Though I had been a therapist for years, it took me a long time to fully recognize and accept my own ADHD. Like many high-functioning individuals, I had learned to mask—appearing calm and capable on the outside while navigating overwhelm, time distortion, and emotional intensity beneath the surface.
When both of my daughters were diagnosed, their experiences held up a mirror. I began to see that the struggles I had long managed in silence weren’t personal shortcomings—they were traits of a differently wired brain. That realization changed everything.
That lived insight, layered onto two decades of clinical experience, brought new depth to how I work. Like many people I work with, my story isn’t linear—and my understanding of how we lose ourselves (and find ourselves again) runs deeper than just ADHD.
I understand the pressure to appear “fine” while feeling anything but. I know the toll of thinking you should be doing more, feeling better, or performing perfectly. I’ve walked my own path of relearning discernment, reconnecting with self-trust, and building a life that feels aligned. That’s why this work is never just theoretical for me. And I know that change is possible—not through shame or rigid systems, but through compassionate strategies that honor your brain, your values, and your life.
