Taci Clay

Burnout, perfectionism, shame, people-pleasing, wondering why you can “keep up”, shutting down, inability to stay consistent on goals or methods - if any of this sounds familiar to you, know that you aren't broken. Your mind just functions differently, and you're living in a world designed for ways of thinking and processing that don't match up with your neural hardware. It's possible to build a life that actually supports you and your needs. We’ll start by learning how to work with your brain instead of against it. Together, we can build practical systems for managing executive dysfunction, improving emotional regulation, and gaining confidence in navigating relationships and boundaries. This will help transition you from survival mode to a more intentional and sustainable way of living. You will develop the tools to adjust and adapt to difficult transitions, navigate interpersonal relationships and boundaries, and overcome burnout. Whether this is your first time in therapy and you want to explore how your neurotype affects you and your relationships, or you want coaching on the practical skills you can build to help support your needs, I will provide an affirming, practical, and insight-driven space for you to grow and explore yourself.

I work with neurodivergent adults that are high-achieving externally but struggling internally with burnout, executive dysfunction, emotional regulation, or identity confusion. Clients often work with me to address ADHD, autism, anxiety, or OCD traits, and the impacts on their relationships.  We will bridge the gap between insight and action by exploring underlying patterns, processing emotional experiences, and developing personalized systems that support your daily functioning. To do this, I use a wide variety of tools and interventions, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Affirming Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Parts Work, Psychoeducation, executive function coaching, skill-building, and somatic and nervous system regulation techniques. Through all of these models, we center you and your experience as a person, and focus on building and adapting your strengths into a system that works for you instead of against you. In the process, you'll discover that you aren't broken or failing - you just need the right kind of support.

I hold a Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Webster University, and I am a licensed mental health counselor in Florida. My aim is to create a space where you can feel understood without needing to mask or over-explain yourself. I want our work to be collaborative, flexible, and tailored to you as an individual. I deeply value self-exploration and practical, actionable strategies, and work to balance those factors in our work. If you are looking for a way to cut through the noise and live a more authentic version of yourself, then I look forward to working with you!