Neurodiversity-Affirming Support for Real Life — Available Nationwide
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Being autistic in a neurotypical world can feel overwhelming, exhausting, or isolating—especially when you’re masking, managing expectations, or trying to navigate life without the right kind of support.
At Onward Growth Psychiatry, we offer autism coaching for adults and teens across the U.S.—led by a psychiatric nurse practitioner (PMHNP) who brings clinical understanding and lived compassion to every session.
⚠️ Important: Coaching is not therapy or medical treatment. You don’t need to be a Virginia resident or an existing patient. Our coaching services are open to all U.S. residents and focus on practical, affirming support.
What Is Autism Coaching?
Autism coaching helps you better understand yourself—and build tools for navigating a world that wasn’t designed for your brain.
This is a non-clinical, strengths-based process that supports:
- Identity exploration & late diagnosis processing
- Reducing burnout & managing overwhelm
- Creating routines that actually support your nervous system
- Sensory and emotional regulation strategies
- Unmasking & building a life that feels authentically yours
- Navigating relationships, boundaries, and work/school life
We don’t coach you to appear “more neurotypical.” We coach you to feel more you.
Why Work with a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner?
Unlike generic life coaching, autism coaching at Onward Growth is led by a PMHNP trained in:
- Neurodevelopmental and sensory processing differences
- Co-occurring conditions (ADHD, anxiety, trauma, etc.)
- Nervous system regulation and executive functioning
- Masking, burnout, and late-diagnosed autism in adults
You get the benefit of clinical insight—without entering into medical care or therapy.
Who Autism Coaching Is For
We work with teens, college students, professionals, parents, and creatives across the U.S. who:
- Are diagnosed (or self-identify) as autistic
- Are processing a late diagnosis
- Struggle with executive function, sensory overwhelm, or social exhaustion
- Want to stop masking and start living authentically
- Need support—but not necessarily therapy or medication
You don’t need a formal diagnosis to begin. We meet you where you are.
Available to Clients Across the U.S.
All autism coaching is delivered virtually using secure, HIPAA-compliant video platforms.
- ✅ Available in all 50 states
- ✅ No diagnosis or referral required
- ✅ Self-pay only (coaching is not covered by insurance)
- ✅ No clinical treatment or prescriptions involved
Tabitha’s passion is working with neurodivergent clients! As someone who is neurodivergent and comes from a
Coaching vs. Therapy: What’s the Difference?
| Coaching | Therapy |
|---|---|
| Skills-based & future-oriented | Clinical mental health treatment |
| No diagnosis required | Often requires a formal diagnosis |
| Available in all 50 states | State-licensed & location-limited |
| Non-medical & non-clinical | May involve medication management |
| Focused on strategies & growth | Focused on healing & insight |
4 Hours Coaching
Please reach out to tabitha if you wish to schedule coaching calls
$1000
8 Hours Coaching
$1800
12 Hours Coaching
$2400
Tabitha also offers Leadership and Career Coaching for everyone, including those who are neurodivergent.