Curious, candid, and a little bit soulful.
This is where therapy meets real talk. As a licensed professional counselor specializing in trauma, neurodivergence (AuDHD), relationships, and the Enneagram, I use this space to unpack the human experience with honesty and heart. Whether you're looking for practical tools, deeper insight, or just a sense that you're not alone, you'll find it here. Each post is written with warmth, wit, and a deep respect for your inner world.
You’re not lazy. You’re not broken. You’re an ADHD brain trying to function in a neurotypical world, and that’s hard. This post is your warm, practical guide to understanding executive dysfunction and finding motivation that works for your brain.
Read MoreParenting “on the fly” works… until it doesn’t.
A parenting plan gives you a ready-made framework for handling common challenges with consistency, calm, and clarity. In this post, we’ll cover how to build your plan, avoid common pitfalls, support neurodivergent kids, and align with your co-parent, plus grab a free printable template to create your own!
Is it just you... or is this AuDHD? This gentle guide helps you pause, unweave, and rebraid the strands of your identity, through executive function, sensory sensitivity, emotions, relationships, and how you know yourself. No diagnoses, no scorecards, just reflection, resonance, and radical permission.
Read MoreTake a guided tour of the Enneagram Greenhouse. Introducing new aspects of the greenhouse that help to curate the full Enneagram ecosystem. Explore the Quiz, deep dives of every type, the new mistyping guides, type themed playlists, and printable cheat sheets to help you grow with your type. Also a look at what’s coming next to the Greenhouse.
Read MoreI’m a therapist and a mom, and I did not expect an animated K-pop demon-hunter movie to wreck me in the best possible way… but here we are. Between the glowing swords, the goosebump-inducing finale, and a derpy tiger who deserves his own TED Talk, this movie quietly delivers some of the most powerful mental health lessons I’ve seen on screen. Here’s what it can teach us about healing, identity, and feeling whole again.
Read MoreYou love each other, so why does it still feel hard sometimes? This post explores the truth about love, maintenance, and what keeps a relationship running for the long haul.
Read MoreLiminal space isn’t just a pause—it’s a sacred, messy, transformational in-between. In this post, we explore how therapy and self-inquiry can help you sit with uncertainty, listen inward, and move through stuckness with intention.
Read MoreConflict doesn’t have to mean chaos. Learn how to fight like teammates—not opponents—with these therapist-approved fair fighting rules and a free downloadable guide you can use at home or in session.
Read MoreSetting boundaries doesn’t make you mean, it makes you clear. In this practical, compassionate guide, we’ll explore how to create boundaries that reflect your values, protect your peace, and invite healthier connection (with a few metaphorical gardens and Enneagram insights along the way).
Read MoreScreaming toddlers inspired it. The internet helped build it. And now you get to enjoy it. A playlist of the calmest songs out there, curated by a therapist who really needed a breather.
Read MoreAnxiety can hit hard and fast, especially for neurodivergent folks. This post is your go-to “first aid kit” of quick, effective tools for calming your body and mind when everything feels like too much. From vagus nerve hacks to barefoot grounding and “chill pills,” these strategies are simple, practical, and even a little fun.
Read MoreWondering why some therapists don’t take insurance? In this post, I break down the real reasons, from protecting your privacy to getting longer sessions and more personalized care. Especially helpful for veterans, first responders, and anyone tired of red tape getting in the way of real healing.
Read MoreStruggle with comforting others? Learn why your support may miss the mark, and how to truly show up with empathy, validation, and emotional awareness.
Read MoreDiscover the Enneagram’s nine personality types and how this powerful tool can support self-awareness, healing, and deeper connection in therapy. Learn how I use it in sessions to help clients grow, communicate, and thrive.
Read MoreJournaling is a powerful tool for self-reflection and emotional clarity. Learn how to use writing as a therapeutic practice to process thoughts and emotions
Read MoreStruggling with communication in relationships? Discover practical strategies for conflict resolution, active listening, and building stronger connections
Read MoreCommon pitfalls of interactions with people who are struggling and dealing with troublesome issues and how to avoid them
Read MoreLessons I have learned in my own battle of being a people pleaser that could help you break out of the pattern too
Read MorePositive impacts of incorporating soothing sounds into your sleep, and the ways it can improve your sleep quality
Read MoreThe family system is important to the overall growth and development of all persons within it. How to spot and eliminate signs and symptoms of an unhealthy family system
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