Cheryl LeMay Therapy

08/28/2025

04/27/2025

Stop letting people consume you.

They didn’t call? go to sleep.
They didn’t message you? put your phone down and have a better day.
They left you on read? delete the conversation.
They didn’t make an effort? match their energy.

Never let your happiness depend on anyone.

04/03/2025

ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) Mind Mapping 👆🏼

Did you know that females may be more apt to receive diagnoses such as anxiety, mood disorders, learning disorders, and/or eating disorders rather than autism.

Social camouflaging or masking is common with autistic females. They may mimic social behaviours to fit in. This can make it harder to recognize their autistic traits.

Did you know that Autism is said to be caused by approximately 90% genetics and can be hereditary from either parent.

There is a significant portion of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) that may go undiagnosed, particularly in females, with some studies indicating that nearly 80% of autistic females are undiagnosed by the age of 18.

If you are interested in having an Autism assessment conducted it is best to seek out a professional that specializes in Autism. Jennifer Grant at Collaborative Clarity is an amazing resource for anyone wanting to be assessed! ✨https://www.collaborativeclarity.com for more information!

03/17/2025

💥10 SIGNS YOUR ADHD CHILD IS MASKING AT SCHOOL:

1 They hold it together all day-then explode at home.

2 They never get in trouble, but they struggle silently. They seem “well-behaved,” but inside, they’re overwhelmed.

3 They copy what their peers do to blend in. Instead of showing their true personality, they mimic others to fit in.

4 They never ask for help-even when they need it.
They’re afraid of being seen as different or “less than.”

5 They come home absolutely exhausted. Holding it all together drains them mentally and emotionally.

6 They get stomach aches or headaches from stress. Anxiety builds throughout the day, but no one sees it until they’re safe at home.

7 They hold in their emotions at school-but let it all out at home. Teachers see a calm child, but you see the overwhelm.

8 They try too hard to be “perfect.”
Overcompensating, people-pleasing, and pushing themselves beyond their limits.

9 Teachers say “No issues!” but at home, it’s chaos.
They mask so well that no one at school notices their struggles.

10 They say they “hate school” but can’t explain why. It’s not the learning-it’s the exhaustion from masking all day.

• Just because they’re quiet in class doesn’t mean they’re thriving.

01/08/2025

𝐈𝐬 𝐢𝐭 Worry 𝐨𝐫 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐦?

Distinguishing between feeling overwhelmed and worry is sometimes hard to do as they share commonalities, however, possess distinct characteristics.

Overwhelm typically manifests as a response to tasks or stimuli, creating a sense of being unable to cope in the short term.
Worry, is a more prolonged state of worry and apprehension, which can persist even in the absence of immediate stressors.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐢𝐬…There are shared strategies for managing both!

Some strategies are:

Cognitive reframing🤔 💭
Strategic task management 📋
Embodied practises 🧘‍♀️
Fostering a growth mindset 🧠
Creative expression 🎨

*Book with me to learn more!

12/27/2024

12/18/2024

Which cup do you need? ☕️

12/15/2024

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12/09/2024

Holiday Anxiety is common for so many people

12/09/2024

Wheel of Life: A simple yet useful tool to evaluate how you are doing in different life areas and most importantly, what steps you can take to feel more content.