ADHD looks different at every age—and so do the challenges that come with it. At Mending Forge Therapy & Wellness Center, we support children, teens, and adults in understanding their ADHD, strengthening executive functioning, and building practical skills that actually work in everyday life.

Autism-Informed Mental Health Care for Children, Teens, and Adults At Mending Forge Therapy & Wellness, we provide non-ABA therapeutic support for autistic children, teens, and adults. Our approach strengthens emotional regulation, coping skills, communication, daily functioning, and overall well-being through attuned and relationship-centered interventions. Each session is designed to honor the person’s strengths, sensory profile, and unique way of experiencing the world. ________________________________________ Who We Help We support autistic individuals across the lifespan, including: • Children who benefit from play-based emotional and behavioral support • Teens navigating identity, friendships, stress, and transitions • Adults seeking tools for emotional regulation, anxiety, burnout, or life transitions • Parents & caregivers wanting guidance to support their child at home and school • Families working to strengthen connection and communication ________________________________________ Common Concerns We Support We help individuals who are experiencing: • Anxiety, overwhelm, or shutdowns • Emotional regulation difficulties • Behavioral distress (meltdowns, rigidity, transitions) • Autistic burnout • Social confusion or isolation • Sensory challenges • Executive functioning difficulties • School, college, or workplace stress • Identity development • Family or relational strain Our therapy centers on improving quality of life, not changing who someone is. ________________________________________ What to Expect in Therapy Our therapist will tailor sessions to each person’s developmental stage, sensory needs, and learning style. Sessions may include: • Play therapy (for children) • Expressive arts and sandtray • Skill-building for coping and regulation • Emotional awareness and communication work • Support for navigating transitions and routines • Strengthening family connection and co-regulation • Practical tools for home, school, work, and daily life Our goal is to help each individual feel understood, supported, and equipped—not pressured to mask or change who they are. ________________________________________ Our therapy is: • Relationship-centered • Attuned and responsive • Strengths-based • Trauma-informed • Neurodiversity-affirming • Honors autonomy and communication differences • Uses play therapy, talk therapy, expressive arts, and emotional skill-building ________________________________________ FAQ Is this ABA therapy? No. We are a non-ABA practice. We provide mental health and behavioral therapy that focuses on emotional well-being, regulation, and connection. What ages do you work with? We serve children as young as 3, as well as teens and adults across the lifespan. Do you offer parent support too? Yes. We offer parent guidance sessions to equip caregivers with practical tools to support their child or teen at home. During these sessions, we help parents understand autism through a strengths-based lens, learn developmentally responsive parenting practices, and apply specific interventions that promote emotional regulation, connection, and smoother daily routines. Our goal is to empower you with skills you can confidently use beyond the therapy room. Is therapy play-based? For children, yes. Play is their language. For teens and adults, we use talk therapy, expressive therapies, and strength-based skill building. Do you diagnose autism? We can clarify mental health needs and provide therapy. For comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, we refer to autism assessment providers.