Topics that are presented in this blog include:
Issues related to depression, anxiety, PTSD, healthy relationships, brain injuries, role of healthy habits on health (e.g., sleep), and new research
Acronym soup: CBT, ACT, DBT, SFBT (AKA, types of psychotherapy)
"How do I start therapy?” "How do I find the right therapist?" "Isn't that what friends are for?"
As a human with ADHD and a therapist who works with clients diagnosed with Autism and/or ADHD, I am concerned about the remarks made by President Trump and the Health and Human Services Director, RFK Jr. This blog explores Presidential talking points about Autism / ADHD in connection to eugenics and how we should all be concerned and how to resist.
Consistently waking up rested and recharged is a desirable experience yet nearly one third of adults in the United States do not get enough sleep (Palmer et al., 2024).
Research suggests that people take an average of 2 years from considering therapy to finishing an intake appointment. Similar to other health issues, therapy, when used as an early intervention, can encourage a shorter treatment timeline and less severe symptomatology .
For those who are dating, entering new relationships, or reflecting on current relationships, this page will explore traits of healthy partners, “green flags,” and unhealthy relationship examples AKA, “red flags.