Jessica Kitchens - LPC, LADAC, RPT, MAC, BCCS

Jessica C. Kitchens, MS, MBA, LPC, LADAC, RPT, MAC, BCCS
Jessica is a therapist, researcher, author, advocate, consultant, and speaker based in Northwest Arkansas. She owns two private mental health clinics dedicated to offering neurodiversity-affirming therapy to neurodivergent populations. One of her practices is a small group practice that specializes in consulting, training, and counseling, focusing on topics like autism and Neurodiversity-affirming practices. With over 18 years of experience in therapy, Jessica holds various certifications and licenses in Play Therapy, Substance Use, Addictions, and Cognitive Disorders.

Jessica has personal experience as a late-diagnosed autistic individual and is a mother of five neurodivergent children ranging in age from 12 to 25. Several of whom are diagnosed with both Autism and ADHD. Additionally, she is a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. This lived experience informs and emphasizes her specialization, advocacy, writing, and research focus in various critical areas. These include Neurodiversity-affirming and Strength-Based practices, Inclusive and Decolonial Leadership, Pathological Demand Avoidance, autistic autonomy, autistic mental health, Participatory Action Research, and Indigenous and Decolonizing perspectives on Autism.

My book, If I Can Just Get Through This: A Therapist’s Journey and Guidance Through Autistic Shutdown and Its Triggers, is available here https://books2read.com/IfICanJustGetThrough.