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As An Autistic Person, I Know How To Endure
I’ve started training for marathons and beyond. I’ve never run one before. Yet, marathons and ultras don’t seem much different than...

Danielle Aubin, LCSW
13 minutes ago2 min read


On Being A Therapist
I work with a population that has inherently experienced trauma and betrayal and interpersonal challenges which makes it extra hard for people to show up to therapy and unmask, no matter how approachable I may be. The reality is, we all hide aspects of ourselves in shame. Me too. Whatever shameful thing you have to share about yourself, me too, I have shameful things too. I am also human and messy and imperfect. What you are afraid to show up and share about in therapy....

Danielle Aubin, LCSW
6 days ago2 min read


"When should I tell a client they have Autism?"
First of all, we don’t tell anyone they are Autistic or “have” Autism. Because we haven’t done a full assessment and therefore, we are speculating

Danielle Aubin, LCSW
Jun 172 min read


An Awkward Autistic Therapist
The only way I can survive being an Autistic therapist and marketing my practice is by being brutally honest about who I am and what I offer. I offer awkwardness. So much awkwardness. I don't start sessions off smoothly, like at all, I know the words but it's with an Autistic delivery every time. But I do offer integrity, honestly, a joy in deep diving about Autism or really anything in the DSM. But I will never be less awkward. I have come to terms with this.

Danielle Aubin, LCSW
Jun 32 min read


Close Friendships And Mandalas
There is a practice in Buddhism where monks create very intricate mandalas made out of sand only to destroy them later. It teaches us about impermanence, that life is a constant flow of change and we cannot hold onto anything too tightly.

Danielle Aubin, LCSW
May 112 min read


The Most Autistic Question Ever.
I am probably not the first, nor the last, Autistic person to wonder, jeez is all this worth the agony? I mean, after decades of having friends, losing friends, agonizing over the most minor social interactions or faux pas, at some point, it starts to make sense to wonder what am I trying to accomplish here? Maybe I’d be more relaxed if I just gave it up.
And honestly, I am tempted. Not like I will run off to live in the woods alone

Danielle Aubin, LCSW
May 92 min read


My New Little Bio Blurb (Autistic Therapist)
Defining what I do as a psychotherapist is so hard. Especially because I don't seem to fit in with most therapists (surprise, surprise). I had to add the CBT comment in there because it's a fresh re-realization.

Danielle Aubin, LCSW
May 61 min read


Please Keep My Autism Diagnosis Publicly Visible.
Over the past week, I've been contacted by two separate directories asking me if I am still okay with my Autism diagnosis being shared publicly. This concern is coming from the real and legitimate fear Autistic people have right now in the US.
My answer to both of these organizations was YES, I am going to keep publicly sharing my Autism diagnosis, in fact, I am more passionate about doing so now than ever before.

Danielle Aubin, LCSW
Apr 281 min read


Now Licensed In Massachusetts!
Introducing my newest license (drum roll, please): Massachusetts! I currently have limited availability for psychotherapy and Autism assessments but I am excited to add a new license to my practice so I can expand the amount of folks I can serve.

Danielle Aubin, LCSW
Apr 171 min read


Spiky Interests And Navigating A Weird Human Existence
It is said of Autistic people that when we love something, we LOVE it and there is no in between.

Danielle Aubin, LCSW
Apr 53 min read


The Core Traits I Have That Taught Me I was Autistic
Last April I was in the midst of my Autism assessment so I wanted to reflect on how I began suspecting I was Autistic...

Danielle Aubin, LCSW
Mar 314 min read


Autism: The Unifying Theory Of Your Life
For those of us who have been formally diagnosed and/or have done the work of self-diagnosing....

Danielle Aubin, LCSW
Mar 251 min read


Grief
Grief has been something I’ve been sitting with lately. It’s an old friend, it’s pulled up a chair.

Danielle Aubin, LCSW
Mar 182 min read


The Cake I will Never Eat
I rarely meet someone like me and that is probably a good thing. I feel like I am one of those tube-like organisms...

Danielle Aubin, LCSW
Mar 172 min read


I Asked ChatGPT What Type Of Therapy I Provide
I wrote out everything I do as a therapist and I asked ChatGPT to boil it all down and this is what ChatGPT wrote. AI has been a fascinating

Danielle Aubin, LCSW
Mar 51 min read


Last Call: Adapting Psychotherapy For Autistic Clients
Last chance! If you'd like to sign up for the LIVE course Adapting Psychotherapy For Autistic Clients, this is the final week you can do it.

Danielle Aubin, LCSW
Mar 41 min read


Have I Told You That Autism Is My Special Interest?
Since I was a child, I have always filtered everything I am about to do or say through what I now realize is a "neurotypical filter".

Danielle Aubin, LCSW
Feb 122 min read


NEW TRAINING ALERT!! "Adapting Psychotherapy For Autistic Clients"
NEW TRAINING ALERT! I am beyond excited to announce that I will be offering my first course on Adapting Therapy For Autistic Clients....

Danielle Aubin, LCSW
Jan 291 min read


What I Am Good At (Therapy) Is Hard For Me To Do
I worked from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. today, and when I finally emerged from my office...

Danielle Aubin, LCSW
Jan 212 min read


Psychological Flexibility and Dryer Balls
It’s really fascinating to be an Autistic therapist for many reasons but one is that I get an inside view ...

Danielle Aubin, LCSW
Jan 162 min read
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