Therapy for Late-Diagnosed Neurodivergent Adults in Oregon Virtual, Creative, Practical
You were missed as a kid. Now you're making sense of it as an adult — and talk therapy alone hasn't felt like enough.
Virtual sessions anywhere in Oregon. Free 20-minute consult to see if this fits.
Confidential, HIPAA-compliant, virtual sessions
Does any of this sound familiar?
You finally figured out you're autistic or ADHD — or both — and now you're sitting with a lifetime of "how did no one notice?"
You're burned out from masking all day, and by the time you're alone, you have nothing left
Talk therapy leaves you drained, like you're performing instead of actually getting help
The overwhelm is constant — sensory, emotional, executive function — and nothing you've tried has made a dent
You feel broken, like everyone else got a manual and you didn't
👉 Explore neurodiversity‑affirming expressive arts therapy for burnout, masking, and overwhelm.
Signs you might be experiencing burnout or feeling stuck
Some days everything feels loud — the world, the work, even your own thoughts. You take a break, but the mess is still there. Therapy isn’t about erasing the noise; it’s about finding steadier ground inside it.
What if six months from now:
You weren't constantly exhausted by social performance
You actually felt in control of your days instead of surviving them
You had tools that worked with your nervous system, not against it
You felt like yourself — whoever that is without the mask
You could feel your feelings instead of analyzing them into oblivion
Out-of-network / Private Pay: $180 per online session
Hi, I'm Lisa Headings.
I work with late-diagnosed neurodivergent adults in Oregon who've found that standard talk therapy misses the mark. I use expressive arts therapy — which just means we use drawing, movement, journaling, sensory work, and other creative tools to help your nervous system actually regulate. No art skills required. No performing. Just practical, low-pressure work that actually helps.
This is for you if:
You're an adult who was late-diagnosed or self-suspects you're autistic, ADHD, or both — especially if you're navigating the overlap
Talk therapy has felt draining or incomplete
You're curious about creative, nervous-system-based work
You're in Oregon and can do virtual sessions
This might not be for you if:
You're looking for strictly traditional talk therapy
You're in crisis and need immediate support (I can help you find that)
Before You Book: Free 20-Minute Consult
A quick, no-pressure call to see if we're a good fit. You can ask questions, tell me what's going on, and decide if you want to move forward. No commitment, no prep needed.
Your First Actual Session
If we decide to work together, the first full session is about getting practical, not just talking in circles. We'll:
Talk about what you're hoping to get out of therapy
Try one low-pressure creative or sensory tool (totally optional, your comfort level)
Walk away with at least one thing you can actually use that week
Sessions are 50 minutes. No art skills needed. No performing.
Kind words from colleagues
I’m thankful that others have shared their thoughts. Here's what they say.
Heidi H - social worker
“Lisa brings compassion and presence into her work and creates a safe space for clients to be seen and heard.”
Jenny C - fellow therapist
“I have had the honor to work with her as a colleague and have personally felt supported, heard, and affirmed in my own tender creative exploration.”
Ready to explore whether this fits?
If something in this resonates — especially that sense of overthinking yourself without ever quite landing in self-understanding — you are welcome to reach out.
This is not about deciding everything right away. It is simply a space to see whether working together feels like a fit, and whether this kind of approach feels supportive for how your mind and nervous system actually work.
Out-of-network / Private Pay: $180 per online session