Have you spent much of your life feeling different or slightly out of place?
Living as a neurodivergent human in a neurotypical world can be profoundly demanding. You do not have to navigate it alone.
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.
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
Discovering alexithymia — emotions are harder to name than they seem for others
Feeling misunderstood — your enthusiasm read as aggression, your curiosity as confrontation
Sensory overwhelm that others seem to tolerate easily
Using substances to cope socially or regulate
I work one-on-one with Autistic and ADHD adults seeking clarity, regulation, and meaningful change. My approach is grounded in mindfulness-based counselling through the method of Shinzen Young — adapted specifically for neurodivergent nervous systems. No forced silent meditation required.
I bring lived experience as an Autistic person with ADHD, and as a cis queer polyamorous man in long-term relationships. I understand the complexity of identity, intimacy, communication, and navigating systems not built for you.
I volunteer in harm reduction settings including the Zendo Project and The Nameless in St. Thomas. Through Neuroinclusive, I have interviewed over 280 individuals seeking understanding and professional diagnosis — stories that continue to inform and inspire my work.
I’m Tarver, M.A. — ADHD & Autism Coach and Mindfulness-Based Counsellor
╼ About Me
✶ Nonviolent Communication
✶ HAI Relational Work
✶ EMDR for Trauma
✶ Gestalt Psychotherapy
✶ Men's Group Facilitation
✶ Shinzen Young Mindfulness
I am graduating in April 2026 from the Social Service Worker program at George Brown College and will begin my formal journey as a Psychotherapist at that time.
Trauma informed Counselling and EMDR sessions specially adapted for your Neurotype
╼ Services & Offerings
One-on-One Counselling
Mindfulness-based, neurodiversity-affirming sessions tailored to your nervous system and lived experience.
- Emotional regulation
- Anxiety and depression
- Autistic burnout & sensory overwhelm
- Eco-anxiety and climate grief
- Identity & life direction
EMDR Therapy
Mindfulness-based, neurodiversity-affirming sessions tailored to your nervous system and lived experience.
- Emotional regulation
- Anxiety and depression
- Autistic burnout & sensory overwhelm
- Eco-anxiety and climate grief
- Identity & life direction
Psychedelic Support
Mindfulness-based, neurodiversity-affirming sessions tailored to your nervous system and lived experience.
- Emotional regulation
- Anxiety and depression
- Autistic burnout & sensory overwhelm
- Eco-anxiety and climate grief
- Identity & life direction
All sessions are held with care for your capacity, safety, and autonomy. A free 20-minute consultation is available to find the right fit.
Why work with me?
Lived Experience
Support grounded in firsthand experience of ADHD, Autism, masking, burnout, and relational complexity.
Neurodivergent-Affirming
No pathologizing. No rigid expectations. Therapy adapted to your nervous system — not the other way around.
Trauma-Informed & EMDR
Carefully paced sessions supporting trauma recovery, sensory processing, and emotional regulation.
Mindfulness That Works
Practical, flexible mindfulness adapted for neurodivergent processing styles — grounded in real life.
Relational Depth
Extensive background in communication and identity work supporting intimacy and meaningful connection.
Harm-Reduction Grounded
Non-judgmental support for recovery and integration rooted in consent and psychological safety.
╼ 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
Whether you have a question, a suggestion, or just want to say hello, this is the place to do it. Please fill out the form below with your details and message, and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.
St Thomas, Toronto, The Atrium
I work mostly with virtual sessions via Zoom.