New Orleans therapy for autistic women
Online therapy for late-diagnosed autistic and AuDHD women healing from emotional abuse, relational trauma and burnout.
You're tired of masking. Tired of second-guessing what you saw and heard. Here, you don't have to perform. You can show up as you are, from your own space, anywhere in New Orleans.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker | AuDHD TherapistYou Belong Here.
WHO I WORK WITH
Autistic, AuDHD and neurodivergent women (ages 21+)
Diagnosed, self-identified or just starting to wonder
WHAT WE WORK ON
Emotional and narcissistic abuse recovery
Relational trauma
Autistic burnout
Masking exhaustion
Late-diagnosis integration
HOW WE MEET
Online from New Orleans, the Northshore, Westbank or anywhere in Louisiana.
In person in Baton Rouge if you'd prefer.
Free 15-min. consultation
Online Therapy That Works With Your Nervous System
A lot of my clients tell me online therapy is easier than they expected. For autistic women, it often works better than an office.
No drive, no parking, no waiting room.
Your lighting, your temperature, your sounds.
Your stim tools, your blanket, your pet nearby.
More energy left for the actual work.
You don't have to make eye contact. You don't have to look "engaged." Bluntness is welcome. So is needing extra time to find the words.
Does Any Of This Sound Familiar?
You've always felt like you don't quite fit, and nobody could tell you why.
You've been called "too sensitive" or "too much" your whole life.
A partner used those same words to make you doubt yourself.
You've collected diagnoses that never quite fit: anxiety, depression, C-PTSD.
You're starting to wonder if the through-line was autism or ADHD all along.
You're tired in a way sleep doesn't fix.
You don't need an official diagnosis to work with me. Lots of my clients are still figuring it out.
Not Ready to Talk Yet? Take the Energy Audit
A short Energy Audit for late-identified autistic and neurodivergent women. See where masking is draining you, and what to do about it.
Take the Energy Audit →What We Work On
Emotional abuse hits differently when you're autistic. Gaslighting lands harder on someone who's been told for decades that she reads people wrong. Rejection sensitivity can make leaving feel impossible. And a late diagnosis can make you rethink every relationship you've had.
In our work, we:
Untangle what was abuse, what was masking to survive, and what's just you.
Help your nervous system come down from years of overload and burnout.
Rebuild the routines, interests and sensory comforts that got taken away.
Work on RSD and emotional regulation, without shame.
Make room for everything a late diagnosis brings up.
Some clients also use Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). It's structured, it doesn't require retelling everything, and you stay in control the whole time.
I’m Amanda, and I Get It
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25 years of experience. I'm also AuDHD. I work with autistic, AuDHD and neurodivergent women recovering from emotional abuse, relational trauma and burnout. My office is in Baton Rouge, and I see women all over Louisiana online.
Is This a Good Fit?
This is a good fit if you:
Are autistic, AuDHD or questioning. No diagnosis required.
Are healing from an emotionally abusive, narcissistic or controlling relationship.
Are in autistic burnout or worn out from masking.
Want a therapist who works with your wiring, not against it.
This may not be a fit if you:
Are in crisis or physical danger. Please call 988 or 911.
Want an autism or ADHD evaluation. I provide therapy, not testing, but I can share referrals for adult evaluations.
Want a quick fix. This work is deep and goes at your pace.
Other Ways To Work Together
Questions About Online Therapy For Autistic Women in New Orleans
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No. I see New Orleans clients online. My office is in Baton Rouge, and in-person sessions are available there.
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For most people, yes. And many autistic women find it easier, since you're in your own space and skip the sensory load of getting to an office.
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No. Diagnosed, self-identified or just wondering, you're welcome here.
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No. I can point you to adult evaluation options if you want an official one, for example, if you want to get ADA workplace accommodations.
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No, I'm private pay. I can give you a superbill to submit for out-of-network reimbursement. See fees and FAQs →
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However works for you. Dim the lights, wear headphones, stim, sit on the floor, keep a blanket close. You don't have to make eye contact. If something about the session isn't working, tell me and we'll change it so you feel more comfortable.
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Yes. All my groups meet online, so you can join from anywhere in Louisiana. Intensives are available online or in person at my Baton Rouge office. Learn more about the Unmasking Group, the Emotional Abuse Recovery Group and Therapy Intensives.
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Yes. I see clients online anywhere in Louisiana, including Metairie, Kenner, the Westbank and the Northshore.
Ready to Get Started?
The first step is a free 15-minute consultation. We'll talk briefly, see if we're a fit, and answer your questions.
You don’t have to keep masking your way through life.