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Thrive Therapy & Counseling provides high quality therapy to Highly Sensitive People and to kids, teens or adults struggling with anxiety, depression or self-esteem.

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This blog is written by therapists in midtown Sacramento and focuses on the concerns and struggles of highly sensitive people (HSPs), LGBTQIA+ folks, and adults struggling with depression, anxiety or just trying to figure out what they want for themselves.  There's help and hope through counseling and therapy!

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You’re Not Lazy: Navigating ADHD & Executive Dysfunction

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If you live with ADHD, you’ve likely heard the word “lazy” more times than you can count. Maybe it was when you forgot an assignment, struggled to keep up with chores, or procrastinated until the last minute. The truth is, ADHD and executive dysfunction have nothing to do with laziness. They are neurological differences that make planning, starting, and following through on tasks harder—not impossible, but definitely more complicated.

Understanding how ADHD affects executive functioning can help you reframe the narrative. Instead of blaming yourself for being “lazy,” you can begin to see your challenges in context and explore strategies that work with your brain, not against it.

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Therapy for LGBTQ+ Adults in Sacramento: Finding Support That Feels Safe

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For many LGBTQ+ adults, therapy is not just about managing anxiety, depression, or stress—it’s about finding a place where you feel safe, affirmed, and fully seen. Too often, LGBTQ+ clients have experienced misunderstanding, judgment, or even harm in healthcare settings. That’s why choosing a therapist who provides affirmative, inclusive care is so important. Therapy should be a space where your whole identity is honored and supported.

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How Brainspotting Can Help With Chronic Overwhelm

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For many people, overwhelm feels like a constant state of being. It’s more than just a busy week or a stressful deadline—it’s the sense that your nervous system is always running on high, leaving you exhausted, irritable, and stuck. If you’ve tried to “think your way out of it” without success, you’re not alone. Overwhelm often lives in the body as much as the mind, which is why traditional coping tools sometimes fall short. This is where brainspotting can help.

Brainspotting is a therapeutic approach that accesses the mind-body connection directly. By working with the brain and nervous system, it helps release stored stress and trauma that fuel chronic overwhelm.

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Trauma Responses or Personality Traits? How to Tell

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Have you ever wondered whether a part of your personality is “just who you are” or if it’s a response to something you’ve been through? Many people struggle with this question, especially when habits like perfectionism, emotional withdrawal, or people-pleasing feel deeply ingrained. Distinguishing between personality traits and trauma responses can be tricky, but it’s an important step toward healing.

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