Divergent Paths Counseling

08/26/2026

Final Call!

The upcoming Summer-Fall cohort of my 24 CE neurodiversity-affirming training starts this Friday, August 28th.

We gather online bi-weekly for 8 sessions to build community, discuss complex cases, and dismantle deficit-based paradigms together.

Past participants anonymously rated the program 9.9/10, with many transitioning directly into ongoing consultation and peer groups after the course ended.

If you'd like to join us for this cohort, you can find full course details and registration here: https://www.divergentpathscounseling.com/neurodiversity-affirming-psychotherapist-training

Feel free to contact me with any questions - I’m happy to chat and discuss if the course is right for you.

07/13/2026

STARTING AUGUST 28TH

New Pathways to Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy: A 24 CE Clinical Training

The start of the Summer-Fall 2026 cohort is rapidly approaching - our first session is on Friday August 28th! We'll be meeting online every other week for 8 sessions.

If you are looking for sustained, relational support to move away from deficit-based frameworks and deeply understand autistic, ADHD, and gifted lived experiences, we would love to welcome you to our next cohort.

Our winter-spring cohort rated their overall experience a 9.9/10, with many transitioning directly into ongoing consultation and peer groups.

Feel free to reach out if you have questions, otherwise you can learn more and sign up here: https://www.divergentpathscounseling.com/neurodiversity-affirming-psychotherapist-training

06/23/2026

📣 Big News from Divergent Paths Counseling: New Pathways Training & Neurodiversity 101!

Are you ready to shift away from the pathology paradigm and deeply support your neurodivergent clients? We have two excellent CE opportunities coming up, whether you want to dive into a comprehensive cohort or just dip your toes in.

🌟 The New Pathways Training (Early Bird Ending in One Week!)

Our signature, in-depth New Pathways Training is designed to give you a robust, neuroaffirming framework for your clinical work.

The Details: 8 online bi-weekly modules | 24 CE Credits

Dates: Friday August 28th, 2026 - Friday Dec 4th 2026 (bi-weekly)
Time: 8:00am-11:00am MT / 10:00am - 1:00pm EST

Who it’s for: For therapists who want sustained support in bringing neurodiversity-affirming values into day-to-day clinical work, rather than a one-off training.

The Deal: Register by June 30th to lock in the Early Bird Special ($100 off).

Bonus Savings: Want another $100 off? Head to the training landing page and sign up for our mailing list via the pop-up or the form at the bottom of the page. That’s a total of $200 in savings!

🤔Not sure if you're ready for the full deep dive?

Join us next Thursday, July 2nd for Neurodiversity 101!

The Details: 1 Hour | 1 CE Credit
Date: Thursday July 2nd, 2026
Time: 9:30am - 10:30am MT / 11:30am - 12:30pm EST

Who it’s for: Total beginners who want to build a solid foundational understanding of neuroaffirming care and check out my teaching style before committing to a longer course.

The Perk: Everyone who attends the Neurodiversity 101 training will get an extra week of Early Bird pricing for the full New Pathways Training!

Get the foundations next Thursday, see if it’s a fit, and secure your discount.

👉 Neurodiversity 101: Affirming Frameworks for Mental Health Clinicians (1 CE, July 2nd)

https://www.divergentpathscounseling.com/event-details/neurodiversity-101-affirming-frameworks-for-mental-health-clinicians-1-ce

👉New Pathways to Neurodiversity-Affirming Training (24 CEs, starts August 28th)

https://www.divergentpathscounseling.com/neurodiversity-affirming-psychotherapist-training

Curious about neurodiversity-affirming care but not sure where to start? This foundational, 1-hour webinar offers practical strategies for clinicians to adapt their existing modalities and shift away from the pathology paradigm. 1 CE available!

06/17/2026

Bi-weekly and monthly ND-affirming consultation groups open!

I have one spot left in my monthly consult group, starting July 1st! If you or someone in your circle is looking for sustained support with complex or intersectional cases, I'd love to connect.

And I'm opening a second group on Tuesdays as well. Reach here or to [email protected] if you're interested! Happy to schedule a time to meet if you're curious and want to discuss.

Feel free to share the flyer below with any colleagues who could benefit!

06/15/2026

New Pathways to Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy: 24 CE Clinical Training

Early bird pricing ends in two weeks on June 30th!

Registration is open for the Summer-Fall 2026 cohort of Divergent Paths Counseling’s clinical neurodiversity-affirming training.

If you are looking for sustained, relational support to move away from deficit-based frameworks and deeply understand autistic, ADHD, and gifted lived experiences, we would love to welcome you to our next cohort starting Friday, August 28th.

Our just-completed winter-spring cohort rated their overall experience a 9.9/10, with many transitioning directly into ongoing consultation and peer groups.

⏳ Early Bird Discount: Save $100 when you register by June 30th.

Here is what we explore together over the 24 CE hours:
+Moving away from deficit- and pathology-based frameworks
+Deepening our understanding of autistic, ADHD, and gifted lived experiences
+Integrating trauma-informed perspectives around ableism and regulation
+Supporting more authentic, affirming therapeutic relationships

Learn more and secure your spot here: https://www.divergentpathscounseling.com/neurodiversity-affirming-psychotherapist-training

06/03/2026

I am excited to share that I am putting together a new, ongoing consult group specifically for clinicians looking to deepen their work with neurodivergent clients.

Following the theme of my trainings, this space will address the "whole clinician" - integrating clinical skills with contemplative practices and business sustainability.

(You can learn more about my consultation style here: https://www.divergentpathscounseling.com/consultations)

Group Details:
+Time: Tuesday, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM MT
+Cost: $90 per session
+Focus: Support for neurodiversity-affirming clinicians, with an emphasis on contemplative practice and complex and/or intersectional client presentations.

I am polling potential participants on frequency. If you are interested in joining, please let me know if you would prefer every other week (bi-weekly) or once monthly.

If you are interested in joining this group, email [email protected]! I am in the midst of moving, so my assistant West will respond to you.

I look forward to the possibility of supporting you on your neurodiversity-affirming path.

P.S. If anyone in your network could benefit from this group, please feel free to pass this info or flyer along to them.

05/27/2026

I am so proud of our latest training cohort! We just wrapped up our Winter-Spring session this month, and it was such an amazing group of clinicians. Watching everyone grow both personally and professionally was incredibly rewarding. (And I’m a little blown away that our anonymous feedback from this cohort averaged a 9.9/10 overall!)

Even more wonderful, many of them are keeping their connections alive! Some joined my ongoing consultation group, and others started up their own peer group to keep supporting each other. It is so fulfilling to see folks continue their ND-affirming learning journey together after the final module.

And now we get to welcome a new cohort of clinicians to go on this transformative learning journey together. Our next cohort starts Friday, August 28th, 2026.

If you or someone in your circle has been wanting to bring more neurodiversity-affirming values into day-to-day clinical work, I’d love to have you in our next round. It’s designed as a longer-term, relational space so you actually get sustained support along the way.

Together, we’ll dive into:
+Shifting away from deficit and pathology models
+Really understanding autistic, ADHD, and gifted lived experiences
+Bringing in trauma-informed perspectives on ableism and nervous system regulation
+Building truly authentic, affirming relationships with clients

Heads up: Early bird pricing is open now, which saves you $100 if you sign up before June 30th.

Let me know if you have any questions, or head over to the link to grab your spot now.

https://www.divergentpathscounseling.com/neurodiversity-affirming-psychotherapist-training

04/24/2026

Reminder that next Friday, I’m hosting a deep dive into Positive Affect Intolerance!

We often talk about processing trauma, but what about processing joy? What I’ve learned is that for many of our neurodivergent clients, joy doesn't feel safe. It feels like a threat.

We’ll cover:

The Neurobiology of Intolerance: Why the ND nervous system views joy as a threat or a precursor to disaster.

The "Success Swerve": How bypassing pride hinders ADHD clients from building emotional memory for future success.

Befriending Internal Guards: Identifying protective parts and using somatic tools to make joy feel safe.

I’d love to see you there to discuss how we can make "feeling good" feel safe for our clients.

Details:
Date: Friday, May 1st, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM MT
Cost: $27 General Track | $42 CE Track (1 CE available for licensed mental health therapists in the US)

Register here:

Discover the invisible barrier to therapeutic progress: Why positive feelings can be dysregulating & how to help clients feel joy again.

04/13/2026

Hi everyone,

I’m hosting a deep dive into Positive Affect Intolerance next month, sparked by recent conversations with colleagues who are finding this specific concept a bit elusive.

We often talk about processing trauma, but what about processing joy? What I’ve learned is that for many of our neurodivergent clients, joy doesn't feel safe. It feels like a threat.

We’ll cover:

The Neurobiology of Intolerance: Why the ND nervous system views joy as a threat or a precursor to disaster.

The "Success Swerve": How bypassing pride hinders ADHD clients from building emotional memory for future success.

Befriending Internal Guards: Identifying protective parts and using somatic tools to make joy feel safe.

I’d love to see you there to discuss how we can make "feeling good" feel safe for our clients.

Details:
Date: May 1st, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM MT
Cost: $27 General Track | $42 CE Track (1 CE available for licensed mental health therapists in the US)

Register here:

Discover the invisible barrier to therapeutic progress: Why positive feelings can be dysregulating & how to help clients feel joy again.

04/10/2026

✨ Urgent: Help Update the ACA Code of Ethics for Neurodivergent Clients ✨

(Deadline to sign: April 22nd!)

Hi colleagues! As many of you know, the ACA is currently accepting public comments on the new Code of Ethics. This is a rare, once-in-a-decade opportunity to ensure our professional standards finally include Neurodiversity-Affirming language.
I’ve drafted a collective "Sign-On Letter" urging the ACA to move away from a pathology-based model and toward one that respects neurotype, autonomy, and authentic self-expression.
We are calling for specific changes in:
✅ The Ethics Preamble
✅ Clinical Responsibility (Prioritizing autonomy over compliance)
✅ Nondiscrimination (Adding "Neurotype")
✅ Supervision & Counselor Education

How you can help:
1. Sign the letter: If you are a counselor, counseling student, or counseling educator who believes our code should explicitly protect and affirm neurodivergent lived experiences, please 🔗 add your name and credentials here: https://forms.gle/VMLM8xyV5sZ53AeV8
2. Share this post: Please cross-post this to your state-level counselor groups, alumni networks, or specialty consultation groups.
3. Tag a colleague: Tag a fellow clinician in the comments who is passionate about neurodiversity-affirming care!

⏳ Deadline to join the collective letter: April 22nd.

It takes 30 seconds to sign, and a unified voice of practitioners is much harder for the committee to ignore. Be a part of the change—let’s set a new standard for our profession together!"