Meet Mindy

Mindy Durey-Lowery, LPC, RPT, NCC | AutPlay Certified

Hi, I’m Mindy—a therapist, educator, late-diagnosed autistic ADHDer, and mom to three neurodivergent children.

I’ve worked in the autism field since 2007 and as a therapist since 2018. My understanding of neurodivergence comes from clinical work, parenting, and learning to understand my own brain. Raising my non-speaking autistic son was an important part of the journey that eventually led to my own diagnosis.

All three of my children are neurodivergent, and each experiences the world in their own way. Advocating for them is a big part of my life—working with schools, navigating therapy and medical services, supporting their communication, and helping others understand their sensory and emotional needs. I want them to grow up knowing their voices matter, however they communicate, and that they deserve support that respects who they are.

Being their mom has deepened my understanding of both the joy and the complexity of raising neurodivergent children. I know the work that happens between appointments, the energy it takes to keep explaining your child’s needs, and how meaningful it is when a professional takes the time to listen. Those experiences shape how I support families and what I want therapists to understand.

Being diagnosed later in life also gave me a new way to understand experiences I had struggled to explain. Sensory overwhelm, auditory processing differences, difficulty identifying my feelings, and autistic burnout are experiences I know personally. I understand how much effort it can take to communicate your needs, navigate relationships, and keep going when you’re overwhelmed—even when others see you as capable.

That lived experience shapes how I work and teach. I’m curious about what someone is experiencing beneath what we can see: the effort behind masking, the need underneath a behavior, and the gap between appearing to cope and feeling supported. I’m especially passionate about helping therapists recognize these experiences in late-diagnosed autistic women.

Outside of work, my life includes a love story I never expected. My husband and I found our way back to each other after 22 years apart and remarried. Building a life together again has brought joy, growth, and opportunities to learn about connection, communication, and our different needs.

I love spending time with our family and our three dogs, photography, and finding beauty in everyday moments. Music is a big part of my life—especially Sleep Token and Twenty One Pilots—and I’m learning to play bass.

I created these trainings to bring clinical knowledge and lived experience together. My hope is that therapists leave with practical tools, greater curiosity, and a deeper understanding of the individuals and families they support.

I’m REALLY glad you’re here!