ADHD Therapy for Adults

Kinds of ADHD

It’s not hard to find a quiz somewhere that describes “your ADHD type”, most of which are kind of useless. What is useful, however, is good information about the tendencies you do have. We normally subdivide ADHD into three types: inattentive, hyperactive, and mixed. These cover a few broad stereotypes, but they lack meaning that you can use. Instead, one can explore a number of dimensions of ADHD, such as inhibition, time management, or self-organization. People are stronger in some areas, and need more support in others. I like to get a feel for your own life experience with ADHD.

Isn’t everyone a little ADHD?

No. We all can be forgetful, or impulsive, or distracted from time to time. ADHD is a pattern of consistent combinations of these and other behaviors that impede a person’s daily life. An FMRI of a neurotypical brain will be different from an FMRI of an ADHD brain. Some children exhibit these behaviors for a while and then they go away. Some keep these behaviors throughout adulthood, diagnosed or not, and experience persistent struggles with a variety of daily tasks. Does our modern environment have an impact? Probably. Is this also a neurological disorder? Yes.

What do we do in ADHD Therapy?

That really depends on your needs. As I see it, there are two primary lanes of work. The first is developing strategies for managing the ADHD in daily life such as managing time and tasks or managing emotional reactions. The second is working with other issues that often come along for the ride: anxiety, depression, shame, fallout from poor performance at school or work, relationships. These experiences are common and we can work through them based on what you need at the time.

What do I know about it anyway?

I’ve been “hyperactive” my whole life; when I was a kid they blamed it on red dye and preservatives, but that was a different time…. formally diagnosed in my 20’s, I’ve been through many of the ups and downs, felt the criticisms, let my impulsivity run the show…. but also worked to find my strengths, manage my attention and focus, develop a better sense of the world around me. This is not the same for everyone, and I get that. As a Clinical Mental Health Counselor I use a number of different strategies, and we can find one together that works for you.

How do I connect with an adult ADHD therapist near me?

Click the button to request more information, and I’ll reply to schedule a quick call to see how I can help. I see clients in my office in Davidson, which is convenient to the Lake Norman area and Charlotte, as well as virtually via my client portal. I am not in network with insurance carriers, but I am happy to provide you with superbills for reimbursement if your plan allows. I also accept HSA as a form of payment.