SCIENCEWORKS
BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE
Edited and reviewed:
June 10, 2026
Reviewed by:
Complete Care for all Neurotypes
Therapy | Assessments | Coaching
NEURODIVERGENT-AFFIRMING
Neurodivergent-affirming therapy in Tennessee
Affirming therapy for neurodivergent adults and teens in Tennessee, with clinicians who understand ADHD, autism, and masking — by secure telehealth statewide.
Past therapists treated your wiring like a problem to fix
IS AFFIRMING THERAPY RIGHT FOR YOU?
A good fit if any of this sounds familiar
Therapy built around how your neurodivergent brain actually works, not against it
Clinicians who understand masking, sensory needs, and autistic/ADHD burnout
A collaborative, paced plan with accommodations built into how we work
Licensed Providers
Telehealth Nationwide*
Neuro-affirming
Private & Secure
HOW AFFIRMING THERAPY WORKS
What neurodivergent-affirming therapy is, and how it helps
Neurodivergent-affirming therapy starts from a simple shift: your brain isn’t broken. Instead of trying to make you look or act more “neurotypical,” the work centers how you actually think, feel, and process — ADHD, autism, and the masking, sensory load, and burnout that often come with them.
In practice, that means evidence-based therapy — including CBT and approaches adapted for neurodivergent minds — used to ease anxiety, low mood, and overwhelm without pathologizing who you are. Your clinician adjusts pacing, communication, and goals to fit you, builds on your strengths, and helps you set boundaries and accommodations that lower the daily cost of masking, so support feels sustainable instead of like one more thing to perform.
KEY STATISTICS ABOUT NEURODIVERGENCE
15–20%
of people are estimated to be neurodivergent
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37%
of autistic adults experience depression in their lifetime
Source:
Up to 80%
of adults with ADHD have a co-occurring mental health condition
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WHAT TO EXPECT
Simple to start, paced around you
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Free 15-minute consult.
We learn what you’re hoping for and answer your questions — no pressure.
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Regular sessions by secure telehealth statewide, or in person in Nashville.
You’re paired with a clinician experienced in neurodivergent care.
Matched with an affirming clinician.
Ongoing telehealth sessions.
Payment options
As a specialty practice, we're out-of-network so we can offer the most effective, customized services.
Our payment options are transparent and flexible:
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Self-Pay: All major credit cards; FAS/HSA eligible
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Payment Plans: 6-months interest-free for approved clients via CareCredit
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Superbills Provided
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Out-of-Network: Up to 90% reimbursement for qualifying plans
WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH
Licensed, specialized, clinically reviewed
Your care is delivered by licensed Tennessee clinicians with specialized training in neurodivergent-affirming therapy and real experience supporting ADHD, autism, and high-masking adults and teens. Every clinician is supervised and clinically reviewed — you work with a specialist, not a generalist.
Dr. Kiesa Kelly (she/her)
Owner & Psychologist
Ryan Burns (he/him)
Practice Director
WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE SCIENCEWORKS
Neurodivergent-affirming and evidence-based
Because we’re independent and out-of-network, your therapy follows what actually helps you — not insurance limits or session caps.
You’re matched with a clinician who understands neurodivergence — masking, sensory needs, and burnout — not a generalist learning as they go.
Care is affirming by design — by secure telehealth statewide, with in-person visits at our Nashville office when you prefer them.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Common questions
Is affirming therapy online or in person?
ScienceWorks provides neurodivergent-affirming therapy by secure telehealth to clients across Tennessee, and in person at our Nashville office if you prefer. Most attend online from wherever they feel most regulated; in-person in Nashville is available on request.
Do I need a diagnosis to start therapy?
No. You don’t need a formal diagnosis to begin. Many clients are self-identified, questioning, or late-identified, and affirming therapy can support you whether or not you’ve been formally assessed. If diagnostic clarity would help, we can talk through options.
What does affirming therapy cost, and will insurance help?
We review fees, scheduling, and any out-of-network reimbursement options before you commit, so there are no surprises. Many clients use FSA or HSA funds or monthly superbills — we’ll walk you through what applies to your situation.
*Therapy and assessments available in the following states (coaching available worldwide):
Work with us locally:
AL, AZ, AR, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WV, WI, WY
2603 Elm Hill Pike, Suite C
Nashville, TN 37214
Disclaimer: This page provides general educational information and is not a substitute for mental health diagnosis or treatment. Reading this page does not create a therapist–client relationship with ScienceWorks Behavioral Healthcare. If you are in crisis or may be at risk of harm to yourself or others, call 911, go to your nearest emergency room, or call/text 988 (U.S.). Additional emergency support can be found here: Emergency Resources.