Therapy for ADHD

Did you grow up thinking ADHD is only a diagnosis for hyperactive, elementary aged boys?  

Welp, as I have learned through my own long road through therapy (both as a client and therapist), ADHD is a lifelong experience that often goes unnoticed, especially in women and those socialized to mask their struggles.   

For Millennials and Gen Xers, undiagnosed ADHD can present as chronic overwhelm, self-doubt, or even exhaustion from constantly "keeping it together."

I provide a compassionate and tailored approach to ADHD treatment, honoring the latest understanding of how ADHD shows up in adults—particularly those who’ve felt misunderstood or overlooked.

Signs of ADHD in Adults (with a focus on women and new research):

• Emotional Sensitivity: Feeling deeply affected by criticism or struggling with rejection sensitivity (RSD).
• Mental Overload: Racing thoughts, trouble quieting your mind, or a constant sense of "mental clutter."
• Masking and Burnout: Overcompensating to appear organized, capable, or in control, often at a high emotional cost.
• Executive Function Challenges: Difficulty starting tasks, frequent forgetfulness, or losing focus midway through.
• Hyperfocus and Creativity: Getting “lost” in tasks or hobbies while other responsibilities fall by the wayside.
• Chronic Self-Doubt: Feeling like you’re not doing enough despite working harder than most.
• Mood Swings and Exhaustion: Intense highs and lows, often followed by emotional or physical fatigue.

What to Expect in Therapy:

• Validation and Empowerment: We will work to reframe ADHD as part of your unique story, not a personal flaw.
• Practical Tools That Work for You: Address time or money blindness, overwhelm, and organization with strategies tailored to your brain’s wiring.
• Healing Emotional Wounds: Work through shame, perfectionism, and the fear of being “too much” or “not enough.”
• Building a Meaningful Life: Create sustainable systems and routines that align with your values—not societal expectations.

IFS and EMDR can support ADHD by addressing underlying emotional wounds, shame, and nervous system dysregulation that often exacerbate executive function challenges. 

While they don’t directly teach organizational skills, these approaches can help reduce internal barriers, like overwhelm and self-doubt, creating a foundation for sustainable growth and change. 

ADHD isn’t a limitation—it’s a different way of experiencing the world.