Dre Meller

A Passion for Learning & Hyperfocus

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One of the things I love about being AuDHD is hyperfocus. For me, that hyperfocus has always been school, learning, and understanding people.

My love for psychology, sociology, and teaching started in community college, and it led me down the path of becoming a therapist. That’s why you’re reading this now.
 

I love working with neurodivergent folx who think differently, process the world uniquely, and need support navigating relationships, identity, and life in ways that actually work for them. I get it—because I’ve lived it.

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Creativity, Movement & Sensory Regulation

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Like many neurodivergent people, I regulate my nervous system through movement and creativity. Hiking, gardening, roller skating, making electronic music, birdwatching, and dancing are some of my favorite ways to unwind.
 

Therapy doesn’t have to be rigid or follow a neurotypical mold—I encourage clients to find what works for their unique neurotype, rather than forcing themselves into something that doesn’t fit.
 

If any of this resonates with you, take a look around, and reach out if you’d like to explore working together. Therapy should be a space where you can be fully yourself—no masking, no forcing—just a place to understand, heal, and create a life that aligns with how your brain works.

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Approach
 

Neurodiverse Parenting: Raising Four Neurodivergent Kids

 

Raising four neurodivergent children, ages 6 to 30, has given me a front-row seat to the challenges, joys, and complexities of neurodiverse parenting.

Every child has a unique brain, unique needs, and a unique way of engaging with the world. As a neurodivergent parent myself, I know how traditional parenting advice often doesn’t apply to neurodivergent families.
 

Instead of focusing on "fixing" behaviors or following rigid parenting strategies, I help parents:

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• Understand their child’s neurotype and what actually supports their growth
   

• Balance sensory needs, emotional regulation, and executive function challenges to create a home environment that works
   

• Reduce parental burnout—because raising neurodivergent kids while being neurodivergent yourself is a lot
   

• Strengthen communication and connection—so kids and parents feel safe, seen, and supported
   

• Navigate school systems, IEPs, and accommodations—so families don’t have to do it alone

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Neurodivergent parenting often requires rethinking expectations, creating neuro-affirming spaces, and adapting to what actually works for each child.

I help parents move beyond traditional frameworks and develop strategies that support both their children and themselves.

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Blended Families & Co-Parenting After Divorce

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Parenting after divorce comes with unique emotional and logistical challenges—especially in neurodiverse families.

Whether co-parents share similar neurotypes or have different processing styles, the transition requires flexibility, clear communication, and an understanding of how each person experiences change.
 

I know firsthand what it’s like to navigate divorce, rebuild a family dynamic, and co-parent in a way that centers the child’s needs while also honoring each parent’s role.

Blended families require new routines, emotional flexibility, and a commitment to maintaining connection, even when the structure shifts.
 

I help parents:
 

• Navigate co-parenting communication—so everyone stays on the same page
   

• Support children through transitions—whether shifting between homes, adjusting to new partners, or finding stability after major changes
   

• Create parenting strategies that align with neurodivergent needs—for both kids and parents
   

• Work through emotional challenges that come with blended families, co-parenting conflicts, and family restructuring
   

Blended families don’t have to feel disconnected—with the right strategies, parents can create new, healthy family dynamics that work for everyone.

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Supporting Neurodivergent Teens: 25 Years in Education & Youth Work

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I’ve spent over 25 years working in education, supporting neurodivergent students in K-12 schools, colleges, and nonprofit programs.

That experience has given me an inside view of how traditional education systems often fail neurodivergent teens—and what’s needed to help them thrive.
 

Teen years can be especially tough for autistic and ADHD teens who may struggle with:
 

• School-related burnout and executive dysfunction
   

• Masking, social anxiety, and self-acceptance
   

• Emotional regulation and sensory overwhelm
   

• Navigating friendships, dating, and identity
   

I provide a judgment-free space for neurodivergent teens to explore their identity, develop coping strategies, and build self-understanding without shame or pressure to conform.

Whether your teen is struggling in school, feeling isolated, or just needs someone who “gets it,” I bring both professional and lived experience to support them in ways that make sense for their brain.

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