Bethany Vash, LPC, NCC, TMHC

02/17/2026

https://bethanyvash.com/blogs/2025/9/8/nihilism-to-absurdism

Feeling like nothing matters? Learn how absurdism, play, and “pointless joy” can help you cope with nihilism and reconnect with meaning in everyday life.

12/04/2025

I have so many feelings about The Wild Robot.
It’s so much more than a kids' movie, it’s one of the most unexpectedly therapeutic parenting stories I’ve seen in a long time.

I put together 9 mental health lessons from Roz (the world’s most accidentally perfect mom), including identity wounds, humility, ND-friendly parenting, and what it means to love a child into adulthood.
Read it here ❤️🦢
https://bethanyvash.com/blogs/2025/12/2/mental-health-tips-from-an-unlikely-source-the-wild-robot

12/04/2025

I have so many feelings about The Wild Robot.
It’s so much more than a kids' movie, it’s one of the most unexpectedly therapeutic parenting stories I’ve seen in a long time.

I put together 9 mental health lessons from Roz (the world’s most accidentally perfect mom), including identity wounds, humility, ND-friendly parenting, and what it means to love a child into adulthood.
Read it here ❤️🦢
https://bethanyvash.com/blogs/2025/12/2/mental-health-tips-from-an-unlikely-source-the-wild-robot

A licensed therapist breaks down 9 powerful parenting and mental health lessons from The Wild Robot - identity, attachment, ND-friendly insight, and healing.

11/12/2025

Something we have all known, but now there's more evidence to support it

A groundbreaking new study has uncovered a powerful connection between ADHD and PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder), revealing that women with ADHD are three times more likely to suffer from this severe hormonal condition. PMDD is an extreme form of PMS that brings intense mood swings, anxiety, depression, rage, fatigue, and even physical pain such as headaches and bloating.

Researchers believe this link comes down to how the ADHD brain processes hormones like estrogen and progesterone. These hormones fluctuate naturally during the menstrual cycle, but for women with ADHD, those changes can hit much harder. The shifts can amplify emotional sensitivity, disrupt sleep, worsen focus, and make impulsivity more difficult to manage — creating a storm of symptoms that can deeply affect daily life.

The study also highlights how underdiagnosed PMDD is, especially among women with neurodivergent conditions. Many spend years being told their symptoms are “just bad PMS” before realizing there’s a real medical cause. Experts emphasize the need for better screening and support, especially since hormone regulation plays a huge role in mental health stability.

This discovery is helping reshape the way doctors view ADHD in women, proving that hormones and neurodivergence are far more connected than once thought.

09/15/2025

Collective Effervescence and Making Friends as an Adult (Especially If You’re ND)

Why is it SO HARD to make friends as an adult? Discover the power of collective effervescence and practical tips for making friends as an adult, especially for awkward or neurodivergent folks.

09/09/2025

Not everything you believe about yourself is true. Some of it is just what you were taught to believe. Let's talk about limiting beliefs, and how to rewrite the story.

Uncover the origin of your limiting beliefs without shame or judgment. This post gently explores how internalized messages form, what they cost us, and how we can begin to rewrite them with compassion.

09/09/2025

https://forms.gle/4yw7aiKgk28J8ski9
FOR THE MEN (and for the people who love them): I’m collecting honest, anonymous reflections about what makes therapy feel hard to start. No email required. Your voice matters, and your answers will help me write resources that make it easier for men to get the support they deserve.

09/03/2025

Is your neurodivergent kid a tiny dopamine scientist? Constantly chasing novelty, testing every boundary, and making parenting feel like a never‑ending experiment? You’re not alone! This post is your new ally! Discover 23 bright, practical hacks to help harness their spark with structure, creativity, and compassion. Swap your cliffs for slides because parenting isn’t about squashing them, but teaching them the value of their light. 🌟

Practical hacks for parenting a neurodivergent, dopamine-seeking child. Support their spirit, set boundaries, and channel their creativity without crushing it.

08/22/2025

You’re not lazy. Your brain’s just wired differently.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stuck, or frustrated by executive dysfunction, this post is for you. (Written with Bionic Reading integrated!)
I’m sharing real, doable ADHD motivation hacks (from someone who gets it), plus tools that actually work for neurodivergent brains. 🧠💡
📖 Read it here: https://share.google/xhcphmtHdVjjZdQwd

Struggling to get things done with ADHD? This validating and practical post breaks down executive dysfunction, offers neurodivergent-friendly motivation hacks, and reminds you: you're not lazy.

08/18/2025

✨ Parenting “on the fly” works… until it doesn’t. ✨
A parenting plan helps you stay consistent, reduce stress, and raise well-rounded kids without the decision fatigue. 🙌
👉 Grab the free printable template in my latest post!

Discover how to create a parenting plan that reduces decision fatigue, unites co-parents, supports neurodivergent families, and helps kids feel respected and secure. Includes a free printable template!

08/13/2025

This!

I don't think I've ever seen something that so accurately describes the undiagnosed neurodivergent experience before.

This includes self-diagnosis!

08/13/2025

I LOVE this creator!