By Jenny Martin, PsyD Dr. Jenny Martin, PsyD, brings over 15 years of clinical experience, specializing in work with highly sensitive and neurodivergent clients, trauma healing, and spiritual and existential exploration. She also supports clients in queer identity exploration and identity formation. There is a particular kind of client who comes into my office and says some version of the …

By Jenny Martin, PsyD Most adults who experienced childhood trauma don’t start by asking, “Did I experience trauma?” They ask different questions. Like, why do I always assume people are upset with me? Why do I work so hard but never feel like I’m doing enough? Why is it so hard to relax, even when everything in my life is …

By Jenny Martin, PsyD Can you develop PTSD from someone else’s trauma? In some circumstances, indirect exposure to trauma can lead to PTSD symptoms or secondary traumatic stress. This can happen to close family members, caregivers, helping professionals, witnesses, and others exposed to traumatic events, although not every type of indirect exposure meets the clinical criteria for PTSD. If you’re …

What’s the difference between stress and trauma? This guide explains how each impacts the nervous system, common symptoms to watch for, and when stress may develop into trauma, plus how healing is possible.

We named the most generative biological process in human history after a punctuation mark. Not a metaphor. Not a ceremony. A dot at the end of a sentence. What makes us so afraid of saying menses?

For decades, Autism and ADHD have been understood through a narrow, male-centered lens. The stereotype of a socially withdrawn boy with restricted interests, or an impulsive child who can’t sit still, has shaped both diagnosis and public perception. This has left many cisgender women overlooked, misdiagnosed, or misunderstood. Increasingly, women are receiving diagnoses of Autism, ADHD, or both (often called AuDHD) well into adulthood. These late- diagnosed women carry both the grief of being missed and the extraordinary beauty of a sovereign, non-linear mind.

Step into the rainbow-filled world of Pride Month, a vibrant celebration that commemorates the journey toward equality, love, and acceptance. This blog dives into the history of Pride Month, explores its significance, and pays homage to the brave pioneers who paved the way for the continuing fight for social justice. We’ll also delve into the crucial role therapy plays in …