Psychotherapy of ADHD

For many adults with ADHD, the most effective treatment is a combination of psychotherapy, executive functioning coaching and medication. Psychotherapy can be helpful since most people with ADHD also have anxiety, depression, problematic substance use, or other co-existing problems. ADHD rarely exists in a vacuum by itself.

ADHD can also contribute to relationship problems. Dating can be problematic. Spouses can get angry and frustrated at the ADHD person for not listening and not doing more to share in the household tasks. Childcare can be especially challenging for ADHD parents. Other family members may minimize the importance of ADHD or deny the existence of ADHD entirely.

The experience of living with ADHD often contributes to emotional problems. People with ADHD often struggle with feeling bad about themselves, frustrated and discouraged. They may have a negative view of themselves and their lives, and they feel incompetent. They often have a strong feeling that they are not living up to their potential, but don’t know how to change that. Their struggles may not be obvious to anyone but themselves and their closest friends and relatives. But the pain of the struggle is still just as real.

Please note that I am currently providing only ADHD assessments and executive functioning training.