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It’s exhausting—and it’s often invisible to the people around you. In close to a decade of work, I’ve come to realize that many mental health professionals—even very good ones—aren’t well-versed in ADHD. I know this because I was one of them. The standard play book of “just try harder” or “build better habits” doesn’t account for the way ADHD brains actually work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6938dc276dd75e54cc88ce2d/1780234626427-QQ4506QN31C4ZV046NYZ/unsplash-image-EMB-s2f5c0A.jpg ADHD Affirming Therapy for Adults - You might be a fit for ADHD-affirming therapy if you: Were diagnosed years ago but never got real support beyond medication Were diagnosed recently and are still making sense of what it means Suspect you have ADHD and are tired of being told (or telling yourself) that you just need more discipline Are exhausted from masking, code-switching, or holding everything together Have a mind that is always “on” and struggle to slow down Are tired of feeling like you are failing at things other people seem to do effortlessly https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6938dc276dd75e54cc88ce2d/1780234505895-LAKHK8JTV00T92OGZBAF/unsplash-image-FsjdtF_6I5k.jpg ADHD Affirming Therapy for Adults - How can I help? I work with adults to understand how their brain and nervous system actually function—and to build a way of living that works with that wiring rather than against it. We’ll look at executive function, emotional regulation, relationships, and the layers of shame and self-criticism that come with a lifetime of being misread. The goal isn’t to “fix” you. It’s to help you become more of yourself, more comfortably. If you are already working with a therapist who’s a good fit but lacking in ADHD-specific experience, I’m also happy to provide adjunctive ADHD support. https://www.consciousresettherapy.com/somatic-work daily 0.75 2026-05-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6938dc276dd75e54cc88ce2d/7bba188c-3527-4346-ae47-a7a1b78ca002/unsplash-image-JNCkUF-QwOI.jpg Somatic Work - What is somatic work? In general, somatic work refers to the therapeutic intervention of connecting with our bodies. Our bodies house our nervous system, which is the foundational component of our sense of safety (or threat), our ease in relationships (or discomfort), and our sense of belonging (or disconnection). An unsettled nervous system is a key component of many emotional ailments, mental health conditions, and relationship challenges. When our nervous system senses threats, we react from a place of protection and defense rather than openness and connection. For most of us, our nervous system is constantly running beneath our level of conscious awareness to protect us from perceived threats. Our bodies—and the embedded nervous system–hold the sum of our past experiences. If in our childhood the primary experience was one of abundance, physical and emotional safety, and the freedom to explore the world and be curious, then our nervous system defaults to a baseline of ease. In moments of stress, we feel comfortable voicing our needs and asking for support, we rally and push forward to reach our goals. After the challenge has been completed—and even during when it is appropriate to break and rest–we are able to settle down, redirect our attention, and feel a sense of accomplishment. The human experience is not often this simple, however. I work with a range of folks—survivors of complex childhood trauma, people who were abused or neglected, to adult children of emotionally immature parents—or parents who simply weren’t able to meet their children’s needs, no matter how much love was otherwise there. Across this entire spectrum, I’ve found that meaningful change necessitates understanding how our nervous systems respond to stress and providing the support necessary to cultivate an embodied sense of ease. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6938dc276dd75e54cc88ce2d/1780081541752-2V9I9FB4YBC416L98G5W/unsplash-image-U2H4Br0_NLs.jpg Somatic Work - How does somatic work differ from traditional therapy? Somatic practitioners are trained to perceive signs of a dysregulated nervous system and use these as entry points to explore and process the wounds of the past that are negatively impacting our minds, bodies, and relationships today. While other therapies may also include the cultivation of mindfulness, somatic practice specifically cultivates awareness of the stories and messages the body holds. Somatic therapy includes body-focused practices aimed at promoting a felt sense of safety, increasing the range of emotions that can be experienced, and digesting traumatic experiences the body is holding that are unconsciously shaping present life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6938dc276dd75e54cc88ce2d/1780082764940-G35DWSHU4QHK5ZXP6HWV/unsplash-image-lWBZ01XRRoI.jpg Somatic Work - Are there different types of somatic therapy? Yes. The two main educating bodies for somatic therapy are the Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute (SPI) and Somatic Experiencing (SE). I have completed two years of training with SPI. I already work with a therapist but am interested in somatic therapy. Can we work together? Somatic work can provide a helpful complement to work you are already doing with a talk therapist or CBT therapist. If you are seeking out additional support to process a trauma, support your nervous system through a period of acute stress, or address bodily symptoms of anxiety, I’d be happy to work together and collaborate with your therapist as needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6938dc276dd75e54cc88ce2d/bf145d76-d695-4db4-a2d1-0f46931dd845/unsplash-image-FkKClUPUURU.jpg Somatic Work - What does a somatic therapy session actually look and feel like? The short answer is: it depends heavily on where you are starting and what you are looking to explore. We don’t learn to swim by getting thrown in the deep end of the pool. Early sessions will likely focus on beginning to cultivate awareness of your body's sense of threat or safety and discovering ways to settle your nervous system, as well as expanding your ability to explore uncomfortable territory without becoming flooded or numb. Once we’ve built a foundation of safety, we can expand the work into exploring the range of experiences that have shaped your nervous system and the way you experience the world. For some people, this may look like processing Big-T trauma: events that involved actual or anticipated serious injury, violence, or threat to life. For others, we may be exploring the developmental wounds we all carry—experiences from childhood where some form of adversity overwhelmed our capacity to cope and we didn’t receive the support we truly needed. By exploring how we react to triggers in our current life, we will increase your awareness of how your body responds now and use this as an entry point to digest the past, update the meaning your child self made (like, “I’m not strong enough, I’m unlikeable, nobody cares if I need help”), and expand your current capacity to respond to adversity and show up to life as the person you want to be. https://www.consciousresettherapy.com/relationship-therapy daily 0.75 2026-05-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6938dc276dd75e54cc88ce2d/1780086007586-HT9JUVCCTXHYU34RZS7S/unsplash-image-CCjgYjUudxE.jpg Relationship Therapy - If you clicked on this tab, I’m guessing you might recognize yourself or your partner in one of the following statements. You want to understand each other better. You want to communicate more effectively. You want to feel more connected. You want to face challenges as a team. You want to find a rhythm of life that works for both of you. You want to rekindle, deepen, or perhaps find for the first time, your sexual connection. My Approach My approach to relationship therapy centers around the belief that relationships are pathways to healing and growth. Oftentimes, ways of coping we develop to navigate adversity help our individual survival but put up walls that prevent connection and intimacy. Understanding and reframing these tendencies we all have—like pulling away, shutting down, or people pleasing—typically helps each partner better understand themself and each other. This establishes a baseline of increased compassion and closeness. Next, I support couples in identifying the cycles of interaction that couples naturally develop and find themselves stuck in, so that we can reroute to somewhere that ultimately feels better. While there are multiple entry points to doing so, most of our sessions will likely involve in the moment processing—that is, delving into a conflict, encountering the unconscious dynamic that needs changing, slowing down and bringing awareness of what is going on, and then beginning to take small steps to shift how you communicate and relate to each other. I will provide exercises to increase connection, coaching on relational skills and the space to practice them with in the moment support, as well as a contained space to explore territory that typically leads to fighting or stuckness. My role is to provide a holding space where you can both meet your issues head on with the support at hand to help you both slow down, regulate intensity, and step in and steer when necessary. https://www.consciousresettherapy.com/new-page daily 0.75 2026-05-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1618497259178-6XJGK9GR6YAVBQL5L519/20140301_Trade-151_012-2.jpg Highly Sensitive People https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1607694583486-2PQT0LQ193RL7MCB6DX4/20140228_Trade+151_0046.jpg Highly Sensitive People https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1607694644871-IC85FNH781UNZSZEGHDR/Aro+Ha_0428.jpg Highly Sensitive People https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1589847767761-J2M1HI20BXRQ9XCR0HUD/Large+JPG-Aro+Ha_0387.jpg Highly Sensitive People https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6938dc276dd75e54cc88ce2d/55fd690c-b856-4cef-8bfd-ce2ddc3700f1/Tree-Reflection-4-imgg-gi3-ycom286t.png Highly Sensitive People https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6938dc276dd75e54cc88ce2d/1780089330862-B0QCJ94BTVCDG4M3FE11/unsplash-image-TDvaNBwO7vY.jpg Highly Sensitive People - Is High Sensitivity the same as ADHD or Autism? No, but some of the traits can certainly overlap—overstimulation, sensory sensitivities, emotional overwhelm—and you can be both. Experts are yet to fully understand the relationship between a highly sensitive temperament, mental health, neurodivergence, and adverse childhood experiences. That being said, ADHD and Autism are underdiagnosed and many therapists are undereducated on both. If you identify with some of the HSP traits above but are wondering if you have ADHD or are Autistic, I’m happy to explore this intersection with you so that we can best meet your needs (including testing referrals to neurodivergent informed psychologists if desired). Ultimately, my opinion is that labels can be useful if they provide a way of recognizing a set of experiences a person holds. For some, the highly sensitive descriptor is empowering—finding language that matches your experience may allow you to better understand and take care of yourself. It can help tap into strengths you may be cut off from, as well as reframe some of your struggles and find healthier adaptations to stress. Us humans are pretty complex. I’m here to help you honor and understand your complexity so that we can help you thrive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6938dc276dd75e54cc88ce2d/1780089584741-UOW17GP42009KQWWPOGH/unsplash-image-JX963m6aVxg.jpg Highly Sensitive People - What does HSP look like in men? Male socialization interrupts the development of the positive qualities of high sensitivity for many men. The implicit and explicit messages that boys receive from parents, teachers, coaches, and peers frequently discourage or punish the expression of emotion. All humans can feel deeply, but HSPs have a baseline of feeling deeply. When boys learn at a young age this is not welcome and that doing so will make them a target, they learn to mute their innate sensitivity. This can show up in a lot of different ways; the common denominator is that there is a disconnect from one’s sense of self and often a sense that something is wrong with them. For many highly sensitive men, it’s a journey to recognize–much less embrace—this sensitivity. Even as I write this, I recognize that the word “sensitive” or some of the language I use (like gentle, safe, or self compassion) may evoke a strong reaction in some of you—they certainly did in me when I first started this journey. If there’s a part of you that resonates with anything I’ve said here, I encourage you to reach out when you are ready. https://www.consciousresettherapy.com/fees-and daily 0.75 2026-05-31 https://www.consciousresettherapy.com/faq-1 daily 0.75 2026-05-31