If you're tired of spinning your wheels in weekly therapy sessions and wondering why nothing sticks, here’s what you need to know: Insurance-based therapy is not designed for deep trauma healing. It’s built for symptom management, not nervous system repair.

Let’s be real—Western psychoanalysis has had a messy, harmful history. We owe a lot to the field of psychology, but we can’t ignore the fact that the foundations were built on some seriously unethical practices.

For as long as I can remember, I’ve had this feeling—this nagging thought that something wasn’t quite right about the way people interact with each other. The small talk, the polite but empty smiles, the “How are you?” that no one actually wants an answer to.

I used to wonder, “Is everybody just fake? Or is it just me?”

If you’ve ever chosen a library over a nightclub, devoured books while everyone else was partying, or lost an entire day to wandering the aisles of Barnes & Noble—you’re not alone. For many of us, especially those who are autistic or neurodivergent, the library isn’t just a place—it’s a sensory refuge, a sanctuary, and a source of deep joy.

One of the biggest things I teach my clients is this: your mental health is your responsibility. We like to think of mental health as an individual thing (especially in the U.S.), but it’s deeply relational. You are influenced by the people around you, just as you influence them. Your healing (or lack of it) doesn’t just affect you—it affects your family, your friends, your children, and your entire community.

Autistic and neurodivergent individuals—regardless of support needs, IQ, or outward presentation—are at a significantly higher risk of exploitation. The statistics are staggering, especially when it comes to sexual assault, financial abuse, trafficking, and online scams. But what makes us so vulnerable?

Do You Need a Script for Everything? You Might Be Neurodivergent—And That’s Okay.

If you find yourself rehearsing conversations in your head, memorizing responses, or scrambling for the “right” words in social situations, you’re not alone. If this sounds familiar, you might just be part of the Neurodivergent crew. Welcome! It’s a lovely place to be, and I only wish I had known sooner myself.

If I hear one more person say, “I can’t,” I might just lose it. And I don’t mean that lightly. Your mindset shapes your reality—period. If “I can’t” is your default setting, every challenge will feel insurmountable. Every struggle will seem like proof that you’re doomed to fail.

As a licensed psychologist and a neurodivergent individual, Wild Robot grabbed me by the heart and didn’t let go. I’m not exaggerating when I say this movie felt like it was made for people like me—people who have spent their lives trying to fit into a world that doesn’t always make room for us.