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As a neurodivergent teen or young adult, maybe you’re feeling anxious, shame, or burnout from trying to hold it all together, but you are at your wits end and you can no longer live like this.

Or, if you’re a parent, maybe you’re always trying to make sure you are doing the right thing for your kid, but you’re exhausted. — You worry if your teen will be able to live independently when you’re gone.

If this resonates with you, then you are in the right place.

You, or your loved one, may be experiencing:

Racing thoughts – a mind that won’t let you rest – a constant hum of anxiety in the background
Difficulty focusing, finishing, or even starting tasks due to intense burnout from meeting work, school, or life expectations – hygiene can even be in jeopardy
A world that feels overstimulating – you feel exhausted at the thought of socializing, or even leaving the house, nonetheless, trying a new restaurant or activity that you’ve never done before – so much could go wrong.
Impulsive behaviors – acting out of intense emotions without fully thinking through the consequences – and relationships that are struggling as a result
Feelings of guilt, shame, and sadness at the thought of things continuing to be as difficult as they are now. You worry if it will always be this hard.

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I want you to know that I see you:

You are a stressed out parent that wants the best for their child, but you’re working in a system with constant obstacles and you’re having a hard time making progress with getting your teen or young adult the help they need.

You house feels like chaos. It feels like someone is always dysregulated, upset or shutting down. Chores keep piling up and you’ve stopped even trying to get your teen to clean up after themselves. It’s a battle to ask them for help.

You’re worried that your teen does not want to socialize the way ‘normal’ teens would.

As a parent of an AuDHD teen in Santa Monica, CA:

You love your kid and want to help them grow, but their behavior patterns and emotional overwhelm frequently leaves you feeling helpless or at a loss for what to do to help them

You’re sick of going around the merry-go-round of trying to find the right therapists, treatment programs, or medication that will make a lasting change for your teen, that helps temporarily, but does not lead to long term progress

Communication with your teen leaves you feeling frustrated and scared, as they may shutdown or experience emotional outbursts, and you worry about what your kid’s future will look like. You worry if they will be able to function independently

There’s A Better Way!

You escape the never ending cycle of finding the right therapist, program, or medication and you’re able to see your child become more independent using a new approach
You are able to see long term progress in your teen’s behavior because your household is operating in a better way that actually helps your neurodivergent teen
You learn the vital skills necessary to properly communicate with you kid without them getting overwhelmed or withdrawing, and you both walk away feeling more supported and understood
Your home becomes a safe, conducive place that models openness, flexibility and receptivity to feedback

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Imagine:

You feel pride as you see your teen taking more initiative to complete tasks on their own, like studying, hygiene, chores, asking for support and doing new things they were previously not able to, like making plans with friends or engaging in new hobbies
You feel confident in your teen’s ability to be more independent seeing them graduate, go off to college, live independently, obtain and sustain employment etc.

Hi, I’m Sarah.

I help neurodivergent young adults (and their parents) find clarity and master the essential skills to lower overwhelm and function better in their daily lives. I provide a compassionate space to both learn from and reduce distress to be able to show up more authentically.

This work is personal to me as a neurodivergent individual. I understand the daily fears, triggers, feelings of overwhelm, strain put on relationships, and struggle to move past emotional overwhelm commonly associated with neurodivergence. I want to ensure all of my clients feel a sense of strength and empowerment from their differences, and not continue with an unhelpful narrative of “not good enough.” I believe that trust and understanding is the foundation of effective therapy.

I provide in person sessions in Santa Monica, CA and virtual therapy across California.

I have over 10 years of experience working at all levels of care, including at Rogers Behavioral Health, working specifically with neurodivergent populations and have treated over 1,000 individuals.

A better life is possible. Call now for your free consultation and get started today.

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Is This Approach Right for you, your teen, or your family?

If you’re ready for support that goes beyond talking about the problem and into real change, this approach may be a strong fit. Here, we don’t just teach skills, but work to understand and change the underlying thought patterns that keep your teen and your family stuck from making progress. Your teen will learn to increase mental openness and flexibility in thought processes that makes it easier for change to occur. If you’re looking for something different, you’re in the right place.

Radically Open Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (RO DBT) and ERP in Santa Monica, CA

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