Neurodiverse Couples Counseling has been a speciality for over 15 yrs. Hi, I’m Mary Potenti, LMFT/owner, and I specialize in Couples Counseling, Neurodivergent (HFA/High Functioning Autism or ADHD) Relationships, even Mood Disorders’ Counseling or Trauma Treatment, in Dallas or Online Throughout Texas

It can be exhausting to find which counselor can really help you deal with the hurt of a relationship falling apart, or the anxiety, sadness, and possible trauma that life has thrown at you.

You deserve to enjoy life again, and I can guide you to address those negative thoughts, those anxious beliefs, and to process the trauma that keeps you from moving forward.   So that you can become your authentic self, and live life with tools and reactions that better fit your situation. I can help, using EFT (emotionally focused therapy), RLT (Relational Life Therapy) EMDR , ART or ETT ( trauma therapies, including emotional transformative therapy), and with significant training in CBT and DBT.

My name is Mary Potenti, the owner and head therapist at Neurodiverse Relationship Counseling Inc. And I became a therapist because in my first career in business I experienced so many different situations & people who didn’t know how to prioritize their relationships or self care. So I saw a need for better relational and emotional health, communication and connection, plus overall healing in relationships…and I became a therapist. And I’ve enjoyed over 15 years of helping neurodiverse and “typical” couples, as well as adult individuals.

It’s Difficult to Find Relationship Counseling or Support for Trauma, Anxiety, Sadness or Social Anxiety —Or Parenting Support including for Special Needs

You wonder who can help with relationship repair/marriage counseling when there’s been an affair or even addiction. But I love working with couples, supporting individuals, and using my training plus 2006 certification in Alcohol and Other Drugs. Together we can tackle, and reduce, the anxiety or depression symptoms that you know are getting worse. Maybe the uncertainty of counseling, or the depths of your past traumas, along with the thought of telling your problems to a stranger make you think that it may be “too hard, too much, or too late.” But scientifically proven trauma therapies such as EMDR, ART or ETT have research proving their effectiveness. My other specialties include Relationship Repair, and Neurodiverse (autism or ADHD) or Typical Couple Counseling, plus tools for Anxiety or Depression, and even Counseling for New Parents — or Blended Family Counseling— and Support for Parents with a Special Needs Child. With a free 15 minute consultation, we can focus on what are your needs, make a plan to address the priorities and ensure that my work is a good fit for your needs.

Experience and Certifications

• AANE Certified Therapist using AANE (American Autism network at AANE.org) sanctioned tools and training

• ND Partners Certification, American Psychological Association approved training for working with Neurodiverse Couples

• CASDCS/Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist

• Co-Director of Family Services Program, specializing in Autism and Families/Couples counseling (families/couples with one member on the Autism Spectrum. Also supervisor of RDI/ABA programs for children, teens and young adults with autism)

• Administrative Director/Head of Programming and head counselor at WBC, parenting clinic and couples counselor for those with Autism in their family

• CIP College Internship Program Head Therapist, supporting teens and young adults on the Autism Spectrum, to transition into higher education, college, vocational training or internships (focus on executive functioning, social reasoning, self care and advocacy)

• Gottman Couples Therapy - Training Level 2

• EFT/Emotionally Certified Couples Counseling — All Levels completed

• RLT (Relational Life Therapy) Couples Training

• The Couples Institute/Developmental Model Training (2 years plus Advanced Supervision)

• RDI consultant/certification earned in 2008 (Relationship Development Interventions for Autism)

• Trauma training including A.R.T (Accelerated Resolution Therapy), ETT (Emotional Transformation Therapy Levels 1-4) or EMDR

Call Neurodiverse Relationship Counseling at 469-240-1033 for Dallas or Online TX

(Calif or MI clients can reach me at 310-213-6398)

Please check out my FAQs for more understanding about therapy, or pick up the phone, and let’s talk so that we can discuss your concerns. And there’s no pressure, because if you feel I am not the right person, I’ll do my best to get you to the right referral.

Call me at 469-240-1030 for your free 15-minute phone consultation. My office is in the Dallas area (Richardson, TX, off Campbell and the 75) plus I have a decade of telehealth experience (working with our military or couples with job requirement that includes travel). I would be honored to be a part of your healing journey. Currently I accept Aetna, Oxford, and United Healthcare (PPO only) insurances, (no EAPs) and may provide superbills for you to submit for out-of-network possible reimbursement with other insurances. My hourly rate for private pay is $155 per hour, but during the free 15 minute consultation we will discuss your situation, some goals, and determine if I’m a fit for your therapeutic goals. Click here to schedule your telephone consultation.