Ever been told to “visualize a beach” and… nothing shows up? No images—just the idea of a beach? That experience has a name: aphantasia. In therapy, it matters because so many techniques assume you can picture things in your mind.

If therapy has ever felt like it was asking you to become someone else, neuro-affirming care offers a different path. It centers acceptance, accommodation, and context, without pathologizing your nervous system. This post breaks down what neuro-affirming therapy can look like in practice, and why that difference matters.