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Neurodiverse Couples Therapy

Therapy for Neurodiverse Couples

If you are in a relationship where one or both partners are on the autism spectrum, you may notice communication breakdowns, emotional disconnects, and persistent misunderstandings. These issues are not due to a lack of love or effort, but instead arise from fundamentally different processing styles.

Neurodiverse couples often face challenges such as:

  • Misinterpretation of tone, intention, or emotional nuance
  • Difficulty navigating conflict without escalation or shutdown
  • One partner needing structure, the other craving emotional spontaneity
  • Sensory overload impacting relational dynamics
  • Feeling more like roommates or coworkers than intimate partners

How Can Therapy Help?

Neurodiverse couples therapy bridges neurotypical and autistic communication styles, offering tools and frameworks to help both partners feel seen, heard, and understood.

Our goals include:

  • Learning how each partner experiences the world emotionally and cognitively
  • Practicing structured communication techniques
  • Identifying triggers and develop de-escalation tools
  • Building emotional language that works for both of you
  • Establishing shared rituals for connection and repair

How Long Will It Take to Improve Difficulties in Our Relationship?

Therapy for neurodiverse couples varies depending on your specific goals and challenges. While some couples may notice improvements in just a few sessions, others may require a longer period of time. I recommend considering a 10-Week Structured Couples Therapy Program designed specifically for neurodiverse relationships.

The Neurodiverse Relationship Road Map

This 10-week program offers a clear, goal-oriented approach:

  • Week 1: Assessment of relationship dynamics and communication patterns
  • Weeks 2-3: Building emotional literacy and understanding processing differences
  • Weeks 4-5: Practicing structured conversations and check-ins
  • Weeks 6-7: Navigating conflict, shutdowns, and emotional escalation
  • Weeks 8-9: Deepening intimacy and creating shared rituals of connection
  • Week 10: Integration and planning for the future

Each session is 50 minutes, once per week. This program is flexible enough to meet each couple’s specific needs while offering structure that supports measurable progress.

The Cost of Neurodiverse Couples Therapy

My fee is $265 per session. Please note that all payments are made directly to me. I do not bill insurance companies for my services. However, I can give you a superbill with all the necessary information for you to submit a claim for direct reimbursement. Should you choose to use your insurance benefits, I strongly recommend that you check with your carrier beforehand to assess your coverage for couples therapy.

Getting Started

Contact Me

I would like you to first email me a description of the challenges you are having in your relationship and what you would like to accomplish in couples therapy.

Couple's Meeting

I would then meet with both of you together for an initial session to discuss those challenges and what it is that is getting in the way of forming the relationship you both want.

Individual Meetings

Whenever possible, I like to meet with each partner individually before beginning our work together. These sessions allow me to learn about your family background and early relationship experiences, which helps me better understand the expectations, needs, and goals you bring to your current relationship. That said, I also recognize that starting couples work right away may be more appropriate in some situations, and I’m flexible in accommodating that as well.

Ongoing Therapy

Then, I would work with the two of you to clarify and overcome the obstacles that are in the way of forming a happy and successful relationship. We would periodically assess your progress toward this goal and modify our work together accordingly.

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A Message from Dr. Roberson:

I will be away from the office from Dec. 24th and returning on Jan. 2nd.

During that time, I will not be able to respond to email messages. So, in order to avoid missing your message, please DO NOT email me until I return on January 2nd.

Once I am back in the office, I hope to hear from you and will respond as quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience.

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