Therapy for Neurodivergent Folx in Los Angeles
Finding a therapist who truly understands your brain – not just how it works, but how it feels to live in it – can be tough. At GGPA, we offer neurodiversity-affirming therapy for Autistic, ADHD, and otherwise neurodivergent folx who want support without being pathologized.
Here, therapy is about helping you unmask, feel confident about your neurodivergence traits and connect deeply with what makes your brain processes unique. Sessions are available in person in Los Angeles or online anywhere in California.
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What We Mean by “Neurodivergent Folx”
Neurodiversity recognizes that there’s no single “normal” brain. People think, sense, communicate, and feel in many different ways, and those differences are part of human variation, not disorders to be cured.
When we say neurodivergent folx, we’re referring to people whose brains operate differently from what society calls “typical” or neurotypical (a term for non-neurodivergent people). This includes Autistic people, ADHDers, Dyslexic or Dyspraxic individuals, and anyone who identifies with a neurodivergent experience.
Our goal is to create a space where you can drop the mask, move at your pace, and learn sustainable ways to live in a world that often asks too much from your nervous system.
Our Neurodiversity-Affirming Approach
We don’t see neurodivergence as something to correct. We see it as a lens through which you experience life, one that deserves respect and understanding.
At GGPA, we use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and trauma-informed techniques to help you explore emotions safely, strengthen relationships, and create lasting internal change without shame or pressure.
Our sessions are built around your sensory and emotional needs. That might mean dimming the lights, slowing the pace, allowing stimming or movement, or structuring sessions in a way that keeps you regulated. We welcome communication differences and tailor our approach to your energy and attention.
You’ll never be asked to mask here. We want you to bring your full, authentic self, even the parts that have been misunderstood elsewhere.
Who We Support
Adults
Therapy for burnout, anxiety, masking fatigue, or challenges with executive functioning. Many of our clients are late-diagnosed or self-identified neurodivergent adults who’ve spent years adapting to neurotypical and allistic norms.
Couples
Couples therapy for relationships where one or both partners are
identify as neurodivergent. Using EFT with neurodiverse adaptation techniques, we help couples understand neurodiverse emotional patterns, reduce miscommunication and personalization, and rebuild connection in ways that respect both partners’ brain wiring.
Teens & Young Adults
We support neurodivergent teens and young adults in navigating identity exploration, executive functioning, social overwhelm, and transitions into adulthood. Our therapists help develop strategies for managing sensory sensitivities, organizing tasks, and communicating effectively. We offer neuropsychological testing to identify strengths, challenges, and accommodations that support success in academic and professional settings, all within a neurodiversity-affirming framework.
Families & Loved Ones
We understand the complexities of neurodivergent relationships. Our therapists offer compassionate guidance to help you deepen understanding, strengthen connections, and foster a harmonious, accepting family dynamic. Through psychoeducation, practical strategies, and relational support, we empower you to cultivate empathy, respect, and mutual understanding. Together, we’ll navigate challenges, advocate for your loved one’s needs, and build strong, supportive bonds that nurture growth and well-being for all.
What to Expect in Therapy
Your first session is about understanding you, not filling out forms or meeting diagnostic criteria. We’ll explore how you experience the world, what helps you feel grounded, and what “better” might look like for your life.
We’ll look at:
- Sensory needs and overstimulation triggers
- Emotional regulation and executive function fatigue
- Relationships, communication, and boundaries
- Cycles of masking, burnout, and recovery
Some clients work with us short-term for burnout recovery; others stay longer to build emotional insight and resilience. There’s no set timeline and therapy moves at your pace.
Three steps to get started:
1.
Free 20-minute consult
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Personalized therapy plan
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Ongoing support for growth and rest
Why Clients Choose GGPA
- Specialized training: Our therapists are EFT-trained, trauma-informed, and neurodivergent-affirming, many of whom are neurodivergent themselves.
- Inclusive care: We serve neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+, and BIPOC clients with compassion and intersectional understanding.
- No masking required: We adapt therapy to your communication and sensory style.
- Hybrid access: In-person sessions in Los Angeles and secure telehealth anywhere in California.
- Collaborative approach: We listen, adjust, and co-create your therapy journey.
Our goal isn’t to make you more “functional.” It’s to help you live sustainably, joyfully, and connected to your community.
Meet Your Neurodiverse-Affirming Team
At GGPA, you’ll work with therapists who bring warmth, expertise, and cultural attunement to every session.
Grazel Garcia, LMFT
Certified in EFT and Brainspotting, Grazel specializes in trauma, addiction, grief, and relational repair for LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent adults. Her warm, grounded approach invites clients to show up authentically, with no pressure to mask or conform.
Samantha Lam, AMFT
Samantha identifies as neurodiverse and uses EFT, Brainspotting, and Havening techniques to support trauma processing and emotional connection. Her sessions are deeply collaborative and sensory-aware.
Arami James, AMFT
Arami integrates mindfulness, creativity, and somatic techniques to support neurodivergent individuals and families. She brings a culturally rich and body-aware perspective to therapy, helping clients regulate through sensory and emotional awareness.
Tiffany Cuevas, AMFT
Tiffany uses emotionally-focused and attachment-based therapy to help clients manage anxiety, loss, and identity challenges. She works with neurodivergent adults navigating grief, overwhelm, and life transitions.
Sarah Liang, AMFT, APPC
Sarah is a neurodiverse and queer‑affirming therapist specializing in Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT). Her approach is relational and systems-informed, tailoring evidence and attachement-based practices to each clients’ unique needs.
Dr. Tyler Howard, PsyD
Dr. Howard provides affirming therapy and assessments for adults and couples. Her trauma-informed, multicultural approach integrates evidence-based practices with deep empathy for neurodivergent experiences.
Understanding Autistic Burnout
Many neurodivergent clients come to therapy because they’ve hit a wall that looks like exhaustion but goes far deeper. It’s not depression, and it’s not ordinary work stress, it’s what researchers and self-advocates call Autistic burnout.
According to Dora Raymaker and colleagues (2020), Autistic burnout happens when “all your internal resources are exhausted beyond measure and there’s no clean-up crew left.” It’s long-term (often lasting months or more) and marked by three core experiences:
- Pervasive exhaustion: mental, emotional, and physical
- Loss of skills, like remembering tasks or managing self-care
- Increased sensory sensitivities or reduced tolerance to stimuli
Autistic burnout often follows years of masking: trying to meet allistic expectations while suppressing your natural behaviors and sensory needs. Over time, the cost of “passing” builds up until the body and mind simply run out of fuel.
In therapy, we work with you to understand your personal burnout equation: what drains you, what restores you, and how to build a rhythm that respects your limits. Recovery usually starts with rest, sensory decompression, unmasking, and reconnecting with what makes you feel safe and whole.
If you’re experiencing Autistic burnout, it’s essential to seek professional support from a therapist who understands neurodivergence. Working with a knowledgeable and empathetic therapist can help you navigate the challenges of burnout, develop coping strategies, and create a sustainable plan for self-care and recovery.
Autistic Burnout Recovery and Support
Autistic burnout recovery is not about pushing through, it’s about stepping back, slowing down, and rebuilding your life on your terms. We often start with rest, sensory regulation, and gentle routines.
For some, that means sleeping more and doing less. For others, it’s reconnecting with special interests or spending time unmasked with trusted friends. Therapy offers structure for those changes: helping you identify patterns, reduce overwhelm, and develop strategies for future prevention.
We may also explore:
- Creating sensory-safe environments at home or work
- Learning to set boundaries and say no
- Re-engaging with Autistic or ADHD community spaces
- Building self-advocacy skills for accommodations
- Using your natural strengths as tools for recovery
We know recovery looks different for everyone, and that’s the point. You don’t have to rebuild your life overnight. You just need space to start.
Understanding ADHD and Emotional Regulation
For many neurodivergent adults, ADHD doesn’t look like what people imagine. It’s not just about focus or energy, it’s about living in a world that’s not even a little bit built for your brain.
Therapy can help you make sense of:
- Emotional “whiplash”: when feelings go from zero to a hundred fast.
- Executive function fatigue: the invisible labor of staying organized, remembering details, or switching tasks.
- Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD): that gut punch feeling when criticism (or even imagined rejection) feels overwhelming.
- Masking: working overtime to seem “together” or “on” when your brain needs downtime.
At GGPA, we use EFT and mindfulness-based strategies to help you identify triggers, slow down emotional reactivity, and learn self-compassion instead of self-blame.
Therapy for ADHD Adults in Los Angeles
Living with ADHD as an adult often means juggling brilliance and burnout. You might be creative, intuitive, and full of ideas, yet feel constantly behind, distracted, or guilty for not “doing enough.”
In therapy, we’ll help you:
- Build routines that actually fit your attention span and energy cycles (no generic productivity hacks here).
- Reframe how you see motivation, because ADHD brains thrive on interest, novelty, and emotional connection.
- Manage time-perception and task overwhelm without shame.
- Understand how rejection sensitivity impacts relationships and self-worth.
- Explore lifestyle, and environmental supports in collaboration with your broader care team (if applicable).
You’ll leave with tools that work with your brain, not against it, and a deeper understanding that you were never “lazy” or “scattered” to begin with.
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You deserve therapy that celebrates how your brain works, not therapy that asks you to hide it.
At GGPA, we believe that healing starts with being seen exactly as you are. Whether you’re recovering from burnout, exploring identity, or learning to live unmasked, you’re welcome here.