📍 Introduction:
If you’re a highly intelligent adult who also struggles with ADHD, autism, anxiety, or burnout, you might be what psychologists call twice-exceptional — or 2e. Maybe you’ve always felt “too much,” “not enough,” or just... different. If you relate, you're not broken — you're probably neurodivergent, and you may be one of many twice-exceptional adults in Louisiana or Florida searching for answers.
As a neurodivergent-affirming therapist, I work with gifted misfits, nerds, and outliers who have both incredible strengths and invisible struggles. Let’s explore what 2e really means — and why therapy designed for neurodivergent minds can make all the difference.
🧩 What Does “Twice-Exceptional” Mean?
A twice-exceptional adult (2e) is someone who is both gifted (often highly intelligent, creative, or talented) and also lives with a learning difference, mental health challenge, or neurodivergent condition like:
- ADHD
- Autism (especially undiagnosed or masked)
- Dyslexia or dysgraphia
- Executive dysfunction
- Sensory processing issues
- Chronic anxiety or emotional intensity
These conflicting qualities can create a confusing internal world. You may be able to solve complex problems — but struggle to remember to eat. You’re insightful but overwhelmed. Productive in bursts, but exhausted all the time. Sound familiar?
🔥 Signs You Might Be a 2e Adult:
- People call you "smart but scattered"
- You’ve always felt different — but couldn’t explain why
- You excel in specific areas but constantly battle burnout
- You mask your true self to appear “normal”
- Traditional therapy hasn’t worked — it feels too surface-level
- You're successful... but still feel like a failure
If you relate to these, it’s not because you’re doing life wrong. It’s because you need support that’s actually made for your brain.
🧠 Why Traditional Therapy Doesn’t Always Work for 2e Adults
Many 2e adults feel misunderstood by therapists who aren’t trained in neurodivergence or giftedness. They might focus on “fixing symptoms” instead of honoring your unique wiring.
That’s why neurodivergent-friendly therapy is so important. As a therapist who specializes in working with ADHD, autism, and 2e adults in Louisiana and Florida, I offer support that goes beyond basic coping skills. Together, we focus on:
- Unmasking and finding your authentic self
- Managing executive dysfunction and emotional dysregulation
- Healing gifted trauma (yes, it’s real!)
- Reducing burnout and perfectionism
- Building a life that honors your strengths and sensitivities
📍 Therapy for Twice-Exceptional Adults in Louisiana & Florida
You don’t have to figure this out alone. I offer virtual therapy for twice-exceptional adults across Louisiana and Florida, including cities like:
- New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette
- Miami, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville
Whether you’re an ADHD entrepreneur, an autistic academic, or a gifted geek navigating life’s chaos, there’s space for you here.
💬 Ready to Work With a Therapist Who Gets It?
If you're a 2e adult who's been told you're "too much," "too sensitive," or "just need to try harder," you deserve therapy that affirms who you truly are.
👉 Book a free 15-minute consultation and find out how we can work together.