Luther Psychiatry

09/03/2026

"In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer." - Albert Camus

What makes life worth living?

this. this. this. this.

The small things we forget to notice, until we almost lose them.

You are not alone. You matter. There is always a "this" worth staying for.

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08/14/2026

There’s been an ache in my heart over recent weeks.

Mostly, I’ve found myself thinking about the patients and families I’ve had the privilege of caring for over the years, and the people who show up every day trying to care for them well.

My hope is that increased awareness leads to better education, deeper understanding, and meaningful change in the systems meant to support both patients and the people who serve them.

We must do better 🤍

08/14/2026

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08/11/2026

08/11/2026

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Some weeks you're on top of everything. Some weeks you can't start a single task on the list you made three days ago.

That's not a character flaw.

For many women, ADHD doesn't always hold steady. Symptoms can shift with your cycle, after childbirth, and again during perimenopause.

Part 3 of this series looks at why.

Estrogen interacts with the dopamine systems involved in focus, motivation, and executive functioning. As estrogen fluctuates across different stages of life, ADHD symptoms may fluctuate too.

We're learning more about this connection, but the science still has a long way to go. There are important questions about hormones, symptoms, medication response, and treatment that we simply don't have complete answers to yet.

These slides walk through what the research tells us so far, including what we know about treatment, while being honest about where the evidence is still evolving.

If your ADHD seems to change depending on the week, the month, or the season of life you're in, those patterns are worth paying attention to.

This wraps up my three-part series on ADHD in women. 💛

If there's one thing I hope you take from this series, it's that understanding your ADHD means understanding the whole person, including the ways your needs may change across different stages of life.

There's still so much we have to learn, but paying attention to these patterns is a good place to start.

Kayla Luther, PMHNP-BC, ADHD-CCSP
Luther Psychiatry, PLLC

Comprehensive ADHD evaluations and individualized treatment for adult women across New York via telehealth.

*Offered for education and understanding. This content is not medical advice.*

08/01/2026

🐾 Koda Knows Best

When life feels heavy, crack the window, breathe in the summer air, chase a sunset, and remember that not every problem needs to be solved today.

Sometimes the most meaningful thing you can do is simply pause long enough to notice the beauty that’s still around you.

Bonus points if your best friend comes along for the ride. 🐶💛

— Koda, Chief Wellness Officer

07/26/2026

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Part 2 of my ADHD in Women series is here.

A diagnosis is only the beginning. The real question is: what treatment actually fits your life?

ADHD treatment isn’t one-size-fits-all, especially for women. The right plan considers your symptoms, hormones, stage of life, goals, and overall health, not just a checklist of criteria.

This carousel breaks down what the research tells us about building an individualized ADHD treatment plan, and why it should keep evolving as you do.

Coming next in Part 3: why your hormones deserve a seat at the table.

Luther Psychiatry offers comprehensive ADHD evaluations and individualized treatment for adult women across New York, entirely via telehealth.

Offered for education and understanding. This content is not medical advice.

07/16/2026

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For years, I've had the privilege of caring for women who spent decades believing something was wrong with them, only to discover they had been living with undiagnosed ADHD.

One of the most meaningful moments in my work is watching that shift from self-blame to self-understanding.

As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, CHADD member, and ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP), I'm passionate about improving awareness of ADHD in women because understanding the why can change everything.

This is Part 1 of a new educational series on ADHD in women.

I'd love to know what resonated with you most after reading it. If you know someone who might benefit from this information, please consider sharing it.

Coming next—Part 2: Treatment of ADHD in Women. We’ll take a closer look at what the research has shown thus far, what effective treatment can look like, and why it often changes much more than attention.

Offered for Education and Understanding, not medical advice.

06/26/2026

The amount of beauty in your life depends on your ability to notice it. So much of what’s good moves quietly, easy to miss when we’re rushing through.

Slow down today.
Let yourself catch it💛🌸

06/15/2026

Perfectionism’s quietest lie is that achievement will fix it.

For the high-achievers who’ve done the work, reached the milestones, and still feel something essential is out of reach. This one is for you.

For years, I believed it. Every time I climbed, another rung appeared. The standard moved. So did the finish line.

What I was searching for was never another accomplishment. It was a sense of belonging, of enoughness, of being okay exactly as I was.

Those things were never going to be found in a diploma, a job title, or a completed to-do list.

Worth was never something I needed to earn.

This month's post is on perfectionism, what the research says, what the contemplative traditions have been saying for centuries, and what I’ve learned from carrying it myself.

Full piece on my blog: https://www.lutherpsychiatry.com/blog-1-1/freedom-of-imperfection