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Neurodivergence & LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy| healing religious & spiritual trauma, shame & anxiety / creating space for authenticity | divergentpathwellness.com

09/05/2025

You don’t have to choose between your faith and your identity.
For many LGBTQIA+ people raised in high-control religion,
those parts of life were framed as opposites.
They don’t have to be.
At Divergent Path Wellness, we offer secular, evidence-based therapy
for people of every background and intention —
including those for whom faith is deeply important.
Our religious-trauma-informed therapists
work with clients across Virginia
to explore faith, identity, and authenticity — without agenda.
✨ Want support as you navigate these questions?
Complete the interest form for Reclaiming Our Paths,
our religious trauma support group, on our website.
📅 Or book a free 15-minute consultation for individual therapy today.

09/02/2025

ADHD burnout hits different.

Especially when trauma has trained you to keep going no matter the cost.
Therapy can help you:
 • Break big goals into doable steps
 • Reduce shame around rest
 • Build self-care that actually sticks

Remember: You’re not lazy (that’s your internalized ableism talking) — what you are is healing.

💌 Download free resources on ADHD & self-compassion at our website.
 🏳️‍🌈 See us at Charlottesville Pride — Sept 6 for connection, resources, and a chance to win a weighted possum plush from 
 💬 Book your free 15-min consultation via link in bio.

Interested in meeting Hannah and the team ? We’ll be at on September 6 where we’ll be raffling off the weighted plush possum from (along with some Loop earplugs and Speks fidgets) as part of a sensory-friendly self-care kit. See you there!

Interested in connecting with an affirming, informed therapist in Virginia? Head over to the website to schedule a free consultation.

08/30/2025

Sometimes love looks like… dimming the lights and keeping the blanket pile.

For many neuroqueer couples, connection starts with comfort.
If the space is overwhelming — too bright, too loud, too scratchy — your nervous systems can’t relax into intimacy.

Sensory check-ins aren’t about being high-maintenance.
They’re about making the relationship a space where both partners can breathe.

💬 Try asking: “What would make this space feel good for you right now?”
It’s a small question with a big impact.


📍 Is your relationship in need of a tune up? Helen offers in-person relationship therapy for partners in Charlottesville, VA.
📖 Grab your free sample of the Be My Person couples workbook at divergentpathwellness.com.
🎉 Come meet us at Charlottesville Pride on Sept 6 and enter our raffle for a weighted possum plush from — part of a curated sensory-friendly self-care kit (includes Loop earplugs + Speks fidgets).
💌 Schedule a consultation for therapy in Virginia today.

08/28/2025

When have you felt most free?
Freedom isn’t just a concept — it’s something we live, feel, and co-create.
Reflecting on the moments you’ve felt most free can help you find or build more of them — for yourself and for your community.

Community care is self-care, and self-care is community care.

🖋 Journal Prompt: When have I felt most free — and what made that possible?

💛 Come see us at Charlottesville Pride on September 6!
We’ll be raffling a sensory-friendly self-care kit (including a weighted plush possum, Loop earplugs, and Spek fidgets).
Stop by our table, say hi, and sign up for your chance to win.
📅 Ready to start therapy in Virginia?
Schedule your 15-minute consultation today — link in bio.

08/26/2025

Volunteering seemed like a great idea before you ghosted?
You’re not alone. Overcommitment is common for people with executive function challenges.

Saying yes is easy — following through is where our brain’s management system can get snagged. Even when the cause matters to us, the overwhelm can be real.

🦴 Possum’s challenge this week: signing up for three Pride events… and not answering a single organizer email. The guilt hits hard.

💡 Thomas’s tip – Use an “energy budget” before committing. Ask: Do I have space for this task AND the recovery after? This makes your yes more sustainable and your follow-through more likely.

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📍 Come see us at on September 6!

Stop by the table for a chance to win our sensory-friendly self-care kit — featuring a weighted plush possum from , along with Loop , and Spek fidgets.
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💬 Looking for an affirming, informed therapist in Virginia?

We offer neurodiversity-affirming, LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy for individuals and partners. Visit our website to schedule your free consultation.

08/22/2025

🌈 Religious trauma can get in the way of dating — but it doesn’t have to.
For many people leaving high-control religion,
dating, intimacy, and self-expression
can feel tangled up with guilt or fear.

Matthew works with LGBTQIA+ clients across Virginia —
and in person in Charlottesville —
to heal religious trauma, rebuild self-trust, and create space for authentic connection.

We’ll be at Charlottesville Pride on September 6,
tabling and raffling off the weighted possum plushes from
you’ve seen in our reels.

Come say hi, enter the raffle, and meet the team.

You’re not broken.
You deserve relationships that feel safe, supportive, and real.

📅 Book your free 15-minute consultation today.

08/18/2025

What often happens when people come out?

It’s normal for it to bring up a lot of self-doubt — especially if you got the message that being yourself wasn’t what was expected.
In affirming therapy, a therapist can help you:
• Take small steps to build confidence in self-expression & self-advocacy
• Practice self-compassion & ease the pressure to be “certain”
• Connect with people who support, appreciate & relate to you

💌 Free family resources:
If you’re a family member - or have a family member - who wants to be supportive but isn’t sure how, grab our free downloadable guides on our website.

🏳️‍🌈 See us at Charlottesville Pride — Sept 6:
Stop by our table for resources, connection, and a chance to win a sensory-friendly self-care kit — complete with a weighted possum plush from .

💬 Looking for a therapist in Virginia? Schedule your free 15-minute consultation through the link in our bio

08/14/2025

Emotional connection isn’t always easy—but dismissing emotions often comes with a cost.
Sometimes, other people’s feelings can feel like too much.
It’s human to want to shut down, change the subject, or “make it better.”
But when we dismiss someone’s emotions—by minimizing, correcting, or ignoring—we send the message:
“Your feelings don’t belong here.”
Over time, this erodes trust, safety, and connection.
Instead of reacting, try pausing.
You don’t need the perfect words—but the relationship needs you to mutually find a way to stay present to your partners’ experience.

08/14/2025

You’ve left the church, but the fear of hell still creeps in? You’re not alone — religious residue is a known phenomenon where the messages of high-control religion linger implicitly, even when you know they’re harmful to you.

Matthew is an LGBTQ+ affirming, secular religious trauma therapist serving clients in our Charlottesville office and online across Virginia. His work meets you where you are — without judgment, without pressure — and helps untangle the old narratives so you can build a life grounded in your values.

🌈✨ We’ll be at Charlottesville Pride on September 6! Stop by our table to enter the raffle for one of these adorable weighted possums by , part of our sensory-friendly self-care kit.

📍 Learn more or request a consultation: .path.wellness

08/13/2025

Do you freeze in the face of conflict?

You’re not alone. Conflict can throw the whole executive function system into freeze — the opposite of task initiation (a major part of executive function).

Even small tasks can feel impossible when your nervous system is stuck.

🦴 Possum’s challenge this week: a group chat conflict about accessibility that’s still echoing hours later.

💡 Thomas’s tip – Try a sensory anchor. Put on a favorite song, hold a grounding object, or smell something familiar. Calming your body first gives your brain space to work again.

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We’ll be at on September 6! Stop by the .path.wellness table for a chance to win our sensory-friendly self-care kit — featuring a weighted plush possum from , Loop earplugs, and Spek fidgets.

Looking for an affirming, informed therapist in Virginia? Head to our website to schedule a free consultation.

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2307 Commonwealth Drive
Charlottesville, VA
22901

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

+14342023787

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