I’ve started training for marathons and beyond. I’ve never run one before. Yet, marathons and ultras don’t seem much different than...

I work with a population that has inherently experienced trauma and betrayal and interpersonal challenges which makes it extra hard for people to show up to therapy and unmask, no matter how approachable I may be. The reality is, we all hide aspects of ourselves in shame. Me too. Whatever shameful thing you have to share about yourself, me too, I have shameful things too. I am also human and messy and imperfect. What you are afraid to show up and share about in therapy....

First of all, we don’t tell anyone they are Autistic or “have” Autism. Because we haven’t done a full assessment and therefore, we are speculating

The only way I can survive being an Autistic therapist and marketing my practice is by being brutally honest about who I am and what I offer. I offer awkwardness. So much awkwardness. I don't start sessions off smoothly, like at all, I know the words but it's with an Autistic delivery every time. But I do offer integrity, honestly, a joy in deep diving about Autism or really anything in the DSM. But I will never be less awkward. I have come to terms with this.