ADHD Masking and Burnout: Finding Balance and Resilience
Kristen McCLure MSW LCSW
As a therapist specializing in ADHD, I’ve had countless conversations with women in my groups and practice about the complexities of masking. For many of my clients, masking—the act of…
December 2024
Social Anxiety Therapy
What Kind of Therapy Works Best for Social Anxiety Disorder? Social anxiety disorder is a serious condition that can profoundly impact your life, affecting relationships, work, and personal confidence. Often…
The Overlapping World of AuDHD: Understanding Autism and ADHD in Women
The Overlapping World of AuDHD: Understanding Autism and ADHD in Women Living with AuDHD – a term used to describe coexisting autism and ADHD – can feel like navigating a…
ADHD and Flow States
Unlocking Flow States: The Science Behind Hyperfocus and Creativity What Are ADHD Flow States? Have you ever found yourself so deeply absorbed in an activity that time seemed to disappear?…
What Is Multiple Hormone Sensitivity Theory, and How Does It Help Us Understand ADHD in Women?
Understanding the Multiple Hormone Sensitivity Theory: A Game-Changer for ADHD in Women If you’ve ever felt like your ADHD symptoms ebb and flow unpredictably—especially during certain times of the month…
Building a Life That Fits: The Power of Self-Accommodation for ADHD Women
Defining Self-Accommodation for ADHD Women In my groups and practice self accommodation is one of the pilars of my model along with self-compssion, self-awareness, self-advocacy and self-care. Self-accommodation for ADHD…
Can ADHD Medication Reduce Compulsive Behaviors? A New Study Brings Hope
What are Compulsive Behaviors, and What do they have to do with ADHD? If you’ve ever felt like your ADHD is driving more than just distractibility—maybe it’s also fueling behaviors…
Navigating Emotions with Cognitive Emotion Regulation: A Guide for ADHD Women
Many of my clients get overwhelmed suddenly if they get sad, angry, or anxious and don't know what to do. ADHD women can have intense emotions that feel like they…
Three Components of Emotional Regulation
What is Emotional Regulation? Emotional regulation is the ability to understand and manage one's emotions in ways that nurture one's well-being and strengthen one's relationships. In this blog, we will…
ADHD and Overexplaining. Are You Constantly Justifying Why You Say No?
Why Do You Overexplain When Saying No? Exploring the Link Between ADHD, People-Pleasing, and Boundaries You’ve just said "no" to something. Maybe it was declining a meeting, skipping a social…