Neurodivergent Couples Therapy in Austin, TX

I offer affirming, grounded couples therapy for neurodivergent couples in Austin—including relationships where one or both partners are autistic, ADHD, AuDHD, sensory-sensitive, or masking-weary. Whether you're trying to stop the same argument loop, navigate different processing speeds, or just feel closer, this space is designed for you.

Signs You Might Be in a Neurodivergent Relationship

You don’t need a formal diagnosis to recognize the patterns. Many Austin couples come to therapy noticing things like:

• Constant miscommunication or emotional shutdowns

• Sensory or social overwhelm that affects your time together

• Different needs for alone time, stimulation, or routine

• “Fixing” or problem-solving instead of validating feelings

• Arguments over tone, timing, texting, or misunderstandings

• Burnout from masking, emotional labor, or unmet needs

• A deep love for each other—but frustration that you’re always out of sync

If you’ve thought “We’re just wired differently,” you're probably right—and that’s not a problem. It’s just something to work with.

What Neurodivergent Couples Therapy Looks Like in Our Work Together

This is not a therapy space where you’ll be told to “try harder to communicate” or "make eye contact more." We move differently here. Together, we’ll explore:

• How neurodivergence shapes emotional responses, timing, and processing

• Your unique communication styles (and where they clash or connect)

• How to name and meet needs without shame or shutdown

• Sensory needs, overstimulation, and how they impact intimacy

• Strategies for conflict repair that work for your nervous systems

• Rebuilding emotional safety after masking, resentment, or missed bids for connection

We go at a pace that honors your relationship—not one based on neurotypical standards.

Why Neurodivergent Couples in Austin Need Specialized Support

Austin is a city full of thinkers, creatives, tech workers, researchers, and artists. It’s also loud, fast, overstimulating, and socially complex. Many of the couples I work with are navigating:

• Tech burnout or ADHD overwhelm in one or both partners

• Misattunement between a highly verbal partner and a shutdown-prone one

• Differences in emotional expression, routines, or social energy

• Autism diagnoses later in life—and how that shifts a long-term relationship

• Nontraditional dynamics (queer, poly, mixed-neurotype) that need affirming care

In short? You're not “too much” or “too confusing.” You're just two people who need a different kind of map—and we’ll build it together.

Online Therapy for Neurodivergent Couples in Austin

All sessions are held online through a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform. That means you don’t have to mask in a waiting room, deal with traffic on I‑35, or pretend you’re fine when you’re already overstimulated.

You can attend sessions together from the comfort of your own space, or from separate rooms if that helps reduce conflict or overstimulation. Evening and weekend sessions are available.

Frequently Asked Questions About Neurodivergent Couples Therapy in Austin

Do both partners have to be neurodivergent?

Not at all. Many couples I work with include one neurodivergent partner and one neurotypical partner. The work often focuses on understanding each other's processing styles, pacing, and emotional needs—whether or not both of you identify as neurodivergent. The goal is to help you feel more connected, not to “diagnose” the relationship.

We live in different parts of Austin—can we still do therapy together?

Yes. All sessions are held online, and many couples log in from different locations (especially helpful if one partner needs a quiet space to regulate or reduce conflict triggers). Whether you're in East Austin, Cedar Park, or Round Rock, you can attend together without fighting traffic or overstimulation.

Can this help with issues related to late-diagnosed autism or ADHD?

Yes. Many couples come to therapy after one partner receives a late diagnosis—or suspects they may be neurodivergent—and the relationship dynamic starts to shift. Therapy gives you space to explore how this affects communication, emotional connection, intimacy, and your shared routines.

Will you teach us how to “fix” our communication?

We won’t try to force your relationship into a neurotypical mold. Instead, we’ll explore what’s actually happening beneath the surface—missed bids for connection, sensory overload, different pacing, or masking fatigue—and build communication strategies that make sense for your unique brains.

What if we’ve tried couples therapy before and it didn’t help?

You’re not alone. Many of my clients have been to therapy that didn’t “get” their needs, where the neurodivergent partner was pathologized or the other was blamed for not “trying harder.” My approach is neurodivergence-informed, sensory-aware, and focused on emotional safety—not forcing one partner to change to fit the other.