You Belong Here
A Process Group for Highly Sensitive & Neurodivergent Adults
Do you ever feel out of place—even in spaces that say they are inclusive?
If you’re navigating people-pleasing, chronic mind–body burnout, or a lifelong sense of not belonging, this group was created for you.
Here, your sensitivity, depth, and uniqueness are not just welcomed but honored.
The Deeper Wound
Many highly sensitive and neurodivergent people carry what I call the trauma of not belonging.
It’s not just about a single moment of exclusion — it’s the weight of years spent feeling too much, not enough, or out of sync with the world around you. For some, this also weaves together with the realities of chronic illness or body-based burnout.
At its heart, this group is about healing the wound of exclusion and reclaiming belonging — in your body, in your relationships, and in community.
About the group
This is a trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming space for healing, connection, and growth. We’ll gather to move beyond survival patterns and into deeper self-trust, belonging, and strength.
Who Is This Group For?
This group is open to adults 18+ who identify as:
Autistic
ADHD
Highly Sensitive
Or anyone questioning their neurotype
Group Details
Starts: October 2025
Location: Online
Time: 12pm-1pm MT, Every other Friday
Cost: $100/session
Read our FAQs for more info!
What Will We Do?
Learn about the ways ableism can impact our sense of self-worth and belonging
Challenge harmful social constructs about sensitivity and neurodivergence
Explore how the body keeps the score: exhaustion, burnout, and sensory overwhelm
Respectfully give and receive support with other adults who get it
Reclaim sensitivity as a strength
Why Group Therapy?
Group therapy offers something unique — a kind of healing that can only happen in community.
This is where profound transformation can occur:
Restoring a sense of belonging after years of feeling different or “too much”
Practicing vulnerability and self-trust in a supportive environment
Learning through both sharing and witnessing, which accelerates growth
Carrying connection into daily life, so relationships outside the group become more authentic and nourishing
Group therapy is a rare and powerful opportunity to transform isolation into belonging and practice being in community — safely, compassionately, and courageously.
About the Facilitator
I’m Chelsea Augusto, a therapist specializing in working with exquisitely sensitive and neurodivergent adults navigating the trauma of not belonging.
With training in trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming approaches, I hold space for people to reconnect with their inherent worth and discover belonging—both within themselves and in community.
Frequently Asked Questions
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In wellness spaces, “trauma-informed” can sound like a buzzword. In the work of clinicians like Pia Mellody and Janina Fisher, it means something much deeper:
Creating safety so participants are not retraumatized or shamed
Respecting survival strategies like people-pleasing or masking as intelligent adaptations
Working with all parts of ourselves with compassion rather than judgment
Supporting empowerment, boundaries, and choice at every step
In this group, trauma-informed means we move gently and respectfully, at a pace that honors your nervous system and your story.
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We’ll keep the group small and intimate (maximum 8 people) so everyone has space to be seen and heard. This size balances connection with safety, while leaving room for different voices.
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Life happens. Each participant is allowed one absence without charge. After that, sessions are billed at the regular rate unless notice is given and discussed in advance.
This policy exists because the integrity of the group depends on consistency. Group therapy is not just about showing up for yourself, but also about learning how to show up for others — even when it feels hard. That commitment is part of how belonging is built.
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It’s completely normal to feel ambivalence when joining something new. I encourage participants to attend at least five sessions before making a final decision — this is usually when groups begin to feel more cohesive, familiar, and supportive.
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Yes. If you feel you’d benefit from additional one-on-one support alongside the group, I’d be happy to discuss individual psychotherapy options with you.
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Payment is collected at the time of each session using the card you place on file.
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At this time, the group is private pay only, though superbills can be provided if you’d like to seek out-of-network reimbursement.
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No. You do not need a formal diagnosis. If you identify as autistic, ADHD, highly sensitive, or are simply questioning your neurotype, you are welcome here.
Fill out the contact form and we’ll schedule a free consultation call to see if you’d be a good fit for this group program.