ELAINE KORNGOLD, LPC | Certified Brainspotting Therapist and Approved Consultant | Certified Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapist | Certified in Trauma, ADHD, Autism Counseling | Career Counseling, Financial Therapy | 503-770-0810 | AskCounseling@outlook.com
This recent article describes the link between clutter and mental health. “The clutter that can accumulate when people are experiencing a mental health crisis is neither a form of hoarding, nor the result of laziness. The culprit is extreme fatigue, … Read more
This article describes one of the challenges of having ADHD that impacts people’s financial and emotional states – https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-tax-late-fees-fines-shame/ “The costs of life with ADHD are as plentiful and persistent as they are frustrating.” “Our disorder costs real money — not … Read more
I was honored to be invited to co-teach Master’s and Doctoral level clinicians with Dr. Leslie Carter on how to assess adults for ADHD and Autism. Neurodivergent adults with ADHD or those on the Autistic Spectrum often have a harder … Read more
A recent article in The Oregonian describes a study that found that “living around greenery modestly fuels the brain in middle-aged women, helping to ward off depression and dementia”. Being outside in nature for at least 20 minutes leads to … Read more
Adult clients with ADHD had often experienced trauma in the past, especially if their ADHD was not diagnosed until adulthood. Just having an undiagnosed ADHD in childhood can result in many traumatic experiences, such as feelings of inadequacy, or not … Read more
During short dark, cold or wet days, it might be especially hard to get motivated to go outside. But as mammals, our brain and bodies regulate better when we experience fresh air and move freely outside on a daily basis. … Read more
As mammals, we all benefit from being outside and moving our bodies on a regular basis. For people with ADHD, spending time outside daily and exercising is necessary to support emotional regulation and other executive function challenges. Walking is a … Read more
Here is an excellent article on ADHD in an aging brain: Inside the Aging ADHD Brain I specialize in assessing ADHD in adults and offer ADHD counseling. I see in my practice “a growing number of older adults who are … Read more
A recent article in the New York Times describes different approaches used by families to support partners or children with ADHD, “a neurodevelopmental condition that can make it difficult to manage both time and emotions”. ADHD counseling and, specifically, coaching … Read more
The author of this essay describes the feelings she had about getting diagnosed in UK with ADHD midlife, at the age of 39. “I’m neurodivergent; I have moderately severe ADHD and I’ve only just found out, at the age of … Read more