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I see so many women in my practice who aren't sure if what they're dealing with is anxiety, ADHD or a combination of both. In this blog, I unveil the link between ADHD and anxiety - and how therapy can help you improve both your anxiety and executive functioning to feel whole again.

The Link Between ADHD and Anxiety - Root to Rise Therapy — Root to Rise Therapy An ADHD specialist sheds light on the link between ADHD and anxiety, and how to better understand the difference between the two conditions.

Returning to the workforce after taking time off to raise your family can be daunting, and feeling anxious about this transition is completely normal. Check out our latest blog post to learn more about why it's ok to feel anxious, how to cope with anxiety and mom guilt, and why you may not be as unprepared as you think:

Anxiety About Going Back to Work After Being a Stay-at-Home Mom? Here's How to Cope — Root to Rise Therapy Returning to work after being a stay-at-home mom can bring anxiety and guilt. A therapist shares tips for coping with this challenging transition.

Preparing for motherhood doesn't have to be so daunting for women with ADHD, but there are some important things to be aware of. Check out our latest blog post to learn all about the interaction between ADHD symptoms and pregnancy hormones, and some tips for managing your ADHD during pregnancy and postpartum:

Pregnancy, Hormones and ADHD: Everything You Need to Know About Managing ADHD in Pregnancy — Root to Rise Therapy Pregnant with ADHD? Learn how hormones affect ADHD, common struggles, and practical tips for managing ADHD during pregnancy and postpartum.

If you feel like you’re never done at work - constantly checking, editing, and pushing yourself past your limits - you might be dealing with perfectionism, not just “high standards.” In our latest blog, we break down how perfectionism shows up in the workplace and offer practical ways to move from fear-driven habits to healthier, more sustainable work patterns.

How to Overcome Perfectionism at Work - Root to Rise Therapy — Root to Rise Therapy Struggling with perfectionism at work? Learn practical tools to manage self-criticism, set boundaries, and find balance to overcome perfectionism at work.

If you think you may have ADHD, finding the right treatment can feel overwhelming and confusing. Check out our latest post to learn more about therapy for ADHD vs. coaching, which may be right for you and how they can complement one another:

ADHD Coaching vs Therapy - Which is Right for Me? — Root to Rise Therapy An ADHD specialist explains the difference between ADHD coaching and therapy - and how to find the right support for your goals, growth and healing.

Ever wonder why you’ve been the “responsible one” your whole life? In this post we explore how growing up as a parentified daughter can lead to overachieving—and what it means to begin healing as an adult. If you’re ready to shift out of people-pleasing, perfectionism, and taking care of everyone else, check this one out.

From Parentified Daughter to Overachiever: Finding Healing as an Adult - Root to Rise Therapy — Root to Rise Therapy A Colorado therapist explains how growing up as a parentified daughter can lead to overachievement in adulthood, and how you can take steps towards healing.

As the sun dips and the world quiets, many new parents find their anxiety unexpectedly rising - no, it’s not just your imagination. In this latest post, learn why postpartum nighttime worry feels so intense, and practical tools to reclaim calm as darkness settles.

Combatting the Sundown Scares: How to Deal with Postpartum Nighttime Anxiety - Root to Rise Therapy — Root to Rise Therapy Struggling with the sundown scaries? Learn why nighttime is so hard for new parents, what causes postpartum sundown anxiety, and how to feel calmer after dark.

To all the moms juggling more than seems humanly possible - I see you. Mom anxiety is real, and it comes from so many different places - the fear of becoming a mother, postpartum hormonal changes, the choice to stay at home with your kids or return to work - not to mention just the general worries of raising a child in the 21st century. My latest post explores why moms today feel so anxious, and gives some tips for moms to better handle their anxiety:

Anxiety Therapy for Moms in Denver: Therapist Tips for Handling Mom Anxiety — Root to Rise Therapy At Root to Rise Therapy in Denver, Colorado, we specialize in anxiety therapy for moms and postpartum therapy. Learn therapist tips for handling mom anxiety.

This latest post is about anxious perfectionists - those of you who set incredibly high standards for yourselves, often driven by fear and anxiety rather than passion or ambition. You may believe that if you do everything “right”, you’ll finally feel worthy, safe, or accepted. But in reality, perfectionism sets you up for a constant cycle of anxiety, self-criticism, and burnout. Read more to learn about the root causes of perfectionism, its relationship to anxiety and steps to overcome perfectionism, including therapy:

Are You An Anxious Perfectionist? Therapy in Colorado Can Help — Root to Rise Therapy Anxious perfectionists often seem to have it all together - but inside, it's never enough. Learn how therapy in Colorado can help you heal from perfectionism.

Working moms today can't win: society expects you to parent like you don’t have a job, while also expecting you to work like you don’t have kids. Meanwhile, working dads are praised for any kind of involvement at all. If you're struggling with working mom guilt, our latest post will give you some ideas for how to not let it get the best of you.

Coping With Working Mom Guilt: The Struggle is Real — Root to Rise Therapy Working moms struggle with crippling guilt, feeling like no matter what they do, they can't win. A therapist shares tips on how to cope with working mom guilt.

Do you find yourself constantly second-guessing your choices, your worth, or your abilities? Self-doubt can be a quiet but persistent voice that holds you back from living fully and confidently. In this post, we explore where self-doubt comes from, how it keeps you stuck, and what you can do to finally break free. If you're tired of feeling like you're not enough, this post is for you!

Why Do I Doubt Myself So Much? (And How to Stop) — Root to Rise Therapy In this post, a Colorado therapist shares insights as to what is at the root of your self doubt and steps that you can take to overcome it, once and for all.