Giftedness

Giftedness (and gifted individuals) are often misunderstood. It can be confusing when a child is bright, empathetic, and talented, but struggles to make friends, manage big feelings, or even succeed academically. Even mental health professionals and educators may not identify a gifted person or know how to help them, resulting in misdiagnosis, unhelpful disciplinary action, lack of support, or inappropriate remediation. 

As a gifted individual myself, I have sought to understand the constellation of characteristics many gifted people share, such as twice exceptionality (2e), exceptional emotional needs, overexcitabilities, and asynchronous development. I have obtained training and self-directed learning, which I apply in my clinical work, advocacy, and parent support services. 

If you think you or your child may be gifted, schedule a free consultation to see if the behavioral or emotional challenges you are noticing could be related to giftedness, or if a gifted-informed lens would be beneficial.