ADHD and PTSD are two distinct conditions, yet many people experience them together. Research shows a bidirectional relationship between the two. Having one condition can increase the likelihood of developing the other.

When a child lives through a frightening or traumatic event, they often don’t have the words to describe what they’re feeling, only the sense that something is wrong. Even without a full understanding of what happened, children can feel confused, frightened, or overwhelmed in the aftermath.

When a child experiences trauma, whether through loss, neglect, abuse, witnessing violence, or chronic instability, it changes how their brain and body experience the world. Safety, trust, and connection become complicated things. As a caregiver, it can be...

You may carry stories, expectations, or wounds that didn’t start with you—patterns shaped by migration, discrimination, racism, generational hardship, or the pressure to succeed in a country that hasn’t always felt welcoming. Cultural trauma can make you feel split...

When your relationship feels stuck in painful patterns—misunderstandings, reactivity, emotional distance, or conflicts that repeat no matter how hard you try—it can feel lonely and frustrating. Many individuals come to therapy wondering why they shut down with their...