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Sky Maree Steele Clinical Psychologist • ADHD Coach
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Therapeutic Model • Neurodiversity Affirming Evidence-Based • Strengths-Focused

The Neurodiversity-Affirming Clinical Model

Moving past outdated deficit-based pathology toward holistic nervous system attunement, cognitive scaffolding, and self-compassion.

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Paradigm Non-Pathologizing
Regulation Autonomic & Sensory
Modalities ACT, CBT & CFT
Focus Executive Function
Ethos Radical Acceptance

1. Radically Non-Pathologizing

ADHD and neurodivergent traits are natural variations in human neurological wiring. We do not attempt to force clients into neurotypical molds that precipitate chronic burnout and identity dissociation.

2. Dopamine & Nervous System Regulated

Willpower is an exhaustible battery; interest and dopamine are renewable engines. We design personalized work habits around autonomic nervous system safety, somatic grounding, and biological chronotypes.

3. Trauma-Informed & Unmasked

Years of masking differences often create layered developmental trauma, impostor syndrome, and rejection sensitivity dysphoria (RSD). Our work creates an unconditionally safe haven to shed masks safely.

Integrated Clinical Modalities

Sky draws from rigorous, scientifically validated psychological methodologies, adapted specifically for neurodivergent cognition:

CBT

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Reframing distorted shame narratives and cognitive biases without gaslighting real sensory overload.

ACT

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy

Psychological flexibility, unhooking from executive paralysis, and committing to values-aligned daily steps.

CFT

Compassion-Focused Therapy

Calming the threat system, soothing hyper-vigilance, and cultivating internal nurturing voices.

Somatic

Polyvagal & Somatic Reg

Reconnecting with bodily signals to recognize burnout and sensory overload before meltdowns occur.

Ready to experience therapy that honors your nervous system?

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