Autism & ADHD Therapy
in San Marcos, California
Autism/ADHD (neurodivergence) can feel like experiencing the world differently—from how you think and communicate to how you process emotions, sensory input, and everyday demands. You might feel misunderstood, overwhelmed, or like you have spent years trying to fit into environments that weren't designed for you.
You might feel alone in the world, even when surrounded by people. Maybe you’ve spent years feeling different, misunderstood, or exhausted trying to meet expectations that don’t match how your brain works. Maybe you've spent years masking, overthinking, in burnout mode, feeling broken, or wondering why everyday life feels much harder than it seems for everyone else.
Neurodivergent therapy offers an affirming, collaborative approach that helps autistic and ADHD adults understand their experiences, reduce overwhelm, build on their strengths, and navigate work, relationships, and everyday life with greater confidence.
Does this feel familiar?
You feel alone.
No matter what you do you feel like its not good enough.
You want more connection.
You’re tired of feeling misunderstood.
In our work together, we will work to build self-understanding, process difficult experiences, strengthen coping skills, and create meaningful change-without judgment and without trying to fit you into someone else's expectations.
Autism and ADHD Therapy
in San Marcos, CA can help!
You've been surviving for so long—
but you don't have to keep surviving alone.
Do you ever feel alone, even when you're surrounded by people? Maybe you've spent years feeling different, misunderstood, or exhausted trying to meet expectations that don't fit how your brain works. You may have learned to mask, overthink, or push through burnout just to keep up with daily life. For some, these experiences begin to make sense during pregnancy, postpartum, or parenthood, when the increased demands of these life transitions bring lifelong patterns into focus. Others recognize their own neurodivergence after their child is diagnosed with autism or ADHD, and suddenly many of their own experiences start to make sense.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or questioning why life seems harder than it appears for others, you don't have to navigate it alone. I provide a warm, neuro-affirming space where you can explore your experiences without judgment, better understand how your brain works, and build on your strengths. Together, we'll develop practical strategies that support your well-being, reduce burnout, and help you create a life that feels more authentic and aligned with your unique needs.
MEET YOUR ADHD AND AUTISM THERAPIST IN SAN MARCOS, CA
Lindsey Schmidt is a compassionate therapist who believes healing begins with feeling understood and supported. She works with individuals navigating anxiety, perfectionism, trauma, and life transitions, offering a warm and collaborative space to explore challenges and create lasting change. Using evidence-based approaches, Lindsey helps clients build self-compassion, strengthen resilience, and reconnect with a greater sense of calm and confidence.
Your Questions About ADHD and ADHD Therapy, Answered
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Autism is a neurodevelopmental difference that affects communication, sensory processing, social interaction, and patterns of behavior. ADHD affects attention, impulse control, organization, and self-regulation. Both are lifelong differences that can come with unique challenges and strengths.
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Common autism traits may include differences in social communication, sensory sensitivity, preference for routines, focused interests, and noticing details others may miss.
Common ADHD traits may include difficulty with attention, organization, time management, impulse control, restlessness, and regulating emotions.
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Therapy can help with autism and ADHD by building self-awareness, coping skills, emotional regulation, and strategies for managing daily challenges while supporting your strengths.
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Therapists support autism and ADHD by building self-understanding, developing coping strategies, improving emotional regulation, strengthening communication skills, and creating practical tools for daily life. Treatment is personalized to each person’s needs, strengths, and goals.
How to get started!
Step One
To get started, reach out for a free 15 minute consultation call by clicking here!
Step Two
Schedule your session! After getting to know each other, we can talk through logistics and get your session scheduled.
Step Three
Start healing! In our work together we will build self-awareness, process your experiences, and create meaningful change.
Reach out to Autism and ADHD Therapist in San Marcos, CA today!
Let’s work together to better understand yourself, build effective strategies, and create a life that feels more manageable and fulfilling.