About Lisa | Expressive Arts Therapy for Neurodivergent Adults in Oregon
For people who’ve spent years trying to understand themselves—but still feel disconnected from how they actually experience their lives.
Therapy here isn’t about pushing through or figuring yourself out more—it’s about learning how to actually access your experience in a different way.
I work with neurodivergent adults—especially those who are late-diagnosed or beginning to question whether they may be autistic or ADHD—who feel disconnected from themselves despite years of trying to understand.
Many of my clients are thoughtful, insightful, and highly self-aware—but still feel like something doesn’t fully click in their day-to-day experience.
I’ve been where you are.
I’m familiar with the experience of functioning on the outside while feeling disconnected on the inside—and how confusing that gap can be when you’re trying to make sense of yourself in ways that don’t fully land.
What I’ve seen, both personally and professionally, is that insight alone isn’t always enough to create change. You can understand yourself deeply and still feel stuck in the same internal patterns.
That’s part of why I do this work the way I do.
Lisa Headings, MA, NCC
Expressive Arts Therapist and Registered Associate Counselor in Oregon (R9511)
Virtual therapy for ADHD and Autistic adults - statewide in Oregon
Supervised by Dr. Lisa Aasheim, Ph.D.
Expressive Arts Explanation
Expressive arts therapy gives us a way to work with your experience beyond words—using image, movement, and sensory-based processes to access what thinking alone often can’t reach.
This isn’t about being creative in a performative way. It’s about creating conditions where your nervous system can communicate more directly—so what feels unclear or overwhelming can start to become more recognizable and workable.
How We’ll Work Together
Our work won’t rely on conversation alone.
We’ll move between talking and more experiential, expressive processes—depending on what helps you stay connected to your experience, rather than analyzing it from a distance.
Sessions are guided but flexible. There’s no expectation to “do it right,” explain yourself perfectly, or move faster than feels manageable.
The focus is on helping you recognize what’s actually happening inside you—and building a different relationship with that, over time.
My Training & Experience
I hold a Master’s in Counseling from Eastern Michigan University and have additional training in Expressive Arts Therapy through the Expressive Arts Florida Institute.
My work is especially focused on supporting neurodivergent adults navigating masking, burnout, identity shifts, and late discovery.
I don’t work from rigid protocols—instead, I adapt the process to fit how your mind and nervous system actually function.
Considering reaching out?
If you’ve spent a long time trying to understand yourself but still feel disconnected from how you actually experience your life, you’re not alone.
This work is a little different from traditional therapy—and that’s intentional.
A consultation is simply a space to see whether this approach feels like a fit for you. There’s no pressure to decide anything right away.
Are you a provider or wellness professional looking to connect or refer?
Fill out the consultation & collaboration form here