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Entrepreneurial creativity and ADHD: A wild ride

Are you an endlessly creative human or entrepreneur who often feels discouraged by being "bad at adulting"? Same. I was diagnosed with...

Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP

Aug 18, 20246 min read

Is therapy going to work for me?

If you're asking yourself whether therapy will work for you, Hannah Dickey MSW, an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist in Virginia, responds to:...

Hannah Dickey MSW, LMSW

Aug 17, 20243 min read

3 favorite digital tools of a neuroaffirming therapist

"Neuroaffirming" is a newer word to many people. You may see it trending on Instagram. (You are invited to follow us on IG. There's...

Hannah Dickey MSW, LMSW

Jul 25, 20243 min read

A note to parents of gender-exploring young people

Hey there, person on the internet (or cat that has successfully developed opposable thumbs, entered their owner’s computer, and found...

Hannah Dickey MSW, LMSW

Jul 6, 20243 min read

Why being imperfectly affirming matters

If you're a trusted insider (friend, family member, or professional in the "helping" professions) to a neurodivergent or LGBTIA+ person...

Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP

Jun 4, 20245 min read

Another shooting... thoughts from an angry therapist

My heart breaks for Maine. Deep deep sadness is present and while I am looking forward to doing my work, being as present as I can be...

Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP

Oct 26, 20232 min read

One Therapy Key-Ingredient To Alleviate Loneliness!

If you're part of the loneliness epidemic - there's one thing that is essential when you're looking for a therapist. I'm going to be...

Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP

Oct 16, 20234 min read

The Silver Lining of Social Anxiety: Contemplating the "Comfort Zone"

Social anxiety can often feel like a never-ending loop of self-conscious thoughts and physical discomfort. You feel like the physical...

Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP

Sep 16, 20232 min read

When life does not go as planned: 3 self-care tips for life's disruptions

Sometimes things happen that we were not prepared for. When your world gets rocked, when the structure that you trusted as "how things...

Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP

Sep 6, 20233 min read

Celebrating Authenticity when you struggle to fit in

In a world that often feels intent on fitting square pegs into round holes, embracing what sets you apart can feel not only daunting but...

Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP

Sep 2, 20232 min read

Boundaries: Does that word mean what you think it means?

Therapy speak has gotten WAY more mainstream. Maybe the pandemic, or TikTok, or (this is a fun thought) the degradation of...

Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP

Aug 31, 20235 min read

From Isolation to Connection: A Compassionate Guide to Self-Care

Sometimes life throws us into situations that cause us to feel like a foreign object. You just don't fit in. In that environment, humans...

Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP

Aug 19, 20233 min read

Two Flavors of Guilt: A Guide for Honoring Your Values and Boundaries

Guilt is often uncomfortable. We tend to think it means we've done something wrong. Could it help us connect with values & boundaries?

Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP

Aug 14, 20233 min read

Not Again! What to do with repetition frustration.

You know the feeling: when you've done the thing, and it hasn't worked, before. You might hear yourself having the same argument, or...

Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP

Aug 12, 20233 min read

Where are you going?

If you're treading water in your career or your relationships, staying afloat without going anywhere in particular.... Sometimes staying...

Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP

Jun 27, 20232 min read

When thoughts/feelings hurt

one consideration for relieving suffering As 2023 comes to a close, I find myself returning to the first post/letter I wrote this year...

Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP

May 30, 20234 min read

Know your mental traps

Admiral Ackbar's holiday survival guide. Bells, singing, lights, revelry. The winter season is filled with holiday traditions. You and I...

Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP

May 30, 20234 min read

Humanity in Context

the neurodivergent mind and a world on fire CW: If reading a blog post by a psychotherapist that speaks to the link between wellbeing and...

Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP

May 30, 20234 min read

The Acceptance Struggle

on wanting to feel different & not giving up One thing I've noticed in hearing people reflect on therapy experiences is frustration with...

Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP

May 30, 20234 min read

Outsmarting the horsemen

navigating relationship frustration Hey Hey Hey Fellow Human, I talk about relationships a lot. I'm not a relationship or couples'...

Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP

May 30, 20234 min read