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Therapy for the Neurodivergent, LGBTQIA2+, BIPOC Communities
How to Find a Therapist Who “Gets” Neurodiversity
Finding a therapist can be a daunting process for anyone. But for neurodivergent individuals—those with Autism, ADHD, and other brain differences—the search carries an extra layer of complexity and urgency.
Neurodiversity at Work: 21 Practical Accommodations You Can Actually Ask For
The modern workplace, with its open-plan offices, constant collaboration, and ambiguous social cues, is often a challenging environment for neurodivergent individuals. The sensory overload, executive function demands, and unspoken expectations
How to Explain Your Neurodivergence to Loved Ones
Receiving a diagnosis of Autism or ADHD as an adult, or coming to a place of self-realization, can feel like finding the missing instruction manual for your own brain. It’s
What is Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy?
What is Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy? A Guide to Empowering Support For generations, the goal of therapy for neurodivergent individuals—people with Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and other brain differences—was often centered on a
What is Neurodiversity?
What is Neurodiversity? A Simple Explainer of the Paradigm Shift In any healthy ecosystem, biodiversity is crucial. A forest with hundreds of different species of plants, animals, and fungi is
What is Executive Function?
Have you ever walked into a room and completely forgotten why you went in there? Or struggled to start a big project, even when you knew exactly what needed to
What is Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)?
What is Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)? An Autism Profile Explained Imagine asking a child to put on their shoes, a simple, everyday request. Instead of complying, or even just refusing,
“Why Can’t I Just Start?” A Guide to Overcoming ADHD Paralysis
You’re sitting at your desk, staring at a blank document. You know you need to write the report. You might even want to write the report. You can visualize the
What is Monotropism? An Introduction to the Autistic “Flow State”
For decades, the autistic experience of attention has been described almost exclusively from an external, neurotypical perspective. The language used has often been rooted in a deficit model, with terms
What is Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD)? Understanding the Intense ADHD Emotion
Imagine this: You send a text to a friend, pouring your heart out about a difficult day. Hours pass with no reply. For some, this might be a minor annoyance.
7 Things to Look For in an Identity-Affirming Therapist
Taking the step to find a therapist is a courageous act of self-care. It’s a declaration that your well-being matters and that you’re ready to invest in your own healing
It’s Not Just in Your Head: How to Identify and Cope with Daily Microaggressions
Have you ever left a conversation feeling a strange sense of unease, a subtle sting you couldn’t quite name? Perhaps a colleague complimented you on how “articulate” you are, with
What Is Decolonizing Therapy? A Guide to Healing Beyond Eurocentric Models
Have you ever sat in a therapist’s office and felt like you were speaking a different language? You might be trying to explain the weight of family expectations, the sting
Beyond ‘Strong’: Creating a Safe Space for Black Men to Be Vulnerable
From the moment you were a boy, the message was clear: Be strong. Be the provider, the protector, the rock. In a world that often feels hostile and unsafe, strength
What Is Racial Trauma? How Racism Physically Affects Your Body and Mind
It might be a familiar feeling. A tightness in your chest when you walk into a certain store. A headache that appears after a tense meeting at work. The bone-deep
‘You’re Too Loud’ and Other Lies: Why ADHD and Autism Look Different in BIPOC Communities
Have you ever been told you’re “too much?” Too loud, too quiet, too intense, too sensitive? For many in BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) communities, these labels are
Exploring Culturally Responsive and Empowering Therapeutic Models for Black Men
In response to the profound systemic failures of the traditional healthcare system, a vibrant movement is actively building new pathways to healing for Black men, grounded in cultural understanding, accessibility,
Breaking the Silence: Navigating the Barriers to Mental Healthcare for Black Men
Even when a Black man overcomes the immense societal pressures and internal conflicts to seek help for his mental health, he is confronted by a healthcare system that is often