Side Quest Psychotherapy provides neuroaffirming therapy, autism and ADHD evaluations, eating disorder recovery, OCD treatment, recovery coaching, and patient advocacy in the Washington, DC–Maryland–Virginia (DMV) area. In-person appointments are available in College Park, Maryland. Telehealth serves Maryland, Virginia, and Florida. Recovery coaching and advocacy are available nationwide.
If you’ve spent years trying treatments that didn’t quite fit — or being told you were “too complex,” “treatment-resistant,” or “not ready” — we want you to know something first: we’re glad you’re here.
Much of standard treatment for eating disorders, ARFID, OCD, and anxiety was built around a neurotypical model — one that assumes consistent motivation, predictable responses to structure, and symptoms with a clear psychological origin. When your brain and body don’t follow those patterns, it’s easy to feel blamed for not improving in the “right” way.
You’re not the problem. The model just wasn’t designed with you in mind.
At Side Quest Psychotherapy, we intentionally support the presentations standard care most often misses: autistic and ADHD children, adolescents, and adults; people with PDA profiles; those navigating OCD alongside an eating disorder; sensory-based feeding differences; and individuals with neuroimmune conditions like PANS and PANDAS whose experiences have been dismissed for years. If past treatment has left you feeling unseen, you’re in the right place.
Not sure where to start? We can help you figure that out.
Evidence-based therapy for OCD, eating disorders, and ARFID that works with your brain, not against it — for children (10+), teens, and adults in MD, VA, and FL.
Learn moreNeuroaffirming evaluations for late-identified and camouflaged presentations. Get clarity, documentation, and a roadmap — not a gatekeeping experience.
Learn moreFor teens (16+) and adults. Compassionate, lived-experience support for the hard moments between sessions — the grocery store, the dorm room, the weekend. Also available for parents of children with EDs.
Learn moreSupport for parents of neurodivergent children using low-demand parenting, responsive feeding, and collaborative problem-solving — so meals and home life can feel safer.
Learn moreGender-affirming letters without gatekeeping, intersex healthcare navigation, and IEP/504 support. We show up in the systems that too often fail people like you.
Learn moreConsultation, trainings, and workshops for providers, educators, and teams. Build real skills for supporting neurodivergent people through affirming, nervous system–informed care.
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Side Quest Psychotherapy is currently accepting new clients in Maryland, Virginia, and Florida for telehealth therapy, autism and ADHD evaluations, and eating disorder support. Recovery coaching and patient advocacy are available to clients nationwide.
A free 15-minute consultation is the first step — no pressure, no commitment. We’ll help you figure out whether we’re the right fit and what kind of support makes the most sense for where you are right now.
We coordinate directly with your doctor, psychiatrist, dietitian, OT, SLP, and anyone else on your team. You shouldn't have to manage the communication between the people managing your care. We do that with you.
Therapy happens once or twice a week. The hardest moments rarely schedule themselves. Our recovery coaching meets you where it counts — the hard meal, the grocery store, the dorm room — and ensures you never face the weekend without a plan.
From gender-affirming letters written without gatekeeping, to intersex healthcare navigation, to IEP and 504 support — we show up in the systems that too often fail neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+, fat, and multiply-marginalized people.
Hi, I’m Jenna!I founded Side Quest Psychotherapy because I know the exhaustion of seeking help only to feel misunderstood by the very systems meant to support you. That experience is the heartbeat of our work.
At Side Quest, we don’t just “treat” symptoms; we build connection, honor your autonomy, and create genuine safety while dismantling the barriers that have kept you stuck.
We help you and your family get out of burnout, loosen the grip of OCD and anxiety, and find peace with food and your body. We’re here to help you reclaim a sense of worth that has nothing to do with productivity or perfectionism. Most importantly, you can expect to be seen, understood, and supported exactly as you are.
What guides our work
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Your side quest for neuroaffirming support starts here.
Roll for initiative and take the first step toward support that sees you fully and honors the way your brain and body work.
We are an out-of-network practice. This allows us to provide neuroaffirming, weight-inclusive, and autonomy-respecting care without insurance restrictions on diagnosis, session length, or treatment approach. For psychotherapy services, we can provide a superbill upon request for potential out-of-network reimbursement. Superbills are not available for recovery coaching, advocacy, or evaluation services.
We offer telehealth therapy to clients in Maryland, Virginia, and Florida. In-person appointments are available in College Park, Maryland. Recovery coaching and patient advocacy services — including gender-affirming letters, intersex healthcare navigation, and IEP/504 support — are available nationwide.
We provide therapy and autism and ADHD evaluations for children (10+), teens, and adults. Recovery coaching is available for teens (16+) and adults. Recovery coaching for parents and caregivers is also available nationwide, regardless of the age of the child they’re supporting.
You don’t have to figure it out alone. We can help you determine the best fit based on your goals, current support needs, and past experiences with care. Whether you’re seeking therapy, recovery coaching, or advocacy, we’ll meet you where you are and help you take the next step.
Therapy is a clinical service provided by a licensed therapist and focuses on the psychological and emotional roots of eating disorders, OCD, anxiety, and neurodivergent experiences. Recovery coaching is a non-clinical, real-life support service — grounded in lived experience — that helps you navigate the day-to-day moments that therapy doesn’t always reach: meals, routines, hard conversations, and the in-between. The two work best together, and our team collaborates closely across both services.
Not at all. While our name is inspired by gaming and nonlinear journeys, you don’t need to be into games, fandoms, or “geek culture” to feel at home here. You just need support that respects how your brain and body work.
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