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What to Expect in Therapy: Self-Diagnosing as ADHD/Autistic
Many individuals are self-diagnosing Autism and ADHD due to historical diagnostic biases and increased awareness through social media. A neurodivergent affirming therapist can provide unconditional support and help validate self-diagnosis. Therapy can aid in normalizing experiences, processing emotions, discussing the purpose of diagnosing, and planning next steps. Whether pursuing formal assessment or continuing with self-diagnosis,…
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What to Expect in Therapy: Talking about Medication
In considering medication for mental health challenges, it can be beneficial to have open conversations with your therapist. A client-centered therapist will support your decision and help you explore options that align with your unique needs and values, creating a safe space for this important exploration.
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Surprising Ways Therapy Can Help with ADHD
Getting diagnosed with ADHD late in life can be overwhelming. Therapy with a neurodiversity affirming specialist can help in numerous ways. Building healthy habits, overcoming procrastination, regulating emotions, and developing self-compassion are all areas where therapy can offer valuable support and strategies for people with ADHD.
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Unmasking the Inner Critic: ADHD and the Path to Self-Compassion
Individuals with ADHD often grapple with a harsh inner critic, stemming from a brain wired to focus on flaws and comparison. This negativity fosters feelings of inadequacy and undermines progress. Therapy offers a space to challenge these patterns and cultivate self-compassion, facilitating a path toward resilience and a more fulfilling life journey.
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Psychosis and Recovery: Navigating the Journey with Therapeutic Support
Therapy offers hope for individuals with psychosis. Despite common myths, various therapeutic modalities, such as CBT, ACT, and CAT, have been proven effective. The journey of recovery involves identifying values, building a support team, and finding meaning in the experience. Therapy aims to challenge stigma, promote understanding, and empower individuals toward wholeness.
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Looking for a therapist? What to expect on a consultation call
By: Kimberly Harkey You’ve found some therapists that could be good matches and scheduled a consultation call. Now what? Navigating the US healthcare system to find a therapist can take a lot of time and energy. You’ve made it through finding a therapist that takes your insurance or fits your pay range, narrowing down which…
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Navigating LGBTQIA+ Rights in the Therapy Room: Reflections on Advocacy, Inclusion, and Creating Safe Spaces
The LGBTQIA+ rights debate reemerges in women’s soccer as player Korbin Albert posted and then apologized for homophobic and transphobic content. This incident highlights the ongoing stress and trauma faced by marginalized communities in our society. Therapists must acknowledge and address these issues, fostering a better, more inclusive world.
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Being Present in a Busy World
Kimberly Harkey discusses the common experience of being on autopilot while going through daily motions, caused by anxiety, ADHD, and the demands of modern life. She shares an ACE exercise to be present: Acknowledge thoughts and feelings, Come back into your body, and Engage in the present moment. This exercise can benefit those with ADHD,…
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Why Roseate Therapy? Finding Meaning in Self-Compassion
Therapist Kimberly Harkey shares her journey of choosing a business name, highlighting the importance of self-compassion. Drawing on the metaphor of appreciating sunsets without criticism, she aims to bring this mindset to therapy, helping clients cultivate self-compassion and choose when to use a problem-solving approach. The focus is on welcoming all experiences with mindfulness.
