top of page

Paths Uncharted.
A collaborative blog by Divergent Path Wellness
exploring mental health in context, centering neurodivergent and queer experiences, and undermining prescriptive paths
Search


Human Being LARPing as a Therapist
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...

Ames Gersten MSW
Feb 205 min read
Â
Â
Â


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
Â
Â
Â


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
Â
Â
Â


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
Â
Â
Â


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
Â
Â
Â


Concealment and your mental health
Hey Hey Hey You Incredible Human, Little update on what's going on in my world: In May of this year I presented at my first post-grad...

Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
May 30, 20233 min read
Â
Â
Â


The Amazing Reappearing Act!
One surprising way to strengthen relationships. I'd like to share with you some insider-info on my life. Are you ready for it? Here it is:...

Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
May 30, 20234 min read
Â
Â
Â


The Wisdom of Your Inner Rebel
Hey Hey Hey, First of all, I want to extend to you - through the magic of the internet - a big virtual hug. It can feel helpless when...

Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
May 30, 20233 min read
Â
Â
Â
bottom of page