Navigating ADHD and Rejection Sensitivity as a Therapist
Sat Feb 07 2026
As an ADHD therapist, coach, and entrepreneur, navigating professional and personal life comes with unique challenges—and opportunities.
In this episode, Patrick Casale and Bobbi-Jo Molokken, psychotherapist, ADHD coach, and founder of Embrace the Muchness, LLC, dive into topics like Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), real-life ADHD accommodations for therapists, and the importance of authentic self-disclosure with clients.
Here are 3 key takeaways:
Accommodations Are Essential, Not Optional: Implementing simple strategies like concurrent note-taking, scheduled sending of emails, and pausing to address recurring thoughts can increase effectiveness in both sessions and business operations.Name and Normalize Your Experience: Recognizing and labeling RSD can help you create space between feeling and reaction, leading to healthier decision-making and emotional regulation—especially when facing criticism or feedback.Model Neurodivergent Coping Tools for Clients: Transparently sharing your own supportive strategies in sessions doesn’t just help you—it's also invaluable modeling for ADHD clients who need to see that accommodations are not a weakness but a strength.
If you’re a therapist or entrepreneur navigating ADHD, remember: relatability fosters accessibility. Embrace your muchness, and don’t be afraid to show up as your authentic self—for your clients and your community.
More about Bobbi-Jo:
Bobbi-Jo Mol-okken, LISW, CCTP, is a psychotherapist and ADHD coach based in Iowa. Diagnosed with ADHD as an adult and a parent of ADHD children, she brings both personal and professional insight to her work. She is passionate about providing neurodiversity-affirming education and resources that empower individuals and professionals to better understand and support ADHD.
She is the founder of Embrace the Muchness LLC, where she offers ADHD coaching, professional development training, clinical consultation, and digital resources designed for neurodivergent individuals and those who support them. She recently released the Inner Equilibrium Audit, a three-phase self-reflection tool that helps individuals explore patterns of time use, energy balance, and executive functioning in daily life.
Instagram: instagram.com/embracethemuchnessFree Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/embracingthemuchnessWebsite: embracethemuchness.com
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As an ADHD therapist, coach, and entrepreneur, navigating professional and personal life comes with unique challenges—and opportunities. In this episode, Patrick Casale and Bobbi-Jo Molokken, psychotherapist, ADHD coach, and founder of Embrace the Muchness, LLC, dive into topics like Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), real-life ADHD accommodations for therapists, and the importance of authentic self-disclosure with clients. Here are 3 key takeaways: Accommodations Are Essential, Not Optional: Implementing simple strategies like concurrent note-taking, scheduled sending of emails, and pausing to address recurring thoughts can increase effectiveness in both sessions and business operations.Name and Normalize Your Experience: Recognizing and labeling RSD can help you create space between feeling and reaction, leading to healthier decision-making and emotional regulation—especially when facing criticism or feedback.Model Neurodivergent Coping Tools for Clients: Transparently sharing your own supportive strategies in sessions doesn’t just help you—it's also invaluable modeling for ADHD clients who need to see that accommodations are not a weakness but a strength. If you’re a therapist or entrepreneur navigating ADHD, remember: relatability fosters accessibility. Embrace your muchness, and don’t be afraid to show up as your authentic self—for your clients and your community. More about Bobbi-Jo: Bobbi-Jo Mol-okken, LISW, CCTP, is a psychotherapist and ADHD coach based in Iowa. Diagnosed with ADHD as an adult and a parent of ADHD children, she brings both personal and professional insight to her work. She is passionate about providing neurodiversity-affirming education and resources that empower individuals and professionals to better understand and support ADHD. She is the founder of Embrace the Muchness LLC, where she offers ADHD coaching, professional development training, clinical consultation, and digital resources designed for neurodivergent individuals and those who support them. She recently released the Inner Equilibrium Audit, a three-phase self-reflection tool that helps individuals explore patterns of time use, energy balance, and executive functioning in daily life. Instagram: instagram.com/embracethemuchnessFree Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/embracingthemuchnessWebsite: embracethemuchness.com ––––––––––––––––––––– 🎙️Listen to more episodes of the All Things Private Practice Podcast 🎙️Spotify 🎙️Apple 🎙️a...