Haven Psychological
(727) 282-4673
Haven Psychological
Neuroaffirming support grounded in safety and belonging.
When the nervous system comes first, progress follows
Our nervous system fundamentally shapes how we experience the world—influencing our responses to stress, our capacity for connection, and how we process information.
Neurodivergent individuals often expereince excessive amounts of anxiety, trauma, social isolation, and chronic stress resulting in chronically dysregulated nervous systems.
At Haven, we begin with safety.
We understand that with regulation and genuine connection in place, insight, learning, and lasting change can unfold naturally.
Not all distress is loud
Some children, adolescents, and adults may appear capable and composed, while quietly navigating an inner world of anxiety, tension, or sensory overload. Distress can often be subtle—easily missed or misunderstood.
Those who seem withdrawn, hesitant, or uncertain are frequently highly sensitive individuals carrying far more than others realize. High-masking and nuanced presentations are especially prone to being overlooked, particularly when competence comes at a significant personal cost. Behaviors often labeled as dramatic, avoidant, or defiant frequently signal overwhelm, profound fatigue, or deep nervous system strain.
At Haven, we view these patterns through a different lens—one that recognizes these experiences as vital signals from a system under stress, rather than a deficit in motivation, effort, or or ability.
About
Safety shapes everything.
The core of our work is the profound understanding that safety shapes everything—how we think, feel, connect, and ultimately, how we heal. By gently supporting the nervous system, we empower individuals to move toward greater well-being and authentic self-expression.
Specialized Services
Our services are designed to support safety, understanding, and meaningful change, accessible conveniently from your own space.
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Integrative Assessment: Specialized evaluations that thoughtfully consider emotional, behavioral, and nervous system patterns.
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Neuroaffirming Therapy: Nervous system-informed therapy for adolescents and adults, deeply rooted in safety and connection.
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Parent Consultation: Expert support for parents navigating autism, ADHD, PDA, anxiety, and complex neurodivergent presentations.
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Nervous System Support: Dedicated services to directly foster regulation, safety, and connection. Additional offerings coming soon.
Adult Autism & ADHD Assessment
Thoughtful diagnostic assessments for adults exploring autism and/or ADHD, including subtle presentations that may have been historically overlooked. We specialize in understanding the unique experience of neurodivergent adults.
Therapy for Neurodivergent Adolescents and Adults
Therapeutic support for adolescents and adults navigating burnout, sensory overload, and the unique transitions associated with neurodivergence. We provide a space for deep understanding and integration.
Clinical Consultation for Parents of Neurodivergent Children
Clinical consultation for parents seeking to make informed decisions about evaluations, support strategies, and understanding the unique needs of their neurodivergent children.
My Story:
Why I built Haven
For over two decades, I worked as a clinical psychologist specializing in child and adolescent development. I had the degrees, the training, and the professional framework.
Then, life became the teacher.
Navigating my own neurodivergence while parenting a highly-sensitive child (HSC) with complex medical, sensory, and environmental needs-changed everything.
I learned firsthand that clinical knowledge feels very different when it’s your own child, your own home, and your own uncertainty. I have sat in the quiet, lonely spaces where the "standards" don't work and nervous systems are simply overloaded.
It became my mission to provide for others what I most needed but couldn't find- a space of safety and belonging.
Haven is that space. Here, you don't have to prove anything for it to matter.
You are safe here.
You matter here.
You belong here.
Welcome to Haven, welcome home.
Amy Parks-Urrutia. Psy.D.
Licensed Psycholgoist-Florida (PY8330)
How We Work Together
I blend professional expertise with lived wisdom. I bring the clinical perspective and evidence-based frameworks; you bring the intimate knowledge of your own life or your child’s rhythms.
My goal isn't to override your intuition, but to offer the structure and perspective needed to reduce misunderstanding and increase safety. In this space, your lived experience is respected as the ultimate authority.