As a resource for clients and for others seeking mental health resources, I’ve put together a blog where I will write about different topics such as the experience of therapy, ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Neurodiversity, and Parenting. This is a resource- not everything there is to know about these topics.
As a therapist (clinical social worker) with lived experience of ADHD, Depression, and Anxiety, I will speak to some of my own personal experiences and what has been helpful for me. I will also try to address research in the field of psychology and mental health.
If you are in immediate need of help of mental health care, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. The world needs you.
Latest Posts
- Fusion Academy
I am working on touring some of the local private and public school programs in our area in hopes of having better options to offer to neurodivergent clients who may need an alternative setting to their current one. One of the first schools that I toured was Fusion Academy in Columbia, Maryland. This school serves … Read more - Finding an Insurance Plan with Out of Network Coverage
A simple guide to picking health insurance with out-of-network coverage, plus easy explanations of common insurance terms you need to know. - Food Aversions: Tips for Dealing with Sensory Issues with Food
Struggling with food aversions? Discover simple, sensory-friendly strategies to make mealtimes easier and support picky or sensitive eaters. - Does My Insurance Cover Out of Network Providers?Navigating insurance can be overwhelming — especially when it comes to out-of-network providers. Learn how out-of-network coverage works, what PPO vs HMO plans mean for reimbursement, and how tools like Reimbursify can help you check your benefits and get money back for therapy sessions.
- Alternatives to Public School for Neurodivergent Learners
Explore homeschooling, private school, micro-schools, and other alternatives to public school for neurodivergent learners in Maryland. - Should You Use AI for Therapy?
As AI tools like ChatGPT gain popularity, some therapists fear becoming obsolete. This article explores whether AI can truly replace therapy—or just support it.
Executive Functioning for Parents & Kids YouTube Channel
If YouTube is more your jam, and you’re here specifically for ADHD and/or Executive Functioning issues, check out my YouTube channel: Executive Functioning for Parents & Kids.
Therapy
- Finding an Insurance Plan with Out of Network CoverageA simple guide to picking health insurance with out-of-network coverage, plus easy explanations of common insurance terms you need to know.
- Should You Use AI for Therapy?As AI tools like ChatGPT gain popularity, some therapists fear becoming obsolete. This article explores whether AI can truly replace therapy—or just support it.
- What is Level of Care in Mental Health? Getting the RIGHT Help When You Need It.
Learn about mental health levels of care—from outpatient therapy to hospitalization—and how to choose the right support for your unique needs.
ADHD
- IEP Accommodations: Ideas for Neurodivergent Kids
Discover helpful IEP accommodations for neurodivergent kids with ADHD and autism to support learning, focus, communication, and emotional regulation. - Burned Out Before Break: Helping Neurodivergent Kids Make It to the Finish Line
Explore effective strategies to manage pre-break burnout in neurodivergent students, with practical tips on coping mechanisms, reducing demands, and planning for breaks. Learn how to support your child’s unique needs and advocate for systemic changes in education. - What is Executive Functioning?
Executive Functioning: You’ve heard the term used SO many times in relation to ADHD, but executive functioning skills are something EVERYONE needs and learns. But what IS executive functioning? How do you know if it’s a problem for you? - Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria: It’s Not Just Depression
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) is a term from Dr. William Dodson, that describes someone’s intense feelings that occur due to perceived or actual rejection or failure. - Increased Postural Sway & ADHD
What is increased postural sway and how does it relate to people with ADHD? - ADHD and Food Allergies
If you have ADHD or know someone who has it, you’re probably familiar with how difficult it is for us to manage some fairly basic executive functioning tasks. Our short term memory is poor, and we often don’t think before we do things. So when we’re diagnosed with or suspect a food allergy, it can be really tricky.
Depression
- What is Level of Care in Mental Health? Getting the RIGHT Help When You Need It.Learn about mental health levels of care—from outpatient therapy to hospitalization—and how to choose the right support for your unique needs.
- Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria: It’s Not Just DepressionRejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) is a term from Dr. William Dodson, that describes someone’s intense feelings that occur due to perceived or actual rejection or failure.
- Positivity Journaling to Fight Depressive Symptoms
What is a positivity journal? Here’s how you can use journaling to refocus on happy events and positive aspects of your life. This type of journal is helpful for fighting depressive symptoms.
Read More Posts about Depression
Anxiety
- To Medicate or Not to Medicate: Should I Take Psychiatric Medication?
Psychiatric medication is a really controversial topic for some people. Where mental health seems to be ‘in your head,’ it’s easy for people to assume you can outthink psychiatric symptoms. While therapy, a good support system, and great coping mechanisms can be SO helpful, there are times when medication is necessary.
