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 adapting or concealing neurodivergent traits to fit in—can be a double-edged sword. While it helps them navigate specific environments …
Kristen McCLure MSW LCSW 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 dismissed as shyness, introversion, or “being difficult,” social anxiety is much more than that. Untreated, it can lead to significant …
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? Maybe you were painting, playing a video game, writing, or solving a tricky problem, and when you looked up, hours …
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 or major life transitions—you’re not alone. The Multiple Hormone Sensitivity Theory offers a compelling explanation: hormonal changes can significantly …
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 women involves making adjustments to your environment, routines, or processes to reduce barriers and align with your unique needs. Instead …
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 like endless scrolling, impulse shopping, overeating, or even risky relationships—you’re not alone. These challenges, known as behavioral addictions (BAs), are …
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 come out of nowhere. When this happens, you might lash out shut or try to avoid the situations that cause …
Emotional Regulation and ADHD in Women: What It Is and Why It’s So Hard
If you have ADHD and you feel things more intensely than the people around you — if your emotions arrive faster, hit harder, and take longer to settle — you are not overreacting. You are not too sensitive. Your brain processes emotion differently, and understanding how changes everything. This page …
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 event, or turning down a favor. But instead of stopping there, you launch into a detailed explanation of why—listing reasons, …
Understanding Delayed Emotional Responses in ADHD
Have You Ever Felt This Way About And Experience? Have you ever found yourself reacting emotionally to something long after it happened—maybe hours, or even days later? If you have ADHD, this might be a common experience. This delay in emotional processing is tied to the unique way ADHD brains …