Single Session Consultation for Neurodiversity-Related Issues
We've all been there before: a moment in life where we just need a little bit of outside perspective to help us build clarity and confidence regarding our next steps. Perhaps it's a big decision about where to live or where to work. Perhaps it's a conflict or frustration that keeps cropping up in a relationship with a friend, family member, partner, or co-worker. Perhaps it's feeling disoriented in the midst of a big transition such as a new job, a move across country, or entering a new life stage.
Whatever it is that's weighing on your mind and heart in this moment, a single conversation may be all you need to lighten the load and reach for new possibilities.
Everyone deserves a skilled sounding board, no matter how temporary or mild your current problems may be. My "Single Session Consultation" service is made especially for those moments when ongoing therapy is more help than you need, yet you still want a little something beyond the conversations your loved ones can provide.
A single session consultation can help you understand and begin to find solutions for issues such as:
For individuals with a neurodivergent (or possibly neurodivergent) spouse or other adult family member:
For neurodivergent (diagnosed or self-diagnosed) adult individuals:
Whatever it is that's weighing on your mind and heart in this moment, a single conversation may be all you need to lighten the load and reach for new possibilities.
Everyone deserves a skilled sounding board, no matter how temporary or mild your current problems may be. My "Single Session Consultation" service is made especially for those moments when ongoing therapy is more help than you need, yet you still want a little something beyond the conversations your loved ones can provide.
A single session consultation can help you understand and begin to find solutions for issues such as:
For individuals with a neurodivergent (or possibly neurodivergent) spouse or other adult family member:
- assessing and understanding currently undiagnosed neurodivergence (autism, ADHD) in a spouse or other adult family member (child, parent, sibling, etc)
- initiating conversations with a spouse or other adult family member inviting exploration of their own possible neurodivergence
- adjusting to a new diagnosis or self-diagnosis of neurodivergence in an adult family member
- identifying next steps to support yourself and your ND family member
For neurodivergent (diagnosed or self-diagnosed) adult individuals:
- understanding yourself relationally
- identifying next steps to support yourself
- exploring whether or not testing/formal diagnosis is something you would like to pursue
- assessing and further validating (or ruling out) your own neurodivergence (ADHD, autism)
what to expect: before, during, and after
Before we meet, I will share with you a pre-consultation questionnaire to help you organize your thoughts and focus your goals for our time together. I'll carefully review this, organize my own thoughts, and provide you with a printed copy of your responses to refer to during our session.
When we sit down together, we'll focus in on your most important and attainable hopes for our conversation. Our talk with one another should feel natural and comfortable, with understandings, ideas, curiosities, and solutions emerging in a focused yet organic way. I will likely ask most of the questions and you will provide most of the answers, with me reflecting back your responses for further understanding and clarification. I will also share my own thoughts when they appear useful and will welcome the opportunity to answer your questions of me as well.
After we meet, I will create a post-consultation summary for you to keep. This summary will include both our assessments and analysis of your current problems as well as resources and actions steps we've identified to help you address these problems.
When we sit down together, we'll focus in on your most important and attainable hopes for our conversation. Our talk with one another should feel natural and comfortable, with understandings, ideas, curiosities, and solutions emerging in a focused yet organic way. I will likely ask most of the questions and you will provide most of the answers, with me reflecting back your responses for further understanding and clarification. I will also share my own thoughts when they appear useful and will welcome the opportunity to answer your questions of me as well.
After we meet, I will create a post-consultation summary for you to keep. This summary will include both our assessments and analysis of your current problems as well as resources and actions steps we've identified to help you address these problems.
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frequently asked questions
How long does a single session consultation last and what does it cost?
We will meet for up to 110 minutes. The cost is $450 for the entire process, including pre and post consultation services (see description above). You will be expected to pay a $200 deposit at the time of scheduling; the remaining balance of the consultation fee is due at least 48 hours in advance of your appointment.
How do I know if a single session consultation is right for me?
If the problems you are experiencing only cause mild to moderate distress, a single session consultation could be all you need to effectively move forward in your desired direction. You may also sense that you are already making progress and feel fairly confident in your own ability to navigate challenges on your own; if you are simply seeking to support yourself or your relationship(s) more fully with a bit of target outsider insight and information, a single session can give you a meaningful boost.
If your problems are causing moderate to severe distress, if they are long-standing, or if they are interconnected with persistent patterns in your life, ongoing therapy services are likely to benefit you. Our consultation may be a good fit if you are looking for a neurodiversity-informed space to get started on your search for ongoing therapy services or as an adjunct to your work with a current therapist if their knowledge of neurodiversity is limited.
Please note that a single session consultation is not mental health treatment and therefore not clinically appropriate for reducing symptoms of anxiety, depression, addiction, suicidal thoughts, or other mental health conditions.
Can neurodiverse couples attend a single session consultation together?
No. Couples relationships hold many variables and complexities that are challenging to adequately address in a single session consultation format. One of you may participate and share your post-consultation report with your partner if you would like. It is also an option for each of you to attend your own consultations separately. If you are seeking an opportunity to work on your relationship in a shared space, you may be interested in my couples weekend workshop or you may contact me for referrals to therapists who provide ongoing therapy to neurodiverse couples.
Do I attend in person or online? What if I am located outside of the state of Indiana?
You can choose to meet with me in my office in person (in Broad Ripple, Indianapolis) or meet with me online via a secure video platform. If you choose to meet online, please make sure you have a reliable internet connection as well as complete privacy during our session time. As this service is a consultation and not psychotherapy, it is open to residents of all of the United States and not limited to residents of Indiana. If you are located outside of Indiana, please know that my knowledge of local resources in your area will not be as robust, though I will attempt to research as best I can.
I'm primarily interested in guidance regarding how to parent or support my neurodivergent child under the age of 18, can you help me?
Yes and no. If parenting a neurodivergent child is a secondary issue connected with primary issues you would like to discuss in your neurodiverse relationship with your spouse, than yes, we can definitely spend some of our time on this.
If parenting a neurodivergent child who is an adult over the age of 18 is a primary issue for you, I can be helpful on understanding your relationship dynamics and traits associated with your child's neurotype. My knowledge regarding support services for adults who are not able to live independently is limited, but I can point you in the right direction if this is one of the resources you are looking to pursue.
If parenting a neurodivergent child is the primary issue you would like to discuss, please note that I do not work directly with children and therefore my ability to offer consultation on this topic is limited--you would likely be better served by engaging with another provider with direct experience providing psychotherapy to children and more complete expertise on this topic.
How do I schedule my consultation?
You may schedule your single session consultation appointment by completing the contact form above. I will respond within 1-2 business days with my availability for consultations within the following 4 weeks. Please note that consultation appointments are only offered during daytime business hours and are not available during evenings or weekends.