Existing in a world built for neuronormativity can feel like an endless cycle of masking, over-explaining, and running on emotional burnout. Located on Woodroffe Ave in Nepean, Changing Tides Therapy offers a trauma-informed, feminist harbor where you don't have to shrink, hide your stims, or perform to be worthy of support. Discover what true neurodivergent-affirming care looks like in Ottawa.

Returning home from work or errands in Ottawa feeling completely drained, irritable, or needing a quiet, dark room? You're not broken—you're likely navigating sensory overload after a day of masking. Learn the warning signs of sensory flooding, practical daily accommodations, and how to safely unmask in an affirming environment.