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How to Heal After Trauma
Experiencing trauma can leave lasting emotional scars on your mind, body, and spirit.

Will Dempsey
Dec 1, 20243 min read


How Does Romantic Attraction Differ from Sexual Attraction?
When you encounter someone new and feel a "spark," you might wonder if it's purely physical or something deeper. Sexual attraction typically

Will Dempsey
Nov 25, 20243 min read


The Unexpected Grief of an Unhappy Childhood as an LGBTQIA+ Adult
Growing up as an LGBTQIA+ individual can mean many things: joy, self-discovery, struggle, and, possibly, deep sorrow.

Will Dempsey
Nov 10, 20243 min read


6 Ways to Cope While Living with Chronic Pain
If you’re dealing with chronic pain, chances are it’s impacted every aspect of your life. Chronic pain makes it difficult to connect with ot

Will Dempsey
Oct 28, 20243 min read


The Bidirectional Flow Between Chronic Illness and Mental Health
Our bodies and our minds exist in conversation — and the health of one has a strong impact on the health of the other.

Will Dempsey
Oct 13, 20243 min read


What is the Difference Between Somatic Therapy and EMDR?
With the variety of specialties and modalities available today, it can be difficult to know what type of therapy may work best for you.

Will Dempsey
Sep 22, 20243 min read


How Racial and Ethnic Bias Relate to Mental Health
Our experiences of the world are unique and informed by race, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

Will Dempsey
Sep 8, 20243 min read


6 Ways to Focus with ADHD
Having ADHD is a bit like being behind the wheel of a race car with no brakes and touchy steering. You’re fast, sure, but you’re also surrou

Will Dempsey
Aug 25, 20243 min read


What Does ADHD Look Like in Adults?
While ADHD was once thought of as a condition impacting children during childhood, our understanding of it has changed over the years. We no

Will Dempsey
Aug 11, 20243 min read


How to Grieve Your Childhood as an LGBTQ+ Adult
As someone who not only works with the LGBTQ+ community but is also a member of it, I’ve witnessed firsthand how people in our community car

Will Dempsey
Jul 22, 20243 min read


How to Respond to a Child that Comes Out as Trans
When a child comes out as trans, it often feels like something coming out of left field. Chances are that when a child comes out as trans, i

Will Dempsey
Jul 8, 20243 min read


Knowing When and Where to Get Tested For Autism as an Adult
Oftentimes, the hardest part of solving a problem is acknowledging it’s there. As a therapist, I often see people who dismiss their own pain

Will Dempsey
Jun 23, 20243 min read


Genderfluidity: How to Protect Your Mental Health in a Hostile Society
There’s not much scarier than living amid a society that seems hell-bent on erasure and hostility. All of us in the LGBTQ+ community have ex

Will Dempsey
Jun 10, 20243 min read


3 Ways to Heal Childhood Trauma
No matter how old we are, our childhood traumas stay with us. Many of us, especially those in the LGBTQ+ community, have had to deal with re

Will Dempsey
May 26, 20243 min read


What Does ADHD Look Like in Adults?
While ADHD has historically been associated with rambunctious kids and teenagers who struggle to make it through the school day, we now unde

Will Dempsey
May 12, 20243 min read


What is IFS Therapy?
Many of the people I work with come to me feeling out of sorts with themselves. They’re struggling to manage internal conflicts.

Will Dempsey
Apr 21, 20243 min read


5 Ways to Stop Anxious Thoughts
Anxious thoughts are a wild beast, and it’s not always easy to tame them.

Will Dempsey
Apr 8, 20243 min read


Is It Normal To Feel A Gender Identity Crisis As An Adult?
Our gender identity can evolve and change over time — and a wide variety of factors can trigger a crisis. While we associate gender identity

Will Dempsey
Mar 25, 20243 min read


Racism’s Impact on Mental Health
Crucially, however, we’re also shaped by the environment around us. When you’re born into an environment that can be cruel or hostile for no

Will Dempsey
Mar 11, 20243 min read


EMDR - What If I Can’t Remember Trauma?
When exploring whether or not EMDR therapy is right for a client, one of the more common concerns that comes up for them is difficulty remem

Will Dempsey
Feb 26, 20243 min read
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