I use evidence-based approaches to help you think, feel and behave more effectively.
ADHD COACHING & THERAPY for ADULTS
Whether you have been officially diagnosed as a child, or recently self-diagnosed as an adult, I will support you and work with you to recognize your strengths and soften your challenges.
I offer a mix of Talk Therapy (Psychotherapy), CBT techniques, DBT skills, Behavioural Coaching, Mindfulness, and practical tools.
I am a social worker, experienced psychotherapist and a CBT Specialist. More about me here
I tailor my approach to your unique needs and goals
CBT COACHING for ADULT ADHD
The coaching aspect of my service involves weekly or bi-weekly 30 minute Check-In Sessions for as long as you need it. I support how you feel, encourage further efforts, and cheer for your successes.
FORMAT
We generally begin with 1 to 3 x 60 minute sessions so I can get to know you and narrow down your needs and goals.
We then start 30 minute Check In Sessions for working on the practical skills and changes we have identified for as long as you want.
COMPONENTS
- PRACTICAL TOOLS – help executive function (ability to be organized, start and complete tasks etc.).
- CBT, MINDFULNESS & DBT SKILLS – help with emotional regulation (ability to withstand and decrease anxiety and stress).
- PSYCHOTHERAPY – helps with self-understanding (ability to understand your mindset, strengths, history).
CBT Coaching for Executive Functioning
I will help you implement tools and strategies that can improve executive functioning, making daily life feel more manageable.
Tips, techniques and tools to assist with:
Motivation (trouble initiating)
Organizational skills (losing and forgetting)
Planning and scheduling
Problem solving
Impulse control
Problems with time-estimation
Procrastination, avoidance- Difficulty completing tasks, especially boring, routine,
non-gratifying tasks (e.g. bills, laundry, mail, taxes)
Difficulty stopping and shifting to a new task as appropriate
Lack of follow through on long-term projects, life goals
OTHER AREAS WE MAY COVER:
Emotional Support
Psychotherapy can be help you manage areas like grief of late diagnoses, challenging core beliefs, navigating difficult relationships, building self esteem, and more.
Burnout
Stress reduction practices, easy mindfulness exercises, decreasing worried thoughts can help.
Emotional Regulation
Implementing behavioral changes, DBT based distress tolerance techniques to cope with strong feelings.
Negative Thinking
People with ADHD often encounter criticism from others which can get ingrained. CBT helps challenge unhelpful thinking patterns to alter this.
The ADHD Brain
Understanding how your brain has differences can help your make sense of, and normalize your struggles.
Focus on Strengths
Analyzing your strengths and how you have coped can help use those strengths even more.