You’ve spent years trying to manage your anxiety or depression.
You’ve tried therapy, medications, mindfulness, and maybe even lifestyle overhauls—yet something still doesn’t feel quite right.
What if the problem wasn’t that these things didn’t work…
But that they weren’t addressing the root cause?
For many individuals—especially those assigned female at birth or those with high-masking tendencies—undiagnosed ADHD or autism can hide beneath the surface for decades, misdiagnosed or dismissed entirely.
The Hidden Root: Undiagnosed ADHD or Autism
If you’ve been told you’re “too sensitive,” “lazy,” “scattered,” or “too emotional,” there’s a chance what you’re really experiencing is neurodivergence, not just mental health challenges. ADHD and autism often go undetected, especially in adults who’ve learned to mask, people-please, and over-function in order to survive.
When ADHD or autism goes undiagnosed, the symptoms often look like anxiety and depression:
- Chronic people-pleasing driven by fear of rejection
- Working to the point of burnout to avoid feeling like a failure
- Intense guilt and shame from procrastination and low motivation
- A critical inner voice that won’t let you rest or say no
Treat the Root, Not Just the Symptoms
If this sounds familiar, it might be time to stop managing symptoms and start understanding what’s actually driving them. Treating the root—neurodivergence—can lead to lasting change.
With a specialized executive functioning therapy approach, you’ll begin to:
- Unlearn anxious patterns like perfectionism and overworking
- Build systems to manage time, focus, and follow-through
- Understand your brain’s wiring so you can stop fighting it
- Reduce depressive spirals tied to shame, low energy, or lack of structure
- Set boundaries, unmask, and live more authentically
You Deserve Therapy That Makes Sense for Your Brain
Traditional talk therapy often misses the mark for neurodivergent individuals. That’s why my approach is solution-focused, skills-based, and designed to help you feel empowered, not overwhelmed. We work together to create sustainable changes that actually fit your life and your brain.
Ready to find out if ADHD or autism is at the root of your burnout, anxiety, or depression?
Let’s explore it together.
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