Are you Autistic or ADHD and looking for real support with anxiety, overwhelm or relationships?
Living as a neurodivergent human in a neurotypical world can be profoundly demanding and often leads to burnout. Get help from someone who gets it!
Living as a neurodivergent human in a neurotypical world can be profoundly demanding.
╼ Does This Sound Familiar?
You've developed strategies, routines, and ways of being — but the effort of constantly translating yourself can be exhausting.
Whether you're newly diagnosed, long self-aware, or simply sensing that something has always felt a little different — this space was made for you.
Together, we work toward clarity, regulation, and meaningful change that aligns with who you actually are.
I have explored many professions in my life before founding the perfect match. I can help you do the same, or locate new strategies that will support your current path.
If you are looking for a neurodiversity affirming diagnosis and assessment, our nonprofit, Neuroinclusive, can help.
Perhaps you are:
Exploring unmasking for the first time
Experiencing Autistic burnout and needing time away from work
Questioning your career direction or sense of purpose
Exploring identity or gender
Anxious and worried about Climate issues
Discovering alexithymia — emotions are harder to name than they seem for others
Feeling misunderstood — your enthusiasm read as aggression, your curiosity as confrontation
Communication challenges when people don’t mean what they say or say you ask too many questions
Sensory overwhelm that others seem to tolerate easily
Using substances to cope socially or regulate
Looking to explore psychedelics as a means of healing and need an experienced trained sitter.
I work one-on-one with Autistic and ADHD adults seeking clarity, regulation, and meaningful change.
My approach will vary according to your needs, but often is grounded in mindfulness-based counselling through the method of Shinzen Young — adapted specifically for neurodivergent nervous systems. No forced silent meditation required. I will not tell you how to breathe!
I bring lived experience as an Autistic person with ADHD, and as a cis queer polyamorous human in long-term relationships, including a trans human. I understand the complexity of identity, intimacy, communication, and navigating systems not built for you.
Like most autistic individuals, I have multiple careers including software development, finances (!), home inspection and PhD level philosophy. If you are someone in a technical field, I probably speak your language.
My work is deeply rooted in an interest in consciousness, particularly as explored by Leslie Dewart, and I’ve found meaningful overlaps with Gestalt approaches, which form part of my training background.
I volunteer in harm reduction settings including the Zendo Project and The Nameless in St. Thomas. Through Neuroinclusive, the nonprofit I cofounded with Hope, I have interviewed over 280 individuals seeking understanding and professional diagnosis — stories that continue to inform and inspire my work.
I am humbled by my client’s journeys, and I will be honored to support you in your neurodivergent journey.
I’m Tarver, M.A. - Mindfulness-based Counsellor and Autism, AuDHD, ADHD Coach
╼ About Me
I am am a graduate from the Social Service Worker program at George Brown Polytechnic, and I am starting my journey as a Psychotherapist under supervision.*
*this enables coverage by most insurers
╼ Client Stories
╼ Frequently Asked Questions
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No. Many clients are self-identified or exploring whether ADHD or Autism fits their experience. You are welcome here regardless of formal diagnosis.
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Most sessions are held virtually via Zoom. In-person sessions are available in Toronto and St. Thomas depending on schedule.
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The first session focuses on understanding your goals, nervous system patterns, and current challenges. There is no pressure to “perform” or share more than feels safe.
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Mindfulness is adapted specifically for neurodivergent processing styles. There is no forced silent meditation. Practices are practical, flexible, and integrated into real-life situations.
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EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) helps the nervous system process unresolved trauma. Sessions are paced collaboratively and adapted for sensory sensitivity.
Get In Touch
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St Thomas, ON @The Atrium
and in-person in Toronto, Parkdale
I work mostly with virtual sessions
via Zoom.