ADHD

If you have a neurodivergent brain like I do, chances are, you’ve developed a variety of tools to manage in a neurotypical world. Maybe these tools are no longer working or new roadblocks have gotten in the way. Maybe you are exhausted by efforts to mask your neurodivergence. Therapy can help you understand and appreciate your brain, identify and maximize strengths, develop a sense of authenticity, increase self-compassion, improve self-image, and learn effective problem-solving strategies.

I spent a majority of my clinical experience working under a neuropsychologist learning the ins and outs of ADHD.

Through evidence-based strategies, psychoeducation, and skill-building exercises, I empower clients to harness their strengths, improve executive functioning, and navigate the challenges associated with ADHD effectively, fostering success and well-being in various aspects of their lives.

My expertise in ADHD centers around managing core symptoms such as inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. I am committed to providing personalized care, medication managment, and strategies to help individuals navigate and thrive amidst these challenges.

As someone diagnosed & medicated for inattentive ADHD in my thirties, I can attest to the struggles of decluttering, losing things, & thoughts of "Why can't I just concentrate like everyone else?" Talk therapy, Bluetooth device finders, & practicing mindfulness are approaches we might use. I am not a doctor and cannot prescribe, but may be able to help you find a licensed professional who does.

I have worked with adolescents struggling with ADHD in wilderness, residential, and outpatient settings.

I conduct comprehensive ADHD assessments for children, adolescents, and adults.

ADHD can make individuals feel they can’t keep up with societal expectations. Whether diagnosed as a child or an adult, this can lead to intense feelings of shame and low self-worth. With understanding and self-compassion, we can explore stuck beliefs, grieve losses, and creatively build on strengths and interests to find tools to help you move forward and feel better about yourself and life direction.

Women have unique manifestations of ADHD that often go unnoticed or invalidated by professionals. I specialize in helping women understand their ADHD, how it impacts their life, and creating a plan for managing symptoms better. The ultimate goal is to help women feel more in control of their life and symptoms.

I have had a clinical interest in ADHD for about 10 years, particularly focused in how it presents in adulthood. I typically utilize CBT and DBT exercises.

I have spent the past 30+ years learning about ADHD as both a spouse of someone with ADHD and mother of two adult children with ADHD. I have helped many clients to realize the root cause of their lifelong difficulties was ADHD, and assisted them in getting the correct treatment to empower them for lifelong success.

Focusing on a strength's based and affirming view of ADHD and neurodivergence is so important. I work with individuals to both acknowledge and use the strengths as well as process the challenges and barriers presented by a different kind of mind.

I have found a passion for working with Neurodiverse individuals, especially those who have just realized this recently or even later in life. I work with a neurodiverse affirming lens, so let's work together to find what works best for YOU. Whether it's task management, time blindness, or sensory overload, we'll work together to create accommodations for the unique person you are. Let's learn together on what makes you most comfortable.

I am trained and experienced in "leveling the playing field" for clients with ADHD. *Neurodiversity Affirming and/or Holistic Model of Disability *Blending research and clinical training with lived experience and collective knowledge *ADHD-CCSP | Note: I participate in training provided by leaders in the ADHD medical field, such as Dr. Hallowell or Dr. Barkley, though these are not always neurodiversity affirming. I seek knowledge from all available sources and utilize as appropriate.

Helping individuals develop skills and strategies to improve organization, focus and attention to details with a variety of issues.

I help pre-teens, young adults, and adults with ADHD to be as functionally independent as they can in their daily lives by providing executive function and cognitive supports to organize themselves and create systems that work for them.