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NEURODIVERSITY
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Celebrating the Diverse Range of Human Brains
OuR PROVIDERS
Dr. Matthew Zakreski, Psy.D.
Founder & Lead Psychologist of NDC
Dr. Matthew Zakreski (affectionately known as “Dr. Matt”) is a seasoned clinical psychologist and professional speaker renowned for his expertise in serving neurodivergent individuals (people with different brains such as gifted, ADHD, Autism, and dyslexia). Dr. Matt thrives in supporting young people in understanding, developing, and celebrating their unique brains while developing strengths-based ways of operating in their world. He is best known for his work with gifted individuals as an advocate for using accessible understanding of neurodivergent needs to implement high-level supports. Having delivered over 1000 talks all over the world, Dr. Matt has cultivated a reputation as a dynamic keynote speaker, captivating audiences with his insightful presentations and empowering messages.
Michelle Hunt's passion is working with ARFID, Eating Disorders, and Neurodivergence (specifically, ADHD and Autism). Michelle believes in personalized and sustainable approaches that encompass all abilities of individuals, and her hope is to be a clinician who clients view as a safe space to explore how neurodiversity impacts their day to day life. Her modality is client focused/strength-based therapy with an emphasis on ACT. Michelle believes in approaching each individual as they would like to be seen/experienced, and she works hard to develop an understanding based in acceptance, a passion for learning, and empathy. She works with individuals to provide a judgement free and safe space to empower them to learn more about how they experience their relationship with themselves, their relationship with others, and their environment. Michelle also works with individuals to develop skills to confront and process emotions, life experiences and relationships which all impact the lens in how they perceive the world around them.
Michelle Hunt, M.S.
Counselor
Jake Noonan, M.A.
Educational Coach
Jake Noonan is a deep thinking, dynamic teacher and writer who approaches education in a creative and multidimensional manner.
Jake has over 10 years of teaching at traditional and alternative K-12 schools. In each grade, Jake specialized in working with neurodivergent students while offering authenticity and understanding. Jake is passionate about collaborating with each student to ensure that the individual goals are supported in all projects and discussions. Jake graduated from American Public University Systems in 2023 with an MFA in Humanities and from Temple University in 2014 with a BA in Secondary Education with a focus on English and Philosophy. Outside of academia, Jake spends time working on a multitude of creative projects at once such as music production, playing drums in several bands, writing fiction, and digital illustration.
Jamie D. Garner is a gifted/2e education consultant, clinical mental health counselor, neurodiversity coach, researcher, and advocate who bridges classroom experience, research, and therapy to support complex, bright minds. She has nearly two decades of experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults across educational and mental health settings, with a particular focus on gifted, twice‑exceptional, and neurodivergent learners. As a clinician, she offers counseling and therapy for adolescents, young adults, and their families, and her coaching approach is grounded in executive function and social skill development, drawing on her training in education and mental health to offer practical, strengths‑based support for 2e and neurodivergent clients. Jamie often weaves movies, books, music, sports, and fandom into therapy, using clients’ favorite stories and characters to help them name feelings, explore identity, and talk about their experiences. Across services, she is committed to combining rigorous research, developmental psychology, and media literacy to illuminate the lived experiences of gifted and neurodivergent people.
Jamie D. Garner, Ed.S.
Counselor & Coach