This non-exhaustive neurodiversity-affirming directory provides access to therapists who are not only skilled in their respective fields but also trained in inclusive, person-centered approaches that respect diverse brain differences. This fosters a more supportive and empowering therapeutic experience, with providers who are committed to creating an affirming environment where clients can thrive, fostering self-advocacy, independence, and overall well-being. I hope this directory can also serve as a bridge for connecting families to care that may otherwise be difficult to find.
Arizona
Play and Purpose— playandpurposeaz.com
Instagram: @playandpurposeaz
Services: OT, ST
Location: Phoenix
*Accepts insurance
Positive Notes – Positive Notes | occupational therapy
Services: OT
Location: East valley (Gilbert, Chandler, Tempe, Mesa, and Queen Creek)
*Accepts insurance (ESA funds, DDD, private pay clients, and BCBS of Arizona)
*OT has a bachelor’s degree in music therapy and works well with children who love music!
California
Brentwood, California
Blooming Speech Therapy – Speech Therapy | Blooming Speech Therapy | Brentwood, CA
Services: OT, ST, Parent Coaching
Instagram: @bloomingspeechtherapy
Accepts Insurance: Yes
Burbank, CA
Sow Vibrant Language – chrystal.king@sowvibrantlanguage.com
Instagram: @SowVibrantLanguage
Services: SLP
Does not accept insurance
Lake Forest, CA
Neurodivergent Parenting Support Services – Neurodivergent Parenting Support in Orange County, CA
Services: IEP Strategist, Parent Resources, Individualized coaching, support groups
Does not accept insurance
Long Beach & North Orange County
Equilibrium Speech Therapy Inc. – Email: ssumbillo@eqspeech.com
Services: SLP
Instagram: @eqspeech
Does not accept insurance
Los Angeles, CA
ND Affirming School Psychologist, LLC / Neurodiversity Affirming School Psychologist
Instagram: @ndaffirming_sp
Services: IEP strategist, evaluations, consultations, advocacy, professional development/trainings
Morgan Hill, CA
Morgan Hill Speech – Morgan Hill Speech – Speech-Language Pathology
Services: SLP
Accepts Insurance: Yes
Instagram: @morganhillspeech
Oakland, CA
All Brains Speech Therapy – Speech Therapy Oakland | All Brains Speech Therapy | Oakland & East Bay Area
Instagram: @all_brains_speech_therapy
Services: SLP
Accepts Insurance: Yes
Email: molly@allbrainsspeechtherapy.com
Pasadena, CA
The Center for Connection and Neurodiversity – The Center for Connection: telehealth, psychotherapy, OT, SLP, Educational Testing, Parenting Groups, Speaking, Interpersonal Neurobiology
Instagram: @centerforconnection
Services: OT, SLP, Therapy, Parent Resources
Accepts Insurance: No
San Diego, CA
Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego – Nicté Sobrino, OTR/L
Services: Outpatient OT
Accepts Insurance: Yes
Lotus Bloom Speech Therapy Inc. – Home | Lotus Bloom Speech Therapy Inc.
Email: lotusbloomspeech@gmail.com
Instagram: @lotusbloomspeech
Services: ST, *bilingual
*Does not accept insurance
* Online sessions available for CA & AZ clients
Connecticut
Alexa Meller – CT Communication Services
Email: alexameller@ctcommunicationservices.net
Services: SLP
Accepts Insurance: Yes
DC
Choose Kind Therapy – Choose Kind Therapy – Gestalt & Gender Affirming Care Therapy
Instagram: @choosekindtherapy
Services: SLP, IEP, 1:1 consults
Email: rachel@choosekindtherapy.com
*Serving communities in Washington DC, Virginia & Vermont
*Can provide a Superbill that can be submitted for reimbursement directly with your insurance company. Choose Kind Therapy recognizes the accessibility barrier to basic, essential, and informed care faced by folks in the trans and gender non-conforming community. Choose Kind Therapy makes it a priority to provide low-cost care to the trans and gender non-conforming community to help break down the barriers and promote accessibility for essential care.
Florida
Miami, FL
Lemon City Collective – Lemon City Collective
Services: OT, PT, groups & parent resources
Instagram: @lemoncitycollective
Does not accept insurance
Step Up Learning LLC – Step Up Learning LLC
Services: SLP
Email: jessica@msjessicaisback.com
Does not accept insurance
Orlando, FL
Bloom True Therapy – Bloom True Therapy – A holistic strengths-based approach to occupational therapy
Services: OT
Instagram: @bloom_true_therapy
Does not accept insurance
Georgia
Atlanta, GA
Angelica Shaner – SLP
Instagram: @happyspeechandlanguage
Email: happyspeechandlanguage@gmail.com
Early Connections Child and Family Counseling
Email: breon@eccfcounseling.com
Pineapple Wellness Therapy Services – Home | Pineapple Wellness Therapy Services Best In Home OT Kennesaw
Services: OT
Instagram: @Pineapplewellnesstherapy
Does not accept insurance
Illinois
Sara Zielinski, OT
Email: szielinski.ot@gmail.com
Accepts Insurance: Yes
PlayWise, LLC: PlayWise, LLC | Pediatric Speech, Language, and Literacy Intervention Services
Telehealth: Serves clients in Illinois, Massachusetts, and Maryland
Does not accept insurance
Maine
New Hampshire and Southern Maine
Suzanne Dodier Occupational Therapy, LLC OT | Suzanne Dodier Occupational Therapy | New Hampshire and Maine
Services: OT, IEP Support
Email: info@dodierot.com
Private pay, superbill
Minnesota
Rochester, Minnesota
OWL Therapy Services – OWL Therapy Services | Rochester & Winona MN | OT and Speech Therapy
Services: OT, SLP, School- Based
Accepts Insurance: Yes
Emily Breunig, Occupational Therapist
Maryland
Columbia, MD
Rooted Beginnings, LLC – Rooted Beginnings | Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Services: OT
Email: samantha@rootedbeginningsmd.com
*Serving in and near Catonsville, Baltimore City, Columbia, Ellicott City, Elkridge, and Fulton.
*Currently only considered in-network with Maryland Medicaid (all MCO plans)
Michigan
Novi, MI
Lead The Way Therapies – Home | Lead The Way Therapies
Services: OT, ST, PT
Accepts Insurance: Yes
Nebraska
McCook, Nebraska
Rise Therapy – Outpatient Occupational Therapy near McCook, NE – Rise Therapy
* Mobile services in Omaha, NE
Services: OT
Instagram: @riseoccupationaltherapy
New Hampshire
New Hampshire and Southern Maine
Suzanne Dodier Occupational Therapy, LLC OT | Suzanne Dodier Occupational Therapy | New Hampshire and Maine
Services: OT, IEP Support
Email: info@dodierot.com
Private pay, superbill
New York
Brooklyn, NY
Speak to Lily – Speak to Lily – Lily Shytsman, Speech-Language Pathologist NYC
Services: SLP
Email: liliya.shytsman@gmail.com
Oregon
Bend, Oregon
Sarah Linden/Rise Up Pediatric Therapy
Email: riseuppediatrictherapy@gmail.com
Services: OT
Accepts Insurance: Yes
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
B.well tots: B.well tots – Philadelphia Holistic Pediatric Therapy & Lactation Support
Services: OT, PT, ST
Instagram: @neurospicyOT / @bwelltots
Speech Baby LLC – SpeechBabyLLC
Services: SLP
Accepts Insurance: Yes
Collaborative Relational and Sexual Health (CRASH) Consulting, LLC – CRASHconsultingLLC.com
Email: CRASHconsultingLLC@gmail.com
Services: OT, Parent Resources, mental, relational, and sexual health education consulting
Accepts Insurance: No
Pittsburgh, PA
Finn Mock, M.S., CCC-SLP
Email: finnmock44@gmail.com
Tennessee
Memphis, TN
Emily Rayder Acred/Pediatric Learning Center- Therapy, Education & Support Memphis | Pediatric Learning Center | Tennessee
Services: OT
Accepts Insurance: Yes
Texas
Aledo, TX
Balanced Creations Therapy & Trampoline – Pediatric Physical Therapy | Balanced Creations
Services: PT
Instagram: @balancedcreationstherapy
Accepts Insurance: No
*In-Home Service Areas in the North Texas Area Include: Aledo, Annetta, Weatherford, Willow Park, Hudson Oaks, White Settlement
Virginia
Charlottesville, VA
Amazing Brains Therapy LLC – Kasha
Services: Speech
Rivanna Therapy Services | Speech Therapy | Physical Therapy
Northern VA
Choose Kind Therapy – Choose Kind Therapy – Gestalt & Gender Affirming Care Therapy
Instagram: @choosekindtherapy
Services: SLP, IEP, 1:1 consults
Email: rachel@choosekindtherapy.com
*Can provide a Superbill that can be submitted for reimbursement directly with your insurance company. Choose Kind Therapy recognizes the accessibility barrier to basic, essential, and informed care faced by folks in the trans and gender non-conforming community. Choose Kind Therapy makes it a priority to provide low-cost care to the trans and gender non-conforming community to help break down the barriers and promote accessibility for essential care.
Washington (state)
Seattle, WA
Tiny and Mighty Therapy (On Maternity Leave until 2026) – Tiny and Mighty Therapy | Seattle Pediatric Feeding Therapy
Instagram: @Tinyandmighty_ot
Services: OT
Accept Insurance: No
Wisconsin
*Updates Pending
Virtual/ Telehealth
Lisa Wright – Lisa Baskin Wright
Services: IEP Consulting
Location: Based in California
Instagram: @lisabaskinwright
PlayWise, LLC: PlayWise, LLC | Pediatric Speech, Language, and Literacy Intervention Services
Telehealth: Serves clients in Illinois, Massachusetts, and Maryland
Does not accept insurance