Virtual therapy services in Oregon  for Neurodivergent people and their families with
Alondra Rogers, DSW, CSWA, LMSW she/her, 
Therapist, Autism Consultant, Author

 

Therapy

Thank you for considering me to be an important part of your journey. Therapy is a well-supported method of reducing emotional distress and coping with mental health conditions and life circumstances. Therapy's main tool is the relationship you build with your therapist. The rest is the therapist's use of techniques, education, and helping you create a robust toolkit you can draw from on an ongoing basis to manage whatever comes. Who you pick as your therapist matters.

 

I have more than 10 years experience in the mental health field and a lifetime of interest and study in human behavior and internal experience. I've worked as an Autism Consultant for a few years and have written books on self-care for parents of disabled children, neurodiversity, and Autism. My practice is geared to support neurodivergent people, especially those who are Autistic and/or ADHD, and family members. I bring with me education, professional knowledge and experience, as well as the lived experience of an AuDHD person and the mother of an Autistic non-speaker who uses alternative methods to communicate. My practice is based on trauma informed care, connection, collaboration, embracing neurodiversity, and acceptance. 

 

My approach to therapy: 

I view therapy as a collaborative process that includes hearing you, providing you with helpful information, validation, working together to make a plan, and carrying out the plan to fully support you where you are while building a bridge to where you want to be. 

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Because not all aspects of therapy modalities are helpful to all people, especially for Autistic and other neurodivergent people, I use an eclectic approach applying aspects of theories and techniques to provide you with the best possible support based on your specific needs and goals. My practice is trauma-informed, aligned with neuroscience, relationship-driven, neurodiversity-affirming, and acknowledges the cost of of capitalism, and the legacy of colonialism. All identities are honored here. 

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Modalities I use in my practice: 

• Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

• Attachment-based

• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) (modified)

• Dialectical Behavior (DBT) (modified)

• Eclectic

• Feminist

• Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

• Motivational Interviewing

• Positive Psychology

• Psychodynamic

• Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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I see clients via my partnership with Mindful Therapy Group. As an associate, I practice under the supervision of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. For Mindful, my supervisior is Danielle Solari, LCSW License #L8509.

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Fees and Insurance

With Mindful Therapy Group, I am able to accept the following insurances: 

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• Cigna

• United Healthcare

• PacificSource

• Providence

• Kaiser NW

• Regence (Blue Cross/Blue Shield)

• Aetna
   

• My private pay rate is $120 per 55 minute session. ​

• My consulting rate is $175 for one hour, which includes a custom comprehensive written report. 

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Consulting

My background of 10+ years in mental health with a focus on Autism, self-care, and family support, education and professional licensing make me an Autism professional, but more importantly, I have lived experience that provides me with insight and expertise to aid individuals and families as well as businesses and organizations in providing innovative problem solving that is customized to fit the needs of all involved.  

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My goal as a consultant for families, and agencies serving Autistic children is to create a world where Autistic people are happy, safe and understood. 

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I focus on problem solving, education about the Autistic experience, parent support including self-care and community care, trauma informed services, and needs of non-speaking Autistics. Using my unique experience as an Autistic person and mother of a non-speaking Autistic daughter and my education in clinical social work, I provide families, schools and agencies understanding of the individual, which is key to serving them, strengths-based problem solving, and advice on program and systems development. 

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I am available for telephone and video consultation. I also offer limited speaking engagements.

 

 

 

More about me:​

I'm based in Portland and spend my free time exploring, reading, and writing. 

 

Education:

• Doctor of Social Work, Capella University

• Master of Social Work, Mental Health Concentration, subconcentration in Military Service Members, Veterans, and Families, University of Southern California

• Master of Liberal Studies, English Concentration, Fort Hays State University

• Bachelor of Arts, Journalism, San Francisco State University

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Major publications:

• Thriving Together: An Essential Guide: Finding Support and Mastering Self-care for Caregivers of Children with Differences and Disabilities

• Thriving Together Workbook: Finding Support and Mastering Self-care for Caregivers of Children with Differences and Disabilities

• Meeting Myself in the Dark: A Shadow Work Prompt Journal for Neurodivergent Souls

• Autistic Thinking: How Autistic Brains Think, Learn and Remember

• (Coming in 2025): The Late Diagnosed Handbook: How Autistic people can get support, self-accommodate & finally make sense of everything

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Dissertation: Barriers to Self-Care in Mothers of Disabled Children

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My special interests:

Autism

Mental Health, Self-care, and well-being

Reading and writing

Halloween, Christmas and other holidays

Current events

Social justice issues

Yersenia Pestis (The Plague)

Cats

Interior decorating

Occultism

Salem, Mass.

Legos

True Crime

Disasters

Historic disasters

The Titanic and other maritime disasters

The Haunted Mansion

Weather, especially extreme weather

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Urban legends and folklore

Horror movies and books

Mystery cozies

Aprons

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