Amanda is a Neurodivergent individual who sees people - really sees them!  She has been working within the Neurodivergent space and offering support and services for decades in various capacities.

She brings a wealth of information and hope to a community of individuals who often struggle without notice.  But she notices.  And she wants to do something about it. 

She is a ghostwriter, copywriter, and has the words and heart to help folks reskill and upskill into their giftings.  She has a global community through LRNore, her company, and offers Masterclasses, and coaching to those who struggle with thinking differently in today's world, among other unique offerings tailored to a person's unique mind. 

I'll be updating this when more information is available, but for now, give her a Follow and a Connect on LinkedIn at   / mandafern  .

To join me for an episode to feature the story of your own experiences, head on over to www.sageintime.com/podcast/contact and complete the online form.

To enter into therapy with me, join me on my main website at www.sageintime.com.

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If you live in New York or Pennsylvania and are interested in learning more about working with me in the context of mental health therapy, check out my profile at the Sage in Time website. Unfortunately, I am not able to accept any Managed Medicare or Medicaid, regardless of the branding.

I am a sex-positive AuDHD mental health counselor who specializes in griefwork and relationships, working within the AuDHD space, supporting those of diverse sexual orientations and genders, of those engaged in non-traditional relationship structures, and I offer services to individuals, couples, families, or other systems of multiple individuals.

A special thank you to Melissa Reagan for providing the voice talent over the episode theme music.

Disclaimer: None of the content within the podcast or my website is deemed to be clinical or advisory and is purely for entertainment and educational purposes, even when posed a question in the first or second person ("I" or "you"). Responses are general and hypothetical only. Any content is not deemed to be covered by privacy laws and any participant on the podcast or within other public interaction has given permission for the content to be recorded and distributed.

Sage in Time: The Podcast returns with an exciting Season 2!  This season, we remain faithful to bringing attention to individuals in marginalized communities who often suffer not only for their disabilities, but also because their brains' tendencies to see and understand concepts and experiences differently may allow them the opportunity actually thrive.  These are the members of the neurodivergent community.  To learn more, check out the episode.  And to share your own story on the podcast, listen for more details.  I hope you'll join us!

To join me for an episode to feature the story of your own experiences, head on over to www.sageintime.com/podcast/contact and complete the online form.

To enter into therapy with me, join me on my main website at www.sageintime.com.

If you live in New York or Pennsylvania and are interested in learning more about working with me in the context of mental health therapy, check out my profile at the Sage in Time website. Unfortunately, I am not able to accept any Managed Medicare or Medicaid, regardless of the branding.

I am a sex-positive AuDHD mental health counselor who specializes in griefwork and relationships, working within the AuDHD space, supporting those of diverse sexual orientations and genders, of those engaged in non-traditional relationship structures, and I offer services to individuals, couples, families, or other systems of multiple individuals.

A special thank you to Melissa Reagan for providing the voice talent over the episode theme music.

Disclaimer: None of the content within the podcast or my website is deemed to be clinical or advisory and is purely for entertainment and educational purposes, even when posed a question in the first or second person ("I" or "you"). Responses are general and hypothetical only. Any content is not deemed to be covered by privacy laws and any participant on the podcast or within other public interaction has given permission for the content to be recorded and distributed.

In this episode of Sage in Time, we meet Martha, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, credentialed member and an approved education provider of AASECT, and the owner of the Institute for Relational Intimacy.   AASECT is the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists.

Martha and I spoke about her 15 week flagship course (26.5 CEs) to train therapists in the Assessment and Treatment of Sexual Issues in Psychotherapy - this is for sex therapists and those who do not specialize in sex therapy.  We also spoke of her vast and varied career and how she found herself focusing on Sex Therapy as a career, and choosing to share her knowledge with other providers.  

During the introduction, I mentioned Martha's book titled Polyamory, which comes in both print and audiobook format, both available through Amazon, and both containing handouts/worksheets, the Audible version offering these through the website to print from home.  She also kindly offers 8 Steps to Opening Up, a free guide to navigating those discussions within your own relationships.

Disclaimer: None of this content is deemed to be clinical or therapeutic in any way, and is strictly offered for educational and entertainment purposes.

If you live in New York or Pennsylvania and are interested in learning more about working with me in the context of mental health therapy, check out my profile at the Sage in Time website. Unfortunately, I am not able to accept any Managed Medicare or Medicaid, regardless of the branding.

I am a sex-positive AuDHD mental health counselor who specializes in griefwork and relationships, working within the AuDHD space, supporting those of diverse sexual orientations and genders, of those engaged in non-traditional relationship structures, and I offer services to individuals, couples, families, or other systems of multiple individuals.

A special thank you to Melissa Reagan for providing the voice talent over the episode theme music.

Disclaimer: None of the content within the podcast or my website is deemed to be clinical or advisory and is purely for entertainment and educational purposes, even when posed a question in the first or second person ("I" or "you"). Responses are general and hypothetical only. Any content is not deemed to be covered by privacy laws and any participant on the podcast or within other public interaction has given permission for the content to be recorded and distributed.

In this episode, Derek is joined by his friend and former colleague, Beccy.  Beccy shares some of her story growing up on a farm in the 80s and 90s, and how she dreamed of being a mother and supporter of her children, along with offering a safe place to the friends of her children.  Additionally, she opens up about part of her journey that led her to a career path similar to Derek's own, but much sooner in her life.  

She and Derek offer similar approaches to therapy in an effort to, ultimately, see their clients successful and confident in their own self-sufficiency to live healthier lives after therapy than before, regardless of the previous chapters written so far.

If you live in New York or Pennsylvania and are interested in learning more about working with me in the context of mental health therapy, check out my profile at the Sage in Time website. Unfortunately, I am not able to accept any Managed Medicare or Medicaid, regardless of the branding.

I am a sex-positive AuDHD mental health counselor who specializes in griefwork and relationships, working within the AuDHD space, supporting those of diverse sexual orientations and genders, of those engaged in non-traditional relationship structures, and I offer services to individuals, couples, families, or other systems of multiple individuals.

A special thank you to Melissa Reagan for providing the voice talent over the episode theme music.

Disclaimer: None of the content within the podcast or my website is deemed to be clinical or advisory and is purely for entertainment and educational purposes, even when posed a question in the first or second person ("I" or "you"). Responses are general and hypothetical only. Any content is not deemed to be covered by privacy laws and any participant on the podcast or within other public interaction has given permission for the content to be recorded and distributed.

In this episode of Sage in Time, we meet Darcey, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and one of Derek’s former colleagues.  Our time with clients had ended for the day and we decided to simply catch up on various topics that affect a variety of our current and potential clients.  We moved quickly through the topics of:

substance abuse credentials
telemed vs. in-office or “shared space” therapy
why we both opted to increase our licensure to multiple states
working with teens and younger children
college preparation in modern times 
building and maintaining social support networks as adults
and how we keep up with what’s new in the world of offering the best care to our clients.

We also revisited the topic of what therapy might look like when you have a therapist that is a good “fit” for your treatment needs.  

We've already decided we'll be chatting again from time to time.  Subscribe to keep up with Darcey or any of my guests.

If you live in New York or Pennsylvania and are interested in learning more about working with me in the context of mental health therapy, check out my profile at the Sage in Time website. Unfortunately, I am not able to accept any Managed Medicare or Medicaid, regardless of the branding.

I am a sex-positive AuDHD mental health counselor who specializes in griefwork and relationships, working within the AuDHD space, supporting those of diverse sexual orientations and genders, of those engaged in non-traditional relationship structures, and I offer services to individuals, couples, families, or other systems of multiple individuals.

A special thank you to Melissa Reagan for providing the voice talent over the episode theme music.

Disclaimer: None of the content within the podcast or my website is deemed to be clinical or advisory and is purely for entertainment and educational purposes, even when posed a question in the first or second person ("I" or "you"). Responses are general and hypothetical only. Any content is not deemed to be covered by privacy laws and any participant on the podcast or within other public interaction has given permission for the content to be recorded and distributed.

Derek takes another stab at taking questions from listeners.  This time, he addresses Emotional Support Animals, including how he supports clients and their Emotional Support Animals, detailing advice from the American Counseling Association as to how to protect the animal and the client/handler.  This is a more significant request than any "ESA Letter Mill" will communicate for a nominal fee online.  We want to be responsible and communicate well for your safety and the animal's.  

Derek also answers the common request as to if he is permitted or has time to provide therapy to someone who finds him on social media through a group or page.  Following up on that is how to find a therapist, in different jurisdictions, as well as how to property vet/select a provider for what may be a 3 month to decade-long therapeutic relationship.  He also addresses how to terminate a therapeutic relationship with a provider; it can be really emotionally taxing, particularly for someone who might be experiencing the trauma response of "fawn" (associated with people pleasing).

I, as a therapist, serve my clients.  They don't work for me.

If you live in New York or Pennsylvania and are interested in learning more about working with me in the context of mental health therapy, check out my profile at the Sage in Time website. Unfortunately, I am not able to accept any Managed Medicare or Medicaid, regardless of the branding.

I am a sex-positive AuDHD mental health counselor who specializes in griefwork and relationships, working within the AuDHD space, supporting those of diverse sexual orientations and genders, of those engaged in non-traditional relationship structures, and I offer services to individuals, couples, families, or other systems of multiple individuals.

A special thank you to Melissa Reagan for providing the voice talent over the episode theme music.

Disclaimer: None of the content within the podcast or my website is deemed to be clinical or advisory and is purely for entertainment and educational purposes, even when posed a question in the first or second person ("I" or "you"). Responses are general and hypothetical only. Any content is not deemed to be covered by privacy laws and any participant on the podcast or within other public interaction has given permission for the content to be recorded and distributed.

In this episode, Derek is joined by his VR workout friend, Chérie, and her son Anthony, as they both share their own different experiences with the same diagnosis.  Anthony shares his experience as the oldest of Chérie's children in caring for his siblings during Chérie's early years with her mental health journey.  Chérie accepts Anthony's recollection of experiences and his feelings about his experiences and Anthony shares empathy with his mother in a way that he, as an adult with Bipolar is more cognitively and emotionally familiar with.  They dialogue throughout the episode and even ask each other questions to gain better understanding and offer compassion to each other - and the listeners and I get to experience the love they share for each other.  Check out their podcast at Apple Podcasts or Spotify Podcasts among others.

If you live in New York or Pennsylvania and are interested in learning more about working with me in the context of mental health therapy, check out my profile at the Sage in Time website. Unfortunately, I am not able to accept any Managed Medicare or Medicaid, regardless of the branding.

I am a sex-positive AuDHD mental health counselor who specializes in griefwork and relationships, working within the AuDHD space, supporting those of diverse sexual orientations and genders, of those engaged in non-traditional relationship structures, and I offer services to individuals, couples, families, or other systems of multiple individuals.

A special thank you to Melissa Reagan for providing the voice talent over the episode theme music.

Disclaimer: None of the content within the podcast or my website is deemed to be clinical or advisory and is purely for entertainment and educational purposes, even when posed a question in the first or second person ("I" or "you"). Responses are general and hypothetical only. Any content is not deemed to be covered by privacy laws and any participant on the podcast or within other public interaction has given permission for the content to be recorded and distributed.

In this episode, Derek sits down and talks with Rachel, Founder and CEO of social media app Keepler. Rachel shares her own story of her journey into and out of academia by way of English Literature, Poetry, an MBA program and a Pandemic-inspired dating journey that found her pivoting, not just once but multiple times, considering not only her own intentionality and authenticity in her quest for love and a family. 

She blends old-school small-community type tradition with new technology, community "experts", her go-to's in her own life, and a solid support team in life and business.  She and her team invent something so others don't have to reinvent the wheel and she brings it to you, dear listeners.  

If you live in New York or Pennsylvania and are interested in learning more about working with me in the context of mental health therapy, check out my profile at the Sage in Time website. Unfortunately, I am not able to accept any Managed Medicare or Medicaid, regardless of the branding.

I am a sex-positive AuDHD mental health counselor who specializes in griefwork and relationships, working within the AuDHD space, supporting those of diverse sexual orientations and genders, of those engaged in non-traditional relationship structures, and I offer services to individuals, couples, families, or other systems of multiple individuals.

A special thank you to Melissa Reagan for providing the voice talent over the episode theme music.

Disclaimer: None of the content within the podcast or my website is deemed to be clinical or advisory and is purely for entertainment and educational purposes, even when posed a question in the first or second person ("I" or "you"). Responses are general and hypothetical only. Any content is not deemed to be covered by privacy laws and any participant on the podcast or within other public interaction has given permission for the content to be recorded and distributed.

In this episode, Derek is without a guest for the first time.  Will he be able to handle the podcast all by himself?  Who knows?  But you have an opportunity to listen in as he answers questions from listeners and followers on his social media regarding therapy and his work as a therapist for the last nearly 11 years. 

In this episode, he addresses four (4) questions:

1.  I know we only have 45-50 minutes in a therapy session, and I only get to see my therapist once a week. What do they think about me between sessions?

2.  When you mention Process vs. Content, it seems like you don’t care about my experiences.  Surely you aren’t saying that.  So what are you saying?

3.  Can therapists really withhold judgment?

4.  How do you get over the belief you’re fundamentally broken to the core?

If you live in New York or Pennsylvania and are interested in learning more about working with me in the context of mental health therapy, check out my profile at the Sage in Time website. Unfortunately, I am not able to accept any Managed Medicare or Medicaid, regardless of the branding.

I am a sex-positive AuDHD mental health counselor who specializes in griefwork and relationships, working within the AuDHD space, supporting those of diverse sexual orientations and genders, of those engaged in non-traditional relationship structures, and I offer services to individuals, couples, families, or other systems of multiple individuals.

A special thank you to Melissa Reagan for providing the voice talent over the episode theme music.

Disclaimer: None of the content within the podcast or my website is deemed to be clinical or advisory and is purely for entertainment and educational purposes, even when posed a question in the first or second person ("I" or "you"). Responses are general and hypothetical only. Any content is not deemed to be covered by privacy laws and any participant on the podcast or within other public interaction has given permission for the content to be recorded and distributed.