Lorain Moorehead

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Recognize Pathological Demand Avoidance

Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) is often misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or entirely overlooked—especially in clinical settings that rely heavily on surface-level behavioral presentations. In this episode of The Self Careapist Podcast, psychologist Dr. Maylin Griffiths unpacks what PDA really looks like and how clinicians can get curious when the puzzle pieces don’t fit. Whether you’re working in […]

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Mental Health Tips

Anxiety Therapy: How Detective Thinking Can Help

Anxiety is clever. It sneaks in with stories that feel true—stories like “I’ll mess this up,” or “They probably think I’m incompetent.” For many of my clients seeking anxiety therapy in Scottsdale, these thoughts aren’t new. They’re well-worn mental loops, reinforced by perfectionism, past experiences, and the invisible pressure to hold it all together. But […]

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