Caitlin Scott (she/her/hers)

I orient towards an integrated, neurodiversity-affirming*, humanistic, client-centered, and psychoeducational approach rooted in Polyvagal Theory that builds off both my education and training as well as my personal experience as a later-diagnosed neurodivergent human. Polyvagal Theory is a framework that recognizes the intricate interplay between our nervous system, emotions, and social connections. By integrating this theory into the practice, I focus on creating a safe, supportive space where clients can explore their experiences and navigate their personal journeys towards healing and growth. *To be neurodiversity-affirming means challenging standard approaches to mental health care through a paradigm shift of how we understand, honor, accommodate, and validate individual experiences.

The historical omission of women and girls (assigned female at birth) in studies of ADHD and Autism, alongside a higher incidence of masking behaviors, has resulted in a growing population of adults who, much like myself, are discovering later in life how their brains function. Moreover, beyond gender, marginalized identities such as BIPOC and LGBTQ+ individuals often face hurdles in receiving accurate diagnoses. Late diagnosis often follows a lifetime of intuitively feeling out of place, navigating a world that doesn't account for their unique experiences. The accompanying mental health challenges can be profound.