Horizon Therapy and Assessment Services

12/23/2025

The holidays can hold joy and stress at the same time, and both are allowed. 🎄✨

This season doesn’t need to be perfect to be meaningful. Setting realistic expectations, honoring your emotions, and giving yourself permission to pause can make a real difference in how supported you feel. Small boundaries, small breaks, and small moments of joy add up.

Save this post for when things feel overwhelming, or share it with someone who could use a little extra support this season.

12/20/2025

Sometimes “I’m fine” really means you have learned how to adjust. You show up, get things done, and meet expectations, even when it takes far more energy than anyone else can see.

That kind of over adapting is not a flaw. For some people, it can be a trauma response or a nervous system strategy developed to stay safe, avoid conflict, or get through difficult situations.

Over time, though, it can quietly wear you down. Therapy can be a place to stop performing, notice what has been costing you energy, and explore support that actually feels more sustainable.

If this resonates and you are looking for therapy in St. Louis or anywhere in Missouri, our therapists are here to support you! 👏

12/17/2025

Many neurodivergent adults come to therapy unsure how to name what they need, not because those needs aren’t there, but because they learned early on to minimize or ignore them.

When your nervous system adapts by staying quiet, pushing through, or prioritizing others, it can become difficult to notice hunger, fatigue, overwhelm, or emotional limits until burnout sets in. This isn’t a personal failure. It’s a learned survival strategy.

Therapy can be a space to gently rebuild that awareness, to practice listening to your body, honoring signals, and responding with care rather than self-criticism.

If this resonates, you’re not alone. Learn more about our neurodiversity-affirming services by going to the link in our bio or reach out when you’re ready!

12/13/2025

Neurodivergent burnout is something many of my clients describe long before they have words for it. It’s often misunderstood as laziness, lack of motivation, or “just needing to push harder.” In reality, it’s the nervous system responding to prolonged overload, masking, and unmet support needs.

If you’ve noticed everyday tasks feeling heavier, sensory input becoming harder to manage, or skills feeling less accessible than they once were, there’s nothing wrong with you. These are common and understandable responses when your system has been doing too much for too long.

Therapy can be a place to slow this down, understand what your nervous system is communicating, and build supports that work with your brain instead of against it.

Save this post or share it with someone who may need this perspective! 👏

12/13/2025

12/06/2025

12/06/2025

Therapy can change your life…but only when it understands the way your brain works.

For autistic and ADHD folks, traditional therapy often misses the mark, focusing on “fixing” behaviors, pushing consistency, or expecting you to think and process like someone else. If that didn’t work, it’s easy to feel like you were the problem. You weren’t.

Neurodivergent-affirming therapy meets your brain where it is, your pace, your sensory needs, your communication style, your shutdowns, your overwhelm. No masking. No shame. No “doing therapy wrong.” Just support, understanding, and tools that make sense for you.

When therapy aligns with your neurology, it doesn’t just help, you transform how you relate to yourself, your past, and those around you.

If you’ve ever felt like you couldn’t “get therapy right,” this is the support you deserve. DM us or visit the link in our bio to learn more!

11/27/2025

This Thanksgiving, we’re feeling grateful for the incredible people we get to work with every day! 🧡🤎

We see the strength it takes to revisit memories your body still remembers, the courage in showing up with vulnerability, and the trust you place in us during life’s toughest moments. Being part of your journey is an honor, and it’s what makes our work so meaningful.

From all of us at Horizon Therapy, we hope your holiday brings comfort, connection, and a little extra peace for your mind and heart.

11/22/2025

Sometimes therapy feels a little heavier before it feels lighter, and that’s completely okay.

When you start unpacking old patterns, big feelings can rise to the surface. That doesn’t mean you’re doing it “wrong”…it means you’re actually doing the work.

Swipe through to learn why this happens and how Horizon Therapy & Assessment Services supports you through every step of the process. You’re not alone in this journey, and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself.

Healing isn’t always comfortable, but it is always worth it. If you’re ready to take the next step, reach out to our team, we’re here to help.

11/15/2025

Taking care of your emotional well-being doesn’t have to be complicated.

This week, try giving yourself a few intentional moments: breathe in some fresh air, write without judgment, set healthy boundaries, reach out to someone who lifts your spirits, and celebrate even the small wins.

Little steps can make a big difference, your mental health matters!

Which one of these will you try first? Drop it in the comments!👇

11/14/2025

Hey therapists! We’re looking for YOU!

Want to join a team that actually supports each other, collaborates, and brings new ideas to life? Horizon Therapy is the place for you.

We’ve got:
• Great salary + bonuses
• PTO & professional development funds
• Steady referrals + marketing support
• Full admin backup so you can focus on clients

Sound like your kind of place? Send your resume & cover letter to support@horizontas.org or check out www.horizontas.org/careers

11/07/2025

Feeling overwhelmed by a world built for neurotypical brains?

You’re not alone, and you don’t have to navigate it without support. These 3 tools, visual schedules, sensory breaks, and social scripts, can create more predictability, calm, and confidence in your day-to-day life.

At Horizon Therapy & Assessment Services, we work with you to build a personalized toolkit that honors your unique neurotype and helps you thrive in the spaces that matter most! 🙌