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Christopher Gramenelles
About
Hello! My name is Chris, and I’m a therapist (LICSW) living and licensed in Massachusetts. While I have experience supporting a broad range of neurodivergent-specific issues, my areas of focus include autistic burnout, recent diagnoses, executive functioning, and queer identities. I'm particularly passionate about working with transgender and nonbinary clients. My style is encouraging and trauma-informed; I value clear, direct communication while remaining kind, open, and gentle. I tend to focus on structured forms of therapy, including cognitive and behavioral approaches, problem solving skills, executive function skills, and goal-oriented work. As some examples, I might use workbooks, structured activities, or other materials. I’ve found that a little structure can do a lot to hold the therapy session, even when new things come up. I love the opportunity to integrate clients’ special interests into my work - especially if you have interest in the nerdy kind! I value creativity and working with geek culture, and enjoy finding ways to incorporate both into therapy.
The biggest reason I came to this work is my own neurodivergent identity! I’m AuDHD (Autistic and ADHD), and it’s important to me that I support the community I come from. I feel that working with autistic clients honors a shared communication style, in a way that can often feel especially genuine. I want my clients to have greater understanding of themselves and their strengths, and feel that one of the best ways to reach that is through shared lived experience and identity.
I’m a transgender, queer, neurodivergent therapist, and my own lived experiences are at the core of how I practice. Gender-affirming and neurodiversity-affirming care is especially important to me, but I focus on supporting every aspect and identity of my clients. I use various structured styles and incorporate your interests, skills, and personal strengths wherever I can. When we focus on your strengths, they will become your biggest assets in achieving your goals and overcoming challenges in your life. So many autistic people struggle with self-esteem, identity, doubt, imposter syndrome, and other issues related to the society we live in, but I fully believe everyone has the potential to live a life that they find worthwhile.
