Here is a self-test to see if you may have the Highly Sensitive Trait: https://hsperson.com/test/highly-sensitive-test/

Please note that being a Highly Sensitive Person, or HSP, is not a medical diagnosis or disorder. It is a naturally-occurring trait and form of neurodivergence.

As an HSP, you absorb the world around you much more intensely than others.

You may feel immense joy in the small subtleties and details of life. The warmth of sunshine, the smell of blooming flowers, reading a good book, or petting a cat.

You may feel more prone to overwhelm and absorbing negative parts of life, from uncomfortable sensory elements (e.g., bright lights, loud sounds) to being more affected by stress, arguments, trauma. You may need more downtime to decompress than other people.

You may feel misunderstood or undervalued.

I strongly believe that sensitivity can be a beautiful trait, and at the same time, it is important to build self-understanding, self-compassion, and craft your environment to best fit your life.

It's not uncommon for Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) to experience anxiety, depression, trauma, or difficulty navigating major life changes at some point in their lives.

Whether you're feeling overwhelmed as a helping professional, parent, partner, student—or compassionately working to understand and honor your own needs and identity—I'm here to support you.

Therapy tailored specifically for HSPs—by an HSP (me!)—can provide that much-needed sense of validation, support, and deep understanding. HSPs often feel these challenges in a way that is uniquely intense, both emotionally and sensorily—and I truly get that, both personally and professionally.

If you're looking for a safe, compassionate space to explore and process complex emotional, sensory, and values-driven experiences, we may be a good fit together.

Highly Sensitive People are a valid part of the neurodivergent community, as neurodivergence reflects the natural variations and diversity of our minds, encompassing a wide range of neurotypes.

It is possible to identify both as an HSP and Autistic/ADHD. It is possible to identify as Autistic/ADHD and not as an HSP. An individual’s constellation of traits may or may not overlap with other neurotypes, and large variation exists within neurotypes.

Many people find solace, understanding, and community in the term Highly Sensitive Person, and find it helpful to learn more about their unique traits.