Therapy for ADHD

online throughout St. Louis, Missouri & Illinois

Maybe you’ve always suspected you have ADHD but never got a formal diagnosis.

Or maybe you’ve known for a while but still feel like you’re trying to get a handle on things.

It’s a mix of funny and frustrating—

  • procrastinating until the last minute, even when it really matters to you 

  • completely losing track of time

  • forgetting why you walked into a room 

  • feeling like your brain has 57 tabs open (with music playing from somewhere you can’t find)

Some days, you start a project with a burst of energy and get more done than other people can do in a week. Other days, it feels like you’re constantly playing catch-up, and lose steam before finishing a single task.

It’s exhausting, overwhelming, and sometimes just plain confusing.

You might be wondering why simple tasks feel impossible one day and totally doable the next.
One minute, something feels exciting and full of possibility—then the next, it’s completely draining.
Your mind is always racing, and even when you want to slow down, rest feels impossible without guilt.

The constant mental chatter
— analyzing, second-guessing, remembering, forgetting,
remembering again but a little too late—

  • You start a new habit, book, exercise routine then it falls off

    Dishes in the sink, cups literally everywhere, cabinet doors left open

    Your partner is frustrated because you can never get out the door on time

    Your friends know you arrive late & so do their birthday cards

    You just want to do “one more thing” which turns into 10 more things

    Your closets a graveyard of hobbies and good intentions

  • "I can’t believe I forgot that appointment. What’s wrong with me? Everyone’s going to think I’m unreliable now." 😰

    "Why did I say that? Did I sound dumb? They probably think I’m annoying. I can’t get it out of my head." 😵‍💫

    “I can't believe I cried in front of my boss.  Now they’re going to think I can’t do my job. Why am I so sensitive?” 😞

Learn to Work with Your Brain, Not Against It

Life with ADHD can feel overwhelming, overstimulating, and exhausting like you’re spinning in a cycle of too much to do and never enough.

Therapy for ADHD can help you…

  • Stop the shame spirals and feel more in control.

  • Work with your brain instead of feeling like you’re fighting it.

  • Build self-understanding so you’re not so hard on yourself.

  • Feel more ease and enjoyment in life

What is Therapy for ADHD?

Therapy for ADHD with me is built around how your brain actually works. That means:

Bunny trails welcome. Your brain jumps around? Cool. We’ll roll with it and make connections without forcing a structure that doesn’t fit.

  • Hyperfocus-friendly zone. If you're deep in an idea, we’ll use that energy instead of shutting it down.

  • Accountability without shame. No guilt trips, no “just try harder” advice—just tweaks and strategies that work for you.

  • Flexible structure. Some days it’s strategy, some days it’s unpacking ADHD-related shame and self-doubt. Whatever you need, we adapt.

  • Real-life tools. Need to tackle an overwhelming task? Let’s handle it in session with strategies that actually help.

Bottom line? This is ADHD-friendly therapy that works with your brain—not against it.

Here’s How it Works

You don’t need to “try harder” or “be more disciplined.” You need a way to work with yourself instead of constantly feeling like you’re falling behind. I can help you: 

Understand Your Neurotype

It starts with getting to know your brain—how it works, what it needs, and what actually helps

Lighten the Load

Understanding and accepting yourself matters when it comes to getting unstuck. When you stop fighting yourself, life gets lighter. 

Try Something New

We can literally tackle things together in the moment. That email that’s been haunting you? Let’s get it done. Struggling to start something important? We’ll figure out what’s stopping you and work through it together.

You don’t need to be better—
you just need a different approach.

The shame spirals aren’t helping.
Let’s find what actually does.

Frequently Asked Questions
about Therapy for ADHD

  • Nope. You don’t need an official diagnosis to know that something isn’t working for you.

  • If you’ve ever thought, Why can’t I just do the things I need to do? or Why is everyone else keeping up while I’m drowning?—you’re not alone. ADHD isn’t just about being distracted; it’s about struggling with focus, motivation, time management, and actually following through, even when you really want to.

    Here are some signs ADHD might be at play:

    • You have a million ideas but struggle to start (or finish) things.

    • Your brain refuses to do boring tasks, no matter how important they are.

    • Time feels slippery—either you hyperfocus for hours or totally lose track.

    • You constantly forget things, even if you swear you won’t.

    • Procrastination isn’t a choice—it’s like your brain just won’t budge until the last minute.

    • You feel like you’re always almost on top of things, but never quite.

    ADHD looks different for everyone, and if this sounds familiar, talking to a therapist who gets it can help. Diagnosis or not, you deserve support that helps you work with your brain instead of fighting it every day.

  • I can help you understand what ADHD symptoms impact your life and how to work with your brain, but I can not formally diagnose you with ADHD.  I’m happy to refer you to a psychologist or psychiatrist if diagnosis is important to you.

  • Yes. You’re not alone. So many adults, especially women, go undiagnosed for years (or forever) because ADHD doesn’t always look like what we were taught. If you weren’t the “hyper little boy bouncing off the walls,” doctors, teachers—even you—might not have recognized it.

    Instead, maybe you were the “smart but scattered” kid, the one who seemed fine but was always overwhelmed, anxious, or struggling to keep up. Maybe you learned to mask it—overcompensating, people-pleasing, pushing yourself until burnout became your normal.

    The truth? ADHD shows up differently in different people, and women in particular are often misdiagnosed with anxiety or depression instead. If you’re only now putting the pieces together, it’s not because you weren’t paying attention before—it’s because the system wasn’t built to see you. But now that you see it, you can finally start working with your brain instead of constantly feeling like you’re falling behind.

  • Nope. That’s 100% your choice. My job isn’t to push medication—it’s to help you understand yourself and figure out how to live with your brain in a way that actually works for you.

    Some people find meds helpful, some don’t, and some aren’t even sure if they want to try. No judgment either way. Therapy is about giving you tools, strategies, and self-compassion, whether or not meds are part of the picture. You don’t have to “fix” yourself—you just need a way to work with yourself. That’s what I’m here for.

  • While medication can be a game-changer for some, it doesn’t teach you how to actually live with ADHD.

    Think of meds like noise-canceling headphones—they can quiet the chaos, but you still have to learn the words to the song. Therapy helps you figure out the real-life strategies that make things work—how to get started on tasks, stop procrastinating, manage time, and actually follow through.

    Plus, ADHD isn’t just about focus. There’s the shame, the self-doubt, the feeling of never quite measuring up. Therapy helps you unlearn the “I’m just lazy” story and replace it with tools, self-compassion, and a way to work with your brain instead of fighting it. 

  • If ADHD has you feeling stuck—whether it’s causing stress in your relationships or leaving you overwhelmed with self-doubt—therapy can help you sort through the overwhelm and make sense of how ADHD impacts your life. As a therapist, I’m here to help with the emotional side of things—unpacking patterns, building self-trust, and figuring out what actually works for you. And while I do share practical strategies, I’m not an executive functioning coach.

    An executive functioning coach is all about structure, strategies, and accountability. If your biggest struggle is getting things done—staying organized, managing time, or actually following through—coaching might be a better fit. It’s more about building skills and systems than exploring what it’s like to live with ADHD.