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09/18/2025

✨ Energy Pacing for ADHD & Autism ✨
One of the hardest parts of being ADHD + Autistic is energy regulation. Some days we’re unstoppable, other days the smallest task feels impossible. That’s where energy pacing comes in. 💡

🔋 Think of your energy like a battery:
* ADHD brains often sprint until the battery dies.
* Autistic brains may burn out from sensory and social overload.
* Together, it’s a recipe for exhaustion (hello shutdowns & meltdowns).

🌱 Energy pacing is about: ✔️ Tracking how much energy you spend in different areas (work, social, sensory, rest). ✔️ Planning recovery before burnout happens. ✔️ Learning your personal energy rhythms.

📱 The StressWatch app can help:
* Monitors heart rate & stress levels in real time.
* Shows patterns of when your nervous system is most taxed.
* Sends reminders when you’re pushing past your limit.
* Helps you build awareness so you can rest before you crash.

✨ Pro tip: Pair StressWatch with self-check-ins. Ask yourself: 👉 “Am I spending or restoring energy right now?”
This combo makes energy pacing way more doable, so you can show up with more balance, fewer crashes, and a deeper sense of self-trust. 💙💛

🌈 Want more support learning how to regulate your energy and nervous system? I offer therapy for ADHD & Autistic Adults. Click the link in my bio to schedule a free consultation with me.

08/18/2025

💜 Autism + ADHD in relationships can be full of deep love, loyalty, and creative connection… but it can also come with some unique challenges that aren’t always talked about enough.

💡 Here are a few common difficulties:

🧩 Different communication styles – One partner might need direct, literal language while the other relies on subtle cues or hints, which can lead to misunderstandings.

🕰 Timing mismatches – ADHD impulsivity might clash with autism’s need for predictability, making scheduling and spontaneous changes stressful for both.

🌡 Sensory needs – What feels cozy and connecting for one person (e.g., cuddling for hours) might be overwhelming or physically draining for the other.

🔄 Emotional regulation – ADHD rejection sensitivity + autistic shutdowns can create a loop where both partners feel misunderstood or disconnected.

💬 Conflict styles – One may need immediate resolution, while the other needs space to process. Without clear agreements, this can look like avoidance or criticism.

✨ The good news? These aren’t deal-breakers — they’re differences. With patience, open communication, and a willingness to learn each other’s wiring, neurodivergent couples can thrive in ways that feel even more fulfilling than the “typical” relationship script.

💛 You’re not broken. You’re just wired differently. And that’s beautiful.

➡️ Want support navigating love & connection as a neurodivergent person? Click the link in my bio to schedule a free consultation now. ✨

08/05/2025

🌿 Now Accepting Virtual Clients 🌿 (for Neurodivergent & Psychedelic-Informed Therapy)

If you’re navigating life as a neurodivergent person, whether you’re autistic, ADHD, or both; you deserve therapy that honors your wiring, your sensory world, and the ways your nervous system processes connection, pain, and healing.

In my practice, I work with AuDHD adults, late-diagnosed folks, and those exploring life beyond masking, burnout, and people-pleasing. I also offer psychedelic integration support for people working with ketamine - especially those whose neurodivergence intersects with trauma, identity exploration, or deep spiritual questions.

You don’t need to “be more regulated” to start. You don’t have to explain your tone, stimming, or why you need to lie down during session.
 You are welcome as you are.
✨ DBT-informed ✨ Poly/kink-affirming ✨ Q***r & trans-affirming ✨ Somatic and parts-based approaches ✨ Virtual sessions available across IL & OK

DM me or click the link in bio to schedule a free consultation.
 Let’s create a space where your nervous system can exhale. 💻🌱

07/31/2025

✨ You’re Not Broken — You’re Just Burnt Out from Pretending to Be ✨

📌 Autistic + ADHD folks aren’t just “quirky” or “hyper.” We’re often navigating a world that wasn’t built for us — constantly trying to act “normal” just to be accepted.

🌀 Masking is EXHAUSTING. We force eye contact. We suppress stims. We pretend to follow conversations when we’ve already lost the thread. We rehearse how to say “hi” or when to leave a party.

💬 Meanwhile, neurotypical people don’t even notice we’re doing all this work. They just think we’re awkward, too sensitive, too intense, or “lazy.”

💥 The result? Burnout. Loneliness. Rejection. Especially when you’re both Autistic and ADHD, and your brain craves both routine and novelty, structure and spontaneity.

But here’s the truth:

🌈 There’s nothing wrong with you. Your brain just moves differently — and that’s not a flaw. That’s a divergence.

🧠 You deserve connection without performance. Support without shame.

🔁 Share if you’re tired of pretending to be someone you’re not.
 💬 Tag a friend who gets it.
 

07/17/2025

🌀 Routine: The AuDHD Tug-of-War 🧠 ⁣ If you’re both Autistic and ADHD (AuDHD), you might know the struggle: ⁣ ✨ Your Autistic brain craves routine for regulation, predictability, and nervous system calm. 🔥 Your ADHD brain rebels against it, seeking novelty, spontaneity, and stimulation. ⁣ This can feel like an internal tug-of-war—where one part longs for structure and another part pushes it away the second it feels “too rigid.” ⁣ 🌱 Finding a routine that supports both needs is possible—but it might not look traditional. 🧩 Think flexible structure. Think variety within predictability. Think routines that shift with your energy, not against it. ⁣ 💡 If you’ve ever felt like you’re battling yourself just to brush your teeth or follow a planner—you’re not lazy. You’re navigating two very real neurobiological systems with opposite priorities. ⁣ 🧷 Gentle experimentation. Nervous system care. Compassion always. ⁣ 💬 Does this resonate with your AuDHD brain? Tell me how you balance routine and spontaneity ⬇️

07/16/2025

🍄✨ The Future of Psychedelic Therapy in Illinois is Looking Bright ✨🍄
 Especially for neurodivergent folks seeking care beyond conventional models.
Psychedelic-assisted therapy is opening new doors for people who have long been underserved by traditional mental health care—including many neurodivergent adults and trauma survivors.

🌿 Ketamine therapy is already legal and available in Illinois, offering a dissociative, neuroplastic space that can help reduce suicidal ideation, support emotional processing, and create distance from rigid or looping patterns. When paired with trauma-informed support, it can be especially helpful for individuals who find talk therapy limiting or inaccessible.

🌱 And there’s more on the horizon:
 The Compassionate Use and Research of Entheogens (CURE) Act is a proposed bill that would legalize psilocybin-assisted therapy through licensed healing centers in Illinois. While not yet passed, it reflects a growing movement toward inclusive, embodied, and deeply transformative care.

For neurodivergent individuals, psychedelic therapy offers something uniquely supportive: 🔹 Sensory-informed, embodied healing 🔹 Nonlinear and nonverbal processing 🔹 Relief from shame, burnout, and masking 🔹 Reconnection with curiosity, creativity, and self-trust

This isn’t about “fixing” anyone—it’s about creating space for authenticity, integration, and healing on our own terms.

As therapists and advocates, we’re imagining a future that includes:
💛 Neurodivergent-affirming care 💛 Somatic and sensory-conscious therapy 💛 Trauma-informed psychedelic support 💛 Expanded access to legal and supported options

Illinois is becoming part of this shift—and we’re here for it.

02/26/2025

💔 Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) – What You Need to Know 💔

Do you feel crushed by criticism? Do small rejections feel like the end of the world? You might be experiencing Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD)—a common struggle for neurodivergent folks, especially those with ADHD & Autism.

✨ Signs of RSD: 🔹 Extreme emotional pain over perceived rejection 🔹 Overanalyzing texts, tones, or social interactions 📱💭 🔹 Avoiding situations where rejection could happen 😰 🔹 Feeling unworthy or unlovable after small setbacks 💔 🔹 Emotional outbursts or shutting down completely 🥀

💡 Ways to Cope: ✔️ Reality check your thoughts—Is this fact or fear? ✔️ Self-soothe & regulate—Deep breaths, movement, or sensory tools 🧘‍♂️ ✔️ Affirm your worth—Rejection ≠ your value! 💖 ✔️ Set boundaries with yourself—You don’t need to read into everything 👀 ✔️ Talk about it!—Your feelings are valid, and you’re not alone 🤝

Remember: Rejection says nothing about your worth. You are loved, valuable, and more resilient than you feel in the moment. 💪

02/13/2025

Autism & The Inner Critic: Moving Toward Self-Love 💙

Being autistic often comes with a loud inner critic—one that tells us we’re “too much,” “not enough,” or “doing it wrong.” But the truth? That voice isn’t you. It’s just a part of you trying (and sometimes failing) to protect you. Let’s work on shifting toward self-love. 🌱✨

🔹 Your inner critic isn’t your enemy—it’s an overactive protector shaped by past experiences. 🔹 Masking & rejection sensitivity can make self-criticism even louder. Recognize when it’s happening. 🔄 🔹 Self-compassion is key—talk to yourself like you would a friend. 🫂 🔹 Reframe the voice: Instead of “I’m too sensitive,” try “My emotions are valid, and I deserve kindness.” 💭💖 🔹 Somatic check-ins help—what does your body need? A deep breath? A weighted blanket? Movement? 🧘‍♀️ 🔹 Celebrate small wins—you are growing even when it doesn’t feel like it. 🌿🌟

💙 Your worth isn’t measured by productivity. 💙 Your needs are not a burden. 💙 You are allowed to take up space.

Schedule a free consultation using the link in my bio today ✨

01/31/2025

✨ Stimming Through Dance ✨
For many Autistic and ADHD folks, stimming (self-soothing behaviors like fidgeting, rocking, or tapping) is a vital way to regulate our nervous systems. But did you know that dance can be a powerful form of stimming too?

💃🏼 Why is this important? Dance offers a rhythmic and physical outlet for expression, helping to release pent-up energy, reduce overwhelm, and promote emotional regulation. The flow of movement can help soothe anxiety, increase focus, and even boost mood.

Whether it’s through freeform movement or structured dance styles, moving your body allows you to engage in a sensory experience that’s grounding and joyful.

🔹 Benefits of stimming through dance:
 🌀 Sensory Regulation: Movement stimulates the nervous system, providing deep pressure and proprioceptive input that helps us feel more grounded.
 🎭 Expression Without Words: Dance allows us to express feelings and emotions in a way that words sometimes can’t capture.
 ⚡ Improved Focus: For those of us with ADHD, dance can help increase concentration by redirecting excess energy in a productive way.
 🧘‍♀️ Release & Relaxation: It’s a great way to release tension and relax after a long day or stressful situation.
 🎉 Fun & Play: Dance brings joy and allows us to embrace our bodies without judgment, creating space for creativity and self-expression.

If you’re Autistic or ADHD, give yourself permission to move in a way that feels good. Whether it’s a quick spin, a freestyle dance session, or simply swaying to the beat, stimming through dance can be a deeply healing practice. 🌟

01/20/2025

🌟 Disability Rights, Autism, & Racial Justice: Honoring MLK’s Legacy 🌟

As we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, let’s reflect on how his fight for justice, equality, and dignity extends to disability rights and racial equity. 🤝✨

🧠 The Intersection of Autism, Disability, and Race:

* 🛑 Systemic barriers: Disabled people of color face compounded discrimination in education, healthcare, and employment.
* ⚖️ Access to justice: BIPOC individuals with autism are more likely to encounter police violence due to misunderstanding or bias.
* 🌍 Representation matters: Autistic voices in the racial justice and disability rights movements are still underrepresented.

💡 What Dr. King’s Legacy Teaches Us:

* ✊🏾 Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. Advocacy for disability rights is inseparable from the fight for racial equity.
* 🌟 His dream of dignity and equity for all calls us to fight for an accessible, inclusive world that values intersectionality.
* ❤️ Love, empathy, and understanding must guide how we treat one another, especially those at the margins.

📣 Action Steps We Can Take Today:

* 🤝 Center the voices of autistic BIPOC individuals in conversations about inclusion.
* 🎓 Advocate for education systems that address the needs of neurodivergent students from all backgrounds.
* 🛠️ Push for policies that protect disabled people of color from discrimination and harm.
* ✍️ Learn the history of disability rights alongside the civil rights movement—it’s all connected.

🌟 Let’s honor Dr. King by fighting for a world where autistic, disabled, and BIPOC individuals are fully valued, protected, and included. 🌟

💬 What does intersectional advocacy mean to you? Share your thoughts below!

01/17/2025

✨ Autism, ADHD & the Weight of Negative Self-Talk ✨

Hey friends 👋, Let’s talk about something real: negative self-talk and how it can hit differently when you’re neurodivergent. 💭🌀

💔 The Cycle of Negative Self-Talk:
* 🔁 Autism: Replaying conversations and wondering if you said the “wrong” thing.
* 🧠 ADHD: Overthinking unfinished tasks or mistakes like they define you.
* 🤯 Feeling overwhelmed and believing the lie that you’re “too much” or “not enough.”

🚨 Why It’s SO Hard to Break the Cycle:
* 🛑 Executive dysfunction makes it harder to redirect those spirals.
* 📣 Society often labels us as “lazy,” “awkward,” or “incompetent”—reinforcing the inner critic.
* 💡 Rejection sensitivity (RSD) amplifies every misstep, making it feel HUGE.

💪 Steps Toward Self-Compassion:
* 🌱 Pause and ask: Would I say this to a friend?
* 🌟 Replace “I’m a failure” with: “I’m learning and growing.”
* 🖋️ Journaling affirmations or keeping a list of wins to challenge that inner critic.
* 🧸 Using sensory tools (like weighted blankets or fidget toys) to ground yourself.

✨ Remember: You are not broken. Your brain is wired differently, not defectively. ❤️

💬 How do you combat negative self-talk? Let’s share strategies in the comments!

🌟 You’re never alone in this journey. 🌟

01/14/2025

🌟 Proudly Neurodivergent, Q***r, & Here to Help! 🌟

As a therapist who is AUDHD and q***r, I bring a deeply personal understanding to my work with neurodivergent clients. I’m passionate about creating safe, inclusive spaces where we can all thrive, unapologetically! 🌱🏳️‍🌈

Here’s why I love working with neurodivergent clients:

🔹 Shared Experience – I truly get it! Being neurodivergent and q***r means I connect with my clients in ways that make therapy feel more real and relatable. 🔹 Personalized Approaches – Every mind and identity is unique, so I tailor strategies to meet the specific needs of each individual. 🔹 Empathy in Action – I’ve been through the challenges and triumphs of being neurodivergent and q***r, so I offer deep compassion, understanding, and practical tools. 🔹 Celebrating Strengths – Neurodivergence and q***rness aren’t just about challenges. Together, we’ll identify and embrace the unique strengths that make you, you!

Let’s work together to unlock your full potential and live authentically! 💪 Click the link in my bio to schedule a consultation. ✨

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