Katie Carhart, PhD

Complex trauma can affect how the nervous system experiences safety, even when we understand our patterns intellectually. One of the more frustrating experiences in trauma healing can be understanding a pattern clearly and still finding yourself caught in it. You may know where it came from, recognize that the present is different from the past, and even be able to identify exactly what is happening while it is happening. Yet your body may still tighten during conflict, become highly attuned...

ADHD and autism can go undiagnosed in high-achieving women for years, particularly when masking, perfectionism, and internalized symptoms hide the effort behind outward success. You did well in school. You have a career. You remember birthdays, meet deadlines, maintain friendships, and are often the person other people rely on. However, you may also spend an extraordinary amount of energy making all of that happen. For many women who are diagnosed with ADHD or autism later in life, this is...

ADHD exhaustion is often the result of invisible mental, emotional, and executive-functioning demands- not a lack of effort. Why Does ADHD Make You Feel So Tired? If you have ADHD, there's a good chance you've asked yourself this question at least once: "Why am I so tired all the time?" ADHD can feel exhausting because managing attention, executive functioning, emotions, sensory input, and everyday responsibilities can require significant mental energy. Sleep difficulties can contribute too,...