Neurodivergent-Affirming Therapy and Evaluations in Maryland

Mental Health Care for Geeks, Gamers, Creatives, Daydreamers, and Deep Thinkers

Feeling Misunderstood, Burned Out, or Like You’re “Too Much”? You’re Not Alone — and You’re Not Broken.

Maybe you’re a late-identified or questioning autistic or ADHD adult.
A teen navigating anxiety, OCD, or an eating disorder.
A parent trying to support a neurodivergent child — one who resists routines, shuts down under pressure, or seems to defy every parenting “strategy” out there.

You might be wondering:

  • Am I autistic, ADHD, or PDA?

  • Why do I keep spiraling, shutting down, or overthinking everything?

  • Why is my kid so sensitive, reactive, or misunderstood — and why do typical approaches only make things worse?

You’re tired — of masking, pushing through, second-guessing, and feeling like a problem to be solved.
Maybe you feel stuck in spirals you can’t escape: intrusive thoughts, disordered eating patterns, sensory overload, burnout, or the endless pressure to be perfect and productive. Maybe you’re parenting a child who’s struggling and no strategy, sticker chart, or expert tip has worked, because what you need isn’t a surface-level fix.

🌿 At Side Quest Psychotherapy, I offer neurodivergent-affirming therapy and evaluations that honor your wiring — not just your symptoms. This is care that goes deeper than behavior, grounded in curiosity, consent, and nervous system attunement.

📆 Spots are limited. Book your free 15-minute consultation to begin your side quest today.

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Jenna Stone, LCSW-C, smiling outdoors with long brown hair and glasses. Neurodivergent-affirming therapist and evaluator in Maryland.

👋 Hi, I’m Jenna Stone, LCSW-C (she/they)

Neuroaffirming Evaluator, Psychotherapist, & Certified Body Trust® Provider

I’m here to help you (or your child) move toward a life that feels truly your own — where sensitivity doesn’t have to be hidden or apologized for, and where you can take up space, get your needs met, and release shame, perfectionism, and old patterns.

I come to this work not only as a licensed therapist, but as a late-identified AuDHD PDAer fully recovered from an eating disorder, and as a parent to neurodivergent kids. I know what it’s like to navigate a world that wasn’t built for your brain or body — to carry the deep exhaustion of masking, and to long for support that fits your reality, not just surface-level fixes.

I specialize in supporting neurodivergent and gender-expansive individuals navigating eating disorders, ARFID, OCD, and body-focused repetitive behaviors, often in the context of chronic illness, hormonal conditions, or autoimmune and inflammatory disorders. My work centers on nervous system regulation, honoring real needs, preventing burnout, and remembering: your worth has never been tied to productivity or performance.

My approach is relational, collaborative, and grounded in autonomy. I see your coping strategies — even the ones you’re struggling with now — as part of how you’ve survived. I’ll meet you with care, not judgment, and help you build more trust in yourself, stronger boundaries, and more ease in your everyday life.

You don’t have to do this alone. I’d be honored to walk alongside you.

I Work With Children (Ages 10+), Teens, and Adults Navigating:

  • Autism

  • ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)

  • Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) / Pervasive Drive for Autonomy

  • Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)

  • Misophonia, Misokinesia & Synesthesia

  • Alexithymia & Interoceptive Differences

  • Executive Functioning Challenges

  • Giftedness & Twice-Exceptionality (2e)

  • Identity Exploration (Gender, Sexuality & Neurodivergence)

  • Positive Disintegration After Late Identification

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  • Anorexia Nervosa

  • Bulimia Nervosa

  • Binge Eating Disorder (BED)

  • Orthorexia

  • Muscularity-Oriented Disordered Eating (MODE)

  • Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs)

  • Disordered Eating & Body Image Distress

  • Weight Stigma & Anti-Fat Bias

  • ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder)

  • Eating Challenges Linked to Neurodivergence, Trauma, or Chronic Illness

  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

  • Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)

  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

  • Distinct Autistic Anxiety

  • Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD)

  • Social Anxiety Disorder

  • Agoraphobia

  • Health Anxiety / Illness Anxiety Disorder

  • Panic Disorder

  • Specific Phobias

  • Hoarding Disorder

  • Trichotillomania – Hair Pulling Disorder

  • Trichophagia – Eating Hair After Pulling

  • Excoriation Disorder (Dermatillomania) – Skin Picking

  • Dermatophagia – Skin Biting or Chewing

  • Onychophagia – Chronic Nail Biting

  • Morsicatio Buccarum – Cheek, Lip & Tongue Biting

  • Rhinotillexomania – Compulsive Nose Picking

  • Autoimmune Encephalitis (AE)

  • Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS)

  • Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal infections (PANDAS)

  • Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)

  • Chronic Illness & Mental Health

  • Burnout, Masking Fatigue, and Human Giver Syndrome

  • Perfectionism

  • Complex Trauma (CPTSD)

What We Can Work On Together:

✔ Exploring your neurodivergence
Whether you’re questioning ADHD, autism, PDA, or sensory differences, I help you explore your experience with or without a formal diagnosis — focusing on what matters to you, not just labels.

✔ Navigating OCD, BFRBs, ARFID, and eating disorder recovery
I help you disengage from OCD’s made-up “what if” stories, reduce hair pulling and skin picking so you can heal your skin and grow your hair out, support you with ARFID at a pace that feels safe, and help you move toward food freedom in eating disorder recovery.

✔ Breaking free from burnout and perfectionism
I support you in listening to your body’s cues, setting sustainable boundaries, and breaking cycles of guilt, shame, and impossible standards — so you can build a life that truly fits.

✔ Parenting and caregiver support
I offer guidance for parents navigating low-demand parenting, PANS/PANDAS, or complex neuroimmune conditions, with a focus on connection over control and care that respects both your child’s needs and your own.

Ready to explore how I can help? Book your free 15-minute consultation.

What Guides Our Work

📖 Lived Experience + Clinical Expertise — You’ll work with someone who knows neurodivergence from the inside out — the kind of insight you can’t get from a textbook

🔍 Curiosity Over Pathology — I don’t see your struggles as flaws; I see them as signals we can explore with care and curiosity.

🛠 Personalized, Transdiagnostic Care — Therapy designed to fit you, not squeezed into a one-size-fits-all model.

🌿 Nervous System-Informed & Trauma-Aware — We’ll focus on regulation, sensory needs, and healing as the foundation for real, lasting change.

🏳️‍🌈 Liberation-Aligned & Identity-Affirming — Your body, neurotype, gender, sexuality, and culture are honored and centered here.

💎 Weight-Inclusive & Anti-Diet — Rooted in Body Trust® and HAES®, I support your well-being.

What You Won't Find Here

❌ Behavior charts, token economies, or compliance models
❌ Weight-centric or food hierarchy approaches
❌ Coercion, shame, or “quick-fix” diagnoses
❌ Detached “expert” vibes

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Evidence-Based Treatment, Adapted to Your Neurotype

Choose Your Own Adventure

Autism & ADHD Assessments

Neuroaffirming evaluations to provide the clarity and documentation you need for school or workplace accommodations, access to medication, and recommendations for your care team.

Neurodivergent Exploration

Therapeutic support to help you make sense of your experiences, understand your support needs, and navigate the world with a neurodivergent brain and body — no formal diagnosis required.

Psychotherapy Services

Evidence-based treatment for OCD, eating disorders, and related issues, with integrated meal support, executive functioning coaching, sensory strategies, self-advocacy, and practical life skills.

Parent/Caregiver Support

Support for parents of neurodivergent kids — focused on low-demand parenting, collaborative problem-solving, responsive feeding, reducing anxiety-driven cycles, and navigating complex challenges like PANS/PANDAS.

Professional Consultation

Individual and group consultation for providers looking to better support neurodivergent clients, along with opportunities to co-create projects that advance justice-aligned, affirming care.

Workshops & Speaking

Live and on-demand trainings for providers, educators, and organizations on OCD, eating disorders, PDA profiles, nervous system-informed care, and anti-carceral practices.

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