Therapeutic Support Groups

Who:

Group therapy for Autistic adults in Louisiana (self-identified or diagnosed)

When:

The next group will run in February 2027. It will run for 10 weeks.

Where:

Online through Zoom

What:

The group will consist of 6-8 individuals. Each session will last 75 minutes. Participants can expect a supportive and empowering environment where individuals can increase acceptance of Autistic identity through a neurodiversity-affirming therapeutic approach. Some topics we address in group:

• Understanding individual needs
• Navigating allistic versus Autistic communication styles
• Identifying and sitting with emotions
• Strengthening life skills (personal, domestic, social, financial, professional)
• Masking and unmasking autistic traits
• Increasing self compassion to reduce shame
• Preventing and recovering from burnout
• Recognizing and addressing micro-aggressions

Why:

This group is designed to improve overall mental health and address challenges experienced by Autistic adults. Processing these challenges and connecting with others who share similar experiences encourages a sense of belonging and helps participants cultivate a supportive community, both of which positively impacts mental health.

How:

Registration will be open until the group fills up. Please click the sign-up form button above to complete the pre-screening and express interest in participation. I will respond to discuss your interest in the group and responses to the form. Barring any conflicts, I will provide you with further details to confirm your spot in the group.

Fees:

$40/session or $360 when you pay in full up front. Our therapy sessions operate on a private pay basis, which means individuals are responsible for covering the cost of the sessions themselves.
Ways you can pay:

• Via credit/debit/FSA/HSA card on file that will be charged after sessions.
• Via credit/debit/FSA/HSA card when you pay the full 10 weeks in advance.

There are sliding scale spots available; please indicate on the pre-screening form if sliding scale is being requested.

Testimonials from past members:

“Participating in this group was a profoundly beneficial experience for me. Being in a group of others who similarly navigate a world that was not designed for them really helped me to see myself with more understanding and compassion. Aside from feeling beautifully seen, the skills, tools, and resources we discussed and practiced throughout this program are now, and will be for the rest of my life, foundational to my mental health and my ability to live a life with ease.”

“This group taught me so much about my autistic self and meeting all of these very different people and discovering how much we have in common was a joy. After the last session I answered a short prompt in my journal that asked “What did you learn today?” And I wrote, “I’m not too weird if I’m with the right people”.”

“This group was the perfect space to practice being my authentic self without fear of judgment. Being seen, encouraged and accepted by folks who know exactly how I feel is an experience that I will never forget.”

“This group really helped me feel secure in myself as an autistic person. I’m more confident and secure in my needs. It helped me to feel less alone in my struggles.”