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Idaho, Iowa, Des Moines, South Carolina
You’ve always known you were a little (or a lot) different. You probably get along fine with friends, especially other neurodivergent or queer folks. But the people you didn’t choose – bosses, coworkers, teachers – never really “got” you. You’ve spent years trying to adapt to a world that wasn’t built with your brain in mind.
Maybe you're just now starting to wonder if you might be autistic.
And the more you learn about it, the more things start to click.
If that sounds like you, you’re not alone. And you’re in the right place.
I’m Danielle Wayne, an online autism therapist for adults. I offer anxiety, autism, and ADHD therapy and coaching. I help adults like you unmask, reduce burnout, and stop blaming themselves for not fitting into neurotypical systems that were never designed for them in the first place.
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So many of the autistic adults I work with didn’t start coming to therapy because of autism. They came in feeling overwhelmed, stuck, and confused. They often recognize they’re neurodivergent in some way, but not always.
They could get by in a neurotypical world, but not without a high cost: chronic anxiety, burnout, depression, relationship issues, work struggles, social friction, or cycles of perfectionism.
They’ve been told they’re “too much” or “too sensitive” for years, and now they’re finally questioning whether those labels were just a reflection of society’s unwillingness to meet them halfway.
Sound familiar?
Autism therapy and coaching can help you finally find understanding, self-compassion, and tools to navigate your world.
→ You’re struggling with executive function, like getting started on tasks (even fun ones), managing work, or keeping up with daily life.
→ You feel misunderstood or emotionally disconnected in friendships and romantic relationships, despite doing your best to connect.
→ You’re navigating a recent self-diagnosis or formal diagnosis of autism and trying to figure out what that means for your identity.
→ You’re constantly masking in professional or social settings and are completely exhausted.
→ You’re sick of the double standards—you’re expected to conform, but no one else puts in effort to understand you.
→ You live with a heavy dose of perfectionism, black-and-white thinking, or a deep fear of messing up socially or professionally.
If you’re a millennial trying to juggle work, relationships, social pressure, and executive function challenges in a world that rarely feels accommodating, you are exactly the kind of person I work best with.
Therapy with me is a space where you don’t have to perform. You don’t have to explain what executive dysfunction is, or why group texts are exhausting, or how you can simultaneously care deeply and not react in the “right” way emotionally. I get it. This is a space where you’re allowed to just be, without judgment.
Understanding your brain so you can stop blaming yourself for what’s actually a systemic issue.
Unmasking safely and sustainably in ways that help you feel more aligned with who you are.
Reducing burnout from years of overcompensating.
Building skills for navigating relationships, managing anxiety, and handling the tough parts of executive dysfunction – without forcing yourself into neurotypical boxes.
I work with neurodivergent adults, many of whom experience more than one type. Alongside autism therapy, I also offer:
ADHD Therapy: Practical tools, structure, and support for time blindness, executive dysfunction, emotional intensity, and more.
Anxiety Therapy: Especially for those dealing with perfectionism, people-pleasing, burnout, and chronic overwhelm
ADHD Coaching: Similar support as ADHD therapy, but available anywhere you live.
Not sure which fits your needs best? That’s totally normal. Neurodivergence is often layered, and many of my clients navigate overlapping experiences. Feel free to reach out. We’ll figure it out together.
Helping millennial professionals dial down anxiety and stress, so they can perform at their best.
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