It’s Not Just Your Kid Who Needs Support: Why Parents of Neurodivergent Children Deserve Therapy, Too
You're Doing Everything—But Who’s Supporting You?
You’ve read the books.
You’ve done the research.
You’ve tried the visuals, the weighted blankets, the strategies, the breathing, the second round of breathing, the gentle parenting tone that makes your throat hurt.
And still… there are moments when it feels like no one sees what you’re holding.
The daily problem-solving.
The emotional regulation (yours and theirs).
The judgment—from others, and sometimes from yourself.
The constant mental load of “what’s coming next?”
Your kid is doing their best.
You’re doing your best.
But no one told you that loving someone neurodivergent might come with so much quiet grief, so many hard decisions, and so much invisible labor.
And no one told you that you’re allowed to get help, too.
When Every Day Feels Like Managing a Storm
Even the good days take energy most people don’t see.
You’re juggling:
School meetings that feel like performance reviews
Friends and family who “mean well” but don’t get it
A calendar full of therapies, appointments, specialists, or absolutely nothing—because you’re exhausted
Emotional whiplash: joy, frustration, guilt, love, rage, fear… all before 10am
The sinking suspicion that no one else is navigating this kind of parenting map
You’re not overreacting.
You’re not “too sensitive.”
And you’re definitely not alone.
“I Can Handle It” Is a Dangerous Myth
Yes, you’re strong.
Yes, you’re smart.
Yes, you’re capable.
But you’re not a robot.
You’re a human parent raising a neurodivergent child in a world that still demands conformity and punishes difference.
You were never meant to do this alone. And therapy isn’t just for “fixing” things—it’s for sustaining you.
Why Therapy for Parents Is Not About Guilt or Blame
At Sunburst Psychology, we offer therapy in Seattle, Bellevue, and the Eastside for parents of neurodivergent children who are ready to:
Untangle the internalized pressure to “do it all right”
Process their own grief, confusion, fear, or frustration
Explore how their own neurodivergence, culture, or childhood shows up in parenting
Set boundaries with family, systems, or themselves
Feel less alone
We don’t lecture. We don’t tell you what you should be doing.
We hold space for the truth of what parenting really looks like in your world.
What We Hear From Parents (That You Might Not Say Out Loud)
“I love my child, but this is so hard.”
“I feel like I’m failing them every day.”
“I can’t talk to other parents—they don’t understand.”
“Everything is about their needs. I don’t even know what my needs are anymore.”
“I just want to not feel like I’m drowning.”
Therapy isn’t where you get judged.
It’s where you get held.
Because You Deserve a Space That’s Yours
We work with:
Parents of autistic, ADHD, gifted/2E, and otherwise neurodivergent children
Neurodivergent parents raising neurodivergent kids
Culturally diverse families navigating competing expectations
Parents who are doing everything right and still feel like they’re not enough
We offer:
1:1 therapy for processing and support
Parent coaching that’s thoughtful and non-performative
Culturally responsive, neurodiversity-affirming care
Real strategies—but also space for the messy, human parts
You don’t have to be “strong” all the time.
You get to be you, too.
Looking for therapy for parents of neurodivergent kids in Seattle or Bellevue?
You’re not selfish for wanting support. You’re smart for knowing you need it.
Schedule a consultation with Sunburst Psychology.
You’re already showing up for your child. Let this be the space where someone finally shows up for you.
