At Positive Regard Therapy, we provide affirming, neurodiversity-informed therapy for individuals whose brains work differently from the norm.
Whether you identify as autistic, ADHD, gifted, bipolar, or otherwise neurodivergent, our therapists understand both the challenges and the strengths that come with thinking, feeling, and engaging with the world in your own way.
Therapy here isn’t about fixing you — it’s about understanding and supporting who you already are. We offer in-person sessions at our Andersonville office in Chicago and secure telehealth therapy across Illinois.
Navigating a world designed for neurotypical expectations can be exhausting. Our therapists take a non-pathologizing, affirming approach to mental health — recognizing that neurodivergence is a natural part of human diversity, not a disorder to cure. We help clients embrace their authentic selves, develop tools that work for their unique brains, and create lives that feel balanced, sustainable, and self-compassionate.
Therapy can be a space to drop the mask. We help you reconnect with your true self, explore identity, and release the pressure to perform or conform. Together, we’ll work on self-acceptance and learning how to navigate life with pride and confidence in your neurodivergent identity.
If you struggle with time management, organization, or maintaining routines, you’re not alone. We’ll help you build personalized strategies that support your focus, motivation, and energy — designed for your brain, not someone else’s expectations.
Neurodivergent individuals often face misunderstandings in relationships or social settings. Our therapists offer guidance on communication styles, emotional regulation, and navigating connections with partners, family, and friends. We also specialize in the intersection of neurodivergence, queerness, and identity exploration, offering affirming care across all experiences.
Throughout your therapy journey, you can expect:
A safe, affirming space to process experiences and emotions
Guidance from therapists experienced in neurodivergent perspectives
Collaborative sessions focused on your strengths and goals
Tools for executive functioning, communication, and stress management
Respect for your individuality — no pressure, no judgment
Therapy can help you better understand yourself, manage burnout, and live in alignment with your values and needs.
Masking, burnout, and self-acceptance
Executive function challenges (organization, focus, motivation)
Anxiety, depression, and overstimulation
Sensory sensitivities and regulation
Communication differences and relationship stress
Identity exploration and intersectionality
Navigating school, work, or career transitions
Our diverse, affirming team blends clinical expertise with warmth and real-world understanding to help you feel seen, supported, and empowered.
It means therapy that honors your brain and lived experience instead of trying to change who you are. Our therapists focus on helping you build self-awareness, coping tools, and confidence while respecting your neurotype.
No. Many clients seek therapy without a formal diagnosis. Whether you identify as neurodivergent or are exploring that possibility, we’ll meet you with understanding and curiosity.
Yes. We use practical strategies tailored to how your brain processes information — helping you improve organization, follow-through, and time management without shame.
Absolutely. Our therapists have experience supporting clients with ADHD, autism, bipolar, anxiety, depression, and other neurodivergent traits in a holistic, affirming way.
Yes. We provide secure telehealth therapy across Illinois, so you can access affirming care from the comfort of your home.
You deserve therapy that understands your brain and values your way of being. Our affirming therapists are here to help you unmask, recharge, and reconnect with yourself.
