Is ADHD Disrupting Every Part Of Your Life?
Do you feel like you are living in a world that is constantly at odds with how your brain works? Are you having trouble:
Focusing, following directions, keeping on task, or getting things done?
Organizing your thoughts, processing information, or following conversations?
Managing your time, meeting deadlines, or taking care of responsibilities?
Perhaps you have reminders everywhere, but you still find yourself missing important things, like picking up the kids or attending work meetings.
Or...maybe you’re considering ADHD therapy because you don’t know exactly what’s going on—it just feels like life is easier for everyone else.
ADHD Isn’t The Same Condition We Once Thought It Was
ADHD affects both children and adults alike with symptoms manifesting in unique ways. For instance, “masking” is something you probably learned to do long ago to fit in and function like everyone else, which is exhausting. And even though you feel drained and emotionally depleted all the time, you still have trouble sleeping.
There’s so much going on in your head that you lose and forget things easily. Or maybe you’re being pulled in so many directions that you procrastinate and don’t get anything done. All this leaves you feeling frustrated, burned out, and annoyed with yourself—worried that others see you as unreliable.
Whether you suspect you may have ADHD or you’ve been coping with a diagnosis for years, we want you to know that life can get easier. If you’re ready, adult ADHD therapy at April Lyons Psychotherapy Group can help you develop the skills, insight, and self-compassion needed to navigate this world with greater ease.
Why Is Living With ADHD So Difficult?
We live in a society that is very demanding and unaccommodating for people with ADHD. In fact, it only really works for individuals who can "function" flawlessly and continuously. As a result, those living with ADHD learn to “mask” or pretend like they can function the same as everyone else, sometimes even overcompensating.
However, many people often find that they can’t keep up. Years down the road cracks begin to appear, the damn breaks, and life becomes overwhelming and unmanageable. Oftentimes, people feel like they have let themselves, their family members, coworkers, and employers down.
But the truth is that people with ADHD are not the problem. They just need to be allowed to move at their own pace and in their own way.
Finding Help For ADHD Isn’t Always Easy
Because our society was designed by and for the neurotypical mind, there’s not a lot of support for people living with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder outside of ADHD therapy.
Some folks don’t know they have ADHD—or they fear judgment from family, friends, and coworkers—so they don’t reach out for help. Others have worked with a psychiatrist only to be discouraged by the unsustainable side effects of ADHD medication.
At April Lyons Psychotherapy Group, we believe that you can’t change the diagnosis, but you can change the way you live with it. That’s why our ADHD therapists are ready to help you use your unique way of thinking and operating to thrive in a neurotypical world.
Therapy Can Help You Learn To Thrive In The Face Of ADHD
Our job as ADHD therapists is to give you a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel accepted and can talk openly without masking or trying to please anyone. We just want to help you be honest about what you feel—to help you understand your masking survival mechanism and its purpose. At the same time, we’ll equip you with practical skills for making life with ADHD a little easier.
We know that you may feel flawed or inadequate at times, but really, your mind merely works in different ways—and some of those ways are beautifully unique. Our ADHD therapists just want to help you see that for yourself so you can embrace the person you were meant to be.
What Does Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder Therapy Entail?
Adults with ADHD demonstrate symptoms that occur over a broad spectrum, so treatment begins with understanding what you are dealing with. We’ll work on:
Identifying how ADHD has impacted past relationships and experiences.
Replacing negative self-concepts with more positive beliefs.
Helping you understand symptoms and how to function without masking.
Developing skills and strategies for navigating everyday life
If you’re simultaneously getting pharmaceutical support from a psychiatrist, we’ll even help you manage your ADHD medication and any side effects. Ultimately, we want to do whatever we can to help you rearrange your life to better support who you are and how your mind works.
What Kind Of Tools Do We Use In Adult ADHD Counseling?
To customize a treatment plan that addresses each person’s experience with ADHD, we use a range of eclectic, evidence-based counseling methods:
Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an action-based approach to cultivating self-acceptance, mindfulness, and psychological flexibility.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for ADHD focuses on building skills for emotional regulation and distress tolerance.
Mindfulness Practices for ADHD, such as meditation and breathing exercises, help clients stay grounded, giving them clarity and strength in times of distress.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for ADHD is about changing maladaptive ways of thinking and recognizing how your mind affects behaviors.
EMDR and Brainspotting for ADHD are two similar bilateral brain stimulation techniques designed to address trauma that may be mirroring or contributing to ADHD symptoms.
Somatic therapy helps clients identify sensations and physical cues that enable them to take a step back and reassess things before getting overwhelmed.
Although life with ADHD can seem like an everlasting struggle, with therapy, it is possible to find sustainable relief. Working with a therapist gives you a chance to be your true self and stop wasting energy fighting symptoms and masking your ADHD.
You'll learn to surround yourself with more people who are understanding and accepting. You'll discover your own rhythm and pace—and you’ll get to do some deep soul-searching to embrace who you are and remember who you were born to be.
Perhaps You’re Thinking About ADHD Therapy But Still Have Some Concerns…
I worry about how much ADHD counseling will cost.
Therapy is one of the best investments you'll ever make. Just imagine how much more productive you'll be if you're not tired or burned out. Whatever you invest will be reciprocated with a lifetime of benefits. We know it's scary, but there is no contract—and if you become concerned, you can stop at any time. You deserve to live freely and discover your potential. So why not give ADHD treatment a try?
I’m concerned my ADHD is so bad I’ll be in therapy forever.
We are very committed to helping you make a big difference in your life as quickly as possible. Most people find relief after just six sessions. We treat many people with ADHD and most feel the same way you do, so rest assured you are not alone. It will take a commitment to showing up for sessions and being open to making some shifts in things—but you canchange your life for the better.
Won’t others judge me for seeing an adult ADHD therapist?
ADHD is real. It’s difficult to manage. And it’s not something that only affects children. It forces people of all ages to over-rely on themselves and burden themselves with too many expectations. That's why you’re feeling tired and burned out.
Part of being an ADHD therapist involves helping you make good choices about friends and supporting you in coping with judgmental family members. You might even find that more people deal with ADHD than you thought. You can't and don't have to do it alone. It's okay to ask for support.
There Is A Way To Thrive With ADHD
If you feel like you’re living in a world that is at odds with how your mind works, therapy can help you learn to thrive in the face of ADHD. Please Contact Us to set up your free, 20-minute consultation to see how ADHD treatment can help you navigate this neurotypical world with greater ease.
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