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
- 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. - Positive Affirmation Passwords
How to use positive affirmations as a password to help reinforce positive thoughts. - Apps for ADHD
ADHD symptoms can be SUPER frustrating and difficult to manage. These apps may help you deal with them.
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
- Positive Affirmation PasswordsHow to use positive affirmations as a password to help reinforce positive thoughts.
- Therapy for Children
Therapy for Children: Types of therapy that work well for children, what therapy sessions look like, and how parents can be involved. - What is an Out of Network (OON) Provider?
While many large practices and doctors offices will remain in network with a variety of insurance companies, many small scale therapists are out of network (OON) providers. An out of network provider is a provider does not have a contract with the insurance company.
ADHD
- 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 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.
- Increased Postural Sway & ADHDWhat is increased postural sway and how does it relate to people with ADHD?
- ADHD and Food AllergiesIf 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.
- Apps for ADHDADHD symptoms can be SUPER frustrating and difficult to manage. These apps may help you deal with them.
- What is Body Doubling?
Body doubling has been something humans have been doing forever as a way to be more productive and to complete tasks efficiently. Psychology just made it sound pretty. It’s important to understand and utilize this method, particularly if you struggle with ADHD.
Depression
- 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. - 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.
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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.
