Online Therapy for Late Diagnosed Autistic Adults
Seven Seas Counseling
Neurodiversity Affirming Therapy
First, let me say that I am happy that you are here. The last few years have been challenging for most individuals. Drastic disruptions to routines, work, and socializing have changed the ways that we function in the world. This unique time has led to people reassessing their lives and their individual needs. Many of my clients come to me in a state of burnout and questioning if they are autistic. Others know they are autistic/auDHD and are struggling to manage life demands, some with the complexity of chronic pain/illness.
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Am I the Right Therapist for You?
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If you have ever felt there was something missing from your story.
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If people have told you that you have been "too much" your entire life, yet you have been wildly misunderstood by everyone.
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If you were a quiet person, called a wallflower, having so much to say, yet your brain struggled with navigating social interactions.
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If you have tried therapy before, but it just wasn't a "good fit".
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If you were given a diagnosis that you knew was WRONG, but the experts wouldn't listen to you.
If any of those apply to you, I see you, and you are in the right place.
Maybe you are feeling too overwhelmed by "analysis paralysis" to know where to start.
Or are confused by alexithymia in processing those difficult emotions.
You are not alone!
As an auDHD therapist, I not only hold space for clients as they process difficult emotions, work through challenges, and uncover strength and resilience. I also offer expertise in understanding what Autism actually looks like for adults, and bring my own lived experience into how I practice therapy. Whether it is exploring an autism diagnosis through self-assessments & interviews, unraveling years of masking, coping with difficult chronic pain/illness challenges, or autistic burnout.
Autistic Burnout is REAL. Unmasking is HARD. But starting therapy is one of the best things you can do for yourself.
What is Neurodiversity Affirmative Therapy?
This type of therapy recognizes that neurodivergent brains (which include autism, adhd, and more) are a natural part of diversity and not something to be "fixed". It asks how we can best support or accommodate your brain, rather than focusing on the deficits, and sending you home with CBT worksheets. I hate worksheets.
Every session I do is individualized, client-centered, and based on your strengths and communication style.
I help clients understand their "neuro profile" to regulate their nervous system. This, in turn, will improve your mood regulation, relationships, and ultimately meet the needs in your life. And you will eventually, over time, be able to drop some of the mask (yes, it is scary, but we get there), and you get to show up authentically as YOU. I modify traditional therapy modalities to do this (Talk therapy, EMDR, ACT, Mindfulness-based CBT, Solution-based).
Online therapy allows me to meet a client where they truly are. My clients are invited to do sessions from their comfortable corners of their world, which may be filled with pillows, figets, and pets. A place for them to unmask and stim, away from the demands of the outside world. See more examples of how I implement neuro-affirmative practices under Therapy.
Practice Specialties
Adult Autism Assessments
Autistic Burnout & learning to
unmask in an authentic way
Autistic Individuals living with Chronic Illness & Pain/disability
Case Consultation for Therapists,
Trainings, Peer Consultation
Support Groups understanding
late diagnosis for women+
Neuro-Affirming Coaching for
individuals, businesses,
private practice
Hello, I'm Kelly
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I am auDHD (autistic & adhd) and a neurodiversity-affirming diagnostician, clinician/therapist with 20+ years of clinical experience. I specialize in working with Autistic adults, most of whom are exploring a late diagnosis, and sometimes have bizarre medical things happening that the doctors just can't figure out. (Hi EDS POTS, MCAS, CRPS, etc, folks - I see you!)
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Through the last 9 years, I have been drawn to this specialization, and have been re-learning everything that I "thought" I knew about Autism. In my continuing education and speaking with many other autistic adults, I have thrown old diagnostic tools out & adopted a new process to adjust for how Autism actually shows up in people.
I don't like using terms such as "high functioning" or "low support needs" as I find that this is dismissive for many of my clients who are silently struggling and living in burnout.
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In addition to Autism, I understand the overlap with medical conditions that go hand in hand with the neurodiverse population. I personally can relate to the trauma that lies in navigating the medical healthcare system and the gaslighting, depression, and anxiety that can accompany it. You are not alone.
In our work together, we will work on goals that are important to you. Whether it is completing an assessment for an Autism diagnosis, finding support for autistic burnout, creating a more authentic life, or just finding ways to get through depressive episodes.
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My therapeutic approach is non-traditional. I modify modalities so they are neurodiverse friendly and not shame-inducing. You are the expert on you. I am an expert in mental health things, but I, too, am still learning, even after 20+ years, because the field continues to evolve - thankfully. And if anyone tells you that they know everything - well then - that's just foolish.
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Kelly Redmon, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
Licensed in Virginia, Florida & Rhode Island
