Neurodivergent Couples Therapy in Portland, OR

Are you seeking neurodivergent affirming couples therapy?

You may be seeking couples/relationship therapy because…

  • you and your partner are both neurodivergent and it feels like your needs clash

  • you and/or your partner were late diagnosed and want to figure out what this means for your relationship

  • you’re in a mixed neurotype relationship

  • you and your partner are struggling with communication issues

  • you and your partner(s) want to work on your sexual relationship & how to honor your needs around neurodivergence within it

  • you want a couples/relationship therapist who is neurodivergent identified and/or informed

You deserve a couples therapist who gets it and is trained in the unique experience and challenges that may show up around neurodivergence. Our Portland, OR couples therapists are neurodivergent-identified & affirming.

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We understand how overwhelming it can feel to be neurodivergent. We also understand how it can allow for creativity, deep passion, and connection. We’ll help you navigate the challenges and also lean into the benefits, while staying firmly rooted in an affirming approach.

What you will find here:

  • understanding of your neurodivergent experience

  • support with coping with a world that isn’t set up for you

  • help navigating relationships so you can have more connection

  • guidance in setting boundaries that protect your energy

  • lots of compassion & understanding

  • help identifying supports & accommodations you need

    What you will not find here:

  • pathologization of your neurodivergent experience

  • disorder based framing of neurodivergence

  • pressure to conform to neurotypical ways of being

  • lack of acknowledgement of your needs

What does neurodivergent affirming couples therapy involve?

Your therapist will help you & your partner address whatever concerns are bringing you into couples therapy: communication challenges, sexual concerns, parenting, infidelity, ethical non-monogamy, or anything else. They will balance supporting you with these relationship concerns, in processing all the emotions that come with being a neurodivergent person, and also in building skills that will make your relationship feel more fulfilling.

Your therapist will support you and your partner with acceptance and self-understanding & with finding ways to cope with living in a neurotypical society.

In therapy, you and your therapist may work towards…

  • embracing your most authentic self (unmasking) in your relationship

  • processing trauma (traumatic invalidation, past unmet needs, relational trauma, etc) that impact your relationship

  • identifying relationship accommodations that can help you better integrate each other’s brain-based needs into the relationship

  • exploring your sexuality, in a way that supports your neurodivergence

  • improving your relationship

  • balancing caring for yourself and your partner’s needs

  • setting up systems in your relationship that help you get through the day to day requirements of living in this society

Your therapist will invite you both to show up as your authentic self. You are welcome to fidget, info-dump, share existential reflections, not have to make constant eye contact, talk about your passions, share in a way that makes sense for your brain, and anything else that makes you feel more at ease. We adapt typical couples therapy modalities to be more neuro-affirming.

Therapy for neurodivergent people in Oregon and Washington.

If you have more questions about what to expect in neurodivergent couples therapy, you can schedule an initial free consultation to learn more.

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Our Neurodivergent Identified Couples Therapists

  • Tamzin Johanson, Marriage & Family Therapy Associate

  • Yael Kievsky, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

  • Lindsay Moldovan offers ADHD therapy in Portland, OR and ADHD therapy in WA.

    Lindsay Moldovan, Marriage & Family Therapy Associate

  • Taylor Kravitz offers ADHD therapy in Portland, OR.

    Taylor Kravitz, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

  • Danielle Maveal is an art therapist in Portland, OR.

    Danielle Maveal, Art Therapy Intern

  • Taylor Duchesneau offers neurodivergent affirming couples therapy in Portland, OR.

    Taylor Duchesneau, Marriage & Family Therapy Intern

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If you’re ready to get started with neurodivergent affirming couples therapy, we start with a free consultation. We are deeply passionate about providing neurodivergent couples therapy here in Portland, OR.

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