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Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail ADHD & Autistic Brains
Resolutions often fail because of the dopamine gap. Learn how 'scaffolding' helps neurodivergent, high-achievers, and caregivers in RI & MA reach goals without the shame.
Kendra Lanni, LICSW
Dec 28, 20254 min read


Establishing Neurodivergent Boundaries: Protecting Your Energy and Time
Learn how to set neurodivergent boundaries to manage sensory overload, social masking, and burnout. Neurodiversity-affirming therapy in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
Kendra Lanni, LICSW
Dec 21, 20254 min read


Why Caregivers Feel Both Guilt and Resentment (And Why It's Normal)
Caregiver Guilt & Resentment are signals, not sins. Learn why burnout happens and get practical next steps.
Kendra Lanni, LICSW
Dec 14, 20254 min read


Why Unexpected Communication Triggers The 'Freeze' Response
Do you freeze on texts/emails? It's not laziness, it's anticipation anxiety. Learn how therapy helps you unfreeze and find calm.
Kendra Lanni, LICSW
Nov 30, 20253 min read


Caregiver Burnout: The Burden of Retelling Your Family's Complex Story
Retelling your family's complex journey to every professional is an exhausting, traumatic loop that contributes to caregiver burnout.
Kendra Lanni, LICSW
Nov 23, 20252 min read


Unmasking the Pressure on Neurodivergent Individuals
The pressure to mask hides your authentic self. Unmasking is a journey toward freedom, healing, and genuine connection. Find support today.
Kendra Lanni, LICSW
Nov 16, 20253 min read


Understanding the Full Spectrum of Neurodiversity
Neurodivergence is a vast, beautiful spectrum including AuDHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, and more. Find your fit and thrive.
Kendra Lanni, LICSW
Nov 16, 20253 min read


Caregiver Anxiety: Facing the Fear of the Future
Caregiver anxiety about future care is natural. Get 3 therapeutic strategies for managing the fear of who will care for them when you're gone.
Kendra Lanni, LICSW
Nov 9, 20254 min read


Virtual Therapy: How to Ensure Your Telehealth Session is Effective & Connected
Maximize virtual therapy! Address concerns about security, connection, and effectiveness. Get 4 practical tips to make your telehealth session work beautifully.
Kendra Lanni, LICSW
Nov 2, 20253 min read


Intuition vs. Anxiety: How to Tell the Difference & Trust Your Gut Feeling
Anxiety yells. Intuition whispers. Get the clear guide to separating the two so you can stop overthinking & start trusting your true inner voice.
Kendra Lanni, LICSW
Nov 2, 20252 min read


Why Having “No Opinion” is an Act of Self-Preservation
The pressure to have an opinion on everything is exhausting. Use the Boundary of Silence to protect your peace, mental health, and relationships.
Kendra Lanni, LICSW
Oct 26, 20253 min read


Caregiver Burnout & Toxic Positivity
Learn to cope with exhaustion and protect your well-being by setting boundaries against toxic positivity with clear communication
Kendra Lanni, LICSW
Oct 21, 20253 min read


Why "Doing Nothing" is the Best Thing You Can Do for Your Anxiety
“Doing nothing" is the key to managing anxiety. Use these three simple mindfulness tools to find calm.
Kendra Lanni, LICSW
Oct 20, 20253 min read


5 Ways to Identify and Recover from Caregiver Burnout
Caregiver burnout is more than fatigue. Here are 5 signs you're depleted and small steps you can take to recover.
Kendra Lanni, LICSW
Oct 19, 20253 min read


Perfectionism and Anxiety: The Myth of "Having It All Together"
The relentless pursuit of perfectionism fuels anxiety, burnout, and imposter syndrome. Learn how dropping the mask helps you start letting go of perfectionism.
Kendra Lanni, LICSW
Oct 19, 20253 min read


When to Start Therapy: 6 Key Signs You Need Support
You don't need a crisis to start therapy. Consistent anxiety, exhaustion, or feeling overwhelmed are signs.
Kendra Lanni, LICSW
Oct 18, 20252 min read
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