ADHD Therapy
Do you feel sluggish in the morning and hyperactive and inattentive in the afternoon?
Does it take you longer than normal to complete tasks because you have trouble focusing?
Have you ever wondered if your struggles are the result of undiagnosed ADHD?
Maybe you feel too busy for your own good and don’t know how to keep up with all your responsibilities. One moment you’re out running errands and you think you’re being productive, then you realize that school pick-up is already in progress, you lost track of time, and your kids are wondering where you are. When you finally get home, your spouse asks how your day was and you feel embarrassed—there are still so many items that you haven’t checked off your list. Each day you tell yourself that you’ll get a million things done, but your to-do list remains unfinished. As a result, maybe you’re wondering if it’s time to seek ADHD therapy.
Does Your Life Feel Unmanageable, But You Don’t Know Why?
ADHD Can Deeply Impact Your Relationships And Lead To Low Self-Esteem
It’s hard to function in a neurotypical world when you’re living with ADHD. Your bosses, coworkers, friends and family may not understand why you’re chronically late or constantly forgetting things. They might take it personally when you don’t show up to events and think you don’t care. After a while, this can lead to shame, guilt, and low self-esteem. You might think of yourself as a failure instead of recognizing the fact that you’re genuinely struggling.
The good news is that there’s nothing wrong with you—an ADHD brain is still capable of great things, but it simply functions differently than a neurotypical brain. At The Pursuit Counseling, our mission is to help you manage the challenges of living with ADHD and learn to harness the creative advantages of ADHD at the same time. And if you have a teen who is dealing with ADHD, we would be more than happy to provide therapy for them as well.
For decades, ADHD was a diagnosis given to the “bad kids” in school who were loud, disruptive, and inattentive. As a result, many kids who struggled with time management, executive functioning, and emotional development were overlooked because their ADHD symptoms flew under the radar. When they grew up, many of these kids struggled to find career fulfillment because they got “bored at work” or were fired from their jobs, all the while never realizing that their challenges were the result of ADHD.
The lack of diagnoses is especially common among women. After all, ADHD often presents differently in girls than in boys. Whereas boys with ADHD tend to be loud and hyperactive, girls with ADHD tend to have subtler symptoms—they might be quiet, daydreamy, and often lost in their own thoughts. What’s more, many girls with ADHD don’t struggle as much in school; they may read far ahead in assigned reading and generally get good grades. As a result, it’s quite common for them to grow up without ever having received an ADHD diagnosis.
Millions Of Adults Suffer From ADHD Without Even Knowing It
There Is Still A Stigma Around ADHD Because Our Society Doesn’t Understand It
People with ADHD generally struggle with executive functioning skills that involve task management, time management, and decision-making. Yet because our society isn’t educated on the nuances of ADHD, many people don’t understand these challenges and therefore don’t show empathy to people with ADHD. This results in a stigma surrounding those who don’t meet the neurotypical criteria for “success.” People with undiagnosed ADHD often internalize this stigma and believe there’s something wrong with them.
The truth is that if you’re undiagnosed, it’s hard to know what you’re even trying to overcome. You might think you’re struggling to be successful and productive, when in reality you’re dealing with a deeper issue and simply need extra support.
Therapy Can Help You Manage Your ADHD Symptoms And Connect With Your Superpowers
ADHD doesn’t have to hold you back in life. It can serve as an enormous creative advantage, help you hyperfocus on important tasks, and even give you more energy than the average person. In ADHD counseling, we’ll explore the ways that ADHD is serving you as well as the ways that it’s hindering your potential. We’ll also help you normalize your symptoms and neurological development so that you realize that your challenges are not a failure of your own doing. This knowledge can be deeply empowering and help you advocate for yourself at work, in your relationships, and in every area of your life.
Our therapists provide ADHD counseling for teens and adults. We would be happy to work with you whether you’ve had an ADHD diagnosis all your life or you’re not sure you even have the condition. In addition to individual ADHD therapy, we offer a 12-week ADHD program that focuses on harnessing the skills and superpowers that often come with ADHD. We can also collaborate with doctors and psychiatrists as well as Amen Clinics for diagnostics and medication services.
ADHD affects people differently, so our therapists always strive to customize treatment to fit each client’s unique needs. We utilize lots of time management skills, calendar alerts, brain exercises, and other strategies to help people deal with the symptoms of ADHD. Sometimes we also use resources of nutrition for brain health, since diet can often have an unseen impact on ADHD.
The main approach that we draw from to treat ADHD is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). This approach can give you skills in four general areas of life: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. The beauty of DBT is that the skills it teaches are useful for both managing and reducing your symptoms. They can help you calm your nervous system, increase your attention, control your impulses better, and improve your organizational abilities.
Ultimately, our goal is to help you thrive with ADHD. We want life to feel more manageable—for the “easy” things to feel “easy” and for your strengths to shine through. Our team is trained and equipped to treat ADHD, and with our support, we’re confident that you can overcome your challenges, connect with your superpowers, and live your best life.
What To Expect In ADHD Counseling Sessions
What if therapy costs too much?
With ADHD treatment, we are used to helping our clients organize their lives in a way that ends up saving them unnecessary costs as a result of their symptoms. Our team can help you understand the process of investing in therapy and assist you in navigating your out-of-network benefits. And if it’s easier for you financially, you can also try our 12-week ADHD program.
Will I need medication to feel better?
Medication can provide a valuable supplement to the work of therapy, but it is by no means a necessity, as the work of therapy is often powerful enough on its own. If you want to try medication to help you manage ADHD, we can partner with local physicians and prescribers to find the right options for your treatment.
What if my teen or family member doesn’t want to attend counseling sessions?
If you’re seeking help for your loved one, you are already demonstrating that you love them and care for them deeply. If you share with your loved one about how seeking professional support can lead to their growth as a person, they may be more open to receiving help. We encourage you to discuss the strengths they can build on instead of focusing on what they perceive as weaknesses.