Online Therapy for Neurodivergent Teens & College-Aged Young Adults in Florida
Individual therapy for ADHD, executive functioning challenges, emotional overwhelm, identity development, and nontraditional learning paths
About the Therapist & Licensure
Laura Lyn Zane, M.A., LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Florida (License #MH1094)
I provide individual online therapy via secure telehealth to teens and young adults who are physically located in Florida, in accordance with state licensure laws.
Who I Help
Teens & College-Aged Young Adults
I help neurodivergent teens and college-aged young adults, with a strong focus on those who are homeschooled or have followed nontraditional educational paths.
I often work with individuals who:
Are older teens or college students navigating academic pressure, burnout, or transitions
Are homeschooled or self-directed learners managing motivation, structure, or executive functioning
Have struggled in traditional school systems and are seeking support that fits how they learn
Feel capable and intelligent but overwhelmed by expectations
Are navigating identity, independence, and early adulthood with a neurodivergent brain
Therapy focuses on helping the individual client understand how their brain works, build self-trust, and develop tools that fit their real life.
This Therapy Is a Good Fit If You…
This work may be a strong fit if you (or your child):
Are a teen or college-aged young adult who is ADHD, autistic, dyslexic, or otherwise neurodivergent
Are homeschooled, self-directed, or have a nontraditional educational background
Struggle with executive functioning (planning, organization, follow-through)
Feel overwhelmed, anxious, burned out, or stuck despite being capable
Experience emotional intensity, shutdowns, or cycles of over-functioning and collapse
Want individual therapy that understands neurodivergence as difference, not deficit
Therapy is collaborative, strengths-based, and neurodiversity-affirming—not compliance-driven or behavior-focused.
Who This Work Is For (Ages & Fit)
I primarily work with older teens and college-aged young adults, particularly those navigating homeschooling, alternative education, or the transition into adulthood.
I also work with younger children on a case-by-case basis, depending on fit and needs.
When This Is Not the Right Fit
I may not be the right fit if you are:
Seeking family therapy or parent coaching as the primary service
Looking for formal neuropsychological testing or diagnostic evaluations
Wanting highly structured, manualized, or skills-only therapy
Needing intensive crisis intervention, inpatient, or emergency care
Seeking medication management
Outside the State of Florida, due to licensure restrictions
My Approach to Therapy
My work with teens and young adults is individual, relational, strengths-based, and nervous-system informed.
Therapy may include:
Understanding how your brain processes emotion, attention, and stress
Building executive functioning strategies that support self-directed learning
Supporting emotional regulation and self-confidence
Navigating transitions (homeschool → college, college → independence)
Exploring identity, autonomy, boundaries, and self-trust
When appropriate, limited parent involvement may occur to support the client’s goals, but therapy remains individual and client-centered.
Training, Experience & Credentials
Hello!Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida
Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling
Over 15 years of clinical experience
Extensive experience working with highly sensitive, neurodivergent, empathic, and emotionally intense clients
Qualified Mental Health Supervisor (Florida)
Practical Details (Who I See, Fees, Insurance)
Client focus:
Primary: Older teens and college-aged young adults
Secondary: Younger children considered case-by-case
Format: Individual online therapy
Location: Secure telehealth throughout Florida
Session length: 53-minute sessions
Fee: $200 per session
Insurance:
UnitedHealthcare (excluding Medicaid/Medicare)
Out-of-network courtesy billing available
Direct billing available for Step Up For Students / Florida Empowerment Scholarship (eligible families)
You may be a strong match if you often think or say:
You feel constrained or misunderstood by traditional systems
You value autonomy, flexibility, and individualized support
Executive functioning challenges interfere with school or life goals
You want therapy that respects nontraditional learning paths
You’re looking for thoughtful, affirming individual therapy
Signs We May Be a Strong Match
Why Other Providers Refer to Me
Therapists, educators, and healthcare providers often refer teens and young adults to me when:
A homeschooled or non-traditionally educated student needs emotional or executive-function support
A homeschooled or non-traditionally educated student needs emotional or executive-function support
A college-aged client feels overwhelmed, burned out, or stuck
Traditional approaches haven’t accounted for neurodivergence or learning style
Individual, neurodiversity-affirming care is needed
I am often a good referral fit for clients who need depth, attunement, and nervous-system awareness, especially when sensitivity and neurodivergence are central to their experience.
In Plain Language
I provide individual therapy for neurodivergent teens and college-aged young adults—especially those who are homeschooled or have followed nontraditional learning paths—helping them understand how their brains work and build a life that fits them.
Looking for Support With Something Specific?
If you’re exploring therapy for a particular concern, these pages provide more detail while aligning with the same approach and boundaries described above
Anxiety & Chronic Overwhelm
https://www.sagesynergy.net/anxiety-depression-treatment-sarasota-lakewood-ranch-online-counseling-floridaNeurodivergent Burnout & ADHD Support
https://www.sagesynergy.net/online-therapy-neurodivergent-adhd-homeschool-teensEmpath & Intuitive Support
https://www.sagesynergy.net/empath-intuitive-lakewood-ranch-lwr-online-florida-Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
https://www.sagesynergy.net/lakewood-ranch-florida-accelerated-resolution-therapy
These pages offer additional detail, but this page reflects the overall scope, fit, and boundaries of my practice.
Next Step: Schedule a Consultation
If this sounds like a potential fit, the next step is to schedule a free consultation to explore your goals and see whether working together feels right.
Phone: (941) 650-3122
Email: laura@sagesynergy.net
Location: Online therapy available throughout Florida