ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)
Do you start the day with good intentions and end it wondering where the time went? Are you always running late, losing things or forgetting what someone just said, no matter how hard you try?
ADHD is not laziness or a lack of willpower. It is a difference in how the brain handles attention, organization, time and emotions. Many adults, especially women and mothers, are not diagnosed until later in life, often after years of feeling like they are “too much” or “not enough.” Living with ADHD can also bring anxiety, depression and a heavy sense of shame.
Together we can make sense of how your brain works, build tools that fit your real life and quiet the inner critic that tells you that you should be doing better.
What ADHD can look like
- Trouble starting tasks, or starting many and finishing few
- Losing track of time, missing deadlines or underestimating how long things take
- Forgetting appointments, misplacing keys and phones, or drifting off in conversations
- Restlessness, racing thoughts or difficulty relaxing
- Getting so absorbed in something that everything else disappears
- Strong emotions that come on fast, and feeling deeply hurt by criticism or rejection
- Feeling overwhelmed by the everyday demands of work, a household and parenting
How we will work together
- Understanding your ADHD. We will look at where you get stuck, what already works for you and how ADHD shows up in your relationships, work and home.
- Practical tools. Routines, breaking big tasks into small steps, reminders and planning systems that work with your brain instead of against it.
- Visual and creative strategies. Art therapy techniques like visual planning and mapping can make time and tasks easier to see and hold onto.
- Managing emotions and stress. Cognitive behavioral and mindfulness skills to help with overwhelm, frustration and the anxiety that often comes with ADHD.
- Letting go of shame. Replacing years of self-criticism with self-understanding, so you can build on your strengths.
If you are wondering whether you have ADHD, or whether medication might help, we can talk through your concerns and whether a referral for an evaluation or to a prescriber makes sense for you. I do not prescribe medication.
Ready to take the first step?
The fastest way to schedule is to email Wendi@theartofinsightcounseling.com. New clients can also create a profile and see open availability online, or call (614) 482-4800 for a free 15 minute phone consultation.