Introduction: Why Talk About AuDHD Now? Over the past decade, conversations around neurodiversity have grown louder, richer, and more inclusive. More adults—especially high-achieving professionals, women, and those who have “masked” for years—are discovering that their lifelong struggles with focus, sensory overwhelm, or social exhaustion are...
What Does It Really Mean to Be on the Autism Spectrum? ASD Explained: Beyond the Stereotypes and Myths Introduction: Why We Need a New Conversation About Autism When most people hear the word Autism, a handful of stereotypes sometimes still come to mind for many-perhaps...
If you’ve ever wondered whether your constant restlessness, difficulty focusing, or chronic overwhelm is a sign of ADHD, anxiety, or unresolved trauma, you’re not alone. These three experiences—Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), anxiety disorders, and trauma responses—often present with overlapping symptoms. This can make it...
his article aims to demystify neurodivergence, explore why it so often goes undiagnosed (especially in adults), and offer a more affirming, compassionate lens for understanding yourself or your loved ones. In Tampa Bay, Florida, with its vibrant and diverse communities, embracing neurodiversity can deepen healing, connection, and self-understanding.
Understanding Anxiety in Uncertain Times Living in an ever-changing world can bring about feelings of uncertainty, which often trigger anxiety. The last several months have brought lots of change and uncertainty. For residents of St. Petersburg, FL, and the Tampa Bay Area uncertainties might include...
For the last couple of months, we’ve been exploring anxiety, it’s symptoms and effects, as well as effective treatments. To better understand your anxiety, or determine if you need treatment for it, you can check out this blog: https://wellnesspsychologicalservices.com/what-is-anxiety-frequently-asked-questions-about-anxiety/ If you’ve already determined that you’re...
How and When to Treat Your Anxiety Over the last few months, we’ve been exploring all of the questions that surround anxiety. If you missed our previous blogs on this subject, you can find them here: https://wellnesspsychologicalservices.com/blog/ In the previous blogs, we discussed what anxiety...
Should discharge be collaborative? Assessing flexible discharge dates in an intensive outpatient dialectical behavior therapy program We are excited to announce that Dr. Jonathan Huffman was an author on a recent publication about a Dialectical Behavior Therapy Program. Check out the article at: https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2024-28982-001
In honor of the expansion of our St. Pete location this month we are doing a locally focused blog to explore resources and activities that can help boost mental well-being and self-care. We love so much that our local St. Petersburg, Florida offers that is...
We are so excited that our St. Pete office is expanding and we have several new psychologists and therapists that will be offering services in person here in our lovely local St. Petersburg office! In honor of this expansion and how much we all love...