Neurodivergent-Affirming Therapy
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or like you're constantly “too much” for the world around you—you’re not alone. Together, we slow things down, understand your nervous system, and build a path forward that actually works for your brain.
Creative Path
Counseling
You don’t need to be fixed
I get it-- you’re exhausted from masking, people-pleasing, and trying to fit into neurotypical boxes that were never meant for you. Maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed by emotions that feel too big, struggling with focus that comes in waves, or navigating a world that feels like it moves too fast (or too slow).
Your mind works differently—and that's not a flaw to fix. Creative Path Counseling was specifically established for people like you. I understand that your current way of thinking and emotional sensitivity aren't obstacles to overcome — they can be powerful tools that just need the right framework to flourish. As a neurodivergent person myself, I’ve lived this experience firsthand.
I’ve helped many people support & regulate their own nervous systems and move away from survival mode. I’ll support you with buildng systems that work WITH your brain, not against it, so you can become safely, authentically you.
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Are navigating a big life transition
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Feel stuck or unsure where to start
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Struggle with focus, follow-through, or burnout
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Have learned to mask—but now feel exhausted
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Feel misunderstood by family or peers
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Have difficulty regulating emotions
I work with people who...
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I have experience working with many different types of people from all backgrounds and walks of life. However, I do specialize in these particular areas:
Therapuetic Specialty Areas
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How Creative Path Counseling Can Help
What makes my approach different is that I don’t just focus on one piece of the puzzle. As an SE, EMDR, and DBT-trained therapist, I blend somatic awareness with clinical support to bridge the gap between deep healing and life transitions like college, career, & motherhood.
1. Understand Your Nervous System
Learn how your brain and body respond to stress, triggers, and emotion.
The 3-Part Framework
2. Regulate & Build Capacity
Develop tools for emotional tolerance, sensory needs, and daily functioning
3. Create a Future That Supports You
Career support, life transitions, and planning that works for your brain
Meet Your Therapist
Hi, I'm Jillian!
I'm a licensed therapist, solo practice owner, mom, and fellow neurodivergent human who understands what it's like to live in a world that wasn't designed for brains like ours.
My own journey through unplanned pregnancy, building a business with ADHD, and learning to parent a highly sensitive child has taught me that traditional therapy approaches often miss the mark for neurodivergent folks. That's why I specialize in EMDR, DBT, and Somatic Experiencing—modalities that help you feel safe in your body and emotions, not just think your way through problems.
When I'm not in session, you'll find me at EDM festivals (yes, really!), traveling to my favorite spots in Arizona and Antigua, or working on my own nervous system regulation journey. I believe in practicing what I preach—which means showing up authentically, even when it feels messy.
Jillian Nickelson, LPC
Therapy for people who see the world differently.
You don’t have to have it all figured out to begin.
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply ready for something different—we can start right where you are.
Together, we’ll slow things down, make sense of your inner world, and begin building a life that actually supports your energy, your goals, and your way of being. I offer individual therapy and support groups throughout the state of Missouri.
