OpenPath

Mira Adornetto (she/her)

Licensed Associated Professional Counselor

Specialities

  • I am, myself, neurodivergent and am emphatically neurodivergence affirming. Neurodivergence can include Autism, ADHD, AuDHD, highly sensitive (HSP) and any other named or unnamed variation of neurodivergence. Each and every one of us is unique. Understanding our neurodivergence can support understanding our own needs, which in turn supports our path towards well-being.

  • Our bodies respond to our lived experiences and hold on to our traumas as implicit memories and automatic nervous system responses, often without our cognitive awareness. The language of the body is primal and primary; it is the first language we learn. Sometimes the key to unlocking our challenges lies within these implicit memories and nervous system responses.

  • Fostering a connection with the natural world can facilitate profound change. We are, after all, a part of nature, yet our lives in the city can lead us to become disconnected from the natural world. I offer walk and talk therapy sessions to individuals interested in leaning into the supportiveness of nature during their therapy sessions.

Therapeutic Approach

Times of change, life transitions, or outside oppressive forces can be incredibly difficult to navigate and are also opportunities to reacquaint ourselves with who we are.

During these times aspects of our identities may surface that were hidden before. Old or fresh trauma can shake our sense of self. Societal demands and oppression can cause us to subvert parts of ourselves. Chronic invalidation can leave us wondering who we even are.

Whether or not we have the benefit of a supportive community, family, or friends, we may not feel safe and supported exploring all aspects of ourselves. We may not even be aware that we are hiding ourselves but feel anxious or depressed, seemingly for no reason. Our work together will be focused on helping you get in touch with yourself, explore parts that have been hidden, and build your sense of identity so that you can continue on your life path as your authentic self. 

Authenticity is integral to fostering healthy relationships with others. Knowing ourselves and our boundaries allows us to repair when there is rupture in relationships that are valuable to us and to leave behind relationships that cause us harm. In addition to our relationships with ourselves and the people in our lives, I believe our relationship with the natural world can heavily impact us.

We will do this work in collaboration through conversation, re-storying, facilitating connection with the natural world and attuning to the wisdom of the physical body with seriousness and intention and also with levity and joy.

Education

I completed my internship training here with the PHL Therapy Collective and have graduated with a master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Antioch University New England.

I have completed a 60-hour Somatic Attachment Therapy Certificate with the Embody Lab, a certificate in Autistic Centered Therapy with the Chicago School and completed trainings in Brainspotting, complex trauma and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD. I am currently learning more about the nervous system through trainings with Neurosomatic Intelligence and Hearth Science Autonomics.