole-person approach to care—recognizing the connection between mental health, physical health, and life circumstances.
I have worked with individuals across the lifespan, from children as young as 5 to adults in their 70s. My areas of focus include anxiety, depression, family conflict, couples counseling, and building effective coping skills for everyday life.
I am a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in Pennsylvania and Colorado with over 10 years of experience in the human services field. I hold both a Master of Social Work and a Master of Public Health, which allows me to take a holistic, whole-person approach to care—recognizing the connection between mental health, physical health, and life circumstances.
I have worked with individuals across the lifespan, from children as young as 5 to adults in their 70s. My areas of focus include anxiety, depression, family conflict, couples counseling, and building effective coping skills for everyday life.
I am an LGBTQIA+ ally and understand the complexities of living with neurodivergence.
Being in therapy with me is like being in a book club. That's a little exaggerated, but I do like to recommend reading material and other media sources to supplement the work we do in session. As a therapist, I'm curious and analytical. I like to think of treatment as a puzzle we're solving together.
Choosing the right therapist for you, someone who fits with your personality and understands where you're coming from, will support a positive therapy experience. I am someone who likes to employ whimsy and humor, when appropriate, to help clients feel at ease.
I am an LGBTQIA+ ally and understand the complexities of living with neurodivergence.
Being in therapy with me is like being in a book club. That's a little exaggerated, but I do like to recommend reading material and other media sources to supplement the work we do in session. As a therapist, I'm curious and analytical. I like to think of treatment as a puzzle we're solving together.
Choosing the right therapist for you, someone who fits with your personality and understands where you're coming from, will support a positive therapy experience. I am someone who likes to employ whimsy and humor, when appropriate, to help clients feel at ease.
Therapy requires we slow down long enough to look at our lives with a bit more curiosity, a lot less judgment. That is my goal in supporting you with what brings you to therapy: as a therapist and clinical manager at Calm Pittsburgh, our sessions will be a collaboration, a space to observe and reconcile the narratives we tell, read between the lines of our daily habits, and approach our unhelpful patterns with openness and flexibility.
Therapy requires we slow down long enough to look at our lives with a bit more curiosity, a lot less judgment. That is my goal in supporting you with what brings you to therapy: as a therapist and clinical manager at Calm Pittsburgh, our sessions will be a collaboration, a space to observe and reconcile the narratives we tell, read between the lines of our daily habits, and approach our unhelpful patterns with openness and flexibility.
I love working with neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ clients or anyone navigating identity formation, relationships, attachment wounds, anxiety, or life transitions.
With over 10 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I am passionate about helping individuals create meaningful, lasting change in their lives. I founded Tranquil Trails with the vision of creating a warm, collaborative, and affirming space where clients feel safe to explore, heal, and grow.
I love working with neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ clients or anyone navigating identity formation, relationships, attachment wounds, anxiety, or life transitions.
With over 10 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I am passionate about helping individuals create meaningful, lasting change in their lives. I founded Tranquil Trails with the vision of creating a warm, collaborative, and affirming space where clients feel safe to explore, heal, and grow.
I am also autistic and ADHD, so I practice from a neurodivergent-affirming perspective and share my lived experience.
In the words of Mr. Rogers, “Play is really the work of childhood." I see kids who have prenatal, preverbal, or early childhood trauma; attachment and behavioral issues; or struggle with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and anger. I will work with you to create a flexible treatment plan tailored to your child's individual needs, using techniques like prescriptive play therapy, filial therapy, expressive arts, sandtray, geek therapy, and attachment-based activities to directly address and heal the impact of stress on the body and brain. I help identify the reasons for children’s behavior and healthier ways to meet those needs.
I am also autistic and ADHD, so I practice from a neurodivergent-affirming perspective and share my lived experience.
In the words of Mr. Rogers, “Play is really the work of childhood." I see kids who have prenatal, preverbal, or early childhood trauma; attachment and behavioral issues; or struggle with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and anger. I will work with you to create a flexible treatment plan tailored to your child's individual needs, using techniques like prescriptive play therapy, filial therapy, expressive arts, sandtray, geek therapy, and attachment-based activities to directly address and heal the impact of stress on the body and brain. I help identify the reasons for children’s behavior and healthier ways to meet those needs.
At Ren & Rei Counseling, we are a very relaxed environment. When you come to the office you can greet a dog, snuggle some cats, grab a drink, and have some snacks. You can even kick off your shoes! We are all in socks or slippers anyway. While we are very relaxed, we are still very focused on helping our people. We work with ages 5+ in individual, couples, and family sessions. We have experience with trauma, grief, ADHD, anxiety, OCD, mood disorders, personality disorders, social concerns, identity concerns, and suicidal ideations and self-harming.
At Ren & Rei Counseling, we are a very relaxed environment. When you come to the office you can greet a dog, snuggle some cats, grab a drink, and have some snacks. You can even kick off your shoes! We are all in socks or slippers anyway. While we are very relaxed, we are still very focused on helping our people. We work with ages 5+ in individual, couples, and family sessions. We have experience with trauma, grief, ADHD, anxiety, OCD, mood disorders, personality disorders, social concerns, identity concerns, and suicidal ideations and self-harming.
Hey, I’m Sara, a neurodivergent cat lady who is passionate about helping other neurodivergent folks live their best lives.
Let’s be real… the struggle is here to stay… but you don’t have to let the bus drag you around without your consent. You can learn to take the wheel and create new routes that allow you to be the most authentic and capable version of yourself.
Hey, I’m Sara, a neurodivergent cat lady who is passionate about helping other neurodivergent folks live their best lives.
Let’s be real… the struggle is here to stay… but you don’t have to let the bus drag you around without your consent. You can learn to take the wheel and create new routes that allow you to be the most authentic and capable version of yourself.
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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.