Finding a therapist can be hard. If you are autistic or neurodivergent (ND), it can feel even harder. You might wonder if your therapist will understand you, support you, or judge you. That’s why it’s so important to find someone who is neurodiversity-affirming. What...
In a recent interview, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made deeply troubling remarks about autistic individuals, suggesting they "will never work, they will never pay taxes, and they will never serve in the military or contribute to society." As a therapist, advocate, and...
You may have seen headlines recently stating that autism rates are increasing. The CDC now estimates that 1 in 30 children are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), up from 1 in 35 just a few years ago. Understandably, these numbers might feel startling to...
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is a behavioral condition characterized by a consistent pattern of defiance, disobedience, and hostility towards authority figures. Children and adolescents with ODD may frequently lose their temper, argue with adults, refuse to...
PTSD, complex PTSD, ADHD, autism, anxiety, borderline personality, depression… The list goes on and on. As a counsellor, I don’t need my client to have a diagnosis. If you have one, that’s great, but if you don’t and you’re struggling with various symptoms, that’s...
Are you an adult who recently received an ADHD diagnosis? You may be experiencing a wide range of emotions at this point, and understandably so. Perhaps you are happy to finally have an understanding of who you are and why you do the things you do. It may be...