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Neurodivergent and Trans? Here Is Why That Matters in Therapy | Affirmative Therapy Collective

Neurodivergent and Trans? Here Is Why That Matters in Therapy | Affirmative Therapy Collective

by Lauren Canonico | Jun 10, 2026 | Coming Home to You Group, Sophie Kuhn Bedaña, LMSW, Thoughts & News from ATC

Neurodivergent and Trans? Why That Matters in Therapy What research says about therapy for neurodivergent and trans people, how it affects your mental health experience, and why finding the right therapist matters. by Lauren Canonico, LCSW (she/her) Sophie Kuhn...
Your Body Doesn’t Need Discipline—It Needs Protection

Your Body Doesn’t Need Discipline—It Needs Protection

by Lauren Canonico | Feb 4, 2026 | Sophie Kuhn Bedaña, LMSW, Thoughts & News from ATC

Join Sophie Kuhn Bedaña, LMSW in this invitation to pause, breathe, and question the stories we’ve been sold about our bodies, “self-improvement,” and discipline. Every January, the world gets louder about fixing, shrinking, optimizing, and controlling bodies—as if...
Eating Disorders and the Trans Experience

Eating Disorders and the Trans Experience

by Lauren Canonico | Jan 21, 2026 | Sophie Kuhn Bedaña, LMSW, Thoughts & News from ATC

Eating disorder treatment needs to change for gender-inclusive care Eating disorders can be difficult for us all, but certain intersecting identities can bring along specific challenges that require specific understanding. One such identity is the trans experience, or...

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