Navigating everyday expectations while feeling out of sync with those around you(or just in life in general) can leave you feeling exhausted. Diagnostic research for ADHD and Autism has focused primarily on young boys. Because of this, ADHD and Autism traits in adults assigned female at birth (AFAB) often get overlooked for decades. Many highly…
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If you have recently started learning about autism, ADHD, or neurodivergence, you may have come across words like neurotype, masking, sensory processing, accommodations, and neurodiversity-affirming therapy. For many people, discovering this language feels like finally finding pieces of a puzzle they have been trying to solve for years. As a therapist, I often see that…
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Many parents come to us feeling exhausted by the constant cycle of meltdowns and power struggles with their big feeling child. You might feel like you are failing because traditional parenting advice just has not worked. Perhaps you have been told or made to feel like your child is too much or too sensitive. We…
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You have done the work. You sat on the therapy couch and talked through your childhood. Probably even processed your triggers and practiced your deep breathing. Yet, you still feel like you are vibrating at a different frequency than everyone else. Many trauma therapists are great at healing old wounds. They look for the “why”…
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Are you constantly striving for an unreachable “perfect,” feeling like you are always on a never-ending treadmill? We see you, queen. You are that brilliant, hardworking millennial wife/mother, navigating a million demands while quietly battling the relentless pressure to be flawless. This constant chase for perfection often leaves you feeling drained, anxious, and like you…
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You know that moment when your heart starts racing, your mind feels foggy, and suddenly you can’t think straight? Most people assume that’s anxiety. But what if what you’re feeling isn’t anxiety at all?What if it’s sensory overload and your nervous system is quietly begging for relief? When Your Senses Turn Up the Volume Many…
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Autism, ADHD, or Complex PTSD: Have you ever wondered… If you’ve asked yourself these questions, you’re not alone. So many of the clients I work with (especially highly sensitive, perfectionistic women) come into therapy saying something like: “I think I might be autistic. Or maybe it’s ADHD? But also, I’ve been through a lot… so…
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Let’s get real for a moment, Amiga. If you’ve been in therapy and it hasn’t quite clicked, it’s not because you’re doing something wrong. You’re not “too broken.” You’re not “too resistant.” And you are definitely not “too much.” Unfortunately, the truth is, the kind of therapy you’ve been receiving might not be what your…
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Unmasking Autism If you’ve ever felt like you had to put on a performance just to make it through the day; forcing smiles, suppressing your natural instincts, and adjusting your behavior to fit in, you’re not alone. Many neurodivergent women, especially those with autism, engage in something called masking. It’s an exhausting, often unconscious survival…
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Our clinic has neurodiversity affirming therapists. Contact us today to learn more about our services or book a free consultation to learn more about parenting with autism! Parenting is a journey filled with unique challenges and joys, and for those parenting with autism, this journey can be particularly intricate. Understanding the specific needs of a…
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