mental health – Parke Therapy and Artistry

‘ADHD for Smart-Ass Women’ and Some Changes in my Role at Work. Chapters 1-2

Here’s a story about my diagnosis of ADHD as well as some characteristics in women with ADHD. This story includes the mom effect, which is when mom’s recognize their own adhd after their child receives a diagnosis, as well as some of the criteria for each type of ADHD.

Winter Storm 2026-Does this Remind You of COVID Too?

This is a post about how this most recent storm feels a little like COVID to me, and the coping skills I use to get through it

Podcast: Covid: 5ish Years Later

Here’s a podcast of the article I previously published. It’s a follow up to my previous podcast in 2022, so bear with me as I continue to learn what I’m doing! https://open.spotify.com/show/2V7cM5vOOkP2rbdyy0J5LZ Hope y’all are staying safe! We had some really strong winds last night that blew over our fence, but now all is peacefulContinue reading “Podcast: Covid: 5ish Years Later”

COVID: 5 (Almost-ish) Years Later: What Effects I’m Seeing Through My Practice

So..if you’ve ever read my blog you probably know I’m a mental health therapist. I work in a group practice known as Blank Slate Therapy in McKinney, Texas; and I’ve been there for 5 years as of this past end of January. Long sentence, right? I began my own private practice here in Texas inContinue reading “COVID: 5 (Almost-ish) Years Later: What Effects I’m Seeing Through My Practice”

Peace, Tranquility, and Productiveness

What brings you peace? When I think about what brings me peace, I think of music, water, reading and spending time with family. I love to listen to music, to make music, and to perform. I was raised by two musicians (who made their money as music educators). Our house was filled with sounds ofContinue reading “Peace, Tranquility, and Productiveness”