THE MIND PLACE
Psychological Services
About
I'm Amy Patterson, a neurodivergent psychologist and the founder of The Mind Place.
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The Mind Place is a specialized practice committed to supporting neurodivergent individuals. It's a space for self-exploration, where thinking differently is celebrated. Whether you are Autistic, ADHD, Autistic and ADHD, or experience other commonly co-occurring neurodivergent traits, The Mind Place provides tailored support for you.
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As both a professional and a member of the neurodivergent community, I have an in-depth appreciation and comprehensive understanding of how neurodivergence impacts our relationship to ourselves, daily life, relationships, education, and work. I'm here to join you in the fight for understanding, support, and acceptance. Often, it's the world around us that needs to do better, and I'm here to be your ally in that journey.
I am committed to providing ethical, empowering, and well-informed psychological services that place a high value on the wisdom gained from lived experiences. I am dedicated to upholding the rights of all people and providing an authentic, nonjudgmental, and affirming space for neurodivergent individuals to explore their minds.
What is Neurodivergence?
Neurodivergence is a broad term encompassing various neurological differences. It describes individuals whose thinking, processing, and communication (and much more) diverge from the dominant social norms.
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At the Mind Place, the primary focus is on providing support to Autistic and/or ADHD individuals. However, neurodivergence is way broader than these labels — it includes a wide range of ways of thinking, learning, and experiencing the world.
From the perspective of the neurodiversity paradigm, the challenges neurodivergent people experience are largely shaped by social and cultural systems rather than by the individual. These dynamics are similar to those seen around other forms of human diversity, such as ethnicity, gender, or culture, and include both systemic inequalities and the ways society responds to difference.
Embracing a neurodivergent perspective recognizes and values these differences as part of the diverse human experience. It emphasizes the importance of understanding and accommodating individuals with unique cognitive styles, preferences, and strengths.
The Mind Place operates in the space between the social and medical models of disability, recognizing both the systemic forces that shape experience and the practical realities of navigating existing structures.
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