ADHD & AUTISM THERAPY
NEURODIVERGENT-AFFIRMING CARE, INCLUDING PDA
FOR TEENS (16+) AND ADULTS
FRANKLIN · BERRY HILL · VIRTUAL
Your brain isn't a problem to fix
Many neurodivergent people come to therapy tired. Tired of masking, of being told to just try harder, of living in a world that wasn't built for how you think.
At Ensō, the goal isn't to make you more typical or convince you to fit yourself into a neurotypical box. It's to understand how your mind and nervous system actually work, and to build a life that fits you. You don't need a formal diagnosis to begin.
WHAT THERAPY HERE FEELS LIKE
STRENGTHS FIRST
We start with what works for you, not only with what feels hard.
NERVOUS-SYSTEM AWARE
We notice overwhelm, shutdown, and sensory needs, and slow down when your system needs it.
PRACTICAL AND REAL
Tools you will actually use, shaped around your energy, routines, and the way you get things done.
ADHD in adulthood, including a late diagnosis
Autism and PDA (pathological demand avoidance, sometimes called a persistent drive for autonomy)
Burnout, masking, and shutdown
Time, tasks, and follow-through
What we can help with
Neurodivergence touches every part of life. These are some of the places people often want support.
Big emotions and rejection sensitivity
Anxiety or depression alongside neurodivergence
Relationships and communication differences
Parenting a neurodivergent child when you feel overwhelmed
Our approach
We draw on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-informed therapy, and nervous-system-aware approaches, adapted for neurodivergent minds. Therapy is collaborative: we bring knowledge and tools, and you bring what you know about yourself.
If something would make sessions easier, like movement, breaks, or a written recap, tell us. We're glad to talk about what helps.
This may be a good fit if
You were recently diagnosed, or you suspect you might be neurodivergent. You want to make sense of your story through a new lens.
You are exhausted from masking. You want a space where you do not have to perform.
Typical advice has not worked. "Just make a list," "just try harder," (or my personal fave “just use a planner”) has left you feeling worse, not better.
You want understanding, not fixing. You are looking for a therapist who sees your brain as different, not broken.
You are a parent who wants to feel steadier. Your child is neurodivergent, and you want support for yourself, too.
You don't (necessarily) need a diagnosis
Many people find us while still wondering. We can explore what fits for you, at your pace, whether or not a formal evaluation is part of your path.
Who you'll work with
Jen Biddle, LPC-MHSP
Works with ADHD, autism, and persistent drive for autonomy (PDA), using a strengths-based, nervous-system-aware approach. Also supports overwhelmed parents and neurodiverse couples.
Jourdan Pace, LPC-MHSP
Works with ADHD and emotional dysregulation, drawing on DBT-informed skills and strengths-based approach.
Questions people often ask
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No. Many people begin therapy while still wondering whether they're neurodivergent. We can explore that together, without pressure.
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No. The goal isn't to make you more typical or teach you to mask better. It's to understand how you work and build strategies that fit.
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Yes. We work with teens 16+. Jen does not have evening availability, but Jourdan does. Reach out and we'll help you find the right fit for your teen's age and needs.
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Yes. Virtual sessions are available for clients located in Tennessee. We are also okay with last minute changes from in-person to virtual. Executive functioning is gonna executively not function :)
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We don't accept insurance. We can provide a superbill, or file out-of-network claims for you through Mentaya for a small fee.
Come as you are. Together, we'll figure it out.
If something here sounds familiar, reach out. You don't need the right words to begin.