Therapy for ADHD, Autism & Neurodivergent Experiences
Many people experience the world in ways that don’t always fit traditional expectations.
If you are neurodivergent — or suspect you may be — you may have spent years feeling misunderstood, overwhelmed, or like you need to constantly “mask” who you are.
You might experience:
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Difficulty with focus or attention
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Feeling easily overwhelmed by sensory input
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Emotional intensity or burnout
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Challenges with organization or executive functioning
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Social exhaustion or feeling different from others
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A lifelong sense of trying to keep up or fit in
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Therapy can provide a space to understand your brain, reduce shame, and build strategies that work for how you naturally function.
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Neurodivergent Therapy in Ontario
Core Connections Psychology Centre provides therapy for adolescents and adults virtually across Ontario, and in person in Collingwood and Newmarket. Our therapists use evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behaviour therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Coaching and other trauma-informed approaches to help clients understand neurodivergence and create lasting change.
Understanding Neurodivergence
Neurodivergence includes experiences such as:
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ADHD
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Autism spectrum differences
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Learning differences
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Sensory processing differences
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Highly Sensitive People
Many neurodivergent individuals grow up receiving messages that they are “too much,” “not enough,” or simply different from what is expected.
Over time this can lead to anxiety, burnout, self-criticism, or difficulties with relationships.
Therapy focuses on understanding these experiences and supporting a healthier relationship with yourself.
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We Can Help With
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Understand how your brain works
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Reduce shame and self-criticism
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Develop strategies for focus and organization
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Manage emotional overwhelm or burnout
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Strengthen relationships and communication
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Build a life that works with — rather than
against your neurodivergence
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Support may include:
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ADHD challenges
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Autism spectrum experiences
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Executive functioning difficulties
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Sensory overwhelm
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Burnout and emotional regulation
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Self-acceptance and identity
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We offer in-person therapy in Newmarket and Collingwood as well as virtual therapy across Ontario.
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What to Expect
Your first session is a chance for us to get to know you and understand what has been weighing on you.
We’ll explore your experiences, what you hope will change, and what support might look like moving forward.
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Therapy is a collaborative process. We move at a pace that feels safe and manageable.
