Here are three green flags to look for.
Neurodiversity. Neurodivergent. Neurodiverse. *Neurospicy*
Neurodiversity has recently become a buzzword in the mental health world. This has created some issue for folks trying to find a therapist that will open to their suspicions about being Autistic (or ADHD, BPD, OCD, etc) and investigate with you curiously, rather than write you off. Unfortunately, many professions in the mental health field have not received affirming training for the diagnosis of Autism or other neurodivergent mental health experiences.
In the following blog, I will use examples of Autistic experiences - this is my lived experience and my expertise as a counselor. It is important to recognize that neurodiversity is not just Autism and ADHD - there are many forms of neurodivergence.