Inner Reach Therapeutics, LLC

02/17/2026

02/13/2026

Coping skills are NOT bad things. They are essential for life and important to know and be able to use.

I'm not saying they aren't.

I'm only arguing that the context in which they are being used is as important as they are.

I am only suggesting that only framing the struggles that ND people have as something they need better tools to be able to deal with repositions blame, and places all responsibility of doing that on the ND person. And pushed as the only solution, coping skills and strategies can place a person who's already struggling and overwhelmed into a position of more struggle and overwhelm by feeling like they are also just bad at adapting their coping mechanisms. And by assuming they just need to cope better, because there are more strategies they must learn, that belief that they are too flawed to acceptable is given more leverage.

I'm not stating no one should cope with anything. I'm only saying that if we don't conceptualise it we are simply saying that people can be forced to cope with more and more, if they just do better to cope with it. Which is absolute BS.

❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

02/13/2026

02/03/2026

I’m heading back to uni in a few weeks to start my thesis and I thought I’d share some accommodations that have helped me in the past and that I’ll probably be asking for again.

Let’s be real though - the most important accommodation is an accessible process for requesting them.

Support shouldn’t require chasing specialists for reports and multiple appointments all the while we’re attending classes just to have our needs met.

Accessibility that requires forms, proof and multiple appointments isn’t accessibility, it’s another barrier.

01/26/2026

Hi everyone! We have 1-2 spots left in this group for folx who are neurodivergent and chronically ill. We have an opening for a financial need slot at no cost to the group member. No questions asked.

The plan is to start tomorrow but we may delay if we need a little more time for members to join. This is going to be a smaller group to keep it feeling safe for people. Please feel free to reach out with questions!

Neurodivergent and chronically ill: A support group

Tuesdays

Jan 27 - March 17

(8 sessions)

5pm - 6pm eastern (New York)

$30 per group

Scholarship & Pro bono slots available

Contact

Melissa@innerreachtherapeutics.com

www.dot.cards/innerreachtx

01/17/2026

01/03/2026

A really helpful resource from Merrimack River Wellness

Check out my new blog post on tools to explore your neurotype

Link to blog in bio:
https://www.merrimackriverwellness.com/post/unlocking-your-neurotype-a-guide-to-self-assessment-tools-and-therapeutic-insights

AutisticPride

12/29/2025

We still have a few slots open for this group! We’re looking forward to opening up this space for our chronically ill folx and creating opportunities for connection with others in a similar boat.

We will be opening up a support group for neurodivergent folx who also have a chronic illness (or multiple). Below is the plain text description as well as a flyer. Feel free to reach out with questions!

Neurodivergent & Chronically Ill: A Support Group
Tuesdays 1/6/2026-3/3/2026 (8 sessions)
5pm-6pm Eastern
$30 Per Group

This group will be a safe and welcoming space for neurodivergent and chronically ill individuals to share experiences, connect, and support one another. While this group will offer support and life management strategies, medical advice cannot be provided in this space.

Contact Melissa Marris, MOT, OTR/L
Melissa@InnerReachTherapeutics.com

12/12/2025

🌻Feeling lost can be unsettling, but it does not erase your purpose. Moments of confusion often signal growth, not failure. 🌤
You may be pausing, reassessing, and learning what truly matters. This phase is part of moving forward, even when progress feels unclear. Meaning remains present, quietly waiting, while you regain direction and continue shaping a life that reflects who you are becoming with patience inside.🌱

12/10/2025

We would like to address messages we’ve received in response to our post about a support group for survivors of traumatic psych unit stays. Please understand that we are not demonizing inpatient stays and recognize that many patients have helpful stays and do not feel traumatized. This group does not apply to them. This group also does not suggest that group members not go to the hospital. It does encourage exploring ways to feel safer while there if needed. However, we refuse to pretend traumatic experiences on psych units don’t happen. That would damage our clients and invalidate their experiences. The things shared in this flyer are realities for many people and their voices deserve to be heard in a safe space designed for them.

For reference, here is a peer reviewed article discussing the issue and an excerpt from it:

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9373183/

12/08/2025

Survivors of Traumatic Psychiatric Inpatient Stays
Have you ever been forced onto a locked unit against your will and then been mistreated? Have you been forced to take unwanted medication that harmed you? Have you been demeaned and mistreated by doctors and staff? You’re not alone. While many people benefit from inpatient stays, many also report having traumatic experiences during their stays. We are opening up a support group to provide a space for survivors to heal.
Join today and discover that together it’s easier to move forward.
Group Logistics
Tuesdays at 6:30pm Eastern
Jan 6th - Mar 3rd
$30/Group
Open to clients in any state
Contact Us
Melissa@InnerReachTherapeutics.com
www.dot.cards/InnerReachTx