Welcome

My practice supports late-identified autistic, AuDHD, and ADHD adults, as well as those questioning whether they are neurodivergent.

Chamel Khoury, MEd, CCC, LCT-C

Areas of Focus

Many of the people I see have spent years working hard to adapt themselves to meet demands that don't match who they are, leaving them feeling burned out, self-critical, or disconnected from their own needs.This is especially common in adults who discover they are autistic, have ADHD, or are neurodivergent in some other way.I work with you to make sense of a late discovery and what it means for how you’ve lived, and how you want to live. This can include understanding patterns of masking and how they have shaped you, burnout recognition and recovery, and building practical strategies around attention, motivation, and planning.Common areas of focus for therapy also include issues that often develop alongside unidentified neurodivergence, including anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and identity uncertainty.

Approach to Therapy

In therapy, my aim is to support you with kindness, honesty and understanding, so that you can learn more about yourself and make changes that fit who you actually are.For late-identified neurodivergent adults, this often involves making sense of how your nervous system works, distinguishing what is intrinsic to your neurodivergence from what has developed over the years because of it, and identifying practical ways to make daily life more workable.I draw on evidence-based approaches that are inherently affirming of neurodivergence, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I also work flexibly and collaboratively to identify early on in therapy what actually helps you.My work focuses on therapeutic support rather than formal assessment or diagnosis.

Fees & Contact

Fee is $150 per 60-minute session (exempt from HST), and services are covered by most major insurance providers.In-person or virtual sessions are available from my downtown Fredericton office.

To inquire or arrange a session, email [email protected] or use the form below.

Via Novus is an inclusive and affirming space for all

About Me

Born and raised in New Brunswick, I earned a PhD in Experimental Medicine from McGill University in 2008 and worked internationally as a molecular biologist. After returning home in 2017, I transitioned toward work more aligned with my values, initially working in local group homes, and eventually completing a Master of Education in Counselling Psychology at the University of New Brunswick in 2024.I am myself a late-identified autistic and ADHDer. I know firsthand what it means to make sense of a late discovery, to look back at a life through a new lens, and to navigate a world that wasn't designed with your nervous system in mind. That experience shapes how I listen and understand you, and what I notice during the therapy hour.Outside of work, I value time with my family, being immersed in nature, meaningful connections with others, and solitude.