How to Understand & Support Neurodiversity with Solace Counseling
Guest name: Amanda Wurst & Tabitha Steiner
Business name: Solace Counseling
Neurodiversity isn’t a deficit—it’s a different way of thinking, learning, and experiencing the world.
In this conversation, I’m joined again by Amanda Wurst and Tabitha Steiner, co-owners of Solace Counseling here in Erie, Colorado, to talk about neurodiversity and what it really means to support different ways of thinking and processing the world.
We dive into executive functioning, late-life diagnoses, and why labels can feel both limiting and empowering. Most importantly, this episode is a reminder that mental health care isn’t about fixing what’s wrong—it’s about understanding how your brain works and supporting it in a way that helps you thrive.
In this episode, we cover:
What “neurodiversity” really means—and just how vast it truly is
ADHD, Autism, OCD, and executive functioning challenges in everyday life
Late-life diagnoses and the growing awareness through genetic research
The dual nature of labels—how they can both stigmatize and empower
What masking is, why it happens, and its impact on mental health
Why society needs neurodivergent thinkers and perspectives
How strength-based, neuroaffirming care helps people understand their brains and step into who they are
Listen to Part 1: Episode 42 — How to Treat Mental Health Like Physical Health with Solace Counseling
This episode is your reminder: If you’re a parent navigating this with your child, or someone who has ever felt “different,” this conversation is for you.