Dale Potter | Attunigrate

MEET:
DALE POTTER, LPC

Therapist • Neurodivergent Ally •
Narrative Re-Author

Life rarely follows a straight line. If you have felt boxed in by labels, battered by trauma, or weighed down by systems that never quite fit, you are not alone. Since 2007 I have served youth, adults, families, and relationships across community agencies, schools, inpatient programs, and private practice. My own path -- as a neurodivergent, outside‑the‑box thinker who has journeyed through religious upheaval and multiple traumas -- shapes a practice grounded in empathy, creativity, and respect for every story’s twists and turns. I weave cognitive, mindful, and postmodern narrative approaches with a Wabi‑Sabi 侘寂 lens that honors the beauty in “broken” places, believing growth begins when we value the weathered parts of ourselves.

My Counseling Philosophy

I see therapy as collaborative storytelling: together we close painful chapters, salvage hidden wisdom, and craft new pages that reflect who you are becoming. Drawing on Solution‑Focused techniques, Cognitive‑Behavioral strategies, mindfulness, and narrative practices, I tailor each session to your learning style, cultural context, and neurological wiring. Whether we are dismantling shame from Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), decoding autistic burnout, or untangling religious trauma, the goal remains the same -- transform old scripts into empowering narratives and actionable steps.

Areas of Focus

ADHD, Autism Spectrum, and other neurodivergent profiles
Anxiety, depression, OCD, and mood regulation
ACEs, complex trauma, PTSD, and dissociation
LGBTQIA+ affirmation, acceptance, and empowerment
Religious trauma, deconstruction, and spiritual guilt / shame
Relationship communication and conflict repair
Self‑worth, creative discovery, and personal empowerment
Mindfulness training and sports mindset coaching
Career exploration, work‑life transitions, and purpose alignment

What Working Together Looks Like

Expect sessions that feel more like a creative workshop than a clinical lecture. We begin by mapping the internal and external forces shaping your current challenges, then choose tools that resonate -- maybe a narrative reframe, a mindfulness grounding exercise, or a solution‑focused action plan. Conversation flows freely, inviting new perspectives while validating lived experience. You will leave with practical experiments to test between visits, plus an evolving “life manuscript” that tracks insights, boundaries, and victories. Over time these small edits accumulate into a story marked by resilience, self‑trust, and forward momentum.

Ready to rewrite your next chapter? I offer in‑person, virtual, and hybrid sessions for clients aged 16 and up. Reach out today to schedule a consultation with me, Dale Potter, and let’s uncover the strength and beauty already woven into your story.