5 Dallas & Fort Worth Neurodivergence Therapists [No Waitlist]
Feeling like everyday life takes more effort than it “should” can be lonely, especially when you’re masking, managing ADHD, parenting a neurodivergent child, or wondering why traditional support hasn’t helped. At Noyau Wellness Center, our Dallas-Fort Worth therapists offer neurodivergent therapy that meets your brain with care, clarity, and practical support.
Who we work with
Neurodivergence can shape the way you focus, communicate, parent, work, connect, and move through daily life. At Noyau Wellness Center, we offer neurodiversity-affirming therapy for clients who want support that feels personalized, respectful, and genuinely useful.
We commonly work with:
Adults newly diagnosed (or self-identify with) ADHD, autism, AuDHD, or another form of neurodivergence.
High-achieving professionals facing burnout, masking fatigue, or executive function challenges.
Parents looking for support in understanding and advocating for their neurodivergent child.
Children and teens who learn, feel, play, or relate differently.
Couples navigating different communication styles, sensory needs, or emotional rhythms.
LGBTQ+ neurodivergent clients seeking affirming care.
College students and young adults adjusting to new responsibilities and identity shifts.
Whether you have a diagnosis or are still trying to understand your brain, our therapists are here to listen, collaborate, and help you find what works.
Meet our Dallas & Fort Worth neurodivergence therapists
Tara Long
I help neurodivergent adults and adolescents identify the patterns, pressure, and self-criticism that keep them feeling stuck. Before becoming a counselor, I worked in the corporate world, so I understand how masking, over-functioning, and burnout can show up in school, work, and relationships. I’m a good fit for clients who want neurodivergent therapy that feels flexible, practical, and collaborative, drawing on ACT, IFS, and Solution-Focused Therapy to foster change in ways that fit their brain.
Offers neurodivergence therapy ✓
Credentials: Licensed Professional Counselor Associate #86174
Specialty Areas: Adult ADHD, anxiety, depression, adolescents, executive function, workplace burnout, relationships
Location: 5445 La Sierra Dr., #200, Dallas, TX 75231
Virtual Therapy?: Yes
Lauren Hernandez-Short
I specialize in neurodivergent therapy for children, teens, parents, and adults, with a focus on ADHD, play therapy, trauma, anxiety, and emotional growth. I’m a good fit when talk therapy alone doesn’t feel like enough. As a child-centered play therapist and registered yoga teacher, I bring a mind-body approach that helps neurodivergent clients express themselves, build coping skills, and feel accepted without judgment.
Offers neurodivergence therapy ✓
Credentials: Licensed Professional Counselor #88972
Specialty Areas: Adolescent ADHD, neurodivergence, child-centered play therapy, parenting, trauma, anxiety, depression
Location: 1701 River Run, Ste 805, Fort Worth, Texas
Virtual Therapy?: Yes (in-person preferred for play therapy)
Karina Rumans
I help young adults and college-age clients navigate neurodivergence, ADHD, identity, anxiety, self-esteem, and major life transitions. Clients often choose me when they want neurodivergent therapy that feels collaborative, affirming, and focused on real change. Using a solution-focused narrative approach, I help you challenge the stories that have made you feel “lazy,” “too sensitive,” or behind, while building a future that reflects your strengths, values, and lived experience.
Offers neurodivergence therapy ✓
Credentials: Licensed Professional Counselor Associate #95364
Specialty Areas: Adult ADHD, early adulthood, LGBTQ+IA/sexuality, life transitions, trauma, self-esteem, anxiety
Location: 1701 River Run, Ste 805, Fort Worth, Texas
Virtual Therapy?: Yes
Angela S. Taylor
I help high-achieving adults understand the patterns beneath their performance, especially when ADHD, executive function challenges, anxiety, or burnout have made success feel harder than it looks. With over 20 years in mental health and as a co-founder of the practice, plus deep experience in executive and business coaching, I’m a strong fit for professionals, entrepreneurs, and leaders who want neurodivergent therapy that is practical, direct, and tailored to their real lives.
Offers neurodivergence therapy ✓
Credentials: Licensed Professional Counselor & Approved Supervisor
Specialty Areas: Adult ADHD, executive functioning, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationships
Location: 5445 La Sierra Dr., #200, Dallas, TX 75231
Virtual Therapy?: Yes
Charity Hagains
I help adults, parents, and families work through the places where neurodivergence, anxiety, panic, and trauma overlap. As an EMDR-trained therapist and co-founder of Noyau Wellness Center, I bring more than 15 years of experience and a warm, collaborative style to neurodivergent therapy. Clients often choose me when they want more than coping skills alone: they want to process old wounds, feel understood, and build practical tools for moving forward.
Offers neurodivergence therapy ✓
Credentials: Licensed Professional Counselor, Approved Supervisor, EMDR Trained
Specialty Areas: Anxiety, panic disorder, trauma, parenting neurodivergent children, depression, self-esteem
Location: 1701 River Run, Ste 805, Fort Worth, Texas
Virtual Therapy?: Yes
How neurodivergence therapy can help
Untangle yourself from years of masking
Many neurodivergent adults have spent years trying to appear “fine,” even when daily life feels exhausting underneath. Neurodivergent therapy gives you space to understand what is truly yours and what you learned to do to get by. From there, we help you build a life that better fits your actual wiring.
Build executive function strategies that actually stick
Most productivity advice was not built with neurodivergent brains in mind. In neurodivergent therapy, we work with you to create realistic strategies for time management, task initiation, emotional regulation, and follow-through. The goal is not to force your brain into a rigid system, but to find supports that actually stick.
Process the impact of being misunderstood
Being called lazy, dramatic, too much, or not enough can leave a real mark, especially when it happens for years before you understand your neurodivergence. Through neurodiversity-affirming therapy, our clinicians help you process those experiences with care so that old criticism does not keep shaping how you see yourself.
Strengthen relationships and communication
Neurodivergence can affect how you communicate, manage conflict, read cues, and express care. Whether you are navigating a relationship, parenting a neurodivergent child, or trying to feel more understood at work, therapy can help you name your needs, understand others more clearly, and build more connected relationships.
Common reasons why neurodivergent individuals seek therapy
You look “high-functioning” on the outside, but feel exhausted, scattered, or close to burnout underneath.
You recently received an ADHD, autism, or AuDHD diagnosis and are still making sense of what it means.
You feel stuck in shame around missed deadlines, unopened mail, late tasks, or projects you meant to finish.
You feel misunderstood by partners, family members, coworkers, or teachers who read your needs as carelessness or conflict.
You struggle with sensory overload in everyday environments that other people seem to move through easily.
You are parenting a neurodivergent child and want more support, advocacy tools, and confidence at home or school.
You have tried therapy before, but felt like the approach did not account for how your brain actually works.
You are navigating anxiety, depression, rejection sensitivity, or trauma that feels connected to years of masking or being misunderstood.
What to expect from the therapy process
Step 1. Schedule a free consultation
Reach out by phone or through our website to schedule a free consultation. We’ll learn more about what you’re looking for and help match you with a Noyau therapist whose style, specialties, and availability fit your needs.
Step 2. Start with a full intake session
Your first session gives your therapist time to understand your story, not just your symptoms. We may explore executive function, masking, sensory needs, relationships, past therapy experiences, and what has or has not felt supportive before.
Step 3. Create a treatment plan that works with your brain
From there, your therapist will build a flexible plan around your goals, pace, and processing style. Neurodivergent therapy at Noyau is collaborative and practical, so your support can shift as you learn more about yourself and what helps you move forward.
FAQs about neurodivergence therapy
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Neurodivergence-affirming therapy recognizes ADHD, autism, dyslexia, Tourette’s, and other brain-based differences as natural variations; not problems to “fix.” Instead of trying to make you act more neurotypical, therapy helps you understand your wiring, build supportive tools, and work through the anxiety, trauma, or burnout that may have come from years of feeling misunderstood.
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An example of neurodiversity affirming therapy is helping a client build systems around how their brain actually works instead of shaming them for not using “standard” strategies. For example, a therapist might help someone with ADHD create visual reminders, body-doubling routines, flexible planning tools, or sensory supports rather than simply telling them to “try harder” or “be more organized.”
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No, you don’t need a formal diagnosis to begin neurodivergent therapy. Many clients come to us while they are self-identifying, waiting for an evaluation, or simply wondering why life has always felt harder than it seems to feel for other people. Wherever you are in that process, we can meet you there.
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Traditional therapy can sometimes assume that every client thinks, processes, communicates, and follows through in similar ways. Neurodivergence therapy adapts the process to your brain. That may mean adjusting the pace of sessions, exploring masking and sensory needs, building executive function supports, or using therapy goals that feel realistic instead of one-size-fits-all.
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Yes. Therapy can be especially helpful for adult ADHD, whether or not medication is part of your care. Neurodivergent therapy can support emotional regulation, rejection sensitivity, shame, executive function, burnout, and relationship patterns. It can also help you better understand your needs so you can stop building your life around constant self-criticism.
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We've intentionally chosen not to be paneled with insurance companies. This allows us to protect your privacy, keep your care between you and your therapist, and avoid insurance-driven limits on your treatment. We can file out-of-network claims on your behalf, and many clients receive partial reimbursement depending on their plan.