# Episode 233: Navigating ADHD and Rejection Sensitivity as a Therapist [featuring Bobbi-Jo Molokken]

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Podcast: [The Neurodivergent Entrepreneur](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-neurodivergent-entrepreneur-4488044)
Published: 2026-02-07T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://allthingsprivatepractice.captivate.fm/episode/233
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Duration seconds: 2157

## Resource

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 t…

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