Kylie Duty LMFT #131608

Autism does not disappear when someone becomes an adult. Whether you are someone who has experienced years of all kinds of therapy as a kid or someone who was not diagnosed until adulthood, I can help. I specialize in environmental management of sessions to accommodate any sensory differences, as well as modifying therapy as needed. I am ready to meet clients where they are at. Therapy does not need to be a mold that your force yourself into.

Anxiety seems to be ever present these days. I specialize in not only thoughts and feelings related to anxiety, but also how anxiety impacts the body. I can provide psycho-education to help clients understand exactly how anxiety works, which in turn equips clients to learn how to manage their anxiety. We live in a world that is constantly pushing "do more", and I can help clients learn to find calm and peace despite the opposite messages we are constantly receiving.

ADHD is not just a childhood struggle. Adults with ADHD continue to struggle, especially since most adults do not get the support they need in managing their ADHD. I specialize in behavioral techniques that specifically address adult ADHD needs as well as teaching individuals with ADHD how to learn more about their own mind and body so that they can better understand what they need. ADHD in adulthood does not mean that you have to be stuck. There is another way.

I primarily utilize ACT when working with clients because it allows me to help a client without trying to change the client. I do not believe that trying to change a person is beneficial in the long-term. Instead, I want to work with the person just as they are and help them learn how to find contentment or even happiness as the person that they are. This approach helps me do that with its mindfulness techniques, the concept of defusion, and the values-based philosophy.

I have spent over a decade utilizing behavioral and cognitive techniques in treatment. This form of therapy is extremely useful in simplifying a complicated concept or situation and helping clients find clarity and understanding about their struggles. Although this is not the main approach I use because I do not like to try and change what people think and instead focus on teaching clients to understand that thoughts and feelings come and go and do not have to dictate their whole life.