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Why Am I So Hard on Myself? When Self-Criticism Becomes a Form of Protection
Maybe you already know you’re hard on yourself. You make a mistake and immediately think: That was stupid. Someone seems disappointed and you start reviewing everything you did wrong. You struggle with something and instead of thinking: This is hard, your mind goes...
Masking, Burnout, and the Cost of Holding It Together
Maybe people think you’re doing really well. You show up. You get things done. You’re responsible. You know how to have a conversation, make eye contact, get through a workday, take care of your family, and handle the things adults are supposed to handle. And then you...
Parent Burnout: When You’re Trying Everything and Nothing Seems to Work
There’s a particular kind of exhaustion that can happen when you’re parenting a neurodivergent child or teen. It isn’t just: I need more sleep. It’s: I am responsible for noticing everything. You’re tracking school. Appointments. Homework. Medication. Food. Sleep....
Why Anxiety Doesn’t Go Away Even When You Understand It
If you’ve ever wondered why anxiety doesn’t go away even when you understand exactly where it comes from, you’re not alone. A lot of people come to therapy already understanding themselves pretty well. They’ve read the books. They’ve listened to the podcasts. They...
Defiance or Dysregulation in Neurodivergent Kids?
If you’re parenting a neurodivergent child or teen, you’ve probably wondered whether a difficult moment is defiance or dysregulation. You ask them to get dressed, turn off the video game, start homework, get in the car—and suddenly everything falls apart. They argue,...
Late-Identified Neurodivergence: Relief and Grief
Sometimes figuring out that you may be neurodivergent feels like finally getting an explanation for things you’ve struggled with for years. And sometimes it also brings up a lot more emotion than you expected. Maybe you’ve recently been diagnosed with ADHD or autism....