For LGBTQIA+ folks raised in rigid or rejecting faith traditions, healing can start with the radical idea that there was nothing wrong...

Religious trauma doesn’t end when you leave the church. It lingers in the body—in the bedroom—in the questions you’re afraid to ask. But...

When you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, slowing down and changing your relationship to thoughts and feelings can help.

By Helen Dempsey-Henofer, LCSW ADHD-CCSP Growing Up Queer and Neurodivergent in Rural Virginia I was a confused, socially awkward kid who...

When things get overwhelming and you're looking for ways to feel nothing, practicing experiential acceptance can help.

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We’ve all experienced it—going about our day when suddenly, a song hijacks our brain. It might be an upbeat jingle or a barely noticed...

Every single one of us exists with an autopilot—an subconscious, evolutionary form of thinking or decision making that exists to preserve...

If you’re queer, neurodivergent, and alive right now, chances are you’ve felt it — the hollow ache in your chest when the world feels...

Holidays, whether those that get a lot of mainstream fanfare or those that are more a part of lesser-know cultural tradition, can be a...

This is one of my favorite ideas from The Willpower Instinct , which is a treasure trove of executive function strategies. I’ve played it...

Let’s Talk About Loneliness When someone asks if I'm an introvert or an extrovert, I say I'm an extrovert with social anxiety. I want...

Resources to help identify when a relationship is unsafe and how to seek support

As Instagram influencers and financial experts flood our feeds, calling for us to freeze our credit scores, download our student loan...

A common misconception about healing from trauma is that you are broken and that healing is how you get fixed. Healing from trauma is not...

If you've found yourself at this particular blog post, Am I Autistic?  may be a question you've been wrestling with. This article is...

Religious trauma and executive dysfunction go hand in hand more often than you might think. Executive dysfunction is commonly associated...

Learn a new mindfulness technique to help you navigate anxiety and other difficult feelings amidst concerns about H5N1 & public health

Last fall, I met a man in a tiny vegan restaurant in New York City. As we were chatting about our lives, he told me that he loves human...

Do you have trouble starting and finishing tasks? As a psychotherapist with ADHD, I can tell you you're not alone. Many people, including...