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The Neurodivergent Therapist's Guide to Private Practice | Martin Altman | TPOT 443
Description
Have you ever wondered how much easier private practice could feel if you stopped fighting the way your brain works?
In this episode, I'm talking with Martin Altman, LPC, about his experience as a therapist with ADHD and how understanding his own neurodivergence helped him find a niche that genuinely fit. We get into the strengths and challenges that can come with ADHD, how Martin stays present with clients, and why building the right systems can make private practice feel a whole lot more sustainable.
Martin also shares a really helpful perspective on emotional hijacking and why distraction is not always about lacking focus or discipline. Sometimes our thoughts and emotions are simply taking up too much bandwidth. Whether you have ADHD yourself or work with neurodivergent clients, I think you'll find this conversation honest, encouraging, and full of useful takeaways.
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Meet Martin Altman, LPC
Martin Altman, LPC, is a therapist and the owner of Stillwater Counseling in Atlanta, Georgia, where he specializes in working with clients experiencing ADHD, anxiety, and Level 1 autism. As both a clinician and someone with ADHD, Martin combines professional training, research, personal experience, and a straightforward, relatable approach to therapy. Raised on a farm in South Georgia, he blends what he calls "old-school wisdom" with modern science to help clients slow down, manage emotional and sensory overwhelm, and become more productive without sacrificing their creativity. Martin studied psychology at the University of Georgia and earned his master's degree in counseling from Georgia State University. After working with several large mental health organizations in Atlanta, he built a private practice focused on helping neurodivergent clients feel understood, supported, and more in control of their lives.