Thrive Mental Health Services

01/01/2026

Happy New Year, from Thrive Mental Health Services!

"Never underestimate the power of small habits."

12/29/2025

Thrive Mental Health Services will be closed today, Monday, December 29, due to conditions caused by the storm. We will re-open tomorrow.

12/03/2025

Sometimes it can be hard to understand how depression impacts interpersonal relationships. This post does a good job outlining some of the dynamics at play. Maybe it can help you understand more about what you have been going through, and/or help you understand the behavior of someone you care about.

11/28/2025

11/18/2025

Win-Win! ♥️

09/09/2025

Today on , we are joining our partners in the su***de prevention space to spread awareness about the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline, which provides 24/7, support for mental health, substance use, and more for you and your loved ones.

Learn more about how you can get involved: 988DayToolkit.org.

08/13/2025

This comes up so often in my practice with adults. No two siblings experience their shared parents the same. In this clip, Dr. Maté offers some great insights as to why.

08/10/2025

Dialectical thinking is important for balancing and validating our thoughts and feelings.

Credit to the original poster/author of this content.

07/23/2025

I see this so often in my practice with women in midlife! Dr. Haver's book, "The New Menopause" is a must-read for women in and approaching perimenopause. Highly recommend!

In my clinical practice, I’ve lost count of the number of midlife women who come to me saying, “I don’t feel like myself.”They’re struggling with disorganization, forgetfulness, emotional outbursts, poor sleep, and the crushing weight of overwhelm. Often, they’re misdiagnosed with depression or anxiety. But there’s something else we’re finally starting to name: ADHD—unmasked by menopause.
New research confirms what many of us have seen for years: estrogen plays a critical role in dopamine regulation, the very neurotransmitter that drives attention, motivation, and executive function. When estrogen begins to decline in perimenopause, the brain’s ability to manage focus, mood, and memory suffers—especially in women with underlying or undiagnosed ADHD.
In a 2022 survey by ADDitude, 70% of women with ADHD said their symptoms became “life-altering” during perimenopause, with working memory, time management, and emotional regulation hitting new lows. And yet, most of these women were never screened, never diagnosed, and never offered tailored treatment. They were told to meditate, journal, or just ride it out.
We must stop pretending that cognitive decline in menopause is just “normal aging.” It’s not. It’s a combination of neurotransmitter disruption and hormone withdrawal. And for neurodivergent women, it can be devastating.
I’ve seen HRT change lives. I’ve seen ADHD medications give women back their clarity. But we’re only scratching the surface. We need more research, more awareness, and more compassionate, hormone-informed care.
🧠 Midlife doesn’t have to mean losing your edge.
⚡It might just mean finally getting the diagnosis—and support—you’ve always deserved.

📚 Kooij JJ et al. Front Psychol. 2024
📚 ADDitude Magazine Survey, 2022

05/16/2025

05/04/2025

Make sure to attend to your mental health needs as part of your whole wellness plan. Access to care in Marquette county and across Michigan continues to get better and better.

04/05/2025

**Currently accepting new clients through May 1st.**
Call 906-273-1063 or email thrive@thrivemhservices.com to inquire. Accepting Blue Cross Blue Shield and United Healthcare insurances.