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Surviving Therapy as a Neurodivergent Person
***This is an update to the blog post "Surviving Therapy as a Highly Sensitive Person" from 2022. I have learned a lot since then and felt the need to provide more updated information. At that time I was just becoming familiar with the term 'Neurodivergent' and how being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) places you under that umbrella. Since that post, I have become very aware of Autism and ADHD and how these can be mislabeled or totally overlooked when we're only focused on th
Rayne Satterfield, LCSW
Mar 30, 20248 min read
Autism and IFS Therapy
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy, no matter your neurotype. Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy is no different. It is a perfect fit for some, and for others, it just doesn't land. IFS does land for me and it's the lense which all of my work is done with my clients and with myself. I'll share with you a brief overview of what it is and why I use it. I'll specifically share with you how it can be helpful for the Autistic wiring and experience and what to loo
Rayne Satterfield, LCSW
Dec 16, 202314 min read
Walk & Talk Therapy
What is Walk & Talk Therapy? Walk and talk therapy takes your therapy session outside. You meet your therapist at a local park or walking path. At that point you've already gone over consent and safety concerns with your therapist. Your therapist has likely picked a location with less traffic and has a plan to keep your session as private as possible. Your physical fitness is not a barrier. You and your therapist will go at whatever pace is right for you. And there's flexibil
Rayne Satterfield, LCSW
Apr 11, 20223 min read
Surviving Therapy as a Highly Sensitive Person
**To see the most updated version of this post, visit "Surviving Therapy as a Neurodivergent Person." How to get the most out of therapy as a HSP As a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) you have unique gifts and needs. There are barriers to getting these needs met and your gifts seen by others. Although more likely to be seen for who you are in therapy, this barrier does still exist. Unless a therapist is a HSP themself, has studied the trait in-depth, or is in a close relationshi
Rayne Satterfield, LCSW
Jan 22, 20226 min read
The "Calm-Down" List: practical and easy coping skills for daily life
Here are some of my favorite ways to calm down. I've made a list of several techniques (probably too many) that are used to help balance,...
Rayne Satterfield, LCSW
Nov 2, 20214 min read
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