Therapy for ADHD
Do you often get overwhelmed? Have trouble staying on task? Maybe you forget things, or get excited about things that you aren't supposed to be focusing on. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that affects people of all ages and backgrounds. It can make it difficult to focus, stay organized, and get things done. And while there are many ways to manage ADHD symptoms — from medications to coaching — counseling is another important option for people with ADHD. Therapy can help you discover more about the condition, learn effective coping strategies for dealing with symptoms like distractibility and impulsivity, and gain insight into how ADHD impacts your day-to-day life.
Are you tired of not feeling like you’re living up to your potential?
Why Try Counseling for ADHD?
Counseling can help you manage the symptoms of ADHD and learn to cope with it. It can also help you learn to manage your life, so that you can find more fulfillment and find a path to achieving your goals.
Counseling (or therapy) helps people identify their feelings, learn to change their thoughts and behaviors, and find acceptance with certain areas of life. In counseling, we work together as equals to find solutions for your problems by exploring what's going on inside you - how it makes sense or doesn't make sense; how it feels good or bad; what works well for others who are like me in some ways but different from me in others?
Therapy for Adults with ADHD
If you're an adult with ADHD, therapy can help. You may have never learned how to deal with your condition as a child. Or maybe you are just going through a rough patch. Some adults never receive treatment for their ADHD because they don't realize it's an issue or because they are afraid of what others might think if they get help for their problems. But the truth is that untreated ADHD can impact your life in many ways:
Work and relationships - You might find it hard to keep up at work, or manage your personal relationships
Self-esteem - It's normal for people with ADHD symptoms like procrastination or forgetfulness to develop low self-esteem over time, living in a world that does not accommodate ADHD.
Anxiety and Depression - these are common side effects of living with ADHD
Feeling emotions intensely, or having trouble controlling your emotions
Therapy for Adolescents with ADHD
Adolescents with ADHD are often more aware of their struggles than adults. You may feel different from your peers and isolated because you can't pay attention in class. You may have a hard time completing assignments, or struggle to sit still during a movie.
Adolescents with untreated ADHD also tend to have lower self-esteem than other peers their age. You might blame yourself for your problems at school, at home and with friends -- even though these issues are often caused by your condition (and not by anything you did).
There are different types of therapy that can help with ADHD.
There are different types of therapy that can help with ADHD. These include:
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) - A type of therapy that helps you change the way you think and act. It teaches you how to solve problems and improve your mood by using certain tools.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) - A type of therapy where you learn skills for accepting thoughts and feelings, rather than constantly trying to change them or get rid of them. ACT taps into what you really want out of life and focuses on finding fulfillment and satisfaction.
Mindfulness - Mindfulness teaches skills for getting grounded in the present moment and learning to find more peace, focus, and self-compassion.
Begin Therapy for ADHD in Asheville, NC
If you are ready to see things change, your next steps are simple:
Contact Strive On Counseling Today.
Meet with us for your first counseling session.
Get the support and help you need to feel better. We are a team of compassionate professionals with experience treating ADHD and we are here to help you.
Other Mental Health Services Available at Strive On Counseling
As Asheville therapists, we understand that every individual has a unique set of mental health needs. Therefore, we offer many services and forms of therapy. More specifically, our services include individual counseling, anxiety treatment, EMDR trauma therapy, therapy for men’s issues, mindfulness, buddhist counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy, teletherapy / online therapy. Some other resources we offer include guided meditations, supplements, a list of books and other useful resources, and online courses. If you would like more information about any of these services, please reach out today, and start doing therapy in North Carolina!