You know you are capable. You have seen what you can do when something genuinely captures your attention — the focus, the creativity, the energy. And you have also lived through the other side: the missed deadlines, the forgotten appointments, the tasks that never quite get started, the guilt that follows. If you have ADHD, the gap between who you know you can be and how you actually function day to day can be one of the most frustrating and demoralizing experiences there is.

ADHD is not a character flaw. It is a neurological difference — a dysregulation of attention, impulse control, emotional regulation, and the nervous system — that affects every area of life. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maryland with experience working with ADHD adults, I help clients stop fighting their brain and start working with it.

ADHD in adults: what it actually looks like

Adult ADHD is frequently underdiagnosed and misunderstood. It extends far beyond the stereotypical image of a fidgeting child. In adults, ADHD commonly presents as:

• Difficulty sustaining attention on tasks that are not inherently interesting (even important ones)
• Hyperfocus on engaging activities — sometimes to the exclusion of everything else
• Chronic disorganization, losing items, and forgetting commitments
• Starting many projects and struggling to finish them
• Decision paralysis — feeling stuck when facing choices, even minor ones
• Emotional dysregulation: intense reactions, frustration that escalates quickly, difficulty recovering from setbacks
• Restlessness, fidgeting, or an internal sense of always being "on"
• Impulsivity in spending, speaking, or decision-making
• Difficulty with time perception — often underestimating how long tasks will take
• Struggling with executive function tasks like planning, prioritizing, and initiating
• Missing hunger cues, forgetting to eat, or struggling with sleep hygiene
• Difficulty with household maintenance tasks — dishes, laundry, and other daily chores that feel effortless for others

Many adults with ADHD also carry significant shame from years of hearing that they were lazy, careless, or not trying hard enough. That story is not true, and part of our work together is replacing it with an accurate understanding of how your brain actually works.

ADHD as a strength

ADHD is genuinely associated with remarkable strengths: creativity, out-of-the-box thinking, high energy, passion, hyperfocus, entrepreneurial thinking, and an ability to thrive in dynamic or fast-paced environments. Therapy is not about eliminating your ADHD — it is about building the scaffolding around it so that your strengths can shine without your challenges holding you back.

How I work with ADHD clients

My approach to ADHD therapy is practical, strengths-based, and tailored to your specific presentation. No two ADHD brains are exactly alike, and treatment should reflect that.

Psychoeducation about ADHD

Many adults with ADHD have never received an accurate, compassionate explanation of how their brain works. We start there. Understanding the neuroscience of ADHD — particularly the role of dopamine, the nervous system, and executive function — changes the way you relate to your own struggles.

Executive function coaching within therapy

We work on the practical skills that ADHD makes difficult: planning, prioritizing, breaking tasks into manageable steps, managing time, and creating external systems that support your brain's needs. These are not tricks — they are adaptations grounded in how the ADHD brain actually operates.

Emotional regulation skills

Emotional dysregulation is one of the most impairing — and least discussed — aspects of ADHD. Using somatic skills, DBT and ACT techniques, I help clients develop tools for managing intense emotions, reducing reactivity, and recovering more quickly from difficult experiences.

Addressing comorbidities

ADHD frequently occurs alongside anxiety, depression, and trauma. I am experienced in working with the full picture, and therapy addresses all of what you are dealing with — not just the ADHD in isolation.

A note on medication:  ADHD can be treated successfully with talk therapy alone. It can also be treated with medication. For many people, combining talk therapy and medication offers the most benefit. I am a therapist, not a psychiatrist, and cannot diagnose or prescribe medication. However, I can work collaboratively with your prescriber if you are considering medication as a part of your treatment plan.

Ready to get started?

I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation so we can get to know each other before you schedule your first session. Reach out today to take that first step.