Frequently Asked Questions
What is Different On Purpose?
Different On Purpose is a neuroqueer creative community. We center neurodiversity and the full range of LGBTQIA+ experiences.
We offer safe, creative spaces where people can explore who they are through art, music, movement, and connection. We believe difference is not a flaw, it’s a powerful and creative way of being.
Participants are invited to engage with their identities-neurodivergent, queer, gender-expansive, or otherwise-in ways that may be fluid, evolving, and uniquely their own.
Our spaces prioritize curiosity, creativity, and non- judgment.
What does “Different On Purpose” mean?
“Different On Purpose” does not suggest that neurodivergence or queerness is chosen. Instead, it reflects the intentional process of deep reflection, self- understanding, and the choice to live authentically.
Through expressive arts and collective experience, we facilitate unmasking in spaces designed for safety, connection, and exploration.
In other words, when purpose matters more than fear, difference becomes intentional.
While I am a licensed therapist, these offerings are not therapy sessions. They are community process groups, creative workshops and curated individual and family sessions designed for personal growth, support, and self-expression.
The workshops offer a safe space for participants to explore, connect, and engage in meaningful activities, but they are not intended to replace individual therapy or clinical services.
What does “neurodivergent” mean?
Neurodivergent people have brains that work differently from what is considered “typical.” This can include autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and more.
There is no one “right” way to think or process the world.
Are these experiences therapy sessions?