Heather’s Blog
Neurodivergence in the Workplace: Making Space for Different Brains
In today’s evolving professional landscape, conversations around neurodivergence in the workplace are finally becoming more visible—and that’s a very good thing.
As a therapist who has worked within Employee Assistance Programs (EAP counseling services) and alongside corporate professionals across California, I’ve seen firsthand how misunderstood ADHD in the workplace can be. I’ve also witnessed something powerful: when organizations learn how to support different brains, performance doesn’t decline—it transforms.
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The ADHD Toolbox: Essential Therapy Strategies That Actually Work Across the Lifespan
If you’re living with ADHD, you’ve probably tried dozens of “productivity hacks,” planners, apps, or systems that promised to fix everything.
And maybe some worked — for a week.
Then life happened.
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The Illusion of Control: How Anxiety Tricks the ADHD Brain
Ever notice how the harder you try to get control, the more out of control you feel?
You try to control your emotions—only to explode.
You try to control your focus—only to spiral into distraction.
You try to control your ADHD—only to feel like it’s controlling you.
That’s the illusion of control. And for ADHD’ers, it often shows up as anxiety.
ADHD Treatment Needs a Release, Not Just Processing
When it comes to ADHD treatment, too many people think talking is enough.
“Processing” is the buzzword. You sit in therapy, you talk about your week, you analyze what went wrong, you reflect on how you felt. And don’t get me wrong, processing is important. It helps you slow down and notice patterns. But here’s the truth: processing alone doesn’t move the ADHD brain forward.
For ADHD, it’s not just about understanding. It’s about releasing.
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Is it “Treatment-Resistant Depression” or ADHD?
If you’ve ever heard the phrase “treatment-resistant depression,” you might picture someone who has tried everything – multiple medications, therapy, lifestyle changes, yet still feels stuck in a dark fog.
Here’s my take: I don’t actually believe in “treatment-resistant” depression as a fixed thing. What I believe in is misunderstood depression. And very often, what’s being called treatment-resistant depression (TRD) is actually something else entirely: undiagnosed ADHD.
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