Neurodiverse City Connection Client Testimonials

Ash C.

"Alex is highly skilled, knowledgeable, and affirming of my identities and challenges with executive function. I also love how she rejects the idea of "teaching" social skills because everyone has their own preferences and style of socializing. It's great to work with someone who has a clinical background who sees the whole person, not just a diagnosis. As someone who's spent years working with speech therapists and executive function coaches for a TBI and ADHD, I love Alex's approach to her work and highly recommend her!"

jess b.

"When I met Alex, I was transitioning out of a job and unsure of what I wanted to do next. As an adult with ADHD, I was overwhelmed with options and her support helped me determine next steps. She was able to bond with me through common interests. She immediately identified my strengths and built up my confidence to pivot my career aspirations. While applying for jobs, she checked in every step of the interview process, and helped me understand what I liked and didn't like about each opportunity, to help me evaluate each option fairly. Because of Alex, I was inspired to pursue working with kids again AND start my own business. I highly recommend seeking support from her!"

sofia s.

"Alex is many things, easy-going, passionate, and really really funny. She has pushed me out of my comfort zone and has me doing things I would never done on my own. She's down to earth, but also spirited. She is not only a coach, but a friend. She's upfront in a refreshing way. She has been more impactful than therapy has ever been regarding social skills. I look forward to our sessions and truly enjoy our time together. I am so grateful to have met Alex and wish her all the best."

mia m.

"Charlotte is absolutely amazing. She is always willing to follow my lead. She is very calm and knowledgeable. I learn new things frequently with Charlotte which is something I love. She is so real and is willing to admit if she doesn't know something. I look forward to meeting with Charlotte weekly. She knows how to push the right areas to help facilitate growth without setbacks. Charlotte has been such an amazing support in helping me become a happier, more authentic version of me.

mase b.

"I'm so glad that I found Alex. I'm comfortable talking and working with he, discussing different topics that meet and support my needs. She's helpful, also encouraging with things I have needed help with. She is always great to talk to."

kelly b.

"Not only is Alex unbelievably wonderful and insightful - she is also filling a very important gap in life coaching that we spent years trying to find. She has great knowledge and empathy for things that may be unseen or overlooked in traditional, neurotypical coaching. With amazing ideas, targeted life-strategy and a heart of gold, Alex is helping to guide out kiddo through life's hurdles. We are so thankful for this program."

suzanne s.

"Alex has been a godsend to our daughter, SP, who is a senior in high school. SP is an old soul...intelligent with a great sense of humor that few people outside of family get to see. She has always been introverted but since 8th grade she really struggled to connect with her peers and establish friendships, which was exacerbated by COVID restrictions. Prior to working with Alex, she did a local 12 week class with about 10 kids working on communication as well as, a Dale Carnegie weekend course. Neither of those was all that successful. Then, we found Alex and things started to change almost immediately! Alex has a wonderful ability to connect with people and make them feel comfortable in their own skin. She gives small "assignments" and role plays various outcomes to ensure clients are more comfortable stepping out of their comfort zone. Seeing the changes in SP has been nothing short of miraculous. Since working with Alex she has reached out to several classmates and has been engaging with them. She went to homecoming (her first) with a couple of other girls and talked with other students at the dance. Her confidence is growing and her communication skills are getting stronger and stronger. The impact Alex has had on SP is really remarkable. I am so grateful for the work Alex does and I am only sorry we did not find her years ago. If you (or your child) struggles to connect with others, I highly recommend you reach out to Alex. It will be life changing."

mike a.

"We are so grateful to be working with Charlotte. She listens to all of our challenges and then provides us with tools to work through them. She has taught my wife and I so much about supporting our two sons. We highly recommend her if you are looking for a parent coach."

nate p.

"I highly recommend coaching with Alex to any autistic adult. She's encouraging, understanding, affirming, and will help you achieve your goals. She understands people on a deeper level. I can really be my authentic self around her, which has been so important to embrace as an autistic adult that doesn't fit into the neurotypical or profound autism 'categories'."

Chelsey s.

"Alex truly embodies 'embrace your true self' and shows up in an authentic way every time we meet. Her focus on connection and meaningful relationship-building sets her apart. Alex is great at collaborative problem-solving and values a team approach. She offers flexible supports and accommodates clients based on needs so it's not just a one-size-fits-all approach. Alex helps her clients stay goal-oriented and feel empowered to make progress on them. She's compassionate, encouraging, and down-to-earth. On a personal note, Alex has made me feel genuinely accepted and understood. It feels like she 'gets me' and she's offered feedback that has been critical in helping me make progress on some of my personal goals. I highly recommend Alex if you're looking for someone who genuinely cares and accepts you for YOU while encouraging you to achieve your goals!"

dasha b.

"Alex has been essential in helping me better understand my neurodivergent son's needs. As a mother with ADHD myself, parenting my son and understanding his developmental needs while also keeping my own sanity has been a challenge in the past. Working with Alex has helped me prioritize self care and regulating myself which allows me to show up as a more calm and encouraging presence for my son. I highly recommend reaching out to her for support with parenting a neurodivergent child."

courtney s.

"I had an absolutely amazing consultation with Neurodiverse City Connection. I don't think anyone's "got" me or understood my challenges so quickly, and I'd highly recommend going here for anyone who's neurodiverse and seeking support. Alex went out of their way to recommend the best service they could, and I'm really grateful for their stellar support and shining personality!"

life changing stories

One of our clients spent years trying therapy, social skills training, and group programs — none of it helped her feel more socially confident. When we started working together, she was extremely shy and unsure of herself. But slowly, as she started to feel genuinely understood, something shifted. She became more assertive, started sharing her thoughts, and realized they had value. She went from never messaging someone she wanted to hang out with, to walking up to someone at a school club and introducing herself. She also learned that rejection isn't a sign she's wrong or broken — it's information she can use to adjust her approach and try again.

Another client came to us terrified of showing her true self to anyone. She felt so ashamed of stimming outside her room that she would suppress it constantly — and the exhaustion was leaving her burned out and depressed. As we talked through what she was experiencing, she started to understand that there was nothing wrong or bad about how she thinks and moves through the world. She slowly began unmasking in spaces where she felt safe, and the shift in her wellbeing has been significant. She feels more relaxed, less self-critical, and more like herself than she ever has.

One of our clients came to us after his wife felt he wasn't contributing equally to their shared household responsibilities. He wanted to change that, but his ADHD and executive function challenges made it feel impossible to know where to start. Together we figured out which tasks felt most manageable for him, built a realistic schedule around them, and broke each one down so they didn't feel overwhelming. He now takes care of his fair share of household responsibilities — and the impact on his relationship has been significant.

Another client was a college student who had just been diagnosed with ADHD. She wanted to understand her diagnosis and learn strategies to manage her class schedule, personal life, and everything that comes with being in college on her own for the first time. We started by helping her understand how ADHD shows up specifically in her life, then worked together on time management, prioritization, and scheduling strategies that actually felt usable. She left with a much clearer understanding of her brain and real tools to support herself going forward.

One of our clients was a mom of a six year old with autism. She had recently been diagnosed with ADHD herself and felt like she and her son were constantly triggering each other — a cycle that was leaving them both frustrated and exhausted. We started by talking about co-regulation and why her own emotional state directly affects her son's ability to regulate. She started making more space to meet her own needs first — and noticed that when she showed up calmer, her son responded differently too. We also talked through why her son chewed on his clothing, what it was communicating, and introduced some practical alternatives like fidgets that gave him the sensory input he needed in a way that worked better for everyone.

One of our clients was a professor from China who was job searching. He had a thick accent and a stutter that got significantly worse whenever he had to give presentations in English — and the self-consciousness around both was making the whole process feel impossible. We worked on his accent, his stutter, and his overall confidence speaking in professional settings. He ended up landing a great teaching position, and both his stutter and accent reduced significantly along the way.

Another client was an autistic adult who wanted to find a girlfriend but had no idea where to start. His dating profiles weren't getting responses, he wasn't sure how to start conversations, and he worried about coming across the wrong way. We worked on his profiles together, talked through how to start and keep conversations going, and built his confidence step by step. As he started getting more replies and positive responses, his confidence grew. By the end of our work together he had a girlfriend.

These aren't exceptions. This is what happens when someone finally gets support that was actually designed for their brain.