Author: Dr. Tabitha Hapeman
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Conventional Vs Integrative Vs Functional Psychiatry: Which One is Right for You?
Mental health struggles affect us all. Sometimes, they’re temporary and other times we deal with chronic challenges. There are almost infinite ways to treat mental health struggles, but finding the right approach has to be based on you, as in individual. Many people are familiar with conventional psychiatry, but they are less familiar when it Read more
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The Magic Combination: How EFT Tapping and Values Work Help Neurodivergent Adults Create Real Change
Many ADHD and autistic adults reach a point in their lives when traditional coping skills just aren’t enough. They’ve tried planners, productivity strategies, and countless versions of “just be more consistent.” They’ve read the books and taken the quizzes, yet something still feels stuck. Not because they’re failing.Not because they’re not trying.But because the tools Read more
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The Hidden Struggle of Twice-Exceptional Women: Gifted, Autistic, and ADHD
You’ve always been a high achiever. You’re the one who figures it out, gets it done, and makes it look effortless. On the outside, everything seems fine — you’re successful, capable, and composed. But on the inside? You’re exhausted. You feel misunderstood, lonely, and sometimes like you’re playing a part that isn’t really you. Read more
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Why Private-Pay Psychiatry Is the Fastest Path to Better Care for Busy Professionals
There’s a truth many busy professionals discover only after a long search: traditional mental-health systems are often structured around insurance constraints — short visits, long waitlists, and fragmented care. For executives, physicians, entrepreneurs, and others whose work demands steady cognitive performance and emotional resilience, that model frequently falls short. Read more
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The Truth About ADHD and Addiction
A lot of parents are fearful of starting their child on medication. This fear is understandable – there’s a lot of stigma about mental health, and some people still consider living with untreated ADHD a ‘flex,’ as if white knuckling through life is somehow a badge of honor. Many parents don’t want to give their Read more
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What is Amantadine and Trileptal (Matthew’s Protocol) Treatment?
What Is Amantadine? Amantadine is an antiviral and antidyskinetic medication used to treat Parkison’s disease, and the flu. This medication has been used since the 1960’s, and was noted to cause improved focus, impulse control, and reduced mood swings. Amantadine is used off label to treat ADHD, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD), and behavioral reactivity in Read more
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Emotional Regulation: The Leadership Skill That Sets You Apart
The calmest person in the room usually has the most influence. Leadership isn’t only about strategy, innovation, or vision. It’s also about presence. Many people call this executive presence; those intangible blend of skills and behaviors that make a leader influential, attention commanding, and perceived as competent. In high-stakes situations — when markets shift, teams Read more
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I Love Being Social… So Why Does It Drain Me? Understanding High-Masking Autistic Women
You’re outgoing, people enjoy being around you, and you genuinely love spending time with others—so why does it leave you feeling utterly drained? You enjoy people. You love deep conversations, connecting with others, and maybe even being the life of the party. But later—sometimes even hours or days later—you crash. You’re physically, mentally, and emotionally Read more
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How Much Does an Autism Evaluation Cost Out of Pocket?
The cost of an autism evaluation varies by region and by provider. In Virginia, prices can range from $1,200 to $3,000. For clients unable to use insurance, or who don’t want to wait months or years on waitlists with in-network providers, finding an affordable evaluation can be challenging. What Does an Autism Diagnostic Evaluation Entail? Read more
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3 Signs of Executive Burnout + One Simple Solution
Executive burnout doesn’t always look like exhaustion. For executives, it often shows up as irritability, decision fatigue, or losing your edge. 3 Signs of Executive Burnout: Irritability Leaders are under constant stress to meet (and often exceed) demands of stakeholders, clients, board members, and employees. The saying “it’s loneliest at the top,” rings true for Read more