Living well with ADHD, Anxiety, and Autistic Stress
Advice from our Maryland Therapists for LGBTQIA+ families, neurodiverse families, and YOU
Why So Sensitive? Understanding Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria in ADHD
A therapist for adults with ADHD explains emotional dysregulation and Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD). Want support managing RSD? Connect with an ADHD therapist in our Maryland office or online.
Adult ADHD is a Real Thing
Many adults are living with ADHD without even knowing it. If that's you, getting diagnosed can greatly improve your quality of life. A Maryland therapist with 20+ years of experience treating ADHD explains how to tell if you might have ADHD. And where to go to find out.
Conquering the 3 Mental Enemies of Adults with ADHD
Robin Brannan LCMFT, our Director and an ADHD therapist in Maryland for 20+ years, wrote a piece for Attention magazine this month. Here’s our summary of the wisdom she shared about the 3 ways your ADHD brain can work against your mental health. And her best strategies for fighting back.
Lions and Tigers and Pronouns, Oh My! Supporting Your Child’s Gender Journey
Coming out as trans, non-binary, agender or otherwise gender-variant is a huge and often stressful milestone. Here are some tips from a Maryland therapist for parenting your LGBTQIA+ child with love and support.
3 Questions to Ask Your Anxious Child After School or Camp
A Maryland therapist explains how to support your anxious or neurodivergent child on the car ride home from camp.
LGBTQIA+: Our Maryland Therapists Explain What it All Means
Our Maryland therapists help LGBTQIA+ kids and families live their best lives. Not sure what LGBTQIA+ means? Here’s our guide to understanding , and responding well when someone comes out to you.
Summer Socializing for the Socially Anxious
A Maryland therapist shares 4 ways to socialize in summertime for the socially anxious.
It's Pride Month! How to Celebrate as an Ally
Our Maryland Therapists celebrate LGBTQIA+ families, this month and every month! Here’s our guide to understanding PRIDE, and responding well when someone comes out to you.
5 Ways to Improve Emotional Regulation
Improving your emotional regulation takes daily practice. But that practice pays off in less anxiety, less stress, and greater harmony in your relationships. A Maryland therapist explains how to start getting more regulated right away.
May is Mental Health Month
May is the time to examine and strengthen your mental health. Whether you’re living with anxiety, ADHD, or other neurodivergence or just battling the stress of life, these tips from our Maryland therapists can help.
When “How Do You Feel?” is a Hard Question
Sometimes “how do you feel” is a hard question. A Maryland therapist explains how to find (and handle) your emotions.
Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Body
The brain often takes center stage in therapy, but it’s not a solo show— the body plays an integral role. When we are able to pay attention to the physical sensations within the body– a process called interoception– we can identify and release some of the tension we feel. Here are 3 simple ways to strengthen the mind-body connection.
Supportive Statements: A Tool to Decrease Anxiety
Supportive statements can help you (and your child!) decrease anxiety. A Maryland therapist explains how.
Boost Your Awareness About Autism
Our Maryland therapy team is building neurodivergence-friendly families and communities. Understanding your autistic friends and neighbors is an important piece of the puzzle. Read on to do your part.