Deborah Meggitt, MA (She/her)
If you’re parenting a neurodivergent or PDA-profile child, you may feel like you’re constantly on alert — advocating, explaining, protecting. The level of responsibility can be both deeply meaningful and profoundly exhausting. You might carry so much on your own, wondering when it’s your turn to be supported. If this resonates, you’re not alone — and you deserve care that understands your reality.
I work with parents, caregivers, and individuals experiencing burnout, anxiety, and chronic stress related to misunderstood needs, unsupportive systems, and long periods of nervous system overload. Together, we focus on grounding the nervous system, reducing self-blame, and creating steadiness from the inside out so daily life feels more manageable, connected, and sustainable.
Working with me is a soft place to land. My approach is gentle, collaborative, and low-demand, with close attention to safety, pacing, and the space between us. Rather than focusing on diagnoses or fixing, we work in ways that build safety, understanding, and trust — at a pace that respects your nervous system. We slow down and notice what’s happening in real time — moments of tension, relief, or clarity — and use that information to guide the work. You don’t need to have the right words or a clear plan. We can find our way together.
My work is informed by both professional training and lived experience. I integrate Adlerian, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and somatic approaches in practical, accessible ways — focusing less on labels and more on helping clients understand their nervous systems, patterns of protection, and relational needs with compassion and clarity.
I offer PDA-affirming, neurodiversity-affirming care, grounded in training through PDA North America (Levels 1 and 2) and my experience as a peer parent support leader. This lens supports clients in moving away from behavior-based or compliance-driven models and toward approaches rooted in safety, autonomy, and connection.
Specialties: Neurodivergence, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Burnout, Advocacy/Caregiver/Professional Fatigue, Chronic Stress, Maternal Mental Health, Identity/Life Transitions
