Neurodiverse Couples Therapy

Colorado Springs & Online Across Colorado

You've spent a long time trying to work out the special aspects in your relationship and now, its time to get some support.

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I am feeling burned out

It may seem like your partner just doesn't hear you. You try to make a point, but there is always a better argument. You're irritable. But mostly you feel alone in the relationship. You fear that if things keep going this way, you will drift off into oblivion. But even worse, is the feeling that your partner may not notice.

MAYBE YOU HAVE ALSO BEEN...

Missing a sexual connection

Struggling in your parenting with a newly diagnosed neurodivergent child or in differences in parenting

Feeling like you are picking up too many responsibilities to cover for your parter.

Feel disempowered to voice your opinions

Feel shame about expressing discontent because on the surface you have a great life.

As a neurodivergent therapist in a neurodivergent relationship
I get it.

When you are upset because nothing you do seems to make change, it does not make you a bad partner. You also are not crazy for wanting things to be different! It can be overwhelming to try and explain the experience to those around you in your efforts to get help. Throughout our work together, you will receive understanding, support and encouragement. The work of relationship will be different fo you than others and it is soo worth the effort.

YOU ARE ATTRACTED TO THE STRENGTHS

Intelligence, Special Interest, Memory

High intelligence
Amazing verbal skills; rich vocabulary.
Ability to absorb and retain large amounts of information, especially about topics of special interest.
Ability to think in visual images.
Self-motivated, independent learners.
Propensity to think outside the box and generate novel solutions to problems

Strong Focus

Ability (in some cases a preference) for spending time alone.
Take an interest in arcane or off-beat fields of knowledge.
Concentrate for long periods of time on reading, experimenting, writing,
Avoid wasting time in some activities that appeal to neurotypical people.
Some special interests can be channeled into productive hobbies or even careers, where the person may be creative or make new discoveries.

Detail-oriented

Ability to notice small details of an idea, theory, number pattern, book, film, object or visual image.

YOU STRUGGLE WITH THE CHALLENGES

Sensory

Aversion to or craving for certain types/intensities of sensory input.

Emotions and Anxiety

Recognizing what emotions feel like and look like in self and others.
Understanding gradations of emotion; matching emotional response to people, activities and settings.

Flexible Thinking

Coping with changes in familiar routines.
Seeing more than one way to accomplish a task/solve a problem.
Realizing there are exceptions to rules; tolerating when other people bend rules.
Accepting feedback, advice, suggestions or help from others.

Executive Functioning/Problem-Solving:

Organizing thoughts and materials.
Time management
Prioritizing, initiating, and completing tasks.
Generating novel or alternative solutions.

Theory of Mind/Perspective Taking:

Recognizing and understanding other people’s thoughts, feelings, and intentions due to a tendency to ignore or misinterpret such cues as facial expression, body language and vocal intonation

MY APPROACH

Together, we will craft a new path from burn-out to loving connection

I will share resources and strategies that have helped many couples understand each other more while creating new way of approaching relationship. I look forward to sharing with you.

FAQs

Frequently asked

Do you diagnose ADHD or Autism Spectrum Disorder? I offer assessments that can work as a screening if you want to explore the possibility of a diagnosis. Because I do not bill insurance, I do not provide formal diagnosis. Autism diagnosis is a specialty designation with additional credentials. I am happy to provide referrals to trusted practictioners who will complete the extensive testing for a formal ASD diagnosis.

Do you work with children with ADHD or Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis? I do not work directly with children. I do work with parents to help coordinate their approach and am happy to collaborate with children's therapists.

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CONTACT

E: admin@ninadippon.com
A: 425 W. Rockrimmon Blvd, Suite 201

Colorado Springs, CO 80919

P: 719-453-6244