Neurodivergent people are my people. I care so deeply about my work as an autistic therapist with ADHD because I believe in community care. It is truly my passion. I know what it’s like to live in a world not made for me, and what it’s like to try so hard to constantly “do more” like everyone else. I know what it’s like not understanding why I feel so different and so isolated. Now I understand. I use my lived experience (and also my many years of education and training:) to help guide neurodivergent people to live within their own capacity, explore their true values, and feel a bit more grounded within themselves. My approach is warm, open, and also quite silly. Laughing and crying are a common occurrence in my telehealth office… sometimes all at once.
Hi, I’m Owen (they/them)
Me as a forever learner:
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I began really honing in on neurodivergence as a therapist in 2022. First focusing on psychosis and then autism and ADHD. I read, watched, and listened to as much scientific literature, clinical trainings, and personal anecdotes that I could to help me understand how to help autistic/ADHD folx in the ways that they deserve.
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I got my Master of Social Work degree in 2021 (woot.) I chose social work because I care a lot about you as a whole person. It’s clear to me that looking at an individual is only a small part of what makes a person who they are. I wanted to learn about how social constructs impact us alongside all the mental health stuff. I care deeply about having a reflexive practice. That means I think a lot about what I say, how I say it, and why I say it. I aim to be anti-oppressive, but I don’t really think I get to decide if I actually am. I am always open to feedback, and sometimes that the juiciest, most helpful part of therapy.
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I graduated from the University of New Orleans in 2014. During this time I started to realize my beliefs about humans and the ways in which oppressive systems really do a lot of harm. While I can’t totally exit that system, I began doing my best to start my career with anti-racist values in mind. Living in New Orleans for the majority of my life radicalized me in a good way. My birth city is a big part of my identity.