Deirdrea Rust

My ideal client is age 10 or over, wants to explore making changes in their life, and sees therapy as a piece of that process. I love spontaneous and outside of the box thinkers, and clients who are willing to try unconventional strategies to heal. I have more than 10 years of experience working with children, teens and adults with Autism, ADHD, executive functioning concerns, high-functioning anxiety, depression, PTSD/trauma, and other disabilities. I am an LGBT+ affirming therapist and an ally of the community. I will provide psychoeducation and resources along the way so you can understand the work we do. I use a systems approach, and I'm trained in play therapy modalities. I involve parents in the process of understanding how to support their child throughout the process. I use an eclectic modality that is comprised of play therapy, solution-focused, strengths based and holistic approach (all rooted in evidence-based models). Sarcasm, humor and cussing are welcome. I am a neuro-divergent affirming therapist. Most of the time you'll see me in concert tees and jeans. I'm authentic, laid-back and welcoming. Your time in my office is valuable and I want you to get the most out of the sessions.