ADHD can affect far more than attention and concentration. Many adults with ADHD struggle with procrastination, overwhelm, emotional regulation, chronic stress, relationship difficulties, disorganization, time management, and feeling like they are constantly falling behind despite trying very hard.
For some people, these challenges have been present since childhood. Others may not recognize the signs of ADHD until adulthood, especially after increased demands from work, parenting, relationships, or major life transitions.
I provide ADHD-focused counseling and assessment services for adults in Westlake and throughout Ohio via telehealth. My approach is practical, collaborative, and individualized, with a focus on helping clients better understand how ADHD affects their daily lives and develop strategies that actually work in the real world.
ADHD Assessment
Many people seek counseling because they feel overwhelmed, unmotivated, anxious, scattered, chronically disorganized, or unable to follow through on important tasks. While ADHD may be part of the picture, similar symptoms can also be caused by anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, sleep issues, medical concerns, or other mental health conditions.
A careful assessment process is important because ADHD should not be diagnosed based on a short checklist alone.
My ADHD assessment process may include:
- A detailed clinical interview
- Discussion of current symptoms and daily functioning
- Review of childhood history and long-term patterns
- Screening questionnaires and structured assessment tools
- Exploration of possible co-occurring conditions
- Differential diagnosis to rule out other explanations for symptoms
The goal of assessment is not simply to “get a diagnosis,” but to develop a clearer understanding of what is contributing to your struggles and what kinds of treatment or support may be most helpful.
ADHD Treatment and Counseling
ADHD counseling is not about forcing yourself to “try harder.” Most adults with ADHD have already spent years doing exactly that.
Therapy can help you better understand how ADHD affects your thoughts, emotions, habits, relationships, work, and sense of self. Together, we can identify patterns that keep you stuck and develop practical systems and coping strategies that are sustainable for your life and personality.
Treatment may focus on:
- Time management and organization
- Procrastination and task initiation
- Emotional regulation and overwhelm
- Burnout and chronic stress
- Workplace and academic functioning
- Relationship and communication difficulties
- Self-esteem and shame related to ADHD
- Building routines that are realistic and maintainable
My approach integrates evidence-based strategies with deeper insight-oriented work when appropriate. I frequently draw from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), schema-focused approaches, and psychodynamic concepts to help clients understand both the practical and emotional impact of ADHD.
ADHD and Co-Occurring Concerns
Many adults with ADHD also experience anxiety, depression, perfectionism, relationship difficulties, or burnout. Sometimes these concerns develop after years of struggling with untreated ADHD symptoms and feeling misunderstood or unsuccessful despite significant effort.
Treatment often involves addressing both ADHD symptoms and the emotional consequences that may have developed alongside them.
In-Person and Telehealth Appointments
I offer ADHD counseling and assessment services:
- In person in Westlake, Ohio
- Via telehealth throughout Ohio
If you are wondering whether ADHD may be contributing to your difficulties, or if you are looking for therapy that better understands the realities of living with ADHD, I invite you to schedule a free consultation.