Maybe you’ve spent years wondering why things that seem easy for other people feel so much harder for you.

You know what you need to do, but actually starting it can feel impossible. You lose track of time, forget things you genuinely care about, become completely absorbed in one thing, or feel overwhelmed by tasks that seem like they “should” be simple.

Maybe you’ve been told you’re too sensitive, distracted, disorganized, lazy, unmotivated, or that you just need to try harder.

Whether you have ADHD, learning disability, identify as neurodivergent, are newly diagnosed, or are beginning to wonder if your brain might work differently, therapy can help you better understand yourself and find ways of navigating life that actually fit you.

Neurodivergent Therapy in Denver, Colorado

Neurodivergence can affect much more than your ability to pay attention. It can show up in your work, relationships, emotions, routines, and how you feel about yourself.

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Here Are Some Reasons You Could Benefit From Neurodivergent Therapy

You might notice:

You know exactly what you need to do but still struggle to start, organize, or finish it
You procrastinate until something becomes urgent, underestimate how long things will take, or constantly feel like you’re running behind
You forget appointments, texts, conversations, or responsibilities even when they genuinely matter to you
You become overstimulated easily or experience emotions that feel big, fast, and difficult to come down from
You’re tired of wondering, “Why can’t I just do this like everyone else?”

These struggles don’t necessarily mean you don’t care or aren’t trying hard enough. Sometimes you need to understand what is getting in the way before you can figure out what will actually help

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Therapy isn't about making you better at pretending your brain works differently than it does. Together, we can get curious about where you're getting stuck and develop strategies that make everyday life feel more manageable.

Neurodivergent therapy can help you:

Better understand your attention, motivation, emotions, and relationship with time
Find practical ways to manage tasks, routines, transitions, and everyday responsibilities
Recognize and communicate what you need before reaching a point of overwhelm
Navigate relationships when forgetfulness, emotional intensity, overstimulation, or different communication needs create tension
Build more self-trust and let go of some of the shame you've carried from feeling like you “should” be able to do things differently

The goal isn't to create the perfect routine or become productive all the time. It's to understand yourself well enough to know what makes things harder and what helps.

Benefits of Neurodivergent Therapy

I take a curious, compassionate, and practical approach to neurodivergent therapy.
Instead of immediately asking, “Why aren't you doing this?” I’m much more interested in figuring out “What is making this hard to do?”

Maybe starting is the hardest part. Maybe there are too many steps and you don't know where to begin. Maybe you lose track of time, forget things when they're out of sight, need more stimulation to stay engaged, or become overwhelmed trying to keep everything in your head at once.

Once we understand where things tend to break down, we can find strategies that fit the actual problem. That might look like simplifying routines, using visual reminders, breaking things into smaller steps, planning backward, changing your environment, or finding ways to make boring tasks easier to engage with.

I also want to make space for the emotional side of being neurodivergent. Years of struggling with consistency, feeling misunderstood, being criticized, or believing you need to “try harder” can shape the way you see yourself.

Our work isn't only about getting more done. It's about understanding yourself with more curiosity and less judgment while building a life that feels manageable and sustainable.

My Approach to Neurodivergent Therapy

What The first few Sessions Look like

1. We Build Safety First

In our first session, we'll meet together and talk about what brings you to therapy, what feels difficult right now, and what you hope will change

Before we jump into changing anything, I want to get to know you.
That means building trust, creating a space where you don't feel judged, and helping you feel comfortable enough to be honest about what's really going on.
I know therapy can feel vulnerable, so I don't expect you to tell me everything on day one.
We'll move at a pace that feels safe.

2. We Get Curious

One thing you'll probably notice is that I ask a lot of questions. Not because I'm looking for the "right" answer... But because I genuinely want to understand you.

We'll explore things like:

your relationships
your family
your childhood
your emotional experiences
the ways you've learned to cope
what your nervous system has experienced
what has shaped who you are today

I'm less interested in asking "What's wrong with you? "I'm much more interested in asking,"What happened to you?" and "how did the relationships in your life influence the way you connect with others today?"

3. We Begin Connecting the Dots

In our third session, we'll come back together and recap what We've learned so we can start making sense of the patterns happening between you.

As I get to know you, We'll start noticing patterns.

I'll often share observations like,

"I'm wondering if these two experiences might be connected."or "This actually makes a lot of sense given what you've been through."
This is where I bring in psychoeducation, attachment theory, EMDR, IFS, neuroscience, and relational research.
Not to overwhelm you with information… But to help you understand yourself, gain self-awareness with more compassion for yourself and your relationships.

4. We Build Awareness

Understanding yourself doesn't automatically create change. But awareness changes everything. Once we can recognize patterns... we're no longer stuck reacting automatically.

Instead we can slow things down and ask:

What am I feeling?
What am I needing?
Where did I learn this?
Is this response still serving me today?

That awareness creates choice.

5. We Practice Something Different & Keep Practicing (it takes time)

Healing isn't just insight. It's creating new experiences.

Together we'll begin experimenting with new ways of:

communicating
setting boundaries
regulating emotions
asking for needs
responding during conflict
relating to yourself
relating to the people you love

Over time those new experiences begin creating new patte. Because these patterns were often developed over many years, meaningful change doesn't happen overnight. It happens through consistent practice, repetition, and new relational experiences. Over time, those new experiences begin to feel more natural, creating lasting change both in your relationships and within yourself.

MEET YOUR DENVER
Neurodivergent THERAPIST

Hi, I’m Rachel, but you can call me Ray

I help young adults who feel like their brain is always going a million miles a minute, get overwhelmed easily, struggle to keep up with everyday life, or wonder why things that seem simple for everyone else can feel so hard for them.

I know how exhausting it can be to constantly feel like you need to try harder, be more organized, calm down, or get it together.

I’m passionate about neurodivergent-affirming therapy because I believe therapy shouldn’t be about forcing yourself to function like everyone else. It can be about understanding how your brain works, figuring out what actually supports you, and creating a life that feels more manageable and more like you.

"I wholeheartedly recommend Rachel Sailer for couples, families, or individuals seeking therapy. She brings a rare combination of clinical skill, warmth, and authenticity to her practice. Her ability to create a safe, nonjudgmental space allows clients to explore difficult emotions while feeling genuinely supported and understood. You are in excellent hands with Rachel."

With Love From: Chloé

"HER ABILITY TO CREATE A SAFE, NONJUDGMENTAL SPACE ALLOWS CLIENTS TO EXPLORE DIFFICULT EMOTIONS WHILE FEELING GENUINELY SUPPORTED AND UNDERSTOOD."

"Rachel brings authenticity, dedication, and a genuine desire to help her clients into her clinical work. Her attachment and systemic-based approach helps clients heal and grow in a safe and well-informed space." -

With Love From: Sophie

"HER ATTACHMENT AND SYSTEMIC-BASED APPROACH HELPS CLIENTS HEAL AND GROW IN A SAFE AND WELL-INFORMED SPACE."

"Rachel is among the most dedicated and passionate clinicians I've had the pleasure of working with. She is constantly adding new knowledge and skills to her attachment-based approach, making her an adept therapist for couples, parents, and individuals."

With Love From: Jeremy

"SHE IS CONSTANTLY ADDING NEW KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS TO HER ATTACHMENT-BASED APPROACH, MAKING HER AN ADEPT THERAPIST FOR COUPLES, PARENTS, AND INDIVIDUALS."

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Frequently Asked Questions About Neurodivergent Therapy

Do I need an ADHD, Learning Disability diagnosis to start neurodivergent therapy?

No. You don't need a formal diagnosis to explore your experiences in therapy. You might already know you're neurodivergent, be newly diagnosed, or simply be wondering whether
ADHD, learning disability, or another form of neurodivergence could help explain some of the patterns you've experienced throughout your life.

Therapy can be a place to explore those experiences without needing to have everything figured out first.

Can therapy help with executive functioning?

Yes. Executive functioning can affect your ability to start tasks, plan, organize, remember things, manage time, transition between activities, and follow through on what you intended to do.

Instead of simply telling you to “try harder” or become more disciplined, we can identify where you're getting stuck and find realistic strategies that make those parts of everyday life easier to navigate.

Can neurodivergence affect my relationships?

Absolutely. Neurodivergence can show up in relationships through different communication styles, forgetfulness, emotional intensity, overstimulation, difficulty transitioning, needing more or less space, or feeling misunderstood by your partner, friends, or family.

Therapy can help you better understand your own needs, communicate them more clearly, and navigate relationships without automatically assuming that one person's way of doing things is the “right” way.

How do I know if I’m neurodivergent?

Neurodivergence can look different from person to person. You might struggle with attention, organization, time management, sensory overwhelm, emotional regulation, transitions, or feeling like everyday tasks take more effort for you than they seem to for other people.

You don’t need to have everything figured out before coming to therapy. We can explore the patterns you’re noticing, what has been difficult for you, and what kinds of support might make everyday life feel more manageable.

Do you offer in-person and virtual therapy?

Yes! I offer both in-person and virtual therapy to give you options for what works best with your schedules.

I offer in-person sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays and virtual sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays 10:00 AM–600 PM

We can talk during your free consultation about which option works best for both of you.

What are your fees, and do you accept insurance?

I am a private-pay practice and do not accept insurance.

(50 minutes Session: $160
(90 minutes) Session $240

If you have out-of-network benefits, I'm happy to provide a monthly superbill that you can submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement. I also offer a free 15-minute consultation so we can discuss your goals, answer your questions, and see if we're a good fit before scheduling your first session.

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