About Candice Christiansen

#1 Best-Selling Author | Global Expert in Neurodifference | Clinical Pioneer

Global Pioneer in Neuro-Affirmative Relational Repair: Redefining Love, Sex, and Autism

Candice Christiansen is the internationally recognized expert and #1 best-selling author behind the Namasté Center For Healing—a global hub for neurodifferent adults seeking clarity in their most intimate lives. Through her groundbreaking work, Candice provides a roadmap for healing from complex trauma and building intimacy that honors the unique neurobiology of the individuals she serves.

With over 21 years of clinical experience, Candice specializes in providing neuro-affirmative care that honors the unique neurobiology of Autistic and ADHD individuals. Her practice focuses on navigating the most delicate and complex challenges her Autistic, ADHD clients face, including out-of-control sexual behavior, intimate partner violence, and betrayal trauma.

As the author of the #1 bestseller, Love, Sex, and Autism: The Radical Truth About Intimacy and Neurodifference (Brightray Publishing, 2026), Candice is at the forefront of a movement that prioritizes neuro-affirmative intimacy and radical (rooted) self-acceptance.

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Specialized Clinical Modalities

Candice integrates a high level of specialized training to ensure a neuro-inclusive lens for every client. Her expertise includes:

  • Neuro-Affirmative IFS & IFIO: Advanced training in Internal Family Systems and "Intimacy From the Inside Out" tailored specifically for neurodifferent adults and couples.

  • Trauma Recovery: An EMDR I & II therapist, who has received training from pioneers like Sandra Poulsen, Kathy Steele, Collin Ross in Complex Trauma and DID.

  • Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy (PAT): Advanced training from the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) to facilitate Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP). Candice is a pioneer in creating neuro-affirmative "set and settings" specifically designed for neurodifferent adults.

  • Recovery from Betrayal & IPV: Expert-level training in out-of-control sexual behavior and intimate partner violence through the Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP) and treatment of sexual offending behavior through the Association for the Treatment and Prevention of Sexual Abuse (ATSA).

Global Advocacy & Educational Leadership

Dedicated to advancing neuro-affirmative therapy worldwide, Candice serves as a consultant, presenter, and Keynote speaker. She advocates for genuine ally-ship and accurate support for neurodifferent adults on the world stage.

She has presented her groundbreaking work at prestigious institutions, including:

  • Cultural Autism Studies at Yale (CASY)

  • The International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP)

  • The Association for the Treatment and Prevention of Sexual Abuse (ATSA)

Through the Namasté Center For Healing, Candice continues to set the global standard for how neurodifferent individuals recover from trauma and reclaim their right to healthy, vibrant intimacy.