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July 1, 2026

Can Trauma Cause ADHD: Know the Symptoms & Differences

In my years of clinical work, I can’t count how many parents and adults have asked me the same question: can trauma cause ADHD? It’s a fair one, because the overlap is real. I’ve watched a child who survived neglect get labeled hyperactive, and an adult carrying old trauma get treated for attention problems that […]

What is Weaponized Incompetence and How to Deal With It

Sometimes, you ask your partner to do something. Maybe fold the laundry or wash the dishes, and by the end of it, you are the one

Healing from Narcissistic Abuse and Rebuilding Yourself

If you’re healing from narcissistic abuse, you know the confusion does not always end when the relationship does. You may replay conversations, question your memory, or

What is New Relationship Anxiety: Symptoms and Triggers

Starting a new relationship can sometimes bring unexpected worry. A small pause in a conversation or an unanswered message may suddenly seem much bigger than it

Dating Someone with Depression (Here are Steps to Support)

Dating someone with depression looks like a mountain to climb, but as they say, love can stop wars, so why not depression? Depression itself is something

302 Mental Health: What it Means and Who to Call in a Crisis

In my practice, I’ve had more than one phone call start with the same shaky question: “What do I do? I think she needs to go

Level 2 Autism in Adults (Signs, Traits and Support)

Level 2 autism is usually the one people do not talk about enough. It sits right between high-functioning and fully dependent. Though it is usually visible

How Much Does Therapy Cost?

Therapy typically costs $100–$250 per session without insurance, or an average copay of $23–$53 if you’re insured, in the USA. Finding mental health support often starts

What is the Opposite of Neurodivergent? Let’s Get Into it

I can’t tell you how many times a client has paused mid-session and asked me, “Wait, am I neurodivergent, and what’s the opposite of neurodivergent, anyway?”

Trauma Release Exercises: The Body’s Way of Letting Go

Trauma can affect both the mind and the body in ways that are not always easy to recognize. While emotional distress is often the focus, the