Therapy for ADHD, Autism, Trauma & Burnout in Newington, CT and Online
neurodivergent-affirming therapy that actually works | across ma, ct, ri
Find Clarity for Your Busy Mind
You’re the one everyone depends on. At work, at home, everywhere else.
But lately, you’ve been running on fumes.
You say to yourself, “I just have to get through today….this week…this month…this year.” And you start to wonder, “Is this just how life is?”
A part of you knows it’s not sustainable. Your old tricks of doing more, pushing through, working harder, isn’t cutting it anymore.
You’ve hit a wall…you’ve intellectualized your problems to death. But your body doesn’t believe the things you’re telling yourself.
You’re ready to break through the stagnation. You’re ready for therapy that actually works.
Therapy for Adults, Teens, Parents, and High-Profile Professionals in Newington, CT and Across MA, CT, RI
Supporting neurodivergent adults, career-driven professionals, and those navigating complex trauma to reclaim clarity, balance, self-worth, and self-trust.
ADHD, Autism, AuDHD
Helping adults, teens, parents of neurodivergent kids (or who may be neurodivergent themselves) with ADHD, Autism, AuDHD and other neurotypes understand themselves, harness their strengths, and thrive without masking.
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Burnout in High Performing Professionals
Supporting career-driven adults in balancing ambition, family, and self-care while reclaiming energy, confidence, and clarity.
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Complex Trauma (CPTSD), EMDR, Sound Sensitivity, & SSP
Helping adults and teens heal from complex trauma, process deep-seated wounds, and reclaim safety, self-worth, and a sense of peace, through somatic and bottom-up approaches.
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Ways to Start Therapy for ADHD, Autism, Career Burnout, and Trauma
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Schedule a Free 15 Minute Consultation Call
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Get in Touch
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SERVICES IN NEWINGTON CT & ONLINE ACROSS MA, CT, RI
Therapy and guidance for neurodivergent adults, career professionals, parents, and survivors of trauma. Helping you find clarity, embrace your strengths, and thrive authentically.
Therapy for ADHD, Autism, Neurodivergent Couples, & Parents of Neurodivergent Kids
I support AuDHD adults and teens, as well as parents who are neurodivergent and/or raising neurodivergent kids, helping them navigate these unique challenges and strengths. We focus on practical strategies, self-care, and building stronger family connections, so you can thrive both as a person and as a parent.
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Career Therapy for Executive-Level Professionals
You’ve worked hard, often harder than anyone sees, yet it still feels like it’s never enough. Therapy can help you untangle the overwhelm, release the shame, and start feeling more like yourself.
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EMDR Therapy for Complex Trauma
EMDR therapy helps you process trauma that’s been holding you back, even the kind you’ve carried silently for too long. It’s a powerful way to release old pain, and step into life feeling more whole.
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EMDR Intensives - In Person or Virtual
For those ready to make real shifts quickly, EMDR extended sessions offer focused, deep work to process trauma and break patterns that have held you back for years. Step into transformation with clarity, energy, and relief you can feel immediately.
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ADHD Evaluations for Adults & Teens
Discover clarity and understanding with a comprehensive ADHD evaluation designed for teens and adults who have been navigating life’s challenges without knowing why. Finally put the pieces together, uncover your strengths, and gain real clarity.
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Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP)
Support your nervous system from the bottom up with the Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP), an evidence-based listening therapy designed to build greater capacity for regulation, connection, and resilience. Give your nervous system another way to find its way back to safety, without having to think, push, or talk your way there.
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A Calm, Grounding Space for High-Performing, AuDHD Adults, Teens, Parents, and Professionals
LET ME INTRODUCE MYSELF
Hi! I’m Alyssa Desroches LCSW, LICSW, licensed therapist, entrepreneur, mom of littles, AuDHD human
I know what it’s like to juggle career, parenting, relationships, and your own emotions with a neurodivergent brain…because I’ve lived it. As both a therapist and a mom with AuDHD, I’ve learned how to move beyond survival mode, calm the overwhelm, and build self-trust. Now I help my clients do the same, with evidence-based tools, lived experience, and a healthy dose of humor.
You don’t have to earn rest, peace, or support. You’ve gotten yourself really far in life – let’s take it further. Offering services in Newington and across MA, CT, RI.
Beyond Psychotherapy: Services Provided Nationwide Across the United States (U.S.)
While therapy services are offered in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, I also provide specialized services available nationwide.
ADHD Coaching for Career, Parenting, and Daily Life
Structured, practical support for adults, parents, and high-performing professionals navigating executive function, burnout, and sustainable productivity.
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Individually Crafted Yoga Sessions for Trauma Recovery
Nervous-system-informed yoga designed to support regulation, embodiment, and resilience — offered virtually from my personal yoga studio.
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Blogs & articles on neurodivergence, parenting, career burnout, trauma, emdr, and how therapy can help
Compartmentalizing vs. A Container: The Difference Between Surviving and Choosing in EMDR
One of my favorite parts of being a therapist is when a client asks a question that changes the way I think. Recently, while preparing for an EMDR session, a client asked, "I'm already really good at compartmentalizing. Why would I need the Container exercise?" It's...
Why Rest Still Feels Hard After Burnout
The first morning of my vacation last week, I slipped away to an infrared sauna by myself. (Oh how I love being slow roasted in a tiny oven). A few years ago, I probably would’ve spent that hour thinking about work outside of work (dreaming about my side business...
The “Being Seen” Series – Part 4: Choosing Who Gets Access to the Real You
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been exploring what it means to be seen. I’ve written about the discomfort of being perceived while doing ordinary things. About how attention can sometimes feel like a demand. About wanting deep friendships while privately wondering...