You deserve someone who actually “gets” it.
Meet Colleen Torrey, LPC, neurodivergent affirming therapist in Camp Hill, PA
You’re a neurodivergent woman in search of a neurodivergent therapist: someone who understands and won’t judge you.
So you can be totally honest that sometimes you…
Have trouble remembering things (like a conversation or where you put something) and it affects you at home, work, and in close relationships
Can feel excited, bored, and overstimulated—all about the same thing
Wonder if you have Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria. Some conversations are so hard and hurt so much, and you’re not sure if that’s “normal”
Get lost in your head 1) re-running and analyzing situations over and over or 2) hyper-focused on a topic…like the rest of the world fades away
Struggle to stay in the present moment and feel like life is passing you by
You are in the right place.
I’m a neurodivergent woman and a neurodiversity-affirming therapist. I help neurodivergent women who are misunderstood and misdiagnosed to finally be free to live as their most authentic selves.
I believe you’re not broken, so I’m not going to try to fix you.
Instead, I’m all about life hacks and finding ways to make your life work for you. You’ve spent so much time and energy trying to fit into a neurotypical world. Let’s shake things up and focus on what you want, need, and enjoy, so that you can begin to live life on your own terms. We’ll work on letting go of what is expected of you, so you can “Bee” the real you and feel more seen, understood, and valued for who you really are.
the details
What’s a therapy session like?
You’ve been surviving in a world that wasn’t made for you. Therapy shouldn’t have to be that way. We work together to make therapy work for you. As a ND-Affirming therapist, I want you to know:
Eye contact is not necessary or expected in session.
Your video can be off during virtual appointments.
You are encouraged to stim (I might be doing it too!)
Interruptions are welcome. Say whatever pops into your mind—there’s no such thing as over-sharing.
No need to hide hyperfixations. Let’s bring special interests into therapy!
No homework. Life is hard enough, right?
No CBT here—we want to break the mold of traditional therapy
My approach to therapy is Person-Centered & Affirming.
That means I let your needs guide our work together, pulling from different modalities to fit your goals and needs.
I’ve found that neurodivergent women are often trying to process trauma without even knowing it, because growing up in a neurotypical world is painful and traumatic at times. Brainspotting works particularly well with neurodivergent women, though I’m also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy. Both are evidence-based therapies for trauma. I also incorporate sensory-based work, since many ND folks already have sensory-seeking behaviors, so we can lean into that and utilize it in the therapy process.
Get the support that’s right for you.
More about my experience…
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Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania 2023
Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey 2024
Master’s in Clinical Counseling from Moravian Seminary 2020
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NJ 80 hour Domestic and Sexual Violence Training
EMDR
Brainspotting Phase 1, Phase 2, Generational BSP
MIGDAS.2
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I’m trained in a variety of therapy methods, allowing me to tailor my approach to your unique goals and needs. These include:
Neurodivergent affirming care
Person-Centered
EMDR
Brainspotting