Aurora Denita Packard CA LCSW#117631

(she/her)

Accepting Clients

Neurodivergent (AuDHD) therapist for adults & older teens with ADHD, Autism, anxiety, depression & EF challenges. Affirming & strengths-base

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California

Free Initial Consultation

Book consultation

Free 15-minute call, no obligation.

Services

  • Individual
  • Couples

About My Clients

My clients are adults and older teens (16+) who identify as neurodivergent or are exploring what that means. Many live with ADHD, Autism, anxiety, depression, or executive functioning challenges, and often feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or burned out. They’re creative, sensitive, deep thinkers seeking clarity, tools, and self-trust—not to be “fixed,” but to be supported in navigating life on their own terms. Therapy is collaborative, affirming, and grounded in real-life strategies.

My Background and Approach

I’m a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and neurodivergent therapist (AuDHD) with a background in supporting adults and older teens navigating ADHD, Autism, anxiety, depression, burnout, and executive functioning challenges. My approach is affirming, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that neurodivergent minds don’t need to be pathologized—they need to be understood and supported. I draw from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused therapy, adapting each session to fit your unique needs. Whether you’re masking to get through the day or feeling stuck in overwhelm, we’ll work together to build clarity, resilience, and sustainable strategies. I also offer coaching services outside of California, as well as assessment-informed support using tools like the AQ, CAT-Q, and ADHD screeners. My goal is to create a space where you feel seen, validated, and empowered to move forward.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe that therapy should meet you where you are, not ask you to become someone you’re not. As a neurodivergent clinician, I understand the toll of masking, the overwhelm of executive dysfunction, and the deep fatigue that can come from being constantly misunderstood. I see behaviors as communication, and I hold space for the parts of you that have had to adapt, survive, or stay hidden. I believe in building trust through consistency, curiosity, and respectful collaboration. My work is trauma-informed, affirming, and paced to your nervous system—not a productivity clock. I don’t pathologize traits that make sense in context. Instead, I help clients name their needs, honor their values, and create systems that support their actual lives. Whether you’re navigating burnout, self-criticism, identity shifts, or emotional intensity, I hold hope and steady ground while we work toward sustainable, meaningful change—on your terms.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Solution Focused Brief Therapy

Other Techniques

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy
  • Humanistic Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems

Issues I Treat

Specialties

ADHD Therapists Anxiety Autism Spectrum Disorder

Client Focus

Languages
English

Qualifications

License
CA LCSW#117631, State of California · #117631
Supervision
Provides supervision to apprentice therapists · currently accepting supervisees
Years in practice
8 years

I offer online counseling in the following states:

I have experience with the following

  • Agnosticism
  • Buddhism
  • Christianity
  • Hinduism
  • Judaism
  • Wicca/Paganism
  • Interfaith
  • Multifaith

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
Telehealth
Available

At A Glance

  • Experience: 8 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $180 - 210/session

Reach out to Aurora Denita