Samantha Fletcher

She/Her

Specializations:

• Autism

• ADHD

• Anxiety

• Burnout/Stress

• Life transitions 

• Sensory processing differences

• PDA

• Couples

• Parents/Caregivers

• Late-identifying neurodivergent adults

  
  

I am committed to providing neurodivergent-affirming and inclusive care that recognizes and respects the diverse ways individuals process, communicate, learn, and experience the world. My approach is strengths-focused, centering on clients’ inherent abilities and unique perspectives, rather than viewing neurodivergence through a deficit-based lens.

Experience:

I am neurodivergent, and am a parent to neurodivergent kids. Many of my closest friends, members of my extended family, and colleagues are also neurodivergent. My professional experiences, relationships, and lived experiences as a neurodivergent person have deeply informed my counselling approaches and practices. I am a late-identifying neurodivergent adult who specializes in supporting other adults going through this experience. I also work with neurodivergent youth, adults, parents/caregivers, couples, and families on a range of issues connected to neurodivergent identity, relationship and family dynamics, sensory processing differences, emotional regulation, and environmental and systemic adaptations.

Approach & Modalities:

Neurodivergent people have to navigate environments, systems, and social structures that are not designed with their neurotypes in mind, and this often takes a significant toll on their mental and physical health. I work collaboratively with clients to create systems and supports that recognize and celebrate their needs and authentic ways of being. My work with clients extends beyond developing individual therapeutic strategies to include broader shifts in understanding, accessibility, and advocacy. I draw on neurodivergent-affirming modalities such as Truly Inclusive Spaces therapy and Neurodivergent Somatics, as well as polyvagal theory, ACT, MBCT, and expressive arts.

Communication Style:

I am validating and empathetic. I meet each person where they are and engage and listen deeply - with curiosity and warmth. I think “outside of the box” and approach all challenges with creativity and flexibility. I understand that communication and processing styles vary, and make sure to use visual, written, or auditory resources that best support my clients. 

Fun Facts or Interests:

I love spending time in nature; hiking, beachcombing, stargazing, and paddleboarding. I love music, and for the past two decades have been a choir director, singer, and songwriter. I also have a background in theatre and creative writing.