Hello wonderful parents! It’s Dr. Rachel Hughes here, the owner of Connect Counseling and Consulting. You might already know Connect Counseling for its deep commitment to neurodiversity-affirming care and the focused support I offer LGBTQ+ youth and their...
To begin, no, autism is not caused by vaccines. In an age of rapidly circulating news and social media, it’s more important than ever to understand the facts, especially when it comes to health. This is particularly true for the long-debunked, yet stubbornly...
Have you ever felt misunderstood in a therapy session? Searched tirelessly for a mental health professional who truly gets your experience as an individual or neurodivergent or LGBTQIA+ family member? You are not alone. Far too often, finding genuinely affirming and...
I. Introduction: Dr Rachel Hughes – Your Neurodiversity Affirming Guide Is your neurodivergent teen feeling misunderstood? Are family dynamics feeling strained? Many families navigate these challenges, and finding the right support can make all the difference....
Ah, the season change—a time when even the most well-adjusted of us can feel a little off-kilter. Here in Washington, the daylight hours shrink dramatically from a whopping 15 hours of daylight at summer solstice to a measly 7 and a half hours at winter solstice, and...
In today’s digital age, social media like Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok has become an integral part of our daily lives, and even more so for teenagers. Teenagers’ brains are particularly vulnerable to social media because their emotional and cognitive...
