Patrick’s Story

I discovered that I was AuDHD later in life, and it's helped me completely see the world through a different lens.

I’ve worked in the helping profession since 2008, and, like many therapists, I started my career in a community mental health job where instead of feeling fulfilled, I felt overworked, burnt out, taken for granted, underpaid, and underappreciated.

I knew I wanted to leave but I  feared the uncertainty of private practice, because, at the time, I had no fucking clue how to start a business.  Grad school certainly didn't teach me anything about it, and it was almost a taboo topic to discuss.

After a lot of work, some struggles, and trial-and-error, I successfully launched my private practice. Then a couple of years after that, it evolved into a thriving group practice.

Since graduating in 2015, I gave a TEDx on Autism Discovery, and secured a book deal on late in life Autism Discovery. I have created a thriving coaching business, a neuro-inclusive group practice of 20+ clinicians, am the host of 2 globally successful podcasts, have hosted 20 international retreats, and have been a keynote speaker in multiple events.  I also get hired to speak to corporate settings, group practices, and other workplaces to help them make their culture more neuro-inclusive and affirming.

The sky is the limit but we need to know how valuable our skills are and where to apply them.  Doubt Yourself, Do It anyway.