Neurodivergent Support
Neurodivergent-affirming Care in Vancouver
Support with ADHD, Autism, and OCD.
Neurodivergent-affirming care recognizes that there are many valid ways for a brain to work, and that the goal of support is never to make you fit a narrow idea of "normal." At Sao Therapy, this care honours ADHD, Autistic, OCD, and sensory or emotional-regulation experiences as part of who you are—not problems to be corrected. The focus is on strengths-based, accommodating support that meets your communication style, pace, and sensory needs, so therapy feels like a place that works with your mind rather than against it.
How This Care Can Help
Honouring how your mind works
Neurodivergent-affirming care starts from the belief that there is no single “right” way for a brain to work. Rather than asking you to mask or fit a mould, we help you understand your own wiring, work with your sensory and emotional needs, and ease the burnout and self-doubt that often build up over time—so you can move through life with more self-compassion, support, and confidence in who you are.
Service Information
A safe, welcoming space
Neurodivergent-affirming care starts from the belief that there is nothing about you that needs fixing. Together, we make room for the way your mind naturally works—honouring your sensory needs, communication style, and pace—so therapy feels accommodating rather than demanding. The focus is on practical support and self-understanding that help you move through daily life with more ease and self-trust.
Meet Your Therapists
Find the right fit
Several members of our team support clients with neurodivergent-affirming care. Read a bio to find the right fit.
Kylee Smith
Associate Clinician
MACP, CCC, RCT
Neurodivergent-affirming care for ADHD, Autism, OCD, and sensory or emotional regulation, offered through a warm, client-centred lens.
Read Kylee’s bio
Rachel Pham
Associate Clinician
MACP, RCC
Compassionate support for anxiety, depression, trauma, disordered eating, and life transitions, with care for culture and identity.
Read Rachel’s bioBegin Your Journey
Ready to take the first step?
Currently accepting pre-teen, adolescent, and adult clients.
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