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Paths Uncharted.
A collaborative blog by Divergent Path Wellness
exploring mental health in context, centering neurodivergent and queer experiences, and undermining prescriptive paths
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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
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What's going on in your therapist's head during session?
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...

Hannah Dickey MSW, LMSW
Oct 8, 20243 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Calming the Analysis-Paralysis Beastie
Techniques for taking effective action in a world chock-full of too many choices Hey Hey Hey, Sometimes I'd like to just not have to make...

Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
May 30, 20236 min read
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Why do we need a lil' self-lovin'?
This makes all the difference when facing some uncomfortable sh*t Hey Hey Hey, You know that expression... something about life not...

Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
May 30, 20234 min read
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It's time to challenge these myths
4 Myths Impacting your mental health Hey Hey Hey, The therapy world is a world of gentleness. We've stopped calling out (unless we're...

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