Neurodivergence-Affirming Therapy

Inclusive Online Therapy Across Ontario

“It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences.”

– Audre Lorde, Civil Rights Activist

Are you tired of feeling misunderstood?

Everyone tells you they’ll accept your differences…but it doesn’t always feel that way.

You don’t remember the last time you felt truly seen by others. Every day feels like a minefield of sensory overload, losing your train of thought (again), or figuring out how the heck to fit in using a social code that wasn’t designed for you.

You know that you can avoid the awkwardness by masking and pretending to be someone you’re not…but the hours of fighting who you really are can be exhausting.

It’s like everyone else was handed a map for how to thrive…but you never got one.  

What if you were valued and celebrated for your differences?

Imagine having real tools for navigating shutdowns and overwhelm.

Rejection sensitivity – still scary, but far less painful.

Your stims and special interests – celebrated.

You’ve learned to develop a schedule that actually suits your life, without constantly falling behind or losing track of things. You’re building social skills that feel authentic to you – no masking needed.

Instead of feeling ashamed of your differences, they become one of your favourite things about yourself. You’ve learned to harness their power.

Yes, the world is built for neurotypicals (though we’ll keep advocating until it isn’t!)…but you’ll now have a personalized toolbox of strategies to navigate it. Finally, you’ll have a map – and it will be one that you created to perfectly suit your brain.

Unpack the Mess, Unmask the Magic.

We view neurodivergence as difference, not deficit. We will never treat your neurodivergence as something to “fix”, and we’ll explore ways to navigate a neurotypical world in ways that feel authentic and affirming.

We care about the real you, and we don’t judge. Bring your unmasked, unfiltered self to our sessions, and we’ll help you feel safer in your own skin.

We’ll discover how to use your strengths (even ones you never knew you had) to your advantage, and cope with challenges using personalized strategies.

We know neurodivergence—many of us, firsthand! We welcome stimming, fidgets, comfort objects, dimmed lights, noise-reducing headphones, and anything else you might need to fully enjoy your therapy experience. Accommodations are welcome and encouraged, let us know how we can help!

Who this type of therapy is for:

→ You struggle to focus on anything or pay full attention, and you’re known for making “careless mistakes”—even when you’re trying your hardest.

→ Your surroundings drive you crazy. Why do the lights have to be so bright, and the noises so loud?

→ You don’t know why you can’t get a grip on your schedule—why is sticking to a plan (or making one in the first place) so hard?

→ You’re angry, irritable, and disconnected from the people around you, but you crave social connection.  

→ You can’t stop scrolling through AuDHD reels, and you’re finding them a little too relatable.

Why Choose Counterspiral?

Our team is a unique group with some important things in common.

  • We all deeply care about social justice, equity, and making the world a better place. We are actively anti-racist, queer and trans affirming, and we celebrate neurodiversity.

  • We are compassionate, supportive, and educated therapists who use evidence-based best practices to customize each session, just for you. And we’re also real people who will laugh with you, hold space for you, and authentically connect with you. We fully show up in session so that you have a brave and safe space to let it all out.

  • We know that therapy is really about you, so we’ll always do our best to match you to a team member who is a great fit.

  • You can get to know us better by visiting our Meet the Team page. We can’t wait to meet you!

Learn how we affirm neurodivergence and other identities to make therapy safer.

Let’s get started.