Finding a Doctor or Therapist

Looking for support can be a lot—especially when you're neurodivergent and just want someone who gets it. This page is here to make things a little easier.

Whether you're exploring a diagnosis, searching for a therapist who actually understands your brain, or trying to find a doctor who won’t talk down to you, we’ve pulled together some helpful directories and tools to get you started.

Here you’ll find:

  • Trusted therapist directories with filters for neurodivergent-affirming care

  • Sites to help you find doctors, psychiatrists, or specialists

  • Peer-recommended options and low-cost resources

  • Tips for what to ask—and how to know if someone’s the right fit

If the first doctor doesn’t feel right, that’s totally okay. Trust your gut. You’re allowed to keep looking. It might take some time, but finding someone who gets you is absolutely worth it.

We’re not doctors—and nothing here is medical advice—but these resources come from people who’ve been there. You deserve support that feels like support.

🧠 Mental Health Providers (Therapists, Psychologists)

🌈 Inclusive, Affirming Therapist Directories

These allow you to search by specialty, gender, race, insurance, and more.

  • Inclusive Therapists
    Neurodiversity-affirming, LGBTQIA+, culturally aware therapists across the U.S.

  • TherapyDen
    Progressive, identity-affirming directory—search by “neurodivergent-affirming,” autism, ADHD, etc.

  • Open Path Collective
    Low-cost therapy directory ($30–$60/session) for those without insurance.

  • Mental Health Match
    Find a therapist who matches your goals, values, and communication style.

  • Psychology Today
    The largest therapist directory, though less filtered—use search terms like “neurodivergent-affirming,” “ADHD,” or “autism spectrum.”

👩‍⚕️ Finding Medical Doctors
(Psychiatrists, PCPs, Diagnosticians)

🔎 General Medical Provider Searches

  • Zocdoc
    Search for doctors (psychiatrists, neurologists, etc.) who take your insurance. Includes reviews and online booking.

  • Healthgrades
    Ratings and specialties of physicians, searchable by location.

  • [Amwell / Teladoc Health]
    Telehealth services that include psychiatry and mental health medication providers.

📋 For ADHD or Autism Evaluations

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Peer Help While You Search

  • ADHD Alien’s Therapist Lookup Guide

  • Reddit: Subreddits like r/ADHD, r/AutismInWomen, or r/neurodiversity often have pinned posts with provider recs by region.

Pro-Tip:
If you’re going to buy planners, get the undated kind.
That way, when you forget about them for a year and circle back, they’re still usable.