Adoption is a deeply nuanced experience, one that can be nearly impossible to fully grasp unless you’ve lived it yourself. Recently, there has been growing conversation about the adoptee experience, with adoptees increasingly challenging long-held ideas like the expectation of…
Understanding Object Permanence in the Context of ADHD Object permanence is the ability to understand that people, objects, and responsibilities continue to exist even when they’re not directly in front of us. While it’s a skill that typically develops in…
An affair can rupture the very foundation of a relationship—leaving one partner reeling with betrayal and the other consumed by guilt, confusion, or fear of loss. In the face of this emotional devastation, many couples (those who want to repair)…
Living with ADHD can often feel like your mind is constantly in overdrive—thoughts racing, emotions fluctuating, and decisions made impulsively in the heat of the moment. While ADHD is commonly associated with issues like focus and restlessness, one of its…
Throughout my experience as both a therapist and an everyday person, I’ve come to realize that ADHD is one of the most commonly misunderstood conditions. Many people tend to associate ADHD solely with high energy and an inability to focus.…
In every relationship, challenges arise, and sometimes, couples need a little help navigating those rough waters. The truth is, no one is given a handbook for how to be in a relationship with another human. It can be difficult! There’s…
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and codependency often go hand-in-hand, creating some unique challenges in relationships. The overlap between these two conditions can lead to difficult dynamics, communication issues, emotional dysregulation, and low self-esteem. By recognizing how ADHD and codependency…
Adoption is an incredibly emotional and complex process for all involved, particularly for birth parents*. After choosing adoption, birth parents may experience a range of emotions, including grief, shame, anxiety, grief, and isolation. While the choosing adoption can be motivated…
In my work, I often sit with clients and will hear one of them say, “I had no idea you felt this way.” In our society, it’s become normal to hold on to what we’re thinking and feeling, and relationships…
A breakup, especially after a long-term relationship, can feel like a deep loss. It may be hard to imagine life without your partner, and it’s normal to experience a whirlwind of emotions. However, healing from a breakup is a journey…