by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jan 10, 2026 | History of Psychotherapy, Psychology of Politics, Psychology Topics and Articles
A Critical Investigation into the Document That Defines American Mental Health—and Why It May Have Already Failed By Joel Blackstock, LICSW-S | Clinical Director, Taproot Therapy Collective Contents Introduction: The Controversial Bible Part I: The History of a...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jan 4, 2026 | Psychology, Understanding Neurodivergence and Neurodiversity in Therapy
Written by the clinical team at Taproot Therapy Collective, a Birmingham psychotherapy practice specializing in neurodivergent-affirming care. Our clinicians work daily with autistic adults, ADHDers, and AuDHD clients navigating a world built for different brains. If...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Oct 22, 2025 | Therapeutic Approaches and Techniques for Therapists, Therapy and Crisis Intervention for College Students in Alabama, Therapy for Chronic Pain and Chronic Illness, Therapy Resources, Tips and Tools
For decades, many forms of therapy have approached neurodivergence—like Autism (ASD) or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)—as a “disorder” to be “fixed” or “managed.” The goal was often to help the neurodivergent person...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Oct 2, 2024 | Free Resources for Therapists in Private Practice, Mental Health and Psychotherapy Resources in Alabama, Psychology
What is AuDHD? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are two distinct neurodevelopmental conditions that frequently co-occur. Recent research suggests that 50-70% of autistic individuals also have ADHD, and two-thirds of...
