Hannah Dickey | Divergent Path

Paths Uncharted.

A collaborative blog by Divergent Path Wellness

exploring mental health in context, centering neurodivergent and queer experiences, and undermining prescriptive paths

In Paths Uncharted , we’re exploring mental health in context—through lenses that are lived, layered, and sometimes unexpected. We write...

Jul 25, 20253 min read

Complex trauma is a term that’s gaining more recognition in both clinical settings and everyday conversations about mental health. For...

Jul 25, 20254 min read

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...

May 2, 20253 min read

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...

Mar 21, 20254 min read

So glad you found your way to this little corner of the internet. My queerly beloved person, friend, family member—dear fellow community...

Feb 7, 20253 min read

Ever wonder what your therapist is thinking while you're talking? Well, if you’re in session with me, it’s probably a lot of chaotic...

Oct 8, 20243 min read

Time to get real and vulnerable. My mind goes: Ugh! Why?!? It's hard. Writing blog posts, being visible in social media content,...

Sep 27, 20242 min read

Chances are, if you’ve found yourself in this weird corner of the internet, you might be struggling with being kind to yourself. You’re...

Sep 11, 20243 min read

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

Aug 17, 20243 min read

"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...

Jul 25, 20243 min read

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

Jul 6, 20243 min read