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Signs You’re Overfunctioning in Relationships (And How to Stop)
Always the strong one, the fixer, the emotional support friend? You may be overfunctioning in your relationships. Learn the psychodynamic roots of this pattern and how therapy can help you build mutual, supportive connections where you don’t have to carry it all alone.

Odile McKenzie, LCSW
Feb 174 min read


Why Suppressing Your Desires Is Making Healing Harder, Not Easier
If you’ve ever thought, “If I were healed, I wouldn’t want this anymore,” you’re not alone. Many of us were taught to suppress our desires in the name of strength or growth—but desire doesn’t disappear. It goes underground. This blog unpacks how denying what you want can block healing and why longing isn’t a failure—it’s information.

Odile McKenzie, LCSW
Feb 33 min read


Your Brain Isn't Broken: Understanding Neurodivergence + Trauma
Your brain isn't broken—it adapted. If you're neurodivergent (ADHD, autism, high sensitivity) and have experienced trauma, you're dealing with overlapping nervous system responses. This guide explains why ADHD and trauma get confused, how survival mode shows up in daily life, and gives you 5 practical regulation tools. Learn to shift from "what's wrong with me?" to "what is my system trying to do?" Your healing path doesn't have to look normal. Start here.

Odile McKenzie, LCSW
Oct 21, 20254 min read
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