ADHD, ASD & Neurodiversity Support for Teens, Adults & Families
Navigating a World Built for a Different Current
Living as an ADHDer or Autistic person in a neurotypical world can feel like you are constantly fighting a tide that others don't even see. Whether you're a teen navigating high school, an adult processing late-identified ASD or ADHD, or a parent supporting a neurodivergent child, therapy here isn't about forcing anyone into a neurotypical box—it's about building a life that actually fits your brain.
Who We Work With
Teens & Young Adults
Navigating school burnout, social fatigue, executive functioning, identity, and transitioning into adulthood without losing themselves to masking.
Adults & Late-Identified Folks
Unpacking a lifetime of feeling "different," processing AuDHD/ASD/ADHD discoveries, unmasking at work or in relationships, and recovering from chronic burnout.
Children & Family Support
Helping families move away from punitive behavior management and toward sensory safety, emotional co-regulation, low-demand parenting, and neuro-affirming routines.
What We Work On Together
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Unpacking years of feeling like you were operating without the "human handbook." We help teens and adults process late identification, drop performative social masking, and build self-worth on your own terms.
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Support when years of heavy masking, social hyper-vigilance, and pushing through sensory overload lead to total emotional, physical, or academic/workplace exhaustion.
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Ditching generic productivity hacks. We work with natural brain rhythms—navigating monotropic hyperfixations, school/work task initiation, "waiting mode," and transition friction without shame.
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Navigating daily sensory overload, texture sensitivities, food/meal exhaustion (ARFID), and helping clients of all ages learn to identify internal bodily cues like hunger, thirst, or emotional overload.
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Exploring relationships and parenting through a neurodivergent lens. We focus on boundary work, unlearning people-pleasing, and helping parents and kids communicate in ways that honor both of their nervous systems.
How Sessions Actually Feel
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A Space Designed for How Your Mind Works
Zero pressure for "correct" eye contact
Look wherever you need to while processing.
Move and fidget freely
Sit on the floor, pace, or use fidgets—stimming is completely welcome here.
Communicate at your speed
Take long pauses, send notes in advance, or info-dump without feeling like you're "taking up too much space.
No formal medical diagnosis required
Self-identification and parental suspicion are completely valid here. You do not need expensive assessment paperwork to get support.
Visiting Us In Person at
1439 Woodroffe Ave (Nepean)
Our office is set up with sensory comfort in mind: free private parking directly behind the building, a quiet waiting area without harsh fluorescent buzzes, complimentary tea, and a relaxed environment for kids, teens, and adults alike.
Virtual sessions are also available online across Ontario.
Frequently Asked Questions
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A: Yes! We support teens, adults, and families navigating neurodivergence. We also work with parents seeking neuro-affirming strategies for younger children.
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A: No. Formal psychological assessments in Ontario can be costly and have long waitlists. Self-identification and parental insight are fully valid at Changing Tides Therapy.
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A: We are a private, cash-pay clinic, so our services are not covered by OHIP. However, most extended health insurance plans in Ontario cover therapy provided by Registered Social Workers (RSW) or Registered Psychotherapists (RP).
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A: We offer direct billing for select insurance plans. Because every insurance policy is different, we strongly recommend calling your insurance provider before your first session to confirm your coverage details.
Here is what to ask your provider:
Does my policy cover a Registered Social Worker (RSW) or a Registered Psychotherapist (RP)?
Are there specific degree requirements for Social Workers? (For example, some specific insurers like Green Shield require an MSW rather than a BSW, which affects coverage depending on which clinician you see).
If you're unsure who to book with or need help figuring out which clinician aligns with your benefit plan, just ask us during your free 15-minute connection call—we're happy to walk you through how things typically work!
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A: Session rates range from $50/session with our Intern Therapist (a great accessible, out-of-pocket option) to $170–$220/session with our fully licensed clinicians. We provide detailed receipts after every payment so you can submit them directly to your insurer for reimbursement.
People You Can Talk To Here
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Cora Schouten
INTERN THERAPIST
$50 / session
Who She’s Great For: Anyone paying out-of-pocket, living on a budget, or without extended health insurance who wants accessible, high-care therapy.
What She Helps With: Learning how to actually care for yourself and your brain, unmasking, executive function routines that don't feel like punishment, and processing late-identified ASD/ADHD without financial stress.
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Connor McCrindle
REGISTERED PSYCHOTHERAPIST
$170 / session
Who He’s Great For: University/college students, student-athletes, and high achievers with ADHD or ASD who feel "restless," hyperactive, and overloaded.
What He Helps With: Juggling heavy academic loads and training schedules, managing executive dysfunction when grades or energy start to slip, channeling physical restlessness, and navigating performance anxiety without burning out.
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Jessica Batres
REGISTERED SOCIAL WORKER
$195 / session
Who She’s Great For: Parents navigating the school system for their neurodivergent kids, as well as adults looking for deep relational and nervous system healing.
What She Helps With: Advocating for IEPs, plans, and accommodations without losing your mind, supporting kids through school burnout, AuDHD unmasking, sensory overload, and setting healthy family boundaries.