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Written by Malia Rogers, MHC-LP, Edited by Kris LaRocca, LMHC

What Exactly Does it Mean to be a Neurodivergent-Affirming Therapist?

This blog provides clarification about what neurodivergence is and what it means to be a neurodivergent-affirming therapist.

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The Vital Role of Boundaries in Healthy Relationships

Why effective boundary-setting leads to more connected and authentic relationships to others and oneself.

Why a Queer Approach to Therapy Matters (Not Only for Queer People)

The word queer is one of many meanings, depending on who you ask. While still considered an offensive slur to some, the word has now been...

Gender: What's Biology Got to Do With It?

I was listening to a podcast the other day where a relationship researcher was talking about a complimentary dynamic between people with...

Relationship Conflict: Reaching Past the Armor

This image is a photo of a sculpture titled "Love" by the Ukrainian artist Alexander Milov. The first time I saw it it stopped me dead in...

Misconceptions about Mindfulness

There is no shortage of internet articles, self-help books, and talks out there that proclaim the benefits mindfulness, self-awareness,...

Why Therapists Don't Give Advice

Okay, well some do... but I will speak for myself on why I choose not to. 1. Because I don't believe it's the most helpful thing I can...

Permitting Ugly Feelings

Something I've seen often with my clients is an avoidance of admitting to or talking about the negative or 'ugly' feelings they have...

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