Hannah Dickey MSW, LCSW

We’ve all been there. You’re staring at The Thing. You want to do it. But your brain says “nope.” That’s not a moral failure. It's executive dysfunction. At Divergent Path Wellness, we keep it as really as humanly possible. Here are four low-tech, high-impact tools that help me and my clients get unstuck. The 5-minute timer tricker. Task paralysis? Set a timer for 5 minutes. That’s it. You can stop after. Usually, the hardest part is starting. The timer gives your brain permission to stop,...

Let’s be honest: things are hard . They’ve been hard for a while, and in 2026 they remain hard in very specific, targeted ways for trans people — especially trans kids and teens. If you’ve been paying attention to the news, social media, or political discourse, you’ve likely seen it: trans people treated like a debate, a threat, or a problem to solve. So let’s say this clearly and without caveats: Trans people are not the problem. Your identity is real. You deserve safety, dignity, joy, and...

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