Five things I’ve learned about aphantasia as a therapist

Child wearing aviator goggles sits in a cardboard box with a toy propeller, smiling with arms outstretched. On the left, a thought bubble shows an airplane sketch; on the right, the empty thought bubble hints at aphantasia experiences. Bright blue background.

“It’s what you learn, after you think you know it all, that counts.” ~ John Wooden(the greatest NCAA basketball head coach of all time) I’m a neurodivergent psychotherapist and have … Read more

The Second Reckoning: Discovering Autism After a Late ADHD Diagnosis

In a serene field, where wildflowers mask their face, stands a person in a white shirt. Surrounded by green and yellow blooms under a clear sky, they reflect the gentle openness found in Devon Prices writings on Autism in adults.

By Katie Richardson, RP Christina Crowe, our chief here at Dig a Little Deeper, refers to a 2–3-year period that she calls “the reckoning” – the process of coming to … Read more

Practical advice: When ADHD and PMS collide

A person sits cross-legged on a white sofa, wearing a black hoodie and plaid pants. With long hair cascading down, they cradle their head in both hands, searching for self-compassion amidst the swirl of deep thoughts.

By: Sarah Palozzi, Registered Psychotherapist This article aims to talk about menstruation in a gender inclusive manner since we know not all women menstruate and not all people who menstruate … Read more

The Power of Expressing Love: How Giving Opens the Heart for Authentic Connection

In a grassy field under bright sunlight, a group of eight people holding hands embodies The Power of Expressing Love. Their smiles and casual attire convey unity and happiness, showcasing how strengthening relationships through appreciation creates a warm atmosphere beneath the clear sky.

By: Connie Marasco, Registered Psychotherapist  For those of you who can hear music and lyrics in your head … remember this one?  Give a little bitOh, give a little bit … Read more

A Therapist’s Rebuttal: Why Medication Stigma Hurts & How We Can Respond

A young girl in a pink shirt holds a glass of water and a supplement, ready to take it. In the background, a woman with a bun smiles, holding a peeled orange. They are in a kitchen with blue cabinets, radiating positivity while combating medication myths and stigma.

By: Erika Belledent, Registered Psychotherapist I was less than 20 pages into my new book (by a very well-known clinician in the mental health world) and there it was.  An … Read more

Working with ADHD Couples: The Referee, the Detective, and the Whisperer in Therapy

A couple, bonded by understanding and love, stands on a hillside overlooking an ocean view during sunset. With the sun casting a warm glow, these ADHD partners embrace amidst rugged cliffs and calm waters, finding peace in their shared journey and tranquil surroundings.

Couples therapy isn’t just couples therapy, when attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is in the mix. We know couples living with ADHD have higher rates of separation and divorce, more affairs, more … Read more