Some couples don’t fight because they don’t care. They fight because both people are trying hard, but their brains are reading the same moment in completely different ways. One partner thinks, “I’m being clear.” The other hears, “I’m being criticized.” One partner needs quiet before talking. The other needs to talk right now or they’ll feel abandoned. One asks a direct question. The other hears an accusation. For neurodivergent couples, especially when ADHD, autism, sensory s

Starting a new school year can bring a mix of excitement and anxiety for many students. For queer teens, these feelings often come with additional challenges, such as finding safe spaces, expressing identity, and building supportive friendships. This post offers practical tips for queer teens and their parents to prepare for back to school with confidence and comfort. Plus, learn how joining a queer teen group can make the school year more welcoming and empowering. Creating a

At Healing Arts Therapy, we believe that healing happens through authentic connection, curiosity, and compassion. We're excited to welcome Erica Goldsmith, LCSW, to our team—a therapist and clinical supervisor whose warmth, depth, and decades of experience make them an incredible resource for our community. For more than 20 years, Erica has dedicated their career to supporting individuals and families throughout Oregon. Beginning in early childhood education and family and hu

The idea that we must destroy the version of ourselves shaped by others to truly save ourselves is both powerful and unsettling. It challenges the comfort of identity and calls for deep transformation. This journey is not about losing who we are but about shedding layers imposed by society, family, or circumstance to reveal our authentic self. Understanding this process can help us embrace change with courage and clarity. Why We Need to Dismantle the Self We Were Told to Be F

Healing Arts Therapy is excited to announce the addition of a new therapist to our group practice. This month marks a special milestone as we officially welcome Tori Bulick, LPC-A, a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate and Registered Dance/Movement Therapist. Tori brings a unique blend of skills and a compassionate approach that will enrich our community and expand the support we offer to clients, especially those seeking affirming care in LGBTQ mental health. Introduci

After burnout is named, there’s often a quiet, disorienting question that follows: Now what? You may understand that your nervous system is overwhelmed. You may even know that you need rest, less pressure, more support. But when you wake up each day, it’s still unclear how to live differently. What does a “better” day actually look like when your energy fluctuates, your focus comes in waves, and even simple tasks can feel heavy? For many AuDHD women, recovery isn’t about buil

There’s a particular kind of exhaustion that many women carry quietly, one that doesn’t resolve with a weekend off, a bubble bath, or better time management. For women with both ADHD and autistic traits (often referred to as AuDHD), burnout can feel deeper, more confusing, and harder to name. It’s not just “too much going on.” It’s the cumulative weight of masking, sensory overwhelm, emotional labor, and living in a world that wasn’t designed for your nervous system. And ofte

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