Alicia Danforth is a Psychologist based in the USA. My areas of speciality include Autism, Coping Skills, Depression, Life Transitions, Peer Relationships, Self Esteem, and Stress. This profile is currently unclaimed; please validate the details are current when communicating with the mental health professional.
Therapist Overview
If you’re on the autism spectrum, difficulties navigating the social world might be a source of anxiety, confusion, disappointment, fear, or sadness for you. You don’t need an official autism or Asperger’s diagnosis to benefit from working with a therapist who knows how to connect with clients who have autistic traits. I want to help you feel more comfortable in social settings so you can have more fulfilling connections at home, at work, in your community, and with yourself. About half of my clients are women, and my practice is as gender-diverse as it is neurodiverse. We might be a good match if, you have a recent diagnosis and would like to explore your new autistic identity. You feel pressured to “just know” all of the unwritten rules of socializing. Or, maybe you have become burned out by trying to “act normal” to fit in. I also frequently help clients weigh the pros and cons of seeking a diagnosis in adulthood. If your autism went unrecognized because you were good at “masking,”