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Therapy for ADHD
You’re not lazy. You’re not broken. And you’re not alone.
You’ve always known your brain worked a little differently.
You’re figured out how to look organized - color-coded planners, saved screenshots, calendar alerts - but it still feels like you’re treading water. You hold so much in your head at once, and somehow, the most important things still slip through. Even the simplest tasks can feel overwhelming. And when something doesn’t go as planned, it’s hard not to spiral into self-blame or shut down altogether.
You might be struggling with:
Trouble starting tasks - even ones that matter to you
Forgetting appointments, deadlines, or important dates, despite reminders
Overcommitting or saying “yes” too often, then feeling burned out
Procrastinating until the last minute, then pushing yourself into overdrive
Feeling paralyzed by decisions or unsure where to start
Intense emotional responses - tears, irritability, shame - when things go “wrong”
Spending energy masking your overwhelm so no one sees you’re struggling
Wondering why everything feels harder for you than it seems to be for others
You’ve probably spent years working twice as hard to hold it all together.
On the outside, you may seem responsible, capable, even accomplished - but internally, it’s another story. You’re constantly navigating chaos, running late, feeling guilty, or questioning why everyday life feels like so much.
You’ve learned how to blend in, stay busy, keep moving. But it’s exhausting. And even though you’ve found ways to manage, part of you is wondering if there’s an explanation - and a better way forward.
ADHD doesn’t mean you’re broken.
It means your brain works differently—and you’ve probably spent years trying to force it to work like everyone else’s.
You’ve held yourself to impossible standards, blamed yourself for struggling, and masked your overwhelm to keep things looking “fine.” But it doesn’t have to stay that way.
You don’t need to fix everything at once. We’ll take things step by step - breaking big goals into manageable pieces so that change feels possible, not paralyzing.
In therapy, we’ll explore the patterns you’ve developed and the stories you’ve absorbed - especially the ones that whisper you’re lazy, unreliable, or not good enough. Through Narrative Therapy, we’ll get to the bottom of where those beliefs came from, and begin to untangle them from your identity. You are not the problem. The problem is the problem.
Using Solution-Focused strategies, we’ll build practical tools that actually fit your life and the way your brain works. We’ll celebrate what’s working, experiment with what might help, and create momentum - on your terms.
What if it didn’t have to feel so hard?
In therapy, we’ll make sense of how ADHD actually shows up in your life - so instead of blaming yourself, you can begin to work with your brain, not against it. We’ll create personalized strategies to reduce overwhelm, strengthen decision-making, and build routines that match your real life (not some idealized version of it). You’ll learn how to organize your time, space, and energy in ways that feel doable - not exhausting. Along the way, you’ll begin to quiet that inner critic. You’ll gain more compassion for the version of you who’s been trying so hard, and more confidence in the version that’s still unfolding.
Not a “new you” - just a more honest, empowered version of who you’ve been all along.
Things we can work on in therapy:
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Breaking down big tasks into manageable steps
Creating routines that reduce overwhelm (not increase pressure)
Finding time, space, and energy systems that actually fit your life
Strengthening decision-making and follow-through with more clarity
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Untangling ADHD from shame, blame, or the feeling of being “too much”
Reframing how you talk to yourself - especially when things feel hard
Building self-trust and compassion for the version of you who’s always been trying
Separating your worth from your productivity
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Identifying how ADHD uniquely shows up in your thoughts, behaviors, and your relationships
Exploring patterns like impulsivity, distraction, or rejective sensitivity
Developing strategies that work with your brain - not against it
Naming strengths that may have been overlooked in the rush to “fix” everything
You deserve support that honors the way your brain works.
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FAQs about ADHD
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Executive functions refers to the skills we need to manage our every day tasks. We use these to help us set and achieve goals. Some of the things that executive functions help us do include: staying organized, managing time, starting and completing tasks, and remembering details. If you have ADHD, these skills may feel harder to access—but that doesn’t mean you’re lazy or unmotivated. It means your brain processes things differently, and we can build tools that work for you.
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Yes. While medication can be helpful for some people, it’s never a requirement to work with me. Many of my clients want to better understand how their brain works, build strategies for focus and follow-through, and reduce the shame and overwhelm they carry - all without medication. Together, we’ll explore what works for you, based on your values, goals, and preferences.
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Yes. Many adults go undiagnosed until later in life—especially women or those with inattentive symptoms. You might have spent years developing workarounds without realizing ADHD was part of the picture. Getting clarity can help you better understand your patterns and give you language and support to move forward.
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Absolutely. Many of my clients come to therapy wondering if ADHD might be part of their story but aren’t sure if they want or need a formal diagnosis. Whether you’re seeking clarity, looking for support, or just trying to make sense of why things feel harder than they “should,” we can explore those questions together - at your pace, and without pressure. A diagnosis is never a requirement for meaningful, supportive therapy.
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That is a common experience. You may look like you’re holding it all together on the outside, but inside, it takes everything you’ve got to manage the demands of daily life. You’ve developed creative ways to cope - over preparing, masking, people-pleasing, perfectionism - but it’s exhausting. In therapy, we’ll look at how ADHD shows up for you, explore what’s been working (and what’s been wearing you down), and create new strategies that feel more sustainable and aligned with how your brain actually works.