Later-Diagnosed Autistic and ADHD Women
As a later-diagnosed AuDHD (Autistic and ADHD) woman herself, Michelle offers support for women who have received a diagnosis later in life who are navigating the emotional, relational and identity shifts that often follow.
WHEN IT ALL STARTS MAKING SENSE
Therapy for Later-Diagnosed Autistic and ADHD Women
For many, receiving a diagnosis later in life reshapes the way you understand your past, present, and future like finding the missing piece that changes the picture without changing who you are.
Processing the Diagnosis
Receiving a diagnosis can bring a mix of emotions, including relief, validation, grief, confusion and hope. Therapy can provide a supportive space to process what this means for you and make sense of your life experiences through a new lens.
Masking and Authenticity
Many neurodivergent women spend years masking their differences to fit in, often at the expense of their well-being and sense of self. Therapy can help you understand the impact of masking and develop ways of living that feel more sustainable and aligned with who you are.
Emotional Awareness and Interoception
Emotional awareness and interoception involve understanding the signals that come from within, including emotions, physical sensations and unmet needs. Therapy can help you strengthen this connection making it easier to navigate emotions, regulate stress and care for yourself in ways that feel supportive and sustainable.
Capacity and Burnout
Burnout often occurs when your nervous system remains in a prolonged state of stress or overwhelm without adequate opportunities for rest and recovery. Therapy can help you understand your patterns, recognize when your capacity is being exceeded and develop strategies that support regulation and resilience.
Sensory Needs
Sensory needs can have a significant impact on daily functioning, relationships, work and overall well-being. Therapy can help you understand your unique sensory profile and identify practical strategies and environmental supports that allow you to move through the world with greater comfort and balance.
Relationships and Sexuality
Relationships and sexuality are deeply connected to our sense of identity, communication, intimacy and emotional well-being. Therapy provides a supportive space to explore relationship dynamics, navigate challenges, deepen connection and develop a greater understanding of your sexual self and needs.
WHAT TO EXPECT
What Therapy Can Feel Like for Later-Diagnosed Autistic and ADHD Women
Therapy is a space where you no longer feel the need to explain, justify or hide who you are. Through a compassionate and collaborative process, you can explore your experiences, make sense of your diagnosis, unlearn self-blame and build a life that feels more authentic, sustainable and aligned with your needs.
Virtual Support
Serving Nova Scotia and Ontario
Virtual sessions available across Nova Scotia and Ontario — including Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford, Barrie, Orillia, Collingwood, Wasaga Beach, Midland, and Blue Mountain — with flexible scheduling for busy professionals, caregivers, and individuals navigating full lives.
FURTHER READING
Her Face of Autism
Written by Michelle for later-diagnosed neurodivergent women, Her Face of Autism explores identity, masking, and what it means to finally understand yourself.
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OTHER SUPPORT
Individual Therapy and Couples Therapy
Michelle also offers individual therapy for a broad range of concerns and couples therapy for partners navigating communication, connection, and relationship challenges — all within the same neuroaffirming, trauma-informed approach.
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Begin Learning How to Live, Not Just Survive
You have spent years learning how to survive. This is a space to begin something different — understanding your nervous system, exploring identity with compassion, and moving toward a life that feels safer, more authentic, and more connected.