Therapy for Neurodivergence in Williamsburg, Brooklyn

At Transcendent Self Therapy, we honor neurodivergence not as something to correct, but as a distinct way of sensing, processing, and relating. Many neurodivergent people notice patterns others miss, feel the world more intensely, and carry a powerful mix of creativity, depth, and sensitivity.

Therapy here is a place to drop the performance, reduce shame, and understand what your mind and body have been trying to communicate all along — so you can build a life that fits you.

What neurodivergent clients often bring to therapy

You might be here because you’re:

  • Burnt out from masking or people-pleasing

  • Struggling with overwhelm, shutdown, or emotional flooding

  • Navigating sensory sensitivity (sound, light, touch, crowds)

  • Feeling “too much” or “not enough” — and tired of trying to explain yourself

  • Dealing with executive functioning challenges: time blindness, organization, follow-through

  • Experiencing anxiety, depression, rejection sensitivity, or chronic self-criticism

  • Questioning ADHD/autistic traits later in life (especially for high-achievers and high-maskers)

  • Feeling misunderstood in relationships, work, or family dynamics

  • Wanting tools without being forced into a rigid “one-size-fits-all” approach

Our approach to neurodivergence therapy

We don’t treat neurodivergence as a problem to eliminate. We work collaboratively to help you understand your operating system, strengthen what supports you, and reduce what drains you.

1) Identity, meaning, and your story

We explore how neurodivergence has shaped your self-concept, relationships, and the narratives you carry — including the ways shame, misattunement, or “being the odd one out” may have impacted you over time.

2) Nervous system regulation + sensory support

We build practical ways to prevent overwhelm, recover faster, and care for your sensory needs — without pathologizing them. This might include grounding, pacing, boundary work, and understanding your personal stress signatures.

3) Unmasking and authentic expression

We make room for you to speak plainly, have needs, stim, move, pause, or think out loud — and to practice being real in relationship, not “good.”

4) Executive functioning tools that respect your brain

We can work on structure, planning, routines, follow-through, communication, and self-advocacy — in ways that feel supportive rather than punishing.

5) Integration + self-acceptance

The goal isn’t perfection. It’s more ease, more clarity, and a life that fits your rhythms — internally and relationally.

Who we’re a good fit for

We’re often a strong fit for:

  • Adults exploring ADHD / autistic traits / neurodivergence

  • High-maskers, high-achievers, creatives, and professionals who feel “on” all the time

  • People navigating relationships, identity, and self-trust alongside neurodivergence

  • Anyone who wants affirming, nuanced care — not clichés or “just try harder” advice