ADHD Affirming Therapy
Support Adults with ADHD
(self-diagnoses welcome)
I work with ADHD adults using a neurodivergent‑affirming, trauma‑informed approach that emphasizes self‑understanding, nervous system support, and practical strategies that align with how your brain actually works — not how it’s “supposed” to work.
Many ADHDers have spent years being labeled as disorganized, lazy, or inconsistent. Over time, these messages can become internalized, leading to anxiety, burnout, or a constant sense of self‑criticism. Therapy offers space to step out of that narrative and understand ADHD with greater compassion.
I frequently integrate Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help make sense of the different “parts” many people with ADHD notice inside themselves — the part that wants to focus, the part that avoids, the part that feels overwhelmed, and the part that is harshly self‑critical. Rather than trying to eliminate these parts, we work to understand what each one is trying to protect you from. This approach can reduce internal conflict, lower shame, and increase flexibility around motivation and follow‑through.
Rather than relying on rigid routines or “push through” strategies, therapy focuses on sustainable, flexible systems that account for fluctuating energy, attention, and capacity. With IFS, we can also slow down and listen to resistance rather than fighting it, allowing change to happen with less pressure and more self‑trust.
ADHD is not a personal failing or a lack of discipline. It reflects a different way of processing attention, emotion, and motivation. Therapy is collaborative and responsive, shaped by what feels most supportive to you. You do not need to earn care or understanding here — this is a space where your experience is respected and your needs are taken seriously.
In our work together, we may explore:
Understanding your ADHD profile and how it shows up in daily life
Unlearning shame tied to productivity, motivation, and time management
Supporting executive functioning without moral judgment
Emotional regulation, rejection sensitivity, and nervous system overwhelm
Using IFS to build a more compassionate relationship with avoidance and distraction
Creating accommodations and external supports that reduce friction and exhaustion
Navigating work expectations, relationships, and self‑advocacy