ADHD

Experience with helping people work through ADHD symptom coping mechanisms, and low self-esteem

I have an extensive background in treating and diagnosing ADHD. I have helped many clients manage their symptoms more effectively and I have experience with that process. I understand that change can be difficult, and yet I have watched as people do so given the support and knowledge they need.

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.

I was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, so I understand how ADHD isn't just about "squirrel brain." It's how much you might call yourself lazy or not motivated enough, especially if you feel like other people are doing better than you. Or feel stuck in a loop of focusing and then feeling like you can't get started on something because it's just too big of a task. Or feeling like people don't understand when you try to talk about how ADHD impacts you. These are things we can work on together.

With specialized training as an ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider, I excel in diagnosing and treating adult ADHD. My expertise includes comprehensive assessment and personalized treatment plans. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), structured process development, and mindfulness techniques to improve sustained attention, task management/organization, and emotional regulation, empowering clients to achieve their personal and professional goals efficiently.

My neurodivergence has made my life very difficult. When I was a child in the 1960s, there was no understanding of the way I experience the world. I feel so very fortunate now to be able to talk openly about my ND and help my ND clients find their best path forward in the lives they choose. Interpersonal neurobiology has been the most effective approach according to my ND clients in their work with me.

Humans aren’t machines, but a lot of us have been trained to hold ourselves to impossibly high neurotypical, capitalist standards of productivity, and then we feel shame when burnout inevitably sets in. I enjoy working with neurodivergent clients to reduce the stigma they feel for thinking differently and helping them learn tools to improve ADHD symptoms while embracing the beautiful parts of being neurospicy.

The core symptoms of ADHD—inattention, impulsivity and sometimes hyperactivity—remain the same during adolescence as they were earlier in childhood, but the pattern of symptoms and difficulties may change somewhat. In adolescence, some symptoms of ADHD, particularly those related to hyperactivity, can become more subtle. However, the difficulties that children experience as a result of ADHD symptoms, such as poor school performance, may intensify when they are teens due to increased demands and

My own diagnosis of ND fairly late in life gives me empathy with those who have felt inadequate because they have been unable to fit in with society's norms. The difficulty some ND clients have with tasks set from an expectation of neurotypical behavior leads to shame and feelings of inadequacy. But ND brains have remarkable strengths as well, and together we can

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 specialize in helping individuals with ADHD understand how it impacts their daily lives beyond just performance at school or work. My approach focuses on fostering self-acceptance, creating practical habits to simplify daily routines, and increasing awareness of ADHD's influence on various aspects of life. I work with clients to develop strategies that enhance their quality of life and manage ADHD-related challenges effectively.

Neurodivergence seems to be more common than it used to be. The growth in numbers doesn't stem from an explosion of cases or an over-zealous counseling profession. Rather, research about neurodivergent brains has ADHD have internalized shame of not feeling good enough, trying to endlessly fix and fail, trauma

ADHD doesn't mean just struggling with attention and being fidgety. Executive function helps individuals control their emotions, impulses, and relationships. Those who struggle with ADHD/ADD/EFDD often struggle with anxiety and depression als well as many other nero divergent concerns. Getting qualified help can make a big difference.

Diagnosis in Adulthood, AFAB missed diagnosis, self-acceptance, management and acceptance of ADHD symptoms, social model of disability.

I have a lot of experience helping others manage and make sense of their ADHD symptoms. As with anything, when we incorporate those experiences into our identity, rather than try to change who we are, we operate from a place of empowerment rather than defeat. In doing so, we can see how those symptoms can actually be helpful instead of just hinderances.

As a neurodivergent therapist, I engage in evidence-based, client-centered, and somatic practices to support clients with ADHD in navigating the challenges they face, especially via challenging guilt and shame as well as honoring their strengths.

I work with clients to understand their brain, develop coping strategies, and unlearn internalized shame about being neurodivergent. I am neutral on the subject of medication, and can support you in making the choice that is right for you.

Comprehensive evaluation and treatment