ADHD and Neurodivergence
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and AuDHD
ADHD is not a lack of effort. It is a different way your brain manages attention, energy and emotion. Many people with ADHD spend years being called lazy, too much or not living up to their potential, and that leaves a lot of shame behind.
ADHD can show up as:
- Starting many things and struggling to finish them
- Procrastination, time blindness and missed deadlines
- Feeling overwhelmed by everyday tasks
- Big emotions that come on fast, including rejection sensitivity
- Restlessness, impulsivity or zoning out
- Burnout from masking and working twice as hard to keep up
Who I support
- Adults with ADHD, including late diagnosis in your 20s, 30s or 40s
- Inattentive, hyperactive impulsive and combined presentations of ADHD
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- AuDHD, when ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) show up together
- Teens with ADHD who are struggling with school, grades or attendance
- People who suspect they have ADHD and want support before or during an assessment
As a Registered Psychotherapist, I do not provide formal ADHD assessments or diagnosis. I can support you before, during and after an assessment with your doctor or a psychologist.
How we work on ADHD
- Practical tools for focus, planning and follow through that fit your brain, not someone else’s
- DBT skills for emotional regulation and rejection sensitivity
- Shame and self esteem work to undo years of feeling not good enough
- EMDR and inner child work for the painful experiences that often come with growing up undiagnosed
What to expect
Your first step is a free 15 minute phone consult. Sessions are virtual across Ontario, with in person sessions at my Ajax office. If medication is part of your plan, I am happy to work alongside your doctor.