Tara Haidinger (she/her)

M.S.
Accepting Clients

Neurodivergent-Affirming Therapy for ADHD, Autism, and Highly Sensitive Clients Across Texas

Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas

Services
  • Individual
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

I work with teens and adults who feel overwhelmed, burned out, or like life hasn’t quite fit. Many are ADHD, autistic, highly sensitive, or unsure. Some have tried therapy before without success. They often struggle with emotional intensity, task follow-through, or feeling misunderstood. They’re looking for a way to function that actually works for them—without shame or pressure to be different.

My Background and Approach

I provide neurodivergent-affirming, trauma-informed therapy for clients across Texas via telehealth. My work includes ADHD, autism, highly sensitive people, and those exploring whether they may be neurodivergent. You do not need a diagnosis to begin. My approach is collaborative, flexible, and practical. We focus on understanding how your brain works and building strategies that support your real life—not idealized systems that don’t stick. I integrate emotional processing with concrete tools for managing overwhelm, improving follow-through, and reducing burnout. Sessions are adapted to your pace, communication style, and needs. We may explore patterns related to masking, sensory overwhelm, emotional regulation, or long-term stress from feeling out of sync with expectations. The goal is not to “fix” you, but to help you build a way of living that fits.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe that many struggles labeled as “problems” are actually the result of a mismatch between a person and their environment. Neurodivergence is not something to eliminate—it’s something to understand and support. I do not view sensitivity, different processing styles, or non-linear ways of functioning as deficits. At the same time, I recognize that living in environments that aren’t designed for you can lead to real distress, burnout, and self-doubt. Both can be true. Therapy should not require you to become someone else to feel better. It should help you understand yourself more clearly, reduce unnecessary strain, and build systems and boundaries that are sustainable. You don’t need a diagnosis, certainty, or the “right words” to begin. Curiosity and a sense that something could feel better is enough.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Somatic Therapy: Body-Based Healing for Emotional Trauma Trauma Therapy Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Other Techniques
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Eclectic Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy: Body-Based Healing for Emotional Trauma
  • Trauma Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
ADHD Therapists Autism Spectrum Disorder Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Other Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Depression
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Esteem
  • Teen Issues
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 12 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $150 - 175/session

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