Co-Director of NDES - Psychotherapist Molly Marus-Quinley (pronouns she/her), is a co-director of Neurodiversity Empowerment Services. Molly is proudly AuDHD, lives with chronic health conditions, and is a therapist who has spent her career working with neurodivergent people of all ages. Molly has a particular focus on supporting neurodivergent adults in building and strengthening social and emotional attunement, as well as developing self-advocacy skills. Molly approaches her work from a lens informed strongly by disability justice, anti-racism, and anti-colonialism, to provide supports in many areas including:

ADHD
Anxiety
Autism
Depression
Grief
LGBTQIA+
Trauma/PTSD
Experiences of Religious/Spiritual Harm 

Molly utilizes techniques from a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Trauma-Focused-CBT, (TF-CBT), Mindfulness Based Self-Compassion, Acceptance and Commitment therapy, EMDR, and Somatic and Attachment based approaches.  She practices from a trauma-informed lens that is flexible and based on the needs of each client.

Much of Molly’s therapeutic focus tends to work on supporting the development of a self-empowered neurodivergent identity within her clients. Molly believes that a strong sense of positive identity is integral in supporting positive shifts in mental health.

One of Molly’s particular focuses is on helping neurodivergent trans, and non-binary folx who have experienced trauma to cope, recover, and grow as empowered individuals.  Molly’s trauma-informed supports focus on a wide variety of past experiences, including, but not limited to, attachment-based trauma, interpersonal violence, spiritual trauma, and physical, emotional, and/or sexual abuse or neglect.

 "If we're used to seeing beauty, goodness, and value in others, and treating them well as a result, we must learn to also treat ourselves the same way. I do not believe there is anything so wrong, broken, or unattractive about you that you are not worth receiving the kindness you would give others".          

-- Dr. Hillary McBride.

Molly is accepting new clients!

Co-Director of NDES - Clinical Mental Health Counselor

Hannah Shumaker (she/they) has been with Neurodiversity Empowerment Services from the start as a Peer Support Specialist. They are now credentialed as a Clinical Mental Health Counseling Associate, coupling AuDHD lived experience with a rich educational background in disability studies, counseling skills, and power analysis.

Hannah has completed a BA in Anthropology from UNCG, a Graduate Certificate in Disability Studies from CUNY, and a MEd in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from NCSU. She has pursued in-depth training in facilitation skills, decolonized therapy, Collaborative and Proactive Solutions, Radical Mental Health practices, polyvagal theory, psychedelic therapies, non-monogamy, kink and mental health, and relationship counseling frameworks. As a Counselor she does not ascribe to deficit models regarding ways of being.

Hannah has been working in the realm of disability and peer collaboration since she was a teenager. The focus of their work now is in centering a person’s lived experience of barriers and challenges in their environment, identifying the assumed norms and power dynamics in relationships, and holding space for individuals and groups to choose action steps that are authentic, sustainable, and effective ways to approach their goals.

Hannah believes that true growth comes from a place of decolonized, liberatory culture. When we start from a place of curiosity and openness we create the space that is necessary for crafting ease, belonging, and thriving.

Hannah has a waitlist for new clients.

Psychotherapist

Lydia Stellwag, MSW, LCSWA (pronouns: she/they), is a passionate psychotherapist dedicated to providing neurodiversity-affirming care. As a queer, autistic and ADHD self-advocate, she brings a unique perspective to her practice and takes pride in creating a safe and inclusive environment for her clients.

Her therapeutic approach combines various modalities, including motivational interviewing, trauma-focused CBT, person-centered therapy, and internal family systems. By drawing from these methodologies, she tailors sessions to meet the specific needs of individuals, pre-teens, teenagers, and young adults. She approaches all modalities with a trauma informed lens. Lydia is currently seeing clients ages 13+.

Having personal experience with chronic illness, Lydia possesses a deep understanding of the challenges individuals and families face in navigating their health journeys. She is committed to offering comprehensive support to those with chronic illness, working collaboratively to identify self-defined goals and embracing harm reduction principles. In addition to chronic illness, Lydia provides support to those who may identify with the following:

Autism

ADHD

Anxiety

Depression

LGBTQIA+

Lydia firmly believes in empowering individuals to advocate for their needs, especially in a world that often overlooks and dismisses their unique requirements. Lydia hopes to help clients build a sense of confidence that enables them to assertively address their needs and find their voice in the face of adversity.

Lydia's goal as a therapist is ultimately to provide compassionate guidance and assist clients in achieving personal growth and well-being.

Lydia is now accepting BCBS insurance

Lydia is accepting new clients!