ADHD and Neurodivergent Support

Living with ADHD can feel exhausting—especially when you’re trying your best and still feel like you’re falling behind. Many adults with ADHD carry years of shame, frustration, and self-doubt from being misunderstood or misdiagnosed. You may look capable on the outside while internally feeling scattered, overwhelmed, emotionally flooded, or stuck in cycles of burnout.

I support clients who identify as neurodivergent, including those navigating adult ADHD, executive functioning challenges, emotional overwhelm and late diagnosis. Therapy can help you understand your brain with compassion and build strategies that actually work for your life—not someone else’s expectations.

Thoughtfully crafted to elevate what matters most.

Common Challenges of Living With ADHD as an Adult

ADHD is not a lack of effort or willpower—it’s a nervous system and attention regulation difference that impacts day-to-day functioning. Many adults with ADHD describe feeling constantly “behind,” even when they’re working incredibly hard.

You may be experiencing challenges like:

  • difficulty starting tasks or following through

  • procrastination and avoidance that leads to stress spirals

  • time blindness or underestimating how long things take

  • chronic overwhelm and decision fatigue

  • losing focus, zoning out, or “spacing out” in conversations

  • trouble with routines and organization

  • emotional intensity, irritability, or shutdown

  • rejection sensitivity and feeling easily hurt or criticized

  • burnout from masking or overcompensating

  • cycles of hyperfocus followed by exhaustion

  • shame and self-criticism (“Why can’t I just do it?”)

If this feels familiar, therapy can help you build a new relationship with your mind—one rooted in understanding rather than judgment.

ADHD in Women and Late Diagnosis

Many women and high-achieving adults aren’t diagnosed with ADHD until later in life. Some were labeled “anxious,” “sensitive,” “lazy,” or “too emotional,” when the real issue was that their brain was working differently—and they were coping without the right support.

Late diagnosis can bring a mixture of emotions, including relief and grief.

You may be wondering:

  • How different would life have been if I’d known sooner?

  • Why did it take so long for someone to notice?

  • Is ADHD the reason I’ve struggled with motivation, relationships, or confidence?

Women with ADHD often internalize symptoms, which can show up as:

  • perfectionism and people-pleasing

  • chronic overwhelm and anxiety

  • emotional masking

  • over-functioning until burnout

  • intense guilt for “not keeping up”

  • feeling like you’re failing at things that look easy for others

Therapy can support you in processing the emotional weight of late diagnosis while helping you build realistic, sustainable strategies for moving forward.

Neurodivergent-Affirming Therapy: You Don’t Need to Be “Fixed”

I take a neurodivergent-affirming approach to therapy, meaning the goal isn’t to force you to fit into a system that doesn’t work for you. Instead, we focus on helping you:

  • understand your ADHD brain

  • reduce shame and self-blame

  • build support and strategies that fit your nervous system

  • create routines with flexibility and compassion

  • learn tools for emotional regulation and stress recovery

  • strengthen boundaries and self-trust

  • reconnect with what matters most to you

You deserve support that feels practical, validating, and sustainable.

How Therapy Can Help With ADHD

ADHD therapy isn’t just about productivity. It’s about helping you feel more steady, confident, and capable in daily life—without burning out.

In ADHD therapy, we can work on:

Executive functioning support

  • building routines that are realistic and flexible

  • improving task initiation and follow-through

  • reducing procrastination and overwhelm

  • breaking goals into manageable steps

Emotional regulation and nervous system support

  • managing emotional intensity and shutdown

  • reducing anxiety and stress spirals

  • supporting recovery from burnout

  • increasing resilience during high-demand seasons

Self-worth and identity support

  • reducing shame and inner criticism

  • exploring the impact of years of masking

  • building self-compassion and self-advocacy

  • rebuilding trust in yourself after late diagnosis

Relationship and communication skills

  • navigating conflict and misunderstanding

  • reducing rejection sensitivity responses

  • strengthening boundaries and needs expression

  • improving connection and repair

When It Might Be Time to Seek ADHD Therapy

You don’t need to be in crisis to seek support. It may be time to reach out if:

  • you feel stuck in cycles of overwhelm or burnout

  • ADHD symptoms are impacting work, relationships, or self-esteem

  • you feel anxious, emotionally drained, or overstimulated most days

  • you’re navigating a new diagnosis and need support

  • you’re working hard but still feel like you’re falling behind

  • you want tools that actually fit your life and nervous system

Therapy can help you feel more grounded, capable, and connected—without needing to change who you are.

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