Anxiety, procrastination, and self-criticism aren’t your enemies—they’re protective parts trying to keep you safe. This post explores how to observe, unblend, and bring your parts into dialogue, fostering understanding, cooperation, and integration. Discover practical exercises and insights from IFS therapy to reduce shame, build self-compassion, and strengthen your inner system.

Most anxiety isn’t really about the task or situation in front of you—it’s about the deeper fear underneath. The “And Then What?” exercise helps you trace that fear, uncover what your anxious mind is truly worried about, and respond with self-compassion, connection, and grounded, intentional action. By exploring the root of your anxiety, you can begin to build self-trust and feel more calm and capable in everyday life.

Past versions of ourselves — playful, curious, courageous — never truly disappear. Learn how to notice, honor, and invite these qualities back into your life, and explore practical ways to reconnect with the parts of you that have always been waiting beneath the surface.

We don’t always shrink because we’re unsure—sometimes we hide because being seen once led to pain. Over time, our nervous system learns that safety means staying small. Explore how self-protection can look like withdrawal, how to rebuild inner and relational safety, and why compassion and patience are key to reconnecting with your confident, authentic self.

Navigating the world with ADHD, Autism, or other neurodivergent experiences can feel overwhelming, exhausting, and isolating — especially when the world wasn’t built for your nervous system. In this post, we explore how to work with your mind instead of against it, honoring your pace, processing style, and sensory needs.

The moment we give words to what’s inside, something shifts — it leaves our control, becomes visible, and connects us to others in ways that feel both freeing and uncomfortable. For many, expression can feel risky, yet it’s often the path toward relief and connection. This post explores what happens when our thoughts meet the world — and how learning to release them can bring deeper understanding and calm.

As a neurodivergent-affirming therapist, I’ve worked with countless clients who feel frustrated by productivity and self-care strategies that don’t fit their brains. In this post, I share personal experiences and practical approaches to help you honor your ADHD brain, embrace your natural rhythms, and create routines, relationships, and self-care practices that actually work—for you—without shame or comparison.

Curiosity about sex, intimacy, and connection can reveal patterns in all areas of your relationships. Discover how reflecting on your desires, boundaries, and relational beliefs can deepen trust with yourself and others in therapy.

If you’ve tried all the coping tools and still feel overwhelmed, your anxiety might be more than it seems. In this post, we explore how anxiety often masks deeper struggles like trauma, masking, or missed neurodivergence—and how the right kind of therapy can help you feel safe, seen, and supported.

ADHD shapes how many experience sexuality and kink, blending heightened curiosity, sensory sensitivity, and impulsivity. This post delves into the joys and challenges of neurodivergent desire, the role of kink in fostering safety and agency, and the importance of compassionate, non-shaming support for LGBTQIA+ and neurodiverse individuals seeking authentic sexual expression.

The fawn response often goes unseen—but it’s one of the most deeply ingrained survival strategies many of us carry. In this personal reflection, I explore how fawning shows up in perfectionism, people-pleasing, and emotional shape-shifting—and how real healing starts not with “fixing” ourselves, but by gently relating to the parts that tried to protect us.

Anger is often misunderstood, but it can be a powerful guide if we listen closely. Whether it’s simmering beneath the surface in family dynamics, romantic relationships, or at work, anger can point us toward what truly matters. Learn how to recognize where anger shows up in your life and how to process it in a healthy, constructive way.