I provide online individual, couples, & group psychotherapy for questioning or late identified Autistic/ADHDer adult clients located in Texas and most states in the US. I’m a psychologist with 16 yrs experience in seeing clients.

Specialties:

My clients don’t always fit the stereotypical, textbook picture of neurodivergence so that’s why it’s hard to see it fits them. In a lot of cases my clients have the exact opposite of some of the stereotypical traits, like knowing how others are feeling or picking up on patterns, and sometimes to the extent it feels like a curse. A big part of my work is helping clients, some of which who are therapists themselves, who are not sure if they are neurodivergent but want to explore that more for their own knowledge and to better their lives. I also help clients who are already aware of their neurodivergence with burnout, trouble with getting tasks done or executive functioning, navigating relationships of all kinds, trauma including narcissistic abuse, OCD or looping thoughts, sexuality, and other concerns.

Most of my clients have an Internalized PDA Profile, meaning they are more socially aware and people-oriented, highly value autonomy, don’t subscribe to social hierarchies (that authority figures or popular people are better), and end up masking and people pleasing to cope with life. They are almost “too good” at it to where they sometimes don’t realize who their authentic selves are anymore. They tend to be good at picking up on social cues, reading other peoples’ feelings, and recognizing patterns in the world and in others, which is the opposite of what society is taught about Autism. They also tend to describe it sometimes feeling like the conditions have to be “just so” in order to get certain tasks done. Neurotypical or even some traditional ADHD/autistic strategies often will not work well for you if you have this profile; working with a PDA profile requires creative strategies uniquely attuned to you and your needs.

I work from a neurodiversity affirming and strengths-based lens. I offer optional readings each session that I select tailored for you and your current concerns, at no extra cost.

Please email me (drjennifermcadams@gmail.com) or text (281-239-9771) to set up a free 30 minute online consultation so we can get to know each other a little bit and see if we'd be a good fit to work together. I see clients via telehealth (online), Monday through Thursday 9am-2pm (Central time zone). I’m located in and schedule based on the central time zone, but I see clients who are located in other time zones too.

I am able to see clients online who are located in MOST states of the US. Those states are as follows: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

I help clients determine and fully understand their neurodivergent profile in regular sessions and what it means for their lives without having to pay thousands to get a formal report based on the outdated assessments that currently exist. However, I’m happy to provide referrals for providers that produce those formal reports if you are interested.

How Therapy with Me Can Help:

I help neurodivergent people with a variety of concerns or goals, including but not limited to:

  • understanding and learning more about your neurotype (Autism or ADHD) and unique identity or if these even apply to you

  • attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD or formerly ADD) and executive functioning difficulties/differences

  • romantic relationship, friendship, and/or family difficulties

    • problems with forming or maintaining fulfilling friendships/relationships or "finding your people”

    • figuring out how to best navigate your neurodivergence and self-growth with family members who might not get it or value those things

    • navigating whether to go moderate, low, or no contact with family

  • healing from and understanding the inevitable trauma from being a neurodivergent person in a neurotypically geared world and other traumas/abuse

    • recovering from abuse or mistreatment from others (sometimes emotionally immature or narcissistic individuals)

  • learning what mental health tools and supports work for you

  • unmasking to the degree you choose and better understanding your “authentic self”

  • learning ways to recover from and reduce burnout cycles (what might seem like depression)

  • understanding your sensory needs, which can sometimes be the reason for chronic anxiety

    • You might be highly sensitive to sensory stimuli, under-sensitive, or some combination

  • coping with nervous system regulation and overload (meltdowns which might seem like panic attacks or shutdowns which can seem like dissociation)

  • determining how you want to navigate within a neurotypically geared society

  • stress/anxiety, including social anxiety

  • learning how communication or identifying/expressing emotions works for you and how to bridge the gap with others

  • intrusive thoughts/obsessions and compulsions (OCD)

    • this is related to “looping” or “ruminative” type thinking which is common for our neurotype but can also be distressing

  • coping with life transitions/changes

  • desire for personal growth

  • getting back in touch with your “authentic self” and desires/needs/feelings

  • building meaning in one's life

  • self-esteem or confidence difficulties

  • career or academic concerns

  • healing from former membership in high-control religious groups/cults and/or having family members in these groups

  • sexual difficulties and wellbeing