Mike Cornell

My brain's… a lot. If yours is too, you're in good company!

At my core, I'm a punkish creative and introspective nerd type—hence why I get along with misfits so well. But I spent most of my life feeling out of step: too much, not enough, always navigating a fog I couldn’t name. Later in life, I discovered I'm autistic with a hearty side-helping of ADHD. That was on top of some ugly mental health struggles always telling me I was garbage.

Spoiler: I'm not, and you're probably not either.

Life's thrown me its share of UGH, and I've spent a lot of time learning to stop hating my brain. Still kind of a love/hate relationship, but progress is progress.

On paper, I'm a Certified Peer Support Specialist with ongoing training and all that. In practice? Think of me as a guide who's already gotten lost in the forest; I don't have a map, but I know some of the terrain, and I’ll walk the path beside you, not ahead. 

My approach is humanistic and collaborative. It's about unlocking the mettle and moxie that’s already there, it just might be drowned out. Especially by neurotypical noise.

No one should try and “fix” you—because you're not broken. We’ll focus on what works for you, not what’s “supposed” to work. Be it with creative problem-solving, executive function strategies, making sense of a late diagnosis/realization, finding your voice and identity, building self-acceptance and self-advocacy, or just navigating day-to-day life.

Outside of neuro-affirming coach stuffs, you can mostly find me geeking out over film analysis, comics, horror, folklore, or finding the perfect meme that sums up a complicated feeling. I love puzzles, creative storytelling, my cat, and making sense of the weird and wonderful ways our brains work. If you’re into arts, weirdo culture, or just need someone who can help carry that weight, pull up a chair.

I’m in your corner. Because, damn, somebody has to be.