Giftedness is seen by some as a genuine gift, by others as a curse or a riddle. There are many aspects to this. First, because our society has a somewhat schizophrenic view of Giftedness, perhaps best summarized by the statement “Everyone admires Einstein, but no one like a know-it-all.” This admiration for intelligence in the abstract, or in historical context, linked with messages that reinforce a social devaluation of intelligence in friendships & relationships, can create a challenge for self-worth in Gifted children and Adults. In addition, Gifted individuals are often told “You can become anything you want.” Often, however, they are provided with no guidance as to how to determine their own desires, skills, or goals. Third, the attributes that often accompany Giftedness – specifically OverExcitabilities and asynchronous development – are often misunderstood by parents and teachers. Thus many people growing up Gifted are left with little or no help in building self-understanding. Giftedness often makes it challenging for individuals to find a peer group where they feel seen and accepted for all of who they are. When a person can find such a group, at any point in their life, it can make a huge difference in comfort with one’s abilities & confidence in life. For anyone with additional challenges, such as learning differences, gender or sexual diversity, racial considerations, etc, this 2E challenge can become overwhelming. Therapy can assist in helping Gifted individuals develop a deep, thorough, and authentic sense of compassion for the challenges in their life journey, and ultimately lead to greater self-acceptance, self-compassion, and happiness.