Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy for Kids & Adults
Based in Lansing, Michigan and available online across the U.S. in PSYPACT states
Online Therapy For Bright and Busy Minds
WHICH SOUNDS MOST LIKE YOU?
You Have A Young Child
Who learns faster than other kids their age but is easily frustrated and overwhelmed by their emotions
Is fiercely independent but struggles to listen or follow usual everyday routines
Can be loving and affectionate but has frequent tantrums and meltdowns when things don’t go the way they expect
You're a Hardworking Adult
Who knows you’re capable of more but struggling to stay focused and motivated at school or work
Thinks and analyzes things deeply and differently from other people, often feeling misunderstood or out of place, even around those closest to you
Sets high expectations for yourself but feeling burned out from juggling and trying to be perfect in all areas of your life
You’ve managed the challenges on your own, but sometimes you just need a map.
YOU’VE COME TO THE RIGHT PLACE
Hi, I’m Dr. Amy Nasamran
As a psychologist I work with bright and busy minds that think, see, and feel things differently in our everyday world.
Having a brain that works and thinks in unique and complex ways can be both a gift and come with its own challenges, especially in the stress of today’s noisy, messy, fast-paced world. Although your challenges aren’t always visible on the outside, a mind that seems to always be “on” can be quick to burn out.
I provide neurodiversity-affirming therapy based in Lansing, MI online across the U.S. With training in both child and adult therapy, I work with children, their parents, and adults to guide and equip you with new tools — customized to your needs — to feel less stressed, find balance, and be your best authentic self.
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My SPECIALTIES
Children & Parenting
Kids with differently-wired minds have unique needs — it’s no wonder the usual parenting advice hasn’t worked. We’ll work together using a customized approach to help your child feel more calm, confident, and cooperative at home.
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Stress & anxiety
Your strong drive and work ethic has helped you succeed and get to this point. But lately, your mind is in constant overdrive. Learn tools to manage the overwhelming thoughts, pressure, and action paralysis that’s getting in your way.
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Autism & Neurodivergence
Neurodivergent kids and adults are intelligent and experience the world differently, leading to feeling out of place and misunderstood. Therapy with me is a safe place where you can be yourself and learn tools to cope in a world that wasn’t built for you.
Coming Soon
A Book By Dr. Amy
Anxiety Workbook for Kids
Get your copy of my workbook, full of fun evidence-based activities, mindfulness skills, and coping tools to help children ages 8-12 learn to manage everyday anxiety. Available on Amazon, Target, or your book retailer of choice.
Get the Book
Ready to start therapy?
Getting started is simple.
For a mind that’s wired differently, tasks like scheduling an appointment can feel daunting, dreadful, and annoying—so I’ve made it easy. Follow these simple steps so that starting therapy doesn’t stay lingering on your mind or to-do list.
Step 01. Reach out
Click the link below to fill out the New Client Contact Form and tell me about yourself or your child.
Step 02. Hear back
I’ll respond with more details about my practice, how I can help, and what I have available.
Step 03. Schedule your first appointment
If you decide it’s a good fit, we’ll schedule your first appointment!
You’re on a unique path.
Let’s chart the course together.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Neurodiversity-affirming therapy is an approach that’s about recognizing, respecting, and harnessing individual brain differences, not “fixing” or “curing” them. Even though the medical and psychological field haven’t quite caught up all the way yet (“deficit” and “disorder” are still in many names!), neurodiversity-affirming therapy is about celebrating individual strengths and differences and accommodating needs in a world that wasn’t designed for these different ways of thinking and learning.
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Neurodivergent is a term used to refer to a person who identifies as having a brain that works and thinks differently than what’s considered typical. Common neurodivergent conditions are autism and ADHD, as well as many others (OCD, learning differences, giftedness, sensory processing differences, and any other neurological difference).
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I work with both children and adults, as well as parents seeking support for their neurodivergent children. Neurodiversity is a lifespan experience! I work with children as young as 2 years old, college students, and late-diagnosed autistic and ADHD men and women.
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I’m based in Lansing, Michigan, but I can provide virtual therapy to clients across the United States in any state that’s part of PSYPACT. Click here to see if I can work with clients in your state.
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Yes, many, many research studies have shown that online therapy is effective for both kids and adults, addressing a variety of goals (reducing anxiety and depression, improving executive functioning skills, teaching parent-training skills to support neurodiverse children, etc.).
Shou, X., et al. (2022). Efficacy of online interventions for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: A meta-analysis. Journal of Attention Disorders, 26(11), 1453–1465. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.854810
Peskin, A., et al. (2024). New therapy for a new normal: Comparing telehealth and in-person time-limited parent–child interaction therapy. Behavior Therapy, 55(1), 106–121. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.beth.2023.05.002
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I am in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO (however, not Blue Care Network). I also accept private pay. I’m out-of-network for all other insurances.
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To get started, fill out the New Client Contact Form here.