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The Tissue Question
When a client cries, the question of whether to hand them a tissue can feel deceptively important. But the tissue is never just a tissue. It’s a moment where presence, power, and nervous system safety quietly intersect. This reflection explores what those moments actually hold, and why how we are in the room often matters…
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So You Just Talk All Day? The Myth and the Craft of Therapy
Note to the Reader This piece is written for therapists—especially neurodivergent therapists—who know that therapy is never just talking. It’s an act of holding, translating, and crafting safety out of chaos. My hope is that these words give language to the invisible work you do every day, and offer both validation and pride in the…
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🧠 When the Client Comes in Hot: A Therapist’s Guide to Talkative Sessions That Start at 100 MPH
Let’s talk about the kind of session where a client walks in, sits down, and starts talking before their coat hits the back of the chair. They’re off. And you—well, you’re strapped in for the ride. There’s a story, then a side story, then a backstory to the side story, followed by a 12-minute loop…
The Nerdie Therapist 