Therapy for autistic and ADHD teens, without the mask.
Affirming, person-centered support that meets your teen where they are — not where a checklist says they should be.
Specialized support for the neurodivergent teen years
Adolescence is hard enough. For autistic and ADHD teens, it often comes with masking, sensory overwhelm, and feeling misunderstood — by school, by peers, sometimes by themselves.
Autism support
Identity exploration, sensory needs, and unmasking in a space with no pressure to perform "normal."
ADHD support
Executive functioning, emotional regulation, and self-esteem after years of "just try harder."
Social & school stress
Navigating friendships, family dynamics, and the demands of a neurotypical school system.
Anxiety & identity
Co-occurring anxiety, perfectionism, and the work of building a strong, authentic sense of self.
A person-centered approach, built around your teen — not a diagnosis
Alyssa Kingsbery is a graduate of Antioch University Seattle, where she earned a master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling through a CACREP-accredited program. She holds a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA) credential with Washington State and works from a person-centered, neurodiversity-affirming framework: your teen is the expert on their own experience, and therapy is a space to explore it without judgment.
Rather than treating autism or ADHD as something to correct, Alyssa's practice starts from the premise that neurodivergent traits are simply differences in wiring — not deficits. Sessions focus on self-understanding, emotional regulation, and building the confidence to show up authentically, both at home and in the world.
Alongside private practice, Alyssa has provided school-embedded clinical mental health services within Educational Service Districts 189 and 121 — giving her a working, day-to-day understanding of the IEPs, 504 plans, and school systems your teen is already navigating.
She also knows the systems your teen has to navigate
Alongside private practice, Alyssa has served as a school-embedded Clinical Mental Health Counselor across Educational Service Districts 189 and 121 — working directly inside the IEP, 504, and crisis-response processes families deal with every day.
MTSS-aligned pathways
Designed and implemented MTSS-aligned mental health screening, referral, and service pathways district-wide.
504 & IEP collaboration
Collaborated directly on 504 plans and the mental-health components of student IEPs.
Crisis response
Supported district-wide crisis intervention and restorative justice practices.
HIPAA & FERPA fluent
Operates at the intersection of HIPAA and FERPA, ensuring compliant care in school settings.
What sessions actually look like
Neurodiversity-affirming
No pressure to mask, eye-contact-coach, or perform neurotypical behavior. Your teen's natural way of communicating is welcome here.
Teen-led, not agenda-led
Alyssa follows your teen's pace and priorities rather than a fixed curriculum, building trust before pushing for change.
Strengths-based
Sessions build on what's already working — special interests, coping strategies, and existing strengths — rather than starting from what's "wrong."
Speaks fluent Minecraft
Sessions often happen inside your teen's world first, Minecraft or whatever they're into, because meeting them there builds trust fast.
Individual therapy for teens
Individual online session
A 50-minute telehealth session focused on your teen's strengths, self-understanding, and emotional wellbeing — in a low-pressure, affirming space.
Frequently asked questions
What ages do you work with?
Sessions are focused on teens and young adults navigating autism and/or ADHD. Reach out if you're unsure whether it's a fit.
Do you take insurance?
Sessions are private pay, but a superbill is provided so families can seek reimbursement through out-of-network benefits.
Is therapy in person or online?
All individual sessions are offered via telehealth to families across Washington State.
Does your school district experience affect private sessions?
Alyssa's private practice is separate from her school-embedded work. Her hands-on experience with MTSS, 504 plans, and IEPs across Educational Service Districts 189 and 121 simply means she understands the systems your teen moves through — she's glad to help you think through school-related questions when it's useful.
Let's find your teen a space where they don't have to mask.
If you're looking for a therapist who understands your teen's neurotype and starts from acceptance instead of correction, I'd love to connect.