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Why Does My Black Man Shut Down When I Ask What’s Wrong?
Helping you understand the emotional experience of your Black partner.

Derrick Hoard
14 minutes ago3 min read
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Pursuing and Withdrawing in LGBTQ+ Couples
When we talk about couples’ therapy, a common dynamic that often surfaces is what’s known as the pursuing-withdrawing  cycle. One partner...

Derrick Hoard
Jul 152 min read
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Why Your Relationship Struggles Might Have Little to Do With You and Your Partner
Relationships can be challenging, and moments of tension are common. You may find yourself wondering if the problems in your relationship...

Derrick Hoard
Jul 23 min read
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Understanding the Cost of Care: Why My Sessions are Worth It
Let's Talk About Money

Derrick Hoard
May 272 min read
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The Never-Ending Argument!
The Argument That Never Stops

Derrick Hoard
May 273 min read
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Navigating Therapy as a Neurodivergent Individual: It’s Time for Change
Let’s say the quiet part out loud: Most therapy isn’t built for us. If you’re neurodivergent—ADHD, autistic, sensory sensitive,...

Derrick Hoard
May 123 min read
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You Can't Use Neurotypical Techniques in a Neurodivergent Relationship
Let me just say this up front: I'm tired.

Derrick Hoard
May 123 min read
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Former Gifted Kid Burnout
Former Gifted Kid Burnout!

Derrick Hoard
Apr 233 min read
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Why Your Husband Doesn't Listen To You, But Will Listen To Me
Why Your husband will listen to me.

Derrick Hoard
Apr 103 min read
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Paradox Loops: The Hidden Reason You Feel Stuck
Paradox Loops: The Hidden Reason You Feel Stuck

Derrick Hoard
Mar 173 min read
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Why Friends and Family Aren't the Help You Need For Your Relationship
Your friends may mean well but they may not be equipped to help you solve your problem.

Derrick Hoard
Feb 173 min read
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Insurance and Couples Therapy: An Inconvenient Truth
A Secret Not Discussed The Truth About Couples Therapy and Insurance Hello, Potential Client, There’s an unfortunate reality about...

Derrick Hoard
Feb 123 min read
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Can Couple's Therapy Be Fun?
Hello, Potential Client(s)! Derrick here—licensed therapist in Seattle, Washington—and I genuinely believe couple’s therapy can be fun ....

Derrick Hoard
Feb 73 min read
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What is Masking and Why Do Neurodivergent People Do It?
If Only They Looked That Cool Hello, Derrick here, licensed marriage and family therapist for neurodivergent professionals in Seattle,...

Derrick Hoard
Feb 43 min read
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Is it ADHD or Do You Hate Your Job?
An Open Secret And I know that may seem like a strange solution. Especially because of the job market in Seattle right now. We’re used to...

Derrick Hoard
Jan 293 min read
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Invisible Success Syndrome
You have a great job, financial stability, and a life that looks picture-perfect from the outside. People admire you, perhaps even envy you.

Derrick Hoard
Dec 12, 20243 min read
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Why ADHD Relationships Feel Like a Roller Coaster
Does your relationship with your ADHD partner feel like a constant ride of highs and lows? One moment, everything seems perfect: they’re...

Derrick Hoard
Nov 13, 20244 min read
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Why You Feel Like You're Parenting Your ADHD Husband
Do you feel more like a caretaker or a parent than a partner in your relationship with an ADHD spouse? It’s a common experience for many...

Derrick Hoard
Nov 12, 20244 min read
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Why ADHD Relationships and Marriages Fail
Are you stuck in the cycle of hoping things will magically improve in your relationship with your ADHD partner? If you’ve been waiting...

Derrick Hoard
Nov 11, 20244 min read
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Why Your Communication With Your ADHD Partner Isn't Working and What You're Doing Wrong
Do you feel like you’re constantly talking but never truly being heard by your ADHD partner? You’re not alone. Many women in...

Derrick Hoard
Nov 9, 20244 min read
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