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Megan Mance, AMFT

Therapy for autistic men rooted in real understanding, practical tools, and radical respect.

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I’m not just trained to work with neurodivergent individuals—I am neurodivergent.

I discovered my own autism later in life, after years of trying to “fit in,” decode social dynamics, and push through burnout without knowing why I was so overwhelmed by things others seemed to handle easily.
 

It wasn’t until adulthood that I took our full battery of autism screeners—and that’s when everything clicked.

Realizing I was autistic helped me make sense of a lifetime of sensory sensitivity, communication mismatches, deep empathy, and emotional fatigue. That realization didn’t just give me answers—it gave me direction.
 

Today, I help autistic men find clarity and connection—in life, in relationships, and within themselves.

Megan Mance

Credentials & Training

  • M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Antioch University
     

  • M.S. in Human Services, Capella University
     

  • Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #144966
     

  • Supervised by Dr. Harry Motro, LMFT #53452
     

  • Certified Health Coach
     

  • Practitioner of Yoga and Meditation
     

  • Trained in Positive Neuroplasticity, Somatic Work, Embodiment Coaching & Resilience-Informed Therapy

💬 Therapy for Autistic Men: Why It’s Different—and Why It Matters

Many autistic men have spent their lives feeling like outsiders. Misunderstood. Told to “man up,” “stop overthinking,” or “just be more flexible.”

You may have masked your differences, buried your emotions, and learned to perform what the world expects… only to end up anxious, exhausted, and disconnected.
 

If that sounds familiar, I want you to know: there’s nothing wrong with you. And therapy doesn’t have to be about fixing you—it can be about understanding you, and building a life that works for you instead of against you.
 

In therapy, we can explore:
 

  • Social fatigue and the pressure to mask
     

  • Emotional shutdowns and meltdowns
     

  • Relationship struggles, especially around communication and intimacy
     

  • Navigating work stress and executive functioning challenges
     

  • Loneliness, isolation, or trouble “fitting in”
     

  • Identifying needs, setting boundaries, and advocating for yourself
     

  • Processing past trauma, bullying, or shame
     

  • Learning how to express emotion without judgment
     

I won’t pathologize your experience—I’ll help you map it, understand it, and work with it.

👩‍⚕️ Why a Woman Can Be the Right Therapist for an Autistic Man

For some men, working with a woman in therapy can feel easier, safer, or less performative—especially when it comes to vulnerability and emotional expression.

A woman therapist may be less likely to expect stereotypical "masculine" ways of being and more attuned to the emotional nuances that men aren’t always encouraged to share.
 

As an autistic woman myself, I bring empathy and emotional insight without judgment.

I also understand the way gendered expectations and neurodivergent experiences can intersect—often in subtle but powerful ways.

I’ll support you in showing up exactly as you are, without needing to posture, explain, or perform.

🧘‍♂️ Practical Tools, Not Just Talk

I bring both compassion and structure to therapy.

We’ll talk, yes—but we’ll also build a toolkit you can actually use. That might include co-regulation strategies, sensory awareness techniques, relationship skills, and mind-body tools for managing stress and overwhelm.
 

As a Certified Health Coach and practitioner of yoga and meditation, I often bring somatic (body-based) awareness into our work—not in a “new age” way, but in a grounded, practical way that helps you stay regulated and present when things get intense.

Tailored Approach

🔍 Autism & ADHD Assessments for Men

I also offer in-depth autism and ADHD assessments for adult men who are exploring whether they may be neurodivergent.

Many men come to me after years of feeling “off” or “too much” or “not enough.” They may have been mislabeled, misdiagnosed, or dismissed.
 

If you’ve always suspected you might be autistic or have ADHD—or if a partner, child, or recent life experience has opened your eyes to that possibility—an assessment can help you better understand how your brain works and why certain things feel so hard.
 

Getting answers doesn’t mean you’re broken. It means you finally have a guidebook.

Assessments

💼 Supporting Autistic Men in Every Area of Life

Whether you’re navigating relationships, career burnout, parenting, dating, friendships, or simply trying to understand yourself better, I’m here to help you:
 

  • Build self-awareness without shame
     

  • Strengthen your communication skills without changing who you are
     

  • Develop boundaries that protect your peace
     

  • Feel more connected in your relationships
     

  • Reduce overwhelm and emotional flooding
     

  • Learn how to truly rest, not just collapse
     

You don’t have to keep pushing through alone. You deserve support that gets you.

Final Thoughts & How to Get Started 🌱

I work with all kinds of men—engineers, creatives, fathers, partners, single guys, and guys still figuring out who they are.

Some come in with a diagnosis. Others are still sorting through their story.
 

Wherever you are, I’ll meet you there. No pressure. No judgment. No fixing.

Just space to be honest, to be heard, and to figure out what’s next.

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If this sounds like what you’ve been looking for, I’d be honored to work with you.

You can schedule a free consultation to see if it feels like a good fit.
 

You don’t have to keep navigating life on hard mode. I’m here when you’re ready.

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