Positive Perceptions, LLC

04/07/2025

Creativity is such an important part of our mental health! Check out these wonderful opportunities at the library.

04/06/2025

It's Autism Advocacy Month! Here's a wonderful infographic from Autism Level Up that helps explain the levels of Autism Advocacy.

Getting out ahead of April this year!
(by a day... go Amy 😂😂)

Presenting the Autism Level UP! Guide to all the Autism Level UP! Levels to all those who are new here ❤️💛

Some of you might be wondering what that is or wonder how it relates to our name - Autism Level UP!

Autism awareness is not enough! It is time to spread this message far and wide.

What's your level? Awareness? Acceptance? Appreciation? Empowerment? Advocacy?

How will you take your next steps to Autism Level UP!?

The "guide" speaks for itself! We've created a downloadable Google Drive so you can grab the guide and share it. Will link in comments!

The Autism Level UP! Guide to all the Autism Level UP! Levels is actually in 11 languages. Thank you to our AMAZING community members for providing translations!

English
Portuguese
Spanish
Japanese
Chinese
French
Romanian
Dutch
Greek
Romanian
German
Italian

Image description- the essential guide in English- the link above will take you to all pdfs that can be used with .pdf screen reader

03/27/2025

I was able to join Wayne 15 for a news segment where I get to chat about my latest treatment modality, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy! It's a fantastic collaboration with the wonderful team at Viking Psychiatry. 🧠 Check it out!

On today's show, we start off with Mental Health Matters with Viking Psychiatry as Sean Goddard joins us, along with Kelsey Darmochwal, from Positive Percept...

02/07/2025

3 spots left! Our Neurodivergent Affirming improv theater social skills group starts next weekend. Improv theater skills are a fun way to create a bridge between Neurodivergent and Neurotypical communication, and help build self-esteem. If you are interest in having your 11-16 year old join us, please reach out to Jordan to register.

01/09/2025

I will be providing some new services in collaboration with Viking Psychiatry! Feel free to contact me through my website if you have any questions about this treatment option.

🌟 Transformative Mental Health Care is Here! 🌟

Starting January 21st, Viking Psychiatry is proud to offer Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) in partnership with Kelsey Darmochwal, LMHC, NCC from Positive Perceptions, LLC.
Kelsey and Sean Goddard have both completed a comprehensive year-long Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy training, and we are excited to bring this groundbreaking modality to Fort Wayne and NE Indiana.

What is Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)?
KAP combines a low-dose injection of ketamine with psychotherapy, offering a powerful and innovative approach to healing. Ketamine enhances neuroplasticity, allowing you to explore thoughts, emotions, and memories in a safe, guided environment for meaningful breakthroughs.

How It Works
• The first two sessions focus on building rapport with Kelsey without the use of ketamine.
• After this, low-dose ketamine injections will be used to complement the therapeutic process.
• Medical clearance with Sean Goddard, MSN, APRN, NP-C, AGPCNP-BC, is required before starting treatment to ensure safety.
• Spravato® clients are also welcome to participate! Therapy will occur during the second hour of your treatment, with insurance billed for the therapy session. No additional fees.

Conditions KAP Can Help Treat:
• Treatment-Resistant Depression
• Anxiety Disorders
• PTSD
• Chronic Pain
• Substance Use Disorders
• And more!
Pricing Options
• Single Session: $300 cash
• 10-Session Package: $279 per session
• 20-Session Package: $279 per session
• If insurance is accepted, it will be billed for psychotherapy services, and a cash rate of $125 will be charged for the ketamine/medical portion.

Why Choose KAP?
This innovative therapy offers hope for those who feel stuck, fostering new perspectives and emotional breakthroughs in a supportive and structured environment.

✨ Let’s Begin Your Healing Journey ✨
Contact Viking Psychiatry at 260-459-9225 to learn more or schedule your consultation. Together, we can work toward peace, clarity, and transformation. Sessions will be on Tuesdays at this time at Viking Psychiatry.

05/28/2024

The start of summer is often exciting, but sometimes the shifts in schedule also bring some waves of different emotions! Remember it is fine to need time to rest and process as we kick off the new routine of the next few months!

05/27/2024

Have a peaceful Memorial Day.

04/25/2024

Many neurodivergent minds can use some support with financial education! Here is an option for a ND friendly online financial independence class.

We are excited to announce that registration is open for the Money Basics session of the Banking for Independence Program, a free virtual program created in collaboration with Chase Bank.

Designed for neurodiverse individuals, this program strives to enhance the participants' independence and financial literacy journey. To register, please email Maria Ramos at mramos@neuro-cs.com.

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04/01/2024

It's Autism Advocacy month! If you would like to learn more recommend these articles:
https://www.autismlevelup.com/
https://neuroclastic.com/so-you-want-to-autism-level-up-game-on/?fbclid=IwAR0hbg9E6B1UF7OO7dLq4HHT3yXR7XzN_fW6W4Do9cDVY46IT9YO0V2to4Y_aem_AeYksnixITKmlcKbLD4yM96S-W_VOBRkBy5Y_4cjOCs37VWboU2pt-e1VFguGcf1QF-Jm1i-3ejodahT8J4PrU9w

03/04/2024

Excited to see ACPL creating neurodivergent affirming spaces for teens!

11/13/2023

Panelists from our Sunday session: Social-Emotional Learning Isn't a Dirty Word. From left to right: Kelsey Darmochwal (Positive Perceptions, LLC), me (moderator), Dr. Susan Baum (of Bridges Graduate School of Cognitive Diversity in Education), Bonnie Taylor (Social and Emotional Network Chair), Miranda Vernon, and Dr. Andy Parra Martinez.

11/09/2023

Very excited to be presenting with some other amazing neurodivergent advocates at NAGC 2023! I will be presenting information on the topics Pathological Demand Avoidance, Differences in Diagnosing Mental Health Disorders in Gifted Clients, Ways to Treat Depression, Anxiety, and Burnout in Neurodivergent clients who have struggled in therapy before, and a panel about the importance of Social Emotional Learning! I'm excited to be co-presenting with Lynne Beardsely at Getting It Together, LLC!