Therapy for teens and adults
Using evidence-based psychodynamic interventions, I work with neurodivergent adults to navigate life transitions and manage anxiety, stress, and depression. As a neurodiversity-affirming therapist, I do not believe these conditions should be “cured.” Instead I treat the stresses that accompany living in an often invalidating or non-accommodating world. My approach involves examining psychological drives and forces that underlie behavior with the goal of gaining a better understanding of the self. In the process, patients gain self-confidence and develop better ways of relating to people. Keeping in mind the unique experiences of neurodivergence, special attention is paid to how one’s strengths and weaknesses have contributed to their present experiences.
My clinical focus lies in the following:
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), learning and communication difficulties
Major depression, dysthymia, adjustment disorder
Generalized anxiety disorder
Neuropsychological testing
Maybe you are here because you are concerned about your child, or perhaps you are an adult who feels that something is “off,” and wants to understand why.
I conduct neuropsychological assessments to identify learning disabilities, autism, attentional and impulse control issues, emotional problems, and adjustment difficulties.
Following the evaluation, I make specific, individualized recommendations for treatment and classroom accommodations, as necessary.
Contact me at hadleywenphd@gmail.com and get started today.