AuDHD therapy for teens and adults in Thousand Oaks and online

For people who are both ADHD and autistic, and tired of being understood only halfway. In person in Thousand Oaks and by telehealth across California.

If your brain wants a new project and also wants everything to stay exactly the same, welcome.

When ADHD and autism overlap

Being both ADHD and autistic often means living with needs that pull in opposite directions. You might crave novelty and also need routine, want connection and also need time alone to recover, or feel restless in a quiet room and overwhelmed in a loud one. Because each set of traits hides the other, many AuDHD people go years with only one diagnosis, or none.

Common experiences include:

• Needs that seem to contradict each other
• A diagnosis that explains some of your experience, but not all of it
• Masking two sets of traits at once
• Sensory overwhelm alongside restlessness
• Burnout that builds faster than rest can fix it
• Feeling like you don’t fully fit in either community

Room for all of you

Together, we’ll explore how both sides of your brain shape your identity, energy, and relationships. We’ll look at where the pull between them creates stress, and find ways to meet both sets of needs instead of choosing one.

You’re welcome to tell me what works for you, whether that’s more structure, more flexibility, or some of each depending on the day.

You don’t need to have it all figured out

You don’t need a formal diagnosis of both to work with me. If you’ve read about AuDHD and recognized yourself, that’s a good place to start.

Your first step is a free 15-minute call. We’ll talk about what’s going on and whether we’re a good fit.

How we’ll start

After our free call, we’ll schedule a first full session. The first few sessions are about mapping what your days look like: where you run out of energy, where you get stuck, and what helps you recover.

AuDHD brains often need structure and flexibility at the same time, so we’ll build both into how we work. We’ll keep a loose plan for each session and change course when something more pressing comes up.

Sessions are 50 minutes, in person in Thousand Oaks or by video anywhere in California.

Cost and insurance

Individual sessions are $180 for 50 minutes. Many PPO plans reimburse part of that through out-of-network benefits. I provide a monthly superbill you can submit to your plan for reimbursement.

I’m also in network with Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, and Blue Shield of California for individual therapy. See fees and insurance details →

Common questions