Victoria Rodriguez, PhD, LPC
neurodivergent affirming therapy for medical issues
Online therapy in Louisiana for Autistic/ADHD people with medical trauma and chronic illnesses
Your body has different needs. Why should your brain be any different?
Whether you’re recovering from a long hospital stay or managing a chronic illness, navigating medical systems can be overwhelming to your sensory needs and leave you feeling exhausted and hopeless.
Being sick is harder for you than others.
You probably know that your neurodivergence is related to a number of physical health issues including….
➯ Dysautonomia/POTS
➯ Hypermobility/Ehlers Danlos Syndrome
➯ Chronic Pain / Chronic Fatigue
➯ Mast Cell Activation Syndrome
➯ Gastrointestinal (GI) Symptoms.
➯ Sleep Disorders
But there are also certain medical experiences that can make it more difficult for you to recover physically and emotionally.…
➯ You feel overstimulated by bright florescent lights or the loud noises of medical equipment
➯ You mask through medical appointments, unsure of the expectations and not wanting to be dismissed
➯ Your executive functioning issues make it difficult to follow up with referrals or remember medications
➯ You can’t stop hyper fixating on each new sensation, worrying that you’ve missed something
Therapy can help you feel safe in your body
Neurodivegent affirming counseling that understands your body’s unique medical needs
Hi, I’m Dr. Victoria Rodriguez, and I help teens and adults just like you find tools to cope with chronic illness and medical trauma.
Painful and scary medical experiences can make it difficult to connect others and even to yourself. If you’re Autistic, ADHD, or AuDHD, not only are you more likely to experience a number of health issues, but it can be even more difficult for you to find comfort after a medical scare.
Through online therapy, we will explore the coping tools you’ll need to care for mind and your body in a way that feels authentic to your sensory needs. Whether you’re managing multiple diseases or you’re still trying to figure out a mystery illness, we work to help you to feel safe in your body.
Specialties for Online Counseling in Louisiana
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Living with a chronic illness or recovering from a traumatic medical event can be isolating. You might feel that others don’t really “get it” or understand what it’s like to not be able to take your health for granted. Therapy for medical trauma can help you feel safe after a medical scare and can help you feel less alone on your medical journey.
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Some Autistic and ADHD experiences can make it extra hard to recover from medical trauma or find comfort living with a chronic illness. You might hyprfocus on each body or find it hard to listen to your body’s cues. Medical settings can also be full of sensory stimuli that can leave you feeling overwhelmed. Learn more about counseling with Victoria for neurodivergent experiences and medical trauma below.
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You spend your days caring for patients, but where do your own health issues take priority? When do YOU get the type of care that you give others? Whether you’re dealing with medical issues that exhaust you by the end of the day or managing burnout that takes away all of your executive functioning, counseling can help you feel like yourself again.
Taking the next step
(Because you love clear expectations)
Step 1: Consultation Call
Call or text 985-441-7550 or email victoria@revivepractice.com to schedule your complimentary 15 minute consultation call. You can ask any questions you have about counseling in this meeting and schedule an appointment.
Step 2: Work Together
You will meet weekly online and learn to honor and affirm your neurodiversity, recognizing the resilience it brings to your medical journey.
Step 3: Discover Change
Counseling can help you unmask and feel your best as your most authentic self.