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Navigating Early Adulthood: Challenges and Support for Anxious Women
As women embark on the journey into early adulthood, they face a unique array of challenges that can feel confusing and overwhelming, especially for those who grapple with anxiety, perfectionism, and ADHD. From navigating changing relationships to managing increased responsibilities and unexpected setbacks, the journey into adulthood can be daunting.
What is Neurodivergent-Affirming Care?
Neurodiversity is a concept that highlights the natural variation in neurological development, acknowledging that there is no one "normal" way for the brain to function. In the world of therapy and mental health care, there has been a growing recognition of the need for inclusive and affirming practices that embrace the diversity of human neurology.
How Neurodivergent Parents Process Information Differently
There are two different approaches to information processing: top-down and bottom-up. Both play important roles in our perception and understanding of the world and can show up differently for neurodivergent individuals.
Looking for More Individualized Support?
These posts are free to explore anytime, but they're not a substitute for support that's actually tailored to you. If something you read here is hitting close to home, that might be a sign it's time for more individualized care.
I offer 60- and 90-minute individual therapy sessions in Fort Collins, CO, using an IFS (Internal Family Systems) and depth-focused approach. My work is neurodivergent-affirming and queer-affirming, and I specialize in supporting high-achieving women and femmes navigating anxiety, ADHD, perfectionism, relationship struggles, career stress and burnout, and the broader challenges of early-mid adulthood.
If you're curious whether working together might be a good fit, I'd love to connect!