ADHD and Executive Function Support for Children, Adults and Families
Medication can make it easier to focus, but doesn't teach anyone how to start a task, plan a week, or recover after a hard day, and it can't repair the frustration that builds up at home over years of missed deadlines and repeated reminders. That's where our work begins.
If you or your child is already on medication, you may find that things have improved but are not yet where you would like them to be. Therapy focused on executive function skills helps turn improved attention into routines that last. With your permission, I'll coordinate with your prescriber so we're working toward the same goals.
If you're dealing with ADHD symptoms for the first time, whether there is a new diagnosis or a long-standing suspicion, the first step is a clear picture. Before choosing a direction, we will identify what is getting in the way.
How we work together
We start by understanding the whole picture. I meet with the people involved, often the child and both parents, and learn about daily life at home, at school and at work.
Every perspective is included. Standardized questionnaires capture how the child sees things and how each parent sees them, and I add my own skills inventory. Where the answers line up, we know what to work on. Where they differ, that difference is often where the stress at home is coming from.
You get a clear explanation of the results. Together, we review what the results show: where the strengths are, which skills need work, and where the family is misreading each other. Many families find that this meeting alone reduces blame at home.
We build skills and repair the relationships around them. Individual sessions focus on practical strategies like getting started, managing time, organizing and handling emotions. Family sessions work on the patterns that have built up over time: repeated reminders, withdrawal, and feeling constantly corrected. Families also get a set of skill cards to use at home between sessions.
We measure what changed. Later in our work, we repeat the questionnaires so you can see measurable progress. If you have a psychiatrist or other prescriber, I can send them a summary.
What makes this approach different
ADHD affects everyone in a household. A child who feels constantly corrected and a parent who feels ignored are often stuck in the same cycle. I work with the individual and the family together, so new skills are more likely to carry over into daily life at home.
Weekend intensives
For families who live outside the area, or who want focused time together, I offer weekend intensives in my Davidson office: longer sessions over a weekend, with follow-up by video for North Carolina residents. Please ask about this option if this is of interest.
Questions families ask
Do you prescribe medication?
No. I'm a licensed clinical mental health counselor, so I don't prescribe. I work alongside your child's psychiatrist, pediatrician or nurse practitioner, and with your permission I'll share what we learn so everyone is working toward the same goals.
Do we need a diagnosis to start?
No. Some families come with a diagnosis and a treatment plan already in place. Others have a long-standing concern and want a clearer picture first. The assessment at the start of our work helps either way, and I can help you decide whether a full psychological evaluation is worth pursuing.
Who comes to sessions?
Usually the child and one or both parents at the start, then a mix of individual sessions for your child and family sessions. If a parent can't attend regularly, we will find ways to keep them involved.
Do you take insurance?
I'm an out-of-network provider, so I don't bill insurance directly. You pay at the time of each session, and I provide a superbill you can submit to your plan for out-of-network reimbursement. Coverage varies, so please check with your plan before we begin.
Do you offer telehealth?
Yes. I see families in person at my office in Davidson and by secure video anywhere in North Carolina. Many families mix the two, meeting in person for the first sessions and by video after that.
How long does this take?
Most families work with me for a few months. We check progress together along the way, so you'll always know where things stand.
What if my child doesn't want to come?
This is common. Many children arrive expecting to be lectured. The first sessions focus on hearing their side, and most children relax once they see their perspective counts as much as their parents'.
Serving children and families in Davidson, Cornelius, Huntersville, Mooresville and the greater Lake Norman area.