When Helping Professionals Aren't Helpful
There is a pattern worth naming. When people operate from scarcity, they become more likely to judge and diminish one another. This post is...
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Everyone Is Stressed. Not Everyone Has a Stress Disorder.
Most of us are stressed most of the time. A stress disorder is defined by something else: what has happened to your ability to manage it. Sometimes that looks like everything is too much. Sometimes it looks like feeling nothing...
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How to Tell What You Are Actually Getting When You Search “ADHD Evaluation” or “ASD Assessment”
Searching for an ADHD evaluation or ASD assessment can feel overwhelming fast. The terminology is inconsistent, the marketing is confusing, and it is hard...
Anxious, Avoidant, and Over
When the world feels unsteady, our need for connection gets louder. Lately, I have been hearing the same theme in different forms. People feel...
Santa, Bring Me Fair Health Insurance This Year: A psychologist view from inside the system
Mental health insurance is broken in ways that affect everyone. This post is an honest look at the system from a psychologist who works...
Your Nervous System is Not Breaking News
Your nervous system does not distinguish between a threat in the room and a threat on your phone. This post explains why constant news...
The Urgent Need to Protect Gender-Affirming Care: A Psychological Perspective on Delaware's Senate Bill 55
Gender identity has been a part of human experience throughout history. However, for transgender and gender-diverse individuals, the journey towards self-acceptance often involves overcoming...