NEURODIVERGENT-AFFIRMING DBT PROGRAM IN OTTAWA

DBT Tailored for Neurodivergent Adults

Without forcing you to change who you are

If therapy has felt like something you had to “get right”…
or like you had to hide parts of yourself…

This will feel different.

Virtual across Ontario & In-person Ottawa

Neurodivergent-Affirming

Direct Billing & Low Cost Options

You’re not broken. You’ve just been unsupported.

Struggling to move through the world while still being yourself?

Neurodivergence is an umbrella term that honors the many natural variations in how people’s brains process, feel, learn, communicate, connect, and experience the world.

neurodiversity umbrella

There is nothing wrong with being neurodivergent.

But when the world isn’t built with difference in mind, you may have had to work twice as hard just to get through the day.

You’ve probably been managing this for a long time.

Figuring things out on your own. Adapting. Masking. Pushing through. Doing what you needed to do to get by.

You might have tried therapy before. Maybe it helped a bit. Or maybe it didn’t quite fit — like you had to explain yourself too much, or work harder just to be understood.

At Fluxo Psychotherapy, we offer affirming, collaborative therapy that doesn’t ask you to become someone else.

We can help you:

Make sense of intense or confusing emotions
Build skills that actually work for your brain
Feel less overwhelmed (without pushing past your limits)
Communicate your needs more clearly
Get out of shutdown or burnout cycles
Feel more like yourself—and less like you’re performing

Neurodivergent-Affirming DBT Support in Ottawa

This is DBT—adapted for you

At Fluxo Psychotherapy, our Neurodivergent-Affirming DBT Program is designed to:

  • Work with your nervous system (not against it)
  • Reduce overwhelm without forcing masking
  • Build skills that actually fit your life

neurodivergent-affirming DBT PROGRAM STEP BY STEP

How We’ll Work Together

We meet you where you are—and build support that actually fits your brain, your needs, and your life.

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1. Free 20-Minute Consultation

We talk. You ask questions. We figure out if this actually fits you.

(No pressure to commit.)

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2. Collaborative Intake

We get to know:
- what you’re dealing with
- what you need
- what hasn’t worked before

You’re not expected to fit the program.

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3. Start the 24-Week Neurodivergent-Affirming DBT Program

This is where things begin to shift. You’ll take part in:

Weekly 90-minute DBT Skills Group
A structured, supportive space where you:
- learn practical skills
- practice them in ways that work for you
You don’t have to perform, explain perfectly, or “keep up.”

Weekly or Bi-Weekly Individual Therapy
A space just for you, where we:
- adapt the skills to your real life
- work through what’s coming up
- adjust things if something isn’t working
Because skills are only helpful if they actually fit you.

Why Work With Us?

We don’t just “offer DBT.”
We’ve intentionally adapted it to be neurodivergent-affirming.

That means:

  • We collaborate with you—you’re the expert in your experience
  • We don’t treat your differences as problems to fix
  • We reduce shame instead of reinforcing it
  • We create a space where you don’t have to perform or mask

 

Our therapists are specially trained in DBT and in working with neurodivergent clients.

We bring both skill and humanity to the work.

Not sure yet?

That’s okay. You don’t need to be ready. You just need to be a little curious.

We’ll figure out the rest together.

FAQ's

Answers to Your DBT Questions

Understanding therapy can feel overwhelming, but we’re here to help. Find answers to common questions below or reach out to us directly.

How long is the Neurodivergent-Affirming DBT Program?

The program duration is 24 weeks.

Most people start to notice differences in a few weeks. 

Yes—when it’s adapted.

Research shows DBT can help neurodivergent people with emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and relationships. But standard DBT isn’t always designed with neurodivergent needs in mind.

When adapted to be neurodivergent-affirming—respecting sensory needs, communication styles, and lived experience—DBT becomes more effective and less likely to increase shame or masking.

In short:
DBT works best when it’s shaped around your brain—not the other way around.

Let’s be honest—group therapy can feel intimidating.

So we do it differently.

Our groups are:

  • Structured (so you know what to expect)
  • Flexible (so you can show up as you are)
  • Supportive (not performative)
  • Small group (5 to 10 participants max)

 

Don’t let fear keeping you from exploring how this works. 

The DBT skills group is fully virtual, so you can join from anywhere in Ontario.

We use a secure video platform and keep sessions structured, supportive, and accessible.

If you’re looking for in-person support, we do also offer individual therapy in Downtown Ottawa and West Ottawa. 

 
 

In many cases, yes. Our services are covered by several insurance plans. Check your policy for coverage under:

•“Registered Psychotherapist (RP)”

•“Psychotherapy”

•“Mental Health”

•or “Counselling”

After each session, you’ll automatically receive a receipt by email, which you can submit for reimbursement through your provider. We also offer direct billing. 

Our rates for individual therapy sessions range from $100 to $220 per 50-minute session, depending on your therapist’s experience and training.

The DBT Skills Training group fee is 85 CAD per session, and the group lasts for 24 weeks. 

We’re proud to offer sliding scale options and low-cost sessions with our supervised clinicians, making therapy more accessible to those who need it most.

If cost is a concern, please don’t hesitate to reach out and inquire—we’ll do our best to find a fit that works for you.

Not sure yet?

That’s okay. You don’t need to be ready. You just need to be a little curious.
We’ll figure out the rest together.