More Than a Diagnosis: A Holistic Approach to Managing Complex Mental Health.

It’s easy to feel defined by a mental health label. Whether you’re managing the persistent focus challenges of ADHD, navigating the intense emotional fallout of PTSD, or grappling with another complex diagnosis, the label itself can sometimes feel heavier than the symptoms.

You've sought help, perhaps started medication, but you still feel like something is missing. You're looking for an approach that sees you, not just your chart.

At Lartey Wellness, we believe in a holistic, integrative approach to complex mental health management—one that honors your need for clinical support while tapping into your entire self for true, sustainable healing.

Moving Beyond the Label

A diagnosis is a starting point, a map, but it is not the territory of your life. For many, complex issues like ADHD or PTSD intersect with life stressors like career changes, relationship struggles, or past trauma.

Our holistic approach moves beyond simply treating the symptoms of a diagnosis and focuses on:

• Understanding the Roots: Exploring how your diagnosis is interwoven with your history, environment, and relationships.

• Skill Building: Teaching practical emotional regulation and coping skills that work alongside any clinical treatment.

• Self-Compassion: Shifting the inner narrative from "I am broken" to "I am a person managing a complex condition."

Integrating Medication and Therapy for Balance

We recognize that for many complex conditions, including ADHD and PTSD , medication is an essential and life-changing tool. However, medication alone is rarely a complete solution.

If you are seeking support with medication management, our clinicians collaborate with you to create a comprehensive plan that ensures your mental well-being is addressed from every angle. This includes integrating your medication protocol with evidence-based therapies like:

• Trauma-Informed Care: For PTSD, focusing on safety, empowerment, and processing traumatic memories in a controlled, therapeutic environment.

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): To reframe unhelpful thought patterns often linked to anxiety, depression, or emotional reactivity.

• Mindfulness and Somatic Techniques: To help you manage overstimulation and ground yourself when overwhelmed, a common challenge in both ADHD and anxiety/trauma.

The Three Pillars of Holistic Wellness

Managing complex mental health requires attention to the core systems of your life. We help you build a foundation of resilience with these three pillars:

Pillar A: Mind-Body Connection

Anxiety, overwhelm, and trauma live in the body. We explore gentle, sustainable practices that calm your nervous system, such as:

• Movement and gentle exercise.

• Nutrition and its impact on mood stability.

• Sleep hygiene and its critical role in emotional regulation.

Pillar B: Healthy Relationships

Your support system is your greatest resource. We work to improve your relational world by focusing on:

• Setting and maintaining healthy boundaries with partners, family, and colleagues.

• Learning clear and effective communication, particularly when managing intense emotions.

• Addressing conflict constructively to foster a deeper connection.

Pillar C: Creating Personal Structure

For those with ADHD or general feelings of being overwhelmed, lack of structure is a major pain point. We help you develop executive function skills and systems that are tailored to your unique brain, not a one-size-fits-all plan, allowing you to move from chaos to control.

If you are ready to move beyond the boundaries of a single diagnosis and embrace an approach that sees your whole health, we are here to guide you. True healing isn't about ignoring your diagnosis—it's about learning how to thrive with it.