Therapy for ADHD
It doesn’t matter if you’ve known for years that you have ADHD, or if you’re only recently diagnosed. If you believe ADHD therapy will be helpful for you — at any age — it’s worth considering. We have several therapists that are skilled in helping your daily life improve.
We know it can be struggle getting your work done, staying on top of tasks or dealing with a racing mind. It can affect your school work, career and even close relationships.
Things can get better.
An estimated 15 million individuals in America have ADHD. Without identification and proper treatment, ADHD may have serious consequences, including school failure, family stress and disruption, depression, problems with relationships, substance abuse, delinquency, accidental injuries and job failure. Early identification and treatment are extremely important.
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting both children and adults. It is described as a persistent or ongoing pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that gets in the way of daily life or typical development. Individuals with ADHD may also have difficulties with maintaining attention, executive function (or the brain’s ability to begin an activity, organize itself and manage tasks) and working memory.
Therapy Provides Structure, Hope and Insights to Make Life Easier
ADHD coping mechanisms involve tailoring daily routines to manage executive dysfunction.
Structure & Organization - Breaking Down Large Tasks
Time & Focus Management
Emotional Regulation & Health
Mindfulness
Learn how to reduce your impulsive behavior
Develop strategies for controlling your temper
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: The CBT model recognizes that thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected. This model highlights that your actions and emotions are responses based on interpretations and perceptions of what is happening rather than the situation.
You could find that some of your biggest strengths come from having ADHD. You may be good at thinking creatively, focusing intently on a subject that interests you, or understanding concepts more quickly than your classmates.
Understanding ADHD
ADHD - Predominantly Inattentive Presentation
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Often fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, at work or during other activities
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Often has difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities
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Often does not appear to listen when spoken to directly
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Often does not follow through on instructions and fails to finish schoolwork, chores or duties in the workplace
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Often has difficulty organizing tasks and activities
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Often avoids, dislikes or is reluctant to complete tasks that require sustained mental effort
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Often loses things necessary for tasks or activities
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Is often easily distracted by extraneous stimuli
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Is forgetful in daily activities
ADHD - Predominantly Hyperactive/Impulsive Presentation
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Fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in chair
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Has difficulty remaining seated
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Runs about or climbs excessively in children; extreme restlessness in adults.
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Difficulty engaging in activities quietly
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Acts as if driven by a motor; adults will often feel internally as if they were driven by a motor
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Talks excessively
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Blurts out answers before questions have been completed
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Difficulty waiting or taking turns
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Interrupts or intrudes upon others