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Entrepreneurial creativity and ADHD: A wild ride
Are you an endlessly creative human or entrepreneur who often feels discouraged by being "bad at adulting"? Same. I was diagnosed with...
Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
Aug 18, 20246 min read
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Is therapy going to work for me?
If you're asking yourself whether therapy will work for you, Hannah Dickey MSW, an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist in Virginia, responds to:...
Hannah Dickey MSW, LMSW
Aug 17, 20243 min read
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3 favorite digital tools of a neuroaffirming therapist
"Neuroaffirming" is a newer word to many people. You may see it trending on Instagram. (You are invited to follow us on IG. There's...
Hannah Dickey MSW, LMSW
Jul 25, 20243 min read
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A note to parents of gender-exploring young people
Hey there, person on the internet (or cat that has successfully developed opposable thumbs, entered their owner’s computer, and found...
Hannah Dickey MSW, LMSW
Jul 6, 20243 min read
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Why being imperfectly affirming matters
If you're a trusted insider (friend, family member, or professional in the "helping" professions) to a neurodivergent or LGBTIA+ person...
Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
Jun 4, 20245 min read
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Another shooting... thoughts from an angry therapist
My heart breaks for Maine. Deep deep sadness is present and while I am looking forward to doing my work, being as present as I can be...
Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
Oct 26, 20232 min read
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One Therapy Key-Ingredient To Alleviate Loneliness!
If you're part of the loneliness epidemic - there's one thing that is essential when you're looking for a therapist. I'm going to be...
Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
Oct 16, 20234 min read
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The Silver Lining of Social Anxiety: Contemplating the "Comfort Zone"
Social anxiety can often feel like a never-ending loop of self-conscious thoughts and physical discomfort. You feel like the physical...
Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
Sep 16, 20232 min read
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When life does not go as planned: 3 self-care tips for life's disruptions
Sometimes things happen that we were not prepared for. When your world gets rocked, when the structure that you trusted as "how things...
Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
Sep 6, 20233 min read
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Celebrating Authenticity when you struggle to fit in
In a world that often feels intent on fitting square pegs into round holes, embracing what sets you apart can feel not only daunting but...
Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
Sep 2, 20232 min read
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Boundaries: Does that word mean what you think it means?
Therapy speak has gotten WAY more mainstream. Maybe the pandemic, or TikTok, or (this is a fun thought) the degradation of...
Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
Aug 31, 20235 min read
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From Isolation to Connection: A Compassionate Guide to Self-Care
Sometimes life throws us into situations that cause us to feel like a foreign object. You just don't fit in. In that environment, humans...
Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
Aug 19, 20233 min read
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Two Flavors of Guilt: A Guide for Honoring Your Values and Boundaries
Guilt is often uncomfortable. We tend to think it means we've done something wrong. Could it help us connect with values & boundaries?
Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
Aug 14, 20233 min read
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Not Again! What to do with repetition frustration.
You know the feeling: when you've done the thing, and it hasn't worked, before. You might hear yourself having the same argument, or...
Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
Aug 12, 20233 min read
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Where are you going?
If you're treading water in your career or your relationships, staying afloat without going anywhere in particular.... Sometimes staying...
Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
Jun 27, 20232 min read
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Relieving anxiety with gentle stretching
There's relationship between being stuck in our struggles and psychological inflexibility. What's psychological inflexibility? Glad you...
Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
Jun 3, 20232 min read
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Escaping the thought-cage
"Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me." Did you hear that expression that as a child? It may be one of my...
Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
May 30, 20233 min read
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Social Rules and Personal Values: Navigating the Labyrinth
In the quest for a meaningful life, you may find yourself navigating a labyrinth of social rules and personal values. It's easy to become...
Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
May 30, 20232 min read
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Unmasking Authenticity: Powerful Vulnerability on the other side of Burnout
Masking and burnout are hidden adversaries, lurking beneath the surface of our daily lives. You may experience considerable pressure to...
Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
May 30, 20233 min read
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Pliance in The Good Place: A Dialogue on Balancing Social Rules and Authenticity
As a therapist working with LGBTQIA+ individuals, neurodivergent people, those grappling with religious trauma, and people who struggle...
Helen Dempsey-Henofer LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
May 30, 20232 min read
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