Neurodivergent Therapy for Teens & Young Adults
Understand yourself more fully. Connect in ways that feel true to you.
We offer psychotherapy for teens and young adults with diagnosed or suspected ADHD, autism, or social anxiety in Overland Park and Kansas City. Together, we explore your experiences and relationships, helping you better understand your needs and express yourself.
Why Choose Mend Center for Psychotherapy?
In-Person & Virtual Therapy
Evening & Weekend Appointments
Depth-Oriented, Relational Therapy
Affordable Therapy Available
“Why do I feel so misunderstood?”
Keeping up at school, joining a conversation, or adjusting to a new routine can take more effort than others realize. You might replay what you said, struggle to explain what you need, or feel worn out from trying to meet expectations that don’t seem to fit.
An ADHD or autism diagnosis can help you understand some of these experiences. There may also be feelings to explore: frustration after years of criticism, uncertainty about friendships, or anxiety about how others see you. Social anxiety can make it harder to reach for the connection you want.
At Mend Center for Psychotherapy, we helps you explore how these experiences have shaped your sense of self and your relationships, with room to express what life feels like for you.
Who Is Neurodivergent Therapy For?
We support teens and young adults diagnosed with ADHD, autism, or social anxiety who want support with their emotional lives and relationships. This may include those who:
- Feel discouraged or self-critical when managing assignments, deadlines, or daily responsibilities becomes difficult.
- Find social or sensory demands exhausting and struggle to communicate their needs to others.
- Worry about being judged, avoid social situations, or have difficulty feeling comfortable in friendships.
- Are making sense of a diagnosis, or wondering whether one fits their experience, while adjusting to new responsibilities.
Through individual therapy, you can explore how these experiences affect you, develop a clearer understanding of your needs, and work toward goals that matter to you.
How Psychotherapy Can Support You
Understand Your Emotional Responses
Explore what happens when you feel frustrated, overwhelmed, or misunderstood, including how experiences of criticism or rejection have influenced the way you see yourself.
Express Yourself in Relationships
Talk through moments when connection feels difficult. Therapy offers room to explore fears of judgment, communicate your needs, and understand what helps you feel comfortable with others.
Find Your Direction Through Change
Navigating high school, starting college, or entering the workplace can bring unfamiliar pressures. Explore these transitions with support for your feelings, decisions, and developing sense of identity.
Our Therapeutic Approach
Psychodynamic Therapy
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Client-Centered Therapy
Exploring Your Relationships
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
How It Works
Schedule a Free Consultation
Contact our clinical coordinator through the online appointment request form or by phone. Share what kind of support you’re seeking for yourself or your teen, and our coordinator will help you get started.
Begin with an Intake Session
Your therapist will get to know you and what brought you to therapy. You can discuss any diagnoses or questions you have, experiences at school or work, and concerns about relationships or how you’ve been feeling.
Explore Together at Your Pace
Ongoing sessions give you time to explore experiences that are difficult to put into words. Together, you and your therapist will work toward your goals and revisit what feels helpful as therapy progresses.
Positive Outcomes of Neurodivergent Therapy
- Recognizing overwhelm and communicating what you need
- Responding to self-criticism with greater understanding
- Feeling more comfortable asking for support in relationships
- Making decisions that reflect your needs and values
Why Work With Mend Center for Psychotherapy
You're not a problem to fix, but a story to understand.
At Mend Center for Psychotherapy, we take time to understand how you experience the world. We consider any diagnoses alongside your interests, relationships, and personal history to get to know you more fully. Therapy makes room for all of these parts of your life.
For teens and young adults, this can mean exploring how years of feeling misunderstood have affected confidence, or how growing expectations at school and home influence your sense of independence. We bring a warm, thoughtful approach to conversations that may have been difficult to have elsewhere.
A meaningful therapeutic relationship is central to Mend’s approach. As trust develops, you have room to share uncertainty, express disagreement, and explore feelings you usually keep to yourself. These conversations can help you understand what happens in your relationships and consider new ways of expressing your needs.
We’ll begin with your experience and make room for what matters to you.
Why Work With Mend Center for Psychotherapy
Scott Koeneman
Co-founder & Clinical Director
Alysa Koeneman
Co-founder & COO
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Frequently Asked Questions About Neurodivergent Therapy
Do I need to have an official ADHD, autism, or social anxiety diagnosis to begin treatment?
Does Mend offer diagnostic testing for ADHD, autism, and social anxiety?
Do you offer in-person and virtual sessions?
How to Get Started
We’re here to help, whether you’re ready to book a free consultation or just have a few questions.
Free phone consultations are available.
Call us
Email us
Visit us
Overland Park Office
5750 West 95th Street, Suite 220
Overland Park, KS 66207
Kansas City Missouri Office
1600 Genessee Street, Suite 652
Kansas City, MO 64102
We’re here to help, whether you’re ready to book a free phone consultation or just have a few questions.
Begin the Work of Healing, One Conversation at a Time
You don’t have to have it all figured out before reaching out. Whether you’re carrying unspoken pain, feeling stuck in old patterns, or simply yearning for more connection, we’re here to walk alongside you.
This is your invitation to slow down, go deeper, and start the process of change.