ADHD Therapy: Support, Strategies, and Understanding

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What Living with ADHD Feels Like

Living with ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) can feel like your mind is always racing, even when your body is still. Everyday tasks like paying bills, completing work or school assignments, or keeping track of appointments can sometimes feel overwhelming.

Common experiences include:

  • Difficulty focusing or staying on task

  • Easily getting distracted or losing track of time

  • Impulsivity or acting before thinking

  • Restlessness or hyperactivity

  • Frustration, stress, or low self-esteem

“ADHD isn’t just being ‘scatterbrained.’ It can affect work, school, relationships, and daily life in ways that feel exhausting.”

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Why Seek ADHD Therapy

Therapy provides practical strategies, understanding, and emotional support, helping you:

  • Improve focus and attention

  • Develop time management and organizational skills

  • Break tasks into manageable steps

  • Reduce impulsivity and emotional overwhelm

  • Strengthen relationships with family, friends, and coworkers

  • Build self-confidence and self-compassion

For parents of children with ADHD, therapy also offers:

  • Behavior management strategies

  • Guidance on school and academic support

  • Help navigating social challenges

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ADHD in Adulthood

ADHD often goes undiagnosed in childhood, especially in individuals who developed coping strategies or whose symptoms were overlooked. Adults may recognize ADHD when facing:

  • Chronic procrastination and difficulty completing projects

  • Feeling overwhelmed by work or home responsibilities

  • Trouble prioritizing, managing time, or staying organized

  • Restlessness or constant mental “noise”

  • Impulsivity in spending, decision-making, or social interactions

  • Anxiety, low self-esteem, or frustration over perceived underachievement

Some adults may have excelled academically or professionally despite symptoms, leading them to believe they are simply “lazy” or “disorganized.” Therapy helps adults identify ADHD patterns, understand strengths, and develop strategies to manage symptoms effectively.

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Understanding ADHD from a Clinical Perspective

ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder caused by differences in brain structure and neurotransmitter function, particularly in dopamine pathways. It affects attention, executive function, and emotional regulation.

Clinical understanding helps you:

  • Approach challenges with self-compassion

  • Use evidence-based strategies to thrive

  • Recognize why hyperfocus may occur on enjoyable tasks while everyday responsibilities feel difficult

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Let’s Take the Next Step Together

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Direct Email: info@pbapsychology.com
Phone: 310.271.2275

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How Therapy Helps

ADHD therapy combines skills-building with emotional support, providing tools for everyday life. Common approaches include:

  • Emotional Regulation Support: Managing impulses and frustration

  • Relationship & Social Skills Support: Improving communication and teamwork

  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Planning, prioritizing, and reducing procrastination

  • Comprehensive ADHD Management: Can be integrated with medication and educational interventions

Through therapy, you can better understand your brain, develop practical strategies, and feel more in control

Getting Tested for ADHD

At PBA Psychology, we are experts in comprehensive assessments which include an assessment of ADHD and overall executive functioning. It is not necessary to have formal testing in order to receiving therapy aimed at ADHD, however.

Testing can help:

  • Confirm an ADHD diagnosis or clarify the clinical picture

  • Identify strengths and other challenges across cognitive, social, and emotional domains

  • Inform personalized therapy and support strategies

  • Provide documentation for educational accommodations or other arenas

For more information about psychological testing for ADHD, get more information here.

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Take the First Step

Whether you’re an adult, teen, or parent of a child with ADHD, therapy can help you:

  • Increase focus and productivity

  • Reduce stress and overwhelm

  • Strengthen relationships

  • Enhance overall mental health and well-being

Working with an ADHD therapist helps you feel more organized, empowered, and confident, turning daily challenges into opportunities for growth.