by Allison Kalivas | May 22, 2026 | All Posts, Allison Kalivas, Neurodivergence
The Invisible Load: How High-Functioning Neurodivergent Women Can Benefit from Therapy Allison Kalivas From the outside, many high-functioning neurodivergent women look like they’re doing just fine. They’re capable, intelligent, and often high-achieving. They show up...
by Allison Kalivas | Feb 27, 2026 | All Posts, Allison Kalivas, Couples Therapy, Healthy Relationships, Neurodivergence
Neurodivergent Relationships: Different Needs, Same Worth Allison Kalivas If you’ve ever felt like relationship advice wasn’t written for you—or worse, that it was quietly written against you—that frustration makes sense. Many of my neurodivergent clients, and...
by Sarah Long | Feb 13, 2026 | All Posts, Assessment, Neurodivergence, Sarah Long
When ADHD Isn’t Clear: How Collaborative Assessment Helps Dr. Sarah Long Introduction: When the Answer Isn’t Obvious In Part 1, we explored why attention and executive functioning difficulties aren’t always caused by ADHD. We reviewed common ADHD mimickers — including...
by AJ Grovert | Feb 2, 2026 | AJ Grovert, All Posts, Neurodivergence
Explaining Autism to Your Child with Higher Support Needs Simple ways to speak truth, build trust, and honor who they are Dr. AJ Grovert When your child receives an autism diagnosis, your first instinct might be to protect them. Especially if your child has higher...
by Sarah Long | Jan 16, 2026 | All Posts, Assessment, Neurodivergence, Sarah Long, Trauma Recovery
Is It ADHD or Something Else? Understanding ADHD Mimickers Dr. Sarah Long At The Catalyst Center, we often work with individuals and families who are trying to understand whether ADHD is truly the best explanation for attention and executive functioning challenges —...
by Cory Degnen | Nov 5, 2025 | All Posts, Cory Degnen, Neurodivergence, Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy
Living in a world designed for neurotypical minds can be deeply challenging for autistic and neurodivergent individuals. Many people on the spectrum experience chronic stress, exhaustion, and emotional pain from trying to fit in, often without the understanding or...
