My work as a psychotherapist is deeply informed by my own lived experience as a neurodivergent individual with Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD), a type of learning disability. Neurodivergence  refers to neurologically based differences that affect how people think, process information, communicate, and experience the world. These differences can significantly impact education, relationships, self-esteem, and mental health. CAPD is one such condition, and it has sha

Living with ADHD means navigating challenges with time management, organization, focus and emotional regulation on a regular basis. It’s not being lazy, a lack of effort or poor motivation; ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition that shapes how your brain is able to process information and the responses you have to the world. Being able to understand what your brain needs is the first step to building coping strategies that work.  Here are some of my personal favorites as a f

The days get shorter, the air gets colder, and moods begin to shift. The UV lowers, the sun sets earlier, and everything begins to feel a lot heavier. Many people feel a shift in their energy or mood, but for a number of people, it may be Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) or a seasonal pattern of depression.  You may be wondering; what is seasonal depression? This is a type of mood disorder in which depressive episodes can emerge in a regular seasonal pattern. It is most comm