Calibrations Counseling & Consultation, LLC

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Calibrations Counseling & Consultation, LLC

Welcome to Calibrations Counseling & Consultation! We are Andrew Linder, LPCC and Emily Linder, LPCC-S.

We are counselors dedicated to helping you navigate life’s challenges and becoming the best version of yourself that you can be. Each of us bring our unique approach and perspective to therapy and hope you allow us the honor of joining you on your journey to wellness!
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Life is seldom fair. It can unpredictable and overall be difficult to navigate without the right tools. Our hope as counselors is to assist you in finding the right tools to help you on your journey. There are many different modalities and models of counseling we follow that we are happy to discuss, but to be honest, the best thing we can offer is a safe and confidential space where you can discuss your issues and concerns without feeling judged or shamed.
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We have experience providing counseling services to adolescents/young adult, adults, and the geriatric population. We also have minor experience providing therapy to children and couples. Specific issues we have experience in include but are not limited to: Anxiety, Depression, Substance Abuse, Chronic Illness, Grief, End of Life Issues, ADHD, PTSD, Life Adjustments, sexuality, and trauma
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We are a Telehealth only practice. This allows us to provide you with compassionate care in the comfort and safety of your own home or other location of your choosing and at your own convenience. It also allows us to provide care to individuals who might not otherwise be able to receive therapy due to location, disability, non-traditional work hours, lack of child care, etc. Calibrations Counseling & Consultation is currently accepting United Healthcare/Optum, Cigna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medical Mutual, and Self-Pay.

02/05/2026

Dating while neurodivergent can feel like navigating a minefield of unspoken expectations, sensory overload, and the constant pressure to mask just to be accepted.

But here's the truth: You are not "too much" or "not enough." Your brain isn't broken. It just functions differently. And the right connection will never require you to shrink or stretch beyond recognition.

Our latest post explores how to date authentically without losing yourself. From clarifying your non-negotiables to creating a burnout plan, we share 6 practical strategies for building genuine connections.

You deserve love that feels like a place where you can take off the mask and finally be at home.

https://www.calibrationscc.com/post/dating-while-neurodivergent-navigating-connection-without-losing-yourself

02/04/2026

Your sensory needs aren't "too much." They're valid.
Creating a low-stim sanctuary isn't selfish. It's strategic, kind, and one of the most powerful forms of self-advocacy you can practice.

From soft lighting and sound control to reducing visual clutter and adding personal comfort cues, our latest post walks you through 6 practical steps to design a space where your nervous system can finally rest.

You deserve a space that tells your nervous system, "You are safe here."

https://www.calibrationscc.com/post/how-to-create-a-low-stimulation-sanctuary-a-guide-for-sensory-sensitive-people

01/31/2026

COMING SOON! The Inner Calm Blueprint self-lead course for anxiety in high-achieving women.

The online course will include a workbook, journal, weekly tracker, multiple printable resources (boundary phrase bank, anxiety interrupt cards, nervous system resets, mini calm kit, mini boundary toolkit, etc), and audio to accompany each workbook module. It is meant to be done at your own pace, in your own space because not everyone has the time or money for regular therapy.

There will also be available a package that includes a Therapist Companion Workbook for therapists who would like to either utilize the program for individual or group work!

More information to be released soon!

01/29/2026

In a world full of constant alerts, bright lights, and relentless productivity pressure, sensory overload isn't just a possibility. It's often the default.

For neurodivergent individuals and anyone with a sensitive nervous system, a low-stimulation environment isn't a luxury. It's essential for functioning, emotional regulation, and staying present.

Whether it's a cozy corner in your home or an adapted workspace, building a low-stim sanctuary can be life-changing. Read our latest guide on creating spaces that support your brain and body, not fight them.

https://www.calibrationscc.com/post/how-to-create-a-low-stimulation-sanctuary-a-guide-for-sensory-sensitive-people

12/25/2025

🎄 A gentle reminder this holiday season:
It's okay if the holidays don't feel magical right now. It's okay to set boundaries with family gatherings. It's okay to feel joy and grief at the same time. It's okay to create new traditions that honor where you are today.
The pressure to feel merry and bright can make this season particularly challenging. Give yourself permission to experience whatever comes up—without judgment.
If you're struggling, please know you're not alone. Reaching out for support during the holidays is an act of strength, not weakness.
Wishing you moments of peace, however you choose to spend this season. 💚
[Office hours: Closed Dec 21- Jan 5, resuming Jan 6. Crisis support: Call 988]

12/23/2025

✨ Perfectionism isn't always color-coded planners and pristine to-do lists.
Sometimes it looks like avoiding a task for weeks because it feels too overwhelming to get right. Sometimes it's exhaustion and shame hiding behind an outward appearance of capability.
For many neurodivergent people, perfectionism isn't a personality quirk—it's a survival strategy that once protected us but now keeps us stuck.
The truth? Perfectionism often leads to paralysis. If you can't do it perfectly, why start at all?
This isn't laziness. This is a brain trying to protect itself from perceived danger: rejection, failure, humiliation. And it's exhausting.
💫 The antidote isn't discipline. It's compassionate flexibility.
It's learning to say:
"Done is better than perfect"
"This is enough for today"
"My worth is not determined by my output"
"Good enough" isn't settling. It's surviving. It's starting. It's showing up.
And in a world that demands perfection just to be accepted, choosing "good enough" can be a radical act of self-trust.
You are not broken for struggling with perfectionism. You are brave for choosing to unlearn it. 🌿

https://www.calibrationscc.com/post/unlearning-perfectionism-why-good-enough-is-more-than-enough

12/18/2025

You swear you just checked the time five minutes ago. Now it's forty-five minutes later, and you're spiraling into panic. 😰
Sound familiar?
For many neurodivergent folks—especially those with ADHD, autism, or sensory processing differences—this isn't a one-off mishap. It's time blindness.
Time blindness is when your brain has difficulty sensing and estimating the passage of time. It can make it hard to:
Sense how much time has passed ⏰
Predict how long something will take
Stay aware of time while engaged in a task
Transition between activities
Feel urgency until a deadline is crashing down
It's not laziness. It's not carelessness. It's an executive functioning difference.
And here's the thing: traditional time management methods often fail neurodivergent people because they're not designed for how our brains work.
So what actually helps?
✨ Make time visual with analog clocks & visual timers ✨ Anchor your day with external cues & alarms ✨ Pad time generously (everything takes longer than we think!) ✨ Break tasks into micro-steps ✨ Gamify it to make time management more interesting
But most importantly? Stop equating lateness with moral failure.
You're not a broken machine. You're a human being navigating a world not designed for your wiring. And you deserve supports that honor your rhythms—without apology. 💛

https://www.calibrationscc.com/post/time-blindness-and-the-struggle-to-stay-on-track

12/16/2025

If you have ADHD or a neurodivergent brain, “just manage your time better” is not helpful advice.�Time doesn’t feel linear — it’s either Now or Not Now.
This makes things like transitions, deadlines, and routines so much harder than people realize.
Here’s what time blindness can look like:
🔹 Underestimating how long things take�🔹 Losing hours in hyperfocus�🔹 Feeling shocked by schedules or deadlines�🔹 Struggling to switch tasks even when you want to�🔹 Always running late despite genuinely trying
This isn’t carelessness.�It’s a difference in executive functioning.
And with the right supports — visual timers, alarms, body doubling, transition rituals — you can work with your brain, not against it.

https://www.calibrationscc.com/post/time-blindness-and-the-struggle-to-stay-on-track

12/11/2025

Imagine someone wearing prescription glasses being told, "You're cheating—just try harder to see." 👓

Sounds absurd, right?

Yet for many neurodivergent people, chronically ill folks, or anyone whose brain or body works differently, this is exactly what it feels like when we're shamed for using tools, strategies, or supports to function sustainably.

Accommodations aren't shortcuts. They're access.
They're the difference between barely making it through the day and finally having the capacity to thrive.

Accommodations Can Look Like:
Using noise-canceling headphones because sounds are overstimulating
Breaking tasks into smaller chunks with a visual timer
Asking for written instructions because your brain loses verbal directions
Body doubling with a friend to get through chores
Choosing text over phone calls because auditory processing is hard
Working from home because commuting burns your spoons

Here's the truth: neurotypical people self-accommodate all the time—they drink coffee to focus, use calendars to remember meetings, put on playlists to stay motivated. But when a neurodivergent person needs sensory tools or visual schedules, suddenly it's "special treatment."

All functioning is supported functioning. Some people just have invisible scaffolding. Others have to build their own.

Reframe the Narrative: ❌ "I'm weak if I need help" ✅ "I'm wise for recognizing my needs"
❌ "It doesn't count if I use supports" ✅ "It counts because I'm showing up in a way that works"
❌ "Everyone else can do it this way" ✅ "That doesn't mean it's the right way for me"
True strength isn't doing everything the hard way. True strength is knowing what works and making it work for you.
You're not lazy. You're not broken. You're resourceful. And you're allowed to build a life that supports, not punishes, your humanity. 💙

https://www.calibrationscc.com/post/accommodations-are-not-cheating-the-importance-of-support-systems

12/09/2025

Let’s be very clear:�Needing support does not mean you’re taking the easy way out.
Accommodations aren’t shortcuts.�They’re access.�They’re the bridge between your abilities and the environment you’re expected to function in.
🧠 Glasses are accommodations.�⌨️ Spellcheck is an accommodation.�⏳ Extra time, movement breaks, noise-canceling headphones, reminders—�all of it simply levels the playing field.
Support doesn’t make you “less capable.”�It makes life more equitable.
You deserve tools that help your brain, body, and nervous system thrive.�No guilt. No apology. No justification.

https://www.calibrationscc.com/post/accommodations-are-not-cheating-the-importance-of-support-systems

12/04/2025

If you've ever felt like getting through a regular Tuesday requires the energy of climbing a mountain while everyone else seems to coast right up, you're not imagining it. 🥄
For many neurodivergent folks, daily life takes a tremendous amount of internal resources—executive functioning, social interactions, sensory processing, emotional regulation—they all require energy. And not everyone starts the day with the same amount.
That's where Spoon Theory comes in.
Originally created to describe chronic illness, Spoon Theory has become a powerful framework for understanding neurodivergent energy. Each task costs spoons. Once you're out of spoons for the day, you're done—and that's not weakness, that's data.
Signs You're Overspending Your Energy:
Feeling irritable or fragile after simple tasks
Needing longer downtime than usual but pushing through
Crashing at the end of the day and blaming yourself
Struggling to recover from social interactions
Energy Budgeting Tips: 🌀 Color-code your calendar by energy level, not just time 🌀 Alternate hard tasks with soft ones 🌀 Plan for recovery time after high-spoon activities 🌀 Learn to say "not right now" without guilt
Remember: Rest is not a reward you have to earn. Rest is medicine. Rest is resistance against systems that ignore your limits.
You don't have to do it all. You just have to take care of the one body and brain you live in. That's more than enough. 💙

https://www.calibrationscc.com/post/the-spoon-theory-and-energy-budgeting-for-neurodivergent-minds

12/02/2025

🥄 If getting through a regular Tuesday feels like climbing a mountain... you're not alone.
For neurodivergent minds, daily life takes REAL energy. Masking, sensory processing, executive function, emotional regulation—each task costs spoons. And not everyone starts the day with the same amount.
You're not lazy. You're working SO much harder than most people realize.
Spoon Theory isn't just a metaphor—it's a permission slip. A framework. A language of grace for those of us who need to budget our mental and emotional energy like a valuable resource.
Because rest isn't a reward you earn. It's something you require to function and thrive.
✨ Today, ask yourself:
What do I really have energy for?
What can wait or be done differently?
Where can I say no so I can say yes to my well-being?
You don't have to do it all. You just have to take care of the one body and brain you live in. 💚

https://www.calibrationscc.com/post/the-spoon-theory-and-energy-budgeting-for-neurodivergent-minds

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