Neurodivergent Support Network

Lena Townsell, a lifelong creative spirit, started her artistic journey with her mother's encouragement in painting and drawing to stay calm and focused. Exploring various mediums like ceramics, sculpture, and found object work, she's also adept in digital art and photography. Studying Art Therapy at George Washington University, Lena aspires to be a Clinical-Community Psychologist. Her goal is to make therapy accessible to underrepresented communities, drawing from her upbringing on Chicago's West Side. Lena's mission is to empower individuals to be their best selves, using her artistic talents and cultural insights for deeper healing. With experience serving diverse groups, from young children to seniors, Lena is dedicated to positively impacting as many lives as she can.

Lena also co-facilitates the Meerkat Squad, an Adult AuDHD coaching group you can find at sheilahenson.com/events

If you're interested in working with Lena please send an email to coach@sheilahenson.com.

Angela (she/they) created Tacocat Wellness to address the pressing need for accessible, inclusive, and affirming mental health resources. Recognizing the loneliness epidemic and the systemic

marginalization faced by many folks, particularly within BIPOC, queer, and neurodivergent communities, Tacocat Wellness aims to foster connection and meaningful conversations about mental health and wellness.

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Angela's goal is to provide functional and accessible practical tools, resources, and support to help folks cultivate well-being on their terms.

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Angela also co-teaches the Burnout Recovery workshop with Sheila.

If you're interested in working with Angela please visit her website here.

Joris Lechêne is a trainer in anti-racism, bias, and decoloniality with lived experience of autism and ADHD. As a Black, Queer, Neurodivergent individual, Joris draws on his unique perspective, practice of sociology and his background in architecture to explore and dismantle systemic inequalities.  Having lived and worked in five countries across three continents, he brings a wealth of experience to his training and social commentary.

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Joris also co-facilitates the Meerkat Squad, an Adult AuDHD coaching group you can find at sheilahenson.com/events

If you're interested in working with Joris please visit his website here. 

Laura has been an athlete her whole life. She topped off her college career with NCAA individual titles in two different sports, a feat that has never been accomplished by any other NCAA athlete. She made two CrossFit regional appearances before turning to weightlifting. She has since made 4 national appearances in weightlifting, finishing 5th in this year’s nationals as a 87kg weightlifter, and 4th in 2018.  She is now also pursuing a master’s in exercise physiology from the University of Louisville to combine with her engineering degree in order to gain as much knowledge about biomechanics and the human body. Laura coaches the Power House classes, weightlifting, and is currently the strength and conditioning coach for Oldham County High School and the barbell coach at Trinity High School. She also started teaching Weight Training at UofL this year as a part time lecturer. She loves working with kids and special populations.

Laura also co-teaches the ADHD Body Basics class with Sheila.

You can reach Laura via her website here.

In our culture, men are often encouraged towards stoic independence, but this can disconnect them from meaningful relationships with themselves and others. Rainer Baumorr has dedicated himself since 2017 to redefining masculinity, delving into the mythopoetic men's movement, rich with insights from psychologists and poets. This journey wasn't about finding definitive answers but exploring masculinity's diverse landscape. Moving beyond rigid categories, Rainer's work fosters a relational and contextual understanding of masculinity. His approach, emphasizing curiosity over fixed definitions, is relevant not just to men but anyone shaped by societal narratives of masculinity. Rainer invites everyone to a transformative exploration of deeper relational experiences.

If you're interested in working with Rainer please visit his website here, or send an email to coach@sheilahenson.com.

Tiana has navigated the challenges of CPTSD, BPD, and ADHD for over two decades. Through her journey, she has developed skills to live a life aligned with her values, achieving peace and stability. Recognizing that emotions are transient, she focuses on the constancy of resilience. Tiana is dedicated to assisting individuals who face difficulties in daily activities, depression, self-sabotage, and finding the will to persevere.

Her approach to client support is grounded in self-compassion. Tiana specializes in aiding those with severe BPD symptoms and addresses issues like executive dysfunction. She is also adept in providing effective tools and skills for managing ADHD. Understanding the challenges of navigating a society that often fails to embrace diversity, Tiana reassures that with the right support and habits, thriving is possible beyond mere survival. She encourages anyone seeking guidance to reach out, offering a path towards empowerment and well-being.

If you're interested in working with Tiana please send an email to coach@sheilahenson.com

Jamie Latham (They/Them) specializes in helping folks who struggle with clutter, hoarding, and chronic disorganization. Your home environment affects your inner world, and maintaining an organized home can be challenging, especially for those with ADHD. Jamie provides in home de-cluttering services in Portland, Oregon as well as digital services.

Unlike most professional organizers Jamie will haul away your unwanted items. Focused on sustainability, they will redistribute your unwanted items as ethically as possible, donating to local mutual aid organizations, and recycling the rest through proper channels. You deserve a home that helps you feel peaceful and calm. Jamie can help transform your cluttered home, as well as help you maintain it.

Your digital space can also become cluttered, and Jamie is here to help as a digital assistant. Do you have a project that’s just too overwhelming to start? Jamie is here to help!

If you're interested in working with Jamie please send an email to clutterbuddypdx@gmail.com

Jes, she/they, is a trailblazing auDHD Coach who works with autistic and ADHD individuals navigating CPTSD. They take a uniquely holistic, trauma-informed approach that fuses psychology, anti-racist frameworks, and radical authenticity.

With a track record of empowering clients to honor their boundaries, understand their unique operating systems, and reconnect to their own joy, Jes is shifting the narrative around what it means to be auDHD. You will feel deeply seen as she challenges the shame-centric narratives that have held you back and offers practical strategies for moving forward.

You can reach Jes via her website here.