Your child isn't broken. They're wired differently, and they need a counselor who gets them.
You’ve read the books. You’ve talked to the pediatrician. You’ve absorbed every parenting account on social media that promised an answer. And you’re still watching your child struggle.
I offer counseling for parents of ADHD kids and autistic kids that isn’t about trying harder, a new chore chart, or the “right” consequence system. It’s about working with your child’s wiring instead of constantly fighting it.
A Therapist Who Gets a Child Like Yours.
She’s basically been training for this her whole life.
Before she was a therapist, Crystalena spent 15 years teaching middle school as a special-education-certified teacher. She also has a Ph.D. in human development, so she understands how growing brains work both from the research and from a decade and a half in the room with them.
And she’s not learning about autistic and ADHD kids secondhand. Crystalena is AuDHD herself. She was the kid who was “so smart” and had “so much potential” but couldn’t do school the way everyone expected. Your child’s inner world right now is probably a lot like hers back then.
The goal is never to make your child less autistic, less ADHD, or more “normal.” It’s to help them build the tools to thrive in a world that wasn’t built for their brain, and to build a bridge so you understand what’s actually going on, instead of guessing.
Why Work With Us
Neurodivergent-Affirming Support
Not here to make them "normal". Here to help them thrive as they are.
Lived Experience + Professional Expertise
Support from a therapist who was "that kid" too!
Practical, Real-World Guidance
From elementary school to adulthood, guidance that grows right along with them — including the anxiety, shutdowns, or meltdowns that so often show up alongside autism and ADHD.”
Support for the Whole Family
Your family is in this together. That includes parent coaching, not just sessions for your child, because everyone's needs matter.
Start With a Free Conversation.
You don’t need a diagnosis in hand, a binder of research, or a five-step plan. Just start with the concerns you have today.
Consultations are free, and usually available within a week of booking.
Sessions are $60 – $125 on a sliding scale. No insurance required.
Schedule at (936) 358-9348 or Crystalena@humandifferently.com or the link below:
Answering Common Questions
How do I know therapy is actually for my kid, not just another thing on their schedule?
In the free consultation, we’ll talk through what’s going on and what your goals are. If it turns out your kid needs something I don’t offer or another professional is a better fit, I’ll tell you that too.
My teen is about to head off to college. Will you still see them?
Yes, I will certainly see them now. I’m licensed to see clients in Texas, so if a college in state is part of their plans, I’m happy to maintain that relationship via telehealth sessions. See my page for college students for more information.
Do you offer parent coaching as well, or just see kids?
Yes, I offer parent sessions to help parents understand and care for a neurodivergent child. Based on the goals we identify, I sometimes see just parents, sometimes an entire family group, or sometimes just a child / teen.
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