Affirming therapy from an ADHD & autistic therapist.
Meet Your Neurodivergent Therapist.
Hey, I’m Cassandra Miasnikov. As an LGBTQ+, nonbinary therapist diagnosed with ADHD-C and autism, I provide evidence-based therapy with empathetic understanding.
I started the Portland Neurodivergent Clinic because I believe neurodivergence isn’t something to be ashamed of & that you are absolutely worthy of the support & understanding you’ve spent your life looking for.
I specialize in therapy that empowers neurodivergent people who may not fit the outdated, ”traditional” clinical picture of neurodivergence, including people of color, women, nonbinary, & trans individuals.
What’s your Clinical background?
I have extensive training in assessing & treating neurodivergent people, including conducting independent clinical research & presenting my findings at research conferences in California, Oregon, & Washington. My primary areas of focus are ADHD, autism, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive, & bipolar disorders.
I hold a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University, where I pursued additional coursework in multicultural counseling, ethics, human development & family therapy, positive psychology, psychopharmacology, group dynamics, & advanced psychopathology.
I’ve also served as a lead presenter for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), a writer for the International Bipolar Foundation, & a mental health journalist for Insider. Before that, I was a tutor for children with ADHD, ASD, & dyslexia.
That’s why I tailor interventions to meet the unique needs of each client, helping you develop self-esteem, emotional regulation, & effective coping strategies. My approach draws from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), & play therapy.
Services
Individual therapy
We’ll identify what you care most about & develop a plan that helps you generate hope for your future & achieve personal goals. Our standard fee is $185 for individual clients. A limited number of sliding-scale seats are available.
group therapy
Research shows that evidence-based play therapy is highly effective for building self-esteem, developing social skills, and developing personal strengths. We use Dungeons & Dragons in our group therapy sessions to help you explore identity questions & core values, develop emotional regulation skills, & build a supportive community from the comfort of your home. Groups are $60 per session.
Couples & Family Therapy
Many of us struggle with finding the right words to communicate to our loved ones what we need, when we need it. Conflict can make neurodivergent people feel lonely, hopeless, & scared. It doesn't have to stay that way. We’ll help you & your loved ones find the right communication tools & emotional regulation skills to help you reconnect. Our standard fee is $200 for couples & families. A limited number of sliding-scale seats are available.
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