Patricia Lomando, LCSW, RPT-S, provides neurodivergent affirming services for the child, adolescent and adult. She's focused 22 years of her career toward special interest areas of depression, autism, anxiety, self esteem, parent empowerment and life transitions.As an RPT-S with certifications in Autplay and Infant Mental Health, she specializes in supporting children and teenagers to find their voice: navigating the struggles of not fitting in, feeling misunderstood and finding their way to self acceptance. Using expressive arts, CBT, DBT, Floortime and a solutions focused approach, she explores mood and prevention patterns, collaborates on coping strategies, and highlights the sometimes elusive gifts of every neurotype.