Neurodiversity
You’re not alone, we’re here to support you.
Neurodiversity is a way of understanding the natural variations in how people think, learn, process information, and experience the world. It includes diagnoses such as ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, and more—viewed not as deficits or disorders, but as different ways of being human. At Vancouver Wellness Studio, we honor neurodiversity as a source of strength and creativity. Every neurodivergent experience is unique, and there is no single "right" way to think or feel. Our goal is to create an environment where individuals can be supported, understood, and empowered to thrive—exactly as they are.
Our Approach to Neurodiversity-Affirming Care
At Vancouver Wellness Studio, we support neurodivergent individuals and their families with care that is respectful, personalized, and rooted in compassion. We don’t see neurodiversity as something to "fix"—we see it as a natural part of being human. Our therapists use a strength-based, non-judgmental approach that values each person’s unique experience. We are trauma-informed and inclusive, creating a safe space where people can feel understood and supported. Whether you're seeking support for yourself, your child, or your whole family, we work with you to build a care plan that fits your needs and goals.
Services Offered:
Services for Neurodivergent Individuals
At Vancouver Wellness Studio, we offer personalized one-on-one therapy to support neurodivergent individuals as they navigate daily life, relationships, and emotional wellbeing.
Our therapists create a safe, validating space where clients can explore their experiences without judgment.
We use a range of evidence-based and creative therapies to support emotional growth, reduce overwhelm, and help each person feel more at home in themselves.
We commonly support clients with:
Emotional regulation and mood changes
Sensory overwhelm and chronic burnout
Social anxiety, masking, or feeling misunderstood
Identity exploration and self-acceptance
Executive functioning and routines
Support following a new diagnosis or late-in-life self-discovery
Therapeutic tools may include:
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
Mindfulness and grounding techniques
Expressive arts and somatic therapies
Family Therapy and Parenting Support
When a child or family member is neurodivergent, it can bring unique challenges—but also opportunities for deeper connection and understanding. At Vancouver Wellness Studio, we support families as they navigate diagnoses, daily stressors, and shifting family dynamics. Our therapists work with both parents and children to improve communication, reduce tension, and create supportive routines that honor everyone’s needs.
We help families with:
Navigating communication challenges and emotional outbursts
Managing school-related stress, IEP/504 planning, and advocacy
Strengthening sibling relationships and reducing conflict
Building routines that support regulation and connection at home
Coaching parents on co-regulation, boundaries, and self-care
for Children and Teens
Children and teens who are neurodivergent often experience the world in beautifully unique ways—but they may also face challenges that impact their confidence, relationships, or emotional wellbeing. At Vancouver Wellness Studio, we offer therapy that meets young people where they are, using play, creativity, and connection as tools for healing and growth. Our therapists help children build the skills they need to navigate emotions, relationships, and self-expression with confidence.
Our work with kids and Teens includes:
Play therapy and creative expression to support communication and connection
Building social-emotional tools for resilience and regulation
Supporting children in advocating for their needs and celebrating who they are
We also work closely with parents and caregivers to ensure progress continues at home and in school.
Adult Neurodivergent Support
Many adults come to understand their neurodivergence later in life—often after years of masking, burnout, or feeling "different" without knowing why. At Vancouver Wellness Studio, we offer a supportive, affirming space for adults to explore their identity, heal from past misunderstandings, and build new ways of living that feel aligned and sustainable. Whether you've recently received a diagnosis or are beginning to suspect you're neurodivergent, you're welcome here.
We support adults through:
Navigating later in life diagnoses and processing new insights
Unmasking and reclaiming a more authentic identity
Coping with sensory sensitivities, burnout, or work-related stress
Improving relationships and setting healthy boundaries
Exploring self-acceptance and building daily routines that work
YOu may still have questions
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No formal diagnosis is required to begin therapy at Vancouver Wellness Studio. Many people come to us exploring questions about their identity or experiences without a label. We welcome you just as you are and tailor our care to your needs, not a diagnosis.
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Yes. Whether you're noticing traits in yourself, your child, or a partner, we offer support through psychoeducation, skill-building, and compassionate guidance. We can also connect you with trusted community partners who offer neuropsychological assessments, if and when that feels right for you.
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We collaborate with families and schools to create environments where neurodivergent children can thrive. Our therapists can attend IEP or 504 Plan meetings, provide written documentation, and offer psychoeducation to school staff to help support each child’s learning style, regulation needs, and strengths.
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Absolutely. Vancouver Wellness Studio is a safe and affirming space for LGBTQ+ individuals across the neurodivergent spectrum. Our team practices inclusive, nonjudgmental care that honors the intersections of identity, mental health, and lived experience.
Meet Our Providers
Meet Our Providers
Diana Wasser, LCPC
Diana Wasser, LCPC is a seasoned mental health therapist and our clinical supervisor at Vancouver Wellness Studio. She is a trauma-trained therapist with over 17 years of experience supporting individuals struggling with the effects of traumatic events and other life stressors. Diana specializes in both PTSD and Complex PTSD, with special interests in grief, mood challenges, postpartum, caregiving stress, high demand group concerns, and later-in-life diagnoses of ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
EMDR is a core part of Diana’s practice and is offered in a collaborative and choice-driven way. You control the pace and depth of the work, with an emphasis on building your own capacity to self- regulate and increase your sense of safety and resilience. Diana also utilizes Dialectal Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for skill building and self-awareness.
Diana creates an environment that is affirming and safe, where you can feel heard, understood, and respected. Through gentle observation, she helps you have a better understanding of the potential cause of an issue, the effects on relationship patterns, communication difficulties, and decreased functioning at work or at home, and ultimately, what to do about it so you can live the life you want!
Available for 17+ and accepts First Choice Health Insurance.
Amanda Salazar, LMHCI
Amanda is a Clinical Mental Health Intern completing her Master’s degree in Rehabilitation. Amanda offers Low-Fee Mental Health Counseling options.
Counseling with a Mental Health track at Western Oregon University. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences and approaches her work from a holistic, integrative perspective honoring the deep connection between mind, body, and lived experience.
Amanda works with individuals, teens, couples, and families, with a special passion for supporting clients through the perinatal and postpartum seasons of life. She understands that these transitions can bring both profound joy and unexpected challenges, and she offers a steady, compassionate presence during times of change.
Her approach is person centered and humanistic at its core. Amanda believes that each individual already carries inherent strength and resilience, even when it feels out of reach. She integrates Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, and elements of Gestalt Therapy to create sessions that are both structured and deeply relational.
Amanda views therapy as a collaborative journey. She strives to cultivate a safe, affirming space where clients feel heard, empowered, and supported as they grow. With warmth, empathy, and gentle guidance, she walks alongside her clients as they build insight, develop practical tools, and reconnect with their inner capacity for change.
Intern Therapy
At VWS we are proud to support our community by providing reduced fee services for clients seeking mental health. We offer a clinical training program for graduate-level intern therapists. As part of this program, we offer low-cost counseling with fees of $90 for Individuals and $115.00 for Couples + Family therapy.
Our Intern Therapists start at different times throughout the year, most often in January or April, and see clients during their internship for up to 10-18 months. After that time, clients can continue with their therapist once they become a VWS employee, or be transitioned to another VWS therapist to continue their care. Learn more about our Intern Therapists below!