Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
When your brain works differently
ADHD isn't about being lazy, careless, or not trying hard enough. If anything, teens with ADHD are often trying harder than anyone around them — they're just working against a brain that isn't wired for the way most systems are set up.
ADHD May Look Like:
Starting things but never quite finishing them
Forgetting assignments, deadlines, or things people just told you
Feeling overwhelmed by tasks that seem simple for everyone else
Zoning out in class no matter how hard you try to focus
Acting or speaking before thinking and regretting it immediately
Emotional reactions that feel bigger and harder to control than other people's
Feeling like you're always behind, always catching up, always falling short
The frustration of ADHD isn't just about school or productivity. It's about feeling like your own brain is working against you — and not understanding why.
ADHD & Self Esteem
One of the most undertalked parts of ADHD is what it does to how you see yourself over time. Years of being told to try harder, pay attention, or just focus can leave a mark. A lot of teens with ADHD carry a quiet belief that they're not as capable as everyone else — and that's something I take really seriously in our work together.
Understanding how your brain actually works isn't just practically useful. It's genuinely healing.
What We’ll Work on Together
Therapy for ADHD isn't about fixing you — it's about figuring out what actually works for your brain and building from there.
Together we might work on:
— Understanding your specific ADHD profile and what drives it
— Building executive functioning strategies that fit your life
— Managing the emotional dysregulation that often comes alongside ADHD
— Addressing the anxiety, shame, or low self-esteem that can build up over time
— Improving communication with parents, teachers, and friends
— Finding systems and tools that make daily life feel more manageable
For Parents
Parenting a teen with ADHD can be exhausting and confusing — especially when the things that seem like they should work just don't. I work collaboratively with parents to help you understand your teen's brain and find approaches that actually support them at home.
I offer a free 15-minute consultation call where we can talk through what you're seeing and whether therapy feels like the right fit.