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Many adults recognize ADHD only after work, relationships, or household responsibilities become harder to manage. Some have spent years compensating through perfectionism, last-minute urgency, or rigid routines.

In therapy, we'll explore procrastination, forgetfulness, time management, and emotional regulation alongside the shame, depression, or self-criticism that may have developed over time. The goal is to understand what's happening and build practical, sustainable ways forward.

ADHD in women is sometimes overlooked, particularly when symptoms involve forgetfulness, internal restlessness, emotional overwhelm, or difficulty managing responsibilities rather than obvious hyperactivity.

Pregnancy, postpartum changes, interrupted sleep, and the demands of parenting can also affect executive functioning. We'll work on realistic organizational strategies, managing the mental load, and addressing anxiety, self-criticism, depression, and the pressure to keep everything together.

Life transitions can affect your sense of identity, relationships, routines, and confidence. You may find yourself questioning decisions, struggling with uncertainty, or feeling overwhelmed by responsibilities that are new or unfamiliar.

I also work with new mothers and fathers navigating the adjustment to parenthood, including postpartum anxiety and depression, relationship changes, and the loss of personal time and independence. Our work focuses on understanding these experiences, strengthening communication, and developing realistic ways to manage this chapter.

Executive functioning difficulties can affect planning, prioritizing, remembering appointments, managing belongings, estimating time, and completing tasks. Many people rely on last-minute urgency or complicated organizational systems that are difficult to maintain.

Our work gets into the practical details. We might develop calendar systems, establish places for frequently lost belongings, break down overwhelming tasks, or examine why a particular routine isn't working. We'll also address perfectionism, avoidance, depression, and anxiety when they're contributing to the difficulty.

Anxiety may involve worries about health, relationships, social situations, driving, germs, or the future. Some people experience panic attacks, while others struggle with recurring intrusive thoughts, compulsions, or avoidance of situations that feel uncomfortable.

My approach draws from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and exposure-based approaches, including exposure and response prevention (ERP) when appropriate. We'll work on reducing avoidance, building tolerance for uncertainty, and responding to anxious thoughts without allowing them to determine every decision. We'll also target commonly co-occuring challenges, such as depression or trauma.

The transition into adulthood often means managing schedules, assignments, finances, relationships, and decisions with less outside structure than you've had before. For students with ADHD, anxiety or depressed mood, these demands can make procrastination, academic stress, and organization particularly challenging.

Therapy may focus on study routines, time management, emotional regulation, perfectionism, relationships, dating, breakups, and career uncertainty. We'll work on developing practical skills while making room to explore the emotional experiences that come with greater independence.

Adult ADHD assessment involves looking carefully at your history, current symptoms, and everyday functioning. Because concerns with attention, motivation, and executive functioning can overlap with anxiety, stress, and other experiences, understanding the broader picture is an important part of the process.

Unlike ongoing therapy, psychological assessment focuses on answering specific diagnostic questions and identifying recommendations that may help guide treatment or next steps.

Testing sessions are $300 per 45-minute session. The number of sessions needed depends on the scope of your assessment.