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A Series Understanding the ADHD & OCD Comorbidity by Sarah Jurrens, LPC, LMHC, ADHD-CCSP, CCTP Why traditional assessment misses the interplay — and how to avoid retraumatizing clients. Research consistently shows that ADHD and OCD share overlapping symptoms and high comorbidity, yet clinicians frequently diagnose only one disorder. This is often due to symptom presentation that appears contradictory on the surface — impulsivity vs. rigidity, disorganization vs. perfectionism

A Series Understanding the ADHD & OCD Comorbidity We were not taught to recognize ADHD in girls or OCD in women — and the cost of that invisibility is enormous. The Hidden Epidemic Now Being Exposed Women with ADHD and OCD often grow up believing they are: too sensitive too emotional too messy too perfectionistic Not because their symptoms are mild — but because their symptoms are misunderstood . Research shows that up to 30% of people with OCD also meet criteria for ADHD , a

A Series Understanding the ADHD & OCD Comorbidity by Sarah Jurrens, LPC, LMHC, ADHD-CCSP, CCTP Why unpredictability feels dangerous, why your brain overcorrects, and why none of this is your fault. 🔥 The Moment ADHD Loses Its Grip ADHD isn’t just about distractibility — it’s about regulation . When your ADHD brain becomes overwhelmed, overstimulated, or emotionally flooded, the internal structure that keeps you moving through the world starts to fall apart. Research shows t

A Series: Understanding the ADHD & OCD Comorbidity by Sarah Jurrens, LPC, LMHC, ADHD-CCSP, CCTP When chaos meets the drive to control, the nervous system does exactly what it was wired to do — even when it feels like it is betraying you. 🌩️ The Freeze No One Talks About For many people living with both ADHD and OCD, overwhelm doesn't look like the classic “fight or flight.” It looks like freeze — a sudden, terrifying shutdown where your mind is in full panic, but your body

When we talk about therapy, especially for neurodivergent women navigating ADHD, OCD, and trauma, one concept often overlooked is self-love . It’s not just a feel-good phrase or a trendy hashtag. Self-love is a foundational pillar in healing and growth. It’s the key to unlocking a deeper understanding of ourselves, our behaviors, and how our brains work. Without it, therapy can feel like a chore or a checklist. With it, therapy becomes a transformative journey. Self-love in t