Teletherapy Groups
Parenting Neurodivergent Kids Support Group – Open to MD and DC residents Every other Monday at Noon
Multiple Groups/Providers
Several Dates/Times
Caregivers of neurodivergent children (of all ages) will come together to discuss parenting successes and missteps, share tips and tricks, and seek guidance and advice. This group will be a support-based, safe space for caregivers to feel seen and accepted as they navigate neurodivergence with their kids outside of the sessions. This group will be for caregivers of neurodivergent children, keeping in mind their unique strengths and vulnerabilities, and the challenges that can come with helping neurodivergent children navigate a predominately neurotypical world. The therapist will engage more or less, based on the desires and needs of the group. The therapist will provide psychoeducation, structure, and guidance based on the group's identified needs and wants.
Adult Neurodiversity Affirming Support Groups
Several Dates/Times
with Dr. Jaclyn Halpern and/or Becca Liberty, MS
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In our Neurodiversity Affirming Support Groups, neurodivergent adults meet to support each other. Each group is matched based on age, gender identity, and desired support. Each group works together to establish goals and topics of discussion. These might include supporting each other in navigating a predominantly neurotypical world, identifying internalized ableism, learning more about different neurotypes, sharing tips and tricks for managing day to day frustrations, supporting each others' experiences in school and work, and/or navigating relationships. Our therapist facilitators ensure a safe, affirming space where neurodivergent adults can interact and support each other. Therapists will engage more or less, based on the desires of each group. They are available to provide psychoeducation, structure, and guidance based on each group's identified needs and wants.
Virtual NeuroQueer Group
Current Offerings: Teen & Young Adult Groups
(Open to MD & VA residents)
Dates TBD
With Max Lamm, Licensed Resident in Counseling (VA), LGPC (MD)
Our NeuroQueer groups are for LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent folks to connect with and support each other. Self-diagnosed friends are welcome, as are those who are questioning or exploring sexuality and/or gender! The group decides its own goals and topics of discussion. This may include understanding the intersection of queerness and neurodivergence; navigating a predominately neurotypical, cisgender, heterosexual world; recognizing internalized ableism, homophobia, and transphobia; connecting over shared passions, and more. Therapists will engage more or less, based on the desires of each group. They are available to provide psychoeducation, structure, and guidance based on each group's identified needs and wants. Additional groups will be created if participants of other ages are interested.
LGBTQ+ Parenting Group
Multiple Days/Times
With Jeanni Jensen, LCPC
Join Jeanni Jensen, LCPC in this affirming, nonjudgmental space for parents/caregivers of LGBTQ+ youth. You’ll interact and support each other around raising children within a predominantly straight, cisgender world. The therapist will provide structure, psychoeducation and guidance based on each group’s identified needs and wants.
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Parenting Autistic Adults Support Group
Several Dates/Times
Multiple Groups/Providers
Parents of Autistic adults (of all ages) will come together to discuss their experiences, share tips and tricks, and seek guidance and advice for supporting their adult children. This group will be a support-based, safe space for caregivers to feel seen and accepted. The therapist will engage more or less, based on the desires and needs of the group. The therapist will provide psychoeducation, structure, and guidance based on the group's identified needs and wants.