Meet your neurodivergent therapist
FENNEL HOPPE, CSWA
About Unfurling Ferns Therapy
Everyone deserves care that sees them as whole and worthy. At Unfurling Ferns Therapy, I provide therapy and evaluations for adults with ADHD, Autism, and AuDHD. My approach is affirming, accessible, and grounded in best practices.
My Story
I am a clinical social work associate (soon to be LCSW) with training in psychodynamic therapy and in conducting adult ADHD and Autism evaluations. I am also AuDHD myself. My own process of understanding my brain and learning to build supports is part of what led me into this work, and it continues to shape how I practice today.
A Glimpse of Me
Outside of work, I enjoy gardening, reading, and spending time with my cats. These are the ways I recharge and stay connected to daily life.
Clinical Social Work Associate; OR A14541
Supervised by Rosanne O’Connor, LCSW
Master’s in Clinical Social Work from Smith College School for Social Work (Northampton, MA) in 2023
Identities: white, non-binary (they/them), queer, Autistic and ADHDer.
I use: Relational psychodynamic therapy, person-centered and humanistic approaches.
Trained in trauma-informed practices, somatic therapy & mindfulness, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and CBT for ADHD.
ADHD: 2 years with supervised training providing comprehensive ADHD assessments on an interdisciplinary team of psychologists, NPs, and mental health therapists.
Autism: Autism Assessment training by Properties of Light, MIGDAS-2 training for adult assessment
Groups: ADHD & Autism Group - led educational and supportive group for AuDHDers for 2 years.
Waitlist open for services starting late November-early December 2025
Unfurling Ferns Therapy LLC is owned and operated by Fennel Hoppe, CSWA, supervised by Rosanne O’Connor, LCSW, until independent licensure is complete. All services are provided under clinical supervision in accordance with Oregon licensing requirements.
MY CLINICAL FOCUS
Services at a glance…
• Therapy
- Individual therapy for adults with ADHD, Autism, and AuDHD
- Support with grief, trauma, relationships, self-esteem, and executive functioning
- LGBTQIA+ affirming and welcoming of nontraditional relationships
- Evaluations
- Separate, comprehensive ADHD and Autism evaluations
- Reports that are detailed and clear (10–15+ pages)
- Designed for diagnostic clarity and practical recommendations
MY APPROACH
MY APPROACH
My Approach
My style is relational and collaborative. I draw from psychodynamic and humanistic approaches, always through a neurodivergent-affirming lens.
In therapy, that often means:
- Exploring identity and relationships
- Processing grief and trauma
- Working on self-worth and self-compassion
- Building strategies for executive functioning and daily life
In evaluations, I combine structured tools, clinical interviews, and collateral input to provide diagnostic clarity and practical recommendations.
Values in Practice
- Neurodivergent-affirming care
- Anti-oppressive framework
- LGBTQIA+ affirmation
- Accessibility and accommodations
