Substance Use

Most people have a basic understanding of what trauma is. Unfortunately, most of us will experience at least one traumatic event throughout our lives. What fewer seem to recognize is that there are different types of trauma, and they can impact you differently in everything from relationships to your career. Attachment trauma, for example, doesn’t […]

If you suffer from anxiety, you are likely aware of the impact it has on your life. It can be exhausting to worry and can impact your overall health and wellbeing. Anxiety is like your body’s built-in alarm system sending alerts of worry and fear throughout your day and into the night. Sometimes, it’s obvious […]

Most people have heard of the fight-or-flight response when it comes to reacting to a traumatic event. They are both natural instincts your mind and body use to protect yourself. But, there are other trauma responses that are lesser known but just as important. That includes the fawn response. Someone who uses the fawn response […]

Article written by Denver therapist, Lauren Battista Picture this: You walk into your home after a long, chaotic day. The counters are littered with cups and plates, papers and documents pile high on the coffee table, unread books clutter the side tables, and blankets sprawl across the sofas. To top it off, you step over […]

Article written by Denver therapist, Shelby Aronoff To fully navigate the challenges that come with being a woman born biologically female with ADHD, it is essential also to recognize and understand how hormonal changes interact with female bodies and minds. The impact that hormones have on women’s mental health as they go through life has […]

Most people have a basic understanding of what trauma is. Unfortunately, most of us will experience at least one traumatic event throughout our lives. What fewer seem to recognize is that there are different types of trauma, and they can impact you differently in everything from relationships to your career. Attachment trauma, for example, doesn’t […]

If you suffer from anxiety, you are likely aware of the impact it has on your life. It can be exhausting to worry and can impact your overall health and wellbeing. Anxiety is like your body’s built-in alarm system sending alerts of worry and fear throughout your day and into the night. Sometimes, it’s obvious […]

Most people have heard of the fight-or-flight response when it comes to reacting to a traumatic event. They are both natural instincts your mind and body use to protect yourself. But, there are other trauma responses that are lesser known but just as important. That includes the fawn response. Someone who uses the fawn response […]

Article written by Denver therapist, Lauren Battista Picture this: You walk into your home after a long, chaotic day. The counters are littered with cups and plates, papers and documents pile high on the coffee table, unread books clutter the side tables, and blankets sprawl across the sofas. To top it off, you step over […]

Article written by Denver therapist, Shelby Aronoff To fully navigate the challenges that come with being a woman born biologically female with ADHD, it is essential also to recognize and understand how hormonal changes interact with female bodies and minds. The impact that hormones have on women’s mental health as they go through life has […]