AuDHD Flourishing

19 Safe Therapy for Neurodivergent People with Danielle Aubin

Oct 13, 2023

Danielle Aubin, an AuDHD therapist with expertise in trauma, discusses the importance of safe therapy for neurodivergent individuals. They explore topics such as trauma in ND clients, challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals with therapists, and navigating therapy as a neurodivergent person.

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Quick takeaways

Therapy for neurodivergent individuals should prioritize creating a safe and supportive space where individuals can feel heard, validated, and understood.

Neurodivergent individuals, including autistic individuals, are at a higher risk for experiencing trauma due to intersecting identities and the lack of accommodation and understanding in society.

Finding a suitable therapist who understands and respects the unique experiences of neurodivergent individuals can be challenging.

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The importance of safe therapy and group support for neurodivergent individuals

Therapy for neurodivergent individuals should prioritize creating a safe and supportive space where individuals can feel heard, validated, and understood. Group therapy can be particularly beneficial as it allows individuals to connect with others who have similar experiences and challenges, providing a sense of belonging and validation. Safe therapy should prioritize consent, go at a manageable pace, and allow individuals to process trauma and emotions in a way that feels safe for them.

Introduction

2min

Availability of Therapy for Neurodivergent Individuals

2min

SEO, Private Practice, Gentle Parenting, and Breaking the Cycle

3min

Trauma in Children and Attachment

17min

Navigating Capitalism and Authenticity

4min

Challenges Faced by Neurodivergent Individuals with Bad Therapists

4min

Navigating Therapy as a Neurodivergent Individual

21min

An AuDHD therapist! Danielle Aubin (she/they), LCSW, works with neurodivergent clients and has expertise in trauma.

We talk about why trauma is such a big deal for ND clients. And the title of the episode comes from their amazing take on why having safe therapy is especially important for ND people, and what that looks like.

If you're in therapy or considering it, this episode is for you! (Also if you've experienced trauma from therapy, because this conversation totally validates that also.)

Episode originally posted on The Longer Road podcast, June 2023

Danielle's website

Danielle's TikTok @myautistictherapist

Danielle's Instagram @myautistictherapist

Resources Danielle recommends for finding a therapist:

ndtherapists.com

autistictherapist.com

inclusivetherapists.com

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