Neurodiversity and identity-Affirming Therapy with Dr. Ren
Providing affirming, strengths-based virtual mental health counseling at
Prism Mental Health Counseling PLLC
OUR TEAM
Dr. Ren - Caryn Leonard-Wilde, PhD, LMHC, CRC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York
Dr. Ren (they/them) holds a doctoral degree in Counselor Education and Supervision and is a New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) as well as a nationally Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC).
With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Ren provides mental health counseling to adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, identity, relationships, disability, college and employment transitions, and stressors in adulthood. Their work has primarily focused on individuals ages 17 to 55, and they currently provide therapy to consenting clients age 16 and older.
Dr. Ren’s clinical experience includes supporting clients with executive functioning challenges, stress management, communication differences, change, self-compassion and understanding, life skills, self-care and wellbeing, substance use concerns, and broader life transitions.
Dr. Ren has advanced training and clinical expertise working with individuals who identify with or are exploring experiences related to Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Learning disabilities, Non-Verbal Learning disabilities, physical disability, employment stressors, college transition, anxiety, depression, and queer sexual or gender identities.
Across all work, Dr. Ren approaches therapy from a strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming perspective that honors each client as the expert in their own life and lived experience.
OUR APPROACH TO THERAPY
Virtual Therapy for Neurodivergent Adolescents and Adults
Prism Mental Health Counseling offers secure, virtual teletherapy services to adolescents and adults age 16 and older who are located in New York State at the time of service. Minors must be able to consent to treatment or have parental consent. The practice is particularly focused on working with adults on the autism spectrum and individuals with ADHD and other forms of neurodivergence.
Trust, Authenticity, Collaboration, and Empowerment
Therapy at Prism Mental Health Counseling is collaborative and relational. Dr. Ren works alongside clients to clarify goals, identify barriers, and develop meaningful, sustainable change. Care is grounded in the belief that clients are the experts in their own lives and that healing and growth occur within relationships that prioritize safety, trust, authenticity, mutual empathy, and connection.
The therapeutic relationship offers a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore inner experiences, express thoughts and emotions freely, recognize patterns of behavior or relating, and develop practical strategies aligned with their values, needs, and goals.
Clinical and Theoretical Approach
Dr. Ren utilizes an integrative, evidence-informed approach to psychotherapy that draws from multiple therapeutic frameworks, including:
- Relational-Cultural Therapy
- Feminist Theory and Critical Disability Theory
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Brief, solution-focused therapeutic approaches
These approaches support a holistic understanding of clients’ lived experiences and allow therapy to be flexible, affirming, and responsive to individual strengths and needs.
OUR SERVICES
Prism Mental Health Counseling offers individual online therapy tailored to the unique needs of each client. All services are provided virtually. In-person therapy is not offered at this time.
Diagnostic services are not provided. Clients can be referred to another treatment provider for assessment and/or diagnosis.
FEES
Individual therapy with Dr. Ren:
45 minutes: $195
60 minutes $225
Intake session with Dr. Ren (required for all new clients):
60 minutes $225
Initial 15-minute phone consultation: Free
Sliding scale or reduced-fee options may be available. Please contact us below to inquire further.
All payments due prior to services being provided.
INSURANCE AND OUT-OF-NETWORK REIMBURSEMENT
Prism Mental Health Counseling does not accept insurance at this time. Clients will receive a monthly invoice or superbill that may be submitted to their insurance provider for possible out-of-network reimbursement. Clients are responsible for verifying their own insurance benefits and reimbursement eligibility prior to beginning services.
SLIDING SCALE AND REDUCED FEES
Sliding scale or reduced-fee options may be available. Please contact us below to inquire further.
good faith estimate
All clients will receive a Good Faith Estimate of service and treatment-related costs in accordance with federal guidelines. Clients may request an updated estimate or a copy at any time.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Appointments cancelled with less than 24 hours’ notice are the financial responsibility of the client. Insurance does not reimburse for missed or late-cancelled appointments.