Heal : a Trauma-informed Therapy Blog
By Amy Moreno MA LPC
When ADHD, Trauma, and Hormones Get Called Something Else
Misdiagnosis in women with ADHD is not uncommon, particularly when symptoms present as emotional dysregulation, relational sensitivity, and internal overwhelm. When trauma and hormonal shifts are layered in, these patterns are often interpreted as mood or personality disorders rather than differences in regulation. This post explores the impact of that misinterpretation and what it means to revisit your history with a more accurate lens.
ADHD in Women: Why It’s Often Missed or Misdiagnosed
ADHD and Relationships: Why Things Can Feel So Intense
ADHD and Emotional Sensitivity: Why It Feels So Intense
Why Fall Feels Harder Emotionally; And What Your Nervous System is Actually Doing
The Complexities of Bipolar Disorder: Symptoms, Co-Occurring Conditions & Treatment
When people hear “bipolar disorder,” they often picture dramatic mood swings—feeling on top of the world one moment and weighed down by depression the next. While mood shifts are part of it, the reality is far more layered.
Wise Mind, Real Life: My Journey with DBT and Radical Acceptance
DBT taught me how to step back from those extremes and live in a more grounded truth. The concept of wise mind—the space where emotional mind and logical mind meet—gave me language for what I was striving for: a way to navigate grief without being consumed by it, and to make decisions from a place of clarity and self-respect.
When One Diagnosis Isn’t the Whole Picture: Living with Comorbid Mental Health Conditions
Many people assume that getting a diagnosis is the beginning of clarity—a way to finally understand what’s been going on and how to move forward. But for individuals living with more than one mental health condition, it’s rarely that simple.
How Childhood Trauma Impacts Brain Development at Specific Ages
Many people don't realize that what they went through in childhood—whether it was neglect, abuse, witnessing violence, or experiencing loss—can shape how the brain develops, and how they respond to the world well into adulthood.
The Brilliance of IFS-Informed-EMDR
I’ve seen long-held trauma soften. I’ve seen protectors transform into allies. I’ve seen people reclaim parts of themselves they thought were lost for good.
The Magic of EMDR: Healing Beyond Words
When pain lives deep in the body and nervous system, it often needs more than words to heal. That’s where the magic of EMDR comes in….
Therapy for Therapists: Why Clinicians Need Support Too
As a therapist, you hold space for others — offering compassion, guidance, and a steady presence through life’s hardest moments. But who holds space for you?