Constant overstimulation, burnout, and meltdowns don’t have to be your norm. A neurodivergent therapist shares 4 simple changes that can help you regulate your nervous system and develop a flexible capacity to handle stress.

Many neurodivergent adults (autistic, ADHD, highly sensitive) experience emotional intensity, sensory overload, and social challenges that dysregulate their nervous systems. This blog post explores 6 unique ways ND folks can care for their nervous systems through sight, sound, taste, smell, touch, and the crucial practice of taking breaks from sensory input. 

Explore the broad spectrum of neurodiversity, from innate neurodivergence like autism, ADHD, and high sensitivity; to acquired differences resulting from trauma and other experiences. We’ll explain why both formal diagnoses and self-diagnosis are valid; and why there is no such thing as a 100% neurotypical person.

EMDR and Brainspotting offer unique approaches to brain-body healing. Discover which therapy might be a better fit for you based on factors like structure, flexibility, and session frequency (weekly vs. intensive).

You are not broken. Your goal doesn’t have to be to fully unmask all the time, if you don’t feel safe or ready to do so. And you don’t have to magically “know” yourself post-diagnosis/discovery of your autism.

If you’re neurodivergent (autistic, ADHD, highly sensitive) and traditional therapy hasn’t quite worked for you, a therapy intensive could be a helpful alternative. Intensives are a form of short-term, accelerated therapy, using powerful modalities like Internal Family Systems, Brainspotting, and EMDR to heal the nervous system.

Decolonizing the mind is an ongoing process that requires our active curiosity and participation. When we challenge colonial thinking, we can work toward dismantling systems of oppression and building a world that is truly inclusive and safe for all.

Let’s explore the 4 phases of CPTSD recovery. Here’s why you might feel worse before you feel better, and why you might feel more neurodivergent (more autistic, more ADHD) as you heal from complex trauma.

Welcome to the Peruvian Amazon, the heart of Shipibo shamanism and the home of Mother Ayahuasca. For thousands of years, Indigenous communities have explored spiritual healing through this sacred plant medicine. Join along for a day in the life of a shaman’s translator and ceremony facilitator.

Many women discover their autism later in life. This delayed diagnosis is often due to societal misconceptions, gender bias, and the tendency to mask autistic traits. Let’s explore the common experiences of women who’ve been labeled “quiet,” “shy,” “sensitive,” and “different.”

Brainspotting, a powerful brain-body therapy, can help you prepare for and process your psychedelic experiences (ketamine, psilocybin, natural plant medicines). Explore how trauma-informed support can make the difference between an unnecessarily difficult experience and an insightful healing journey. 

So one (or both) of you has just discovered that you’re autistic, whether through formal diagnosis or self-identification. What now? An autistic therapist shares how to positively integrate an understanding of autism in your relationship, allowing both partners to experience deeper connection and understanding.

Before you ever process a distressing memory through EMDR, you’ll first build your toolkit of resources. One essential tool is the Calm Place practice, designed to soothe and stabilize your nervous system. In this blog post, we’ll share creative examples of calm places and offer guidance for those who struggle with visualization.

Maybe you’ve tried couples counseling before, but realized that you need a specialized space to explore how neurodiversity (autism, ADHD, high sensitivity) impacts relationship dynamics. Learn how neurodiverse couples counseling can support you and your partner, and what a typical session looks like.

EMDR accesses the parts of the brain where traumatic memories are stored and changes the neural wiring around those memories — through a simple technique called bilateral stimulation (BLS). Learn what BLS looks like in an EMDR session, and why it works so well for trauma reprocessing.

Psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy (PAT) is a therapeutic approach that involves the use of psychoactive medicines, like ketamine, cannabis, or psilocybin, in a structured, intentional, and guided setting. A psychedelic therapist in Denver, CO shares about ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP). 

Positive States Practice is not about bypassing difficult emotions. It’s about nurturing the positive pathways that are already there, so that you can navigate difficult experiences in a more resourced way. Let’s explore what this practice looks like, and how it can enhance outcomes in EMDR trauma therapy.

Is EMDR therapy for autistic people different than EMDR for non-autistics? The answer is more complicated than you might think. An autistic therapist shares how neurotypes influence the way that we process trauma — and why EMDR can be a great fit for neurodivergent brains.

How do you go from realizing you have complex trauma to actually healing from it? Learn how trauma-focused modalities like Internal Family Systems and Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing can help you get to the other side of complex trauma — toward more fulfilling relationships & connection with your authentic Self.

Struggling to complete — or even start — your to-do list? The ADHD brain has a variable attention span, motivated by interests rather than by priorities. A neurodiversity-affirming therapist explains how to stay focused and get things done — even the tasks that you dread doing.