Unfiltered:
Real Talk for Women on ADHD and Hormones Across the Lifespan
October 2, 2026 | Starting at $125
I N - P E R S O N W O M E N - F O C U S E D CONFERENCE !
Multiple CE hours available for Psychologists, LPC, LMFT, and Social Workers
Unfiltered: Real Talk for Women on ADHD and Hormones Across the Lifespan
From first period to last- what every woman deserves to know.
This conference brings together experts across disciplines to explore how ADHD, hormonal changes, and psychological well-being intersect in girls and women across the lifespan. It highlights how many women have long masked ADHD symptoms, only to experience intensified challenges with focus, organization, and emotional regulation during hormonal transitions. Speakers also examine the impact of stigma, self-criticism, and chronic stress, which can contribute to patterns like perfectionism and people-pleasing. Overall, the conference emphasizes the need for compassionate, integrative care that validates women’s experiences and supports both cognitive and emotional health.
Presenters: Dulce Torres, LPC-S, ACC, BCC; Dr. Kaity Brock, Ph.D., LPC, Licensed Psychologist; Mandi Dixon, LPC, NCC, EMDR-Trained; Dr. Bianca Busch, MD, Adult, Child, and Adolescent Psychiatrist; Dr. Lillian Medhus, Doctor of Nursing and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner; and Ellen Ortega, LPC.
Presenter Profiles:
Dulce Torres is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, Board-Certified Coach, and Associate Certified Coach. She is the founder and CEO of Avant-Garde Center and Brighter Horizons Group (BHG). Avant-Garde Center has been a leader in delivering innovative, research-based counseling and coaching services, specializing in ADHD, anxiety, and depression. Dulce and her team are dedicated to working with the neurodivergent population, providing tailored support for individuals with ADHD, autism, and other neurodevelopmental differences.
Dr. Kaity Brock is a Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Professional Counselor, and trauma specialist. She is owner of Kaity Brock, PhD, PLLC, a Dallas Ft.Worth-based psychology practice. With an office based in Southlake, Texas, she primarily with adults, couples, and families using EMDR and trauma-focused approaches. She specializes in supporting neurodivergent individuals in processing past trauma related to their diagnoses, building self-acceptance, and navigating challenges like people-pleasing, boundaries, and perfectionism.
Mandi Dixon is a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor who specializes in supporting women through ADHD, menopause, and the midlife transition. As both a clinician and a woman navigating these experiences herself, Mandi combines professional expertise with lived insight to help women feel understood and empowered. Mandi is a proud member of both The Menopause Society and ISSWSH.
Dr. Bianca Busch is a certified psychiatrist who cares for patients of all ages. She brings both professional expertise and lived experience to her work, helping professionals navigate ADHD, anxiety, and the pressures of high achievement. Through her clinical practice, writing, and speaking, she empowers individuals to find focus, build confidence, and thrive in their personal and professional lives.
Dr. Lillian Medhus is a Doctor of Nursing Practice, a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, and a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner. She has extensive post-graduate training in menopause, sexual dysfunction, and conditions that are often overlooked in women, like endometriosis, neurodivergence, MCAS, POTS, and hEDS. She bridges functional & conventional medicine, using the best of the evidence to help women heal and thrive. She is the owner & lead NP of Aspire Women's Wellness.
Ellen Ortega is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor. She has over a decade of experience in school-based counseling services for children and has worked in her private practice, Waypower Counseling, PLLC, since 2022. Waypower Counseling is focused on supporting adults through major life transitions, particularly perinatal mental health support, transition to parenthood, and parenting children with executive function challenges. Ellen has completed Professional ADHD Parent Coach Training and is currently pursuing Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C). She is a graduate of Texas A&M University and University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.
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