ADHD a common mental health disorder beginning in childhood (“ADHD” includes the inattentive aspect, too). If you or your child have a diagnosis of ADHD, or suspect it may be disrupting your life, have hope! We have expertise in ADHD and can help you and your family discover ways to live happily and successfully with an ADHD diagnosis.
- Child ADHD: Treatment approaches to help children with ADHD may include individual and family therapy, play therapy, and parent coaching. With support, encouragement, coaching, and time, children whose brains work differently do learn to manage life skills from time management to better ways of coping with inattention, boredom, frustration, and expressing emotions.
- Adult ADHD: The same symptoms of hyperactivity or inattention, impulsivity in childhood may diminish with maturity but never fully go away. Adults may see poor work history, troubled relationships, substance abuse, and other problems. Treatment for adults with ADHD will increase self-acceptance and self-esteem (you are not dumb!), strengthen relationships, improve communication skills, and expand cooperative problem-solving techniques.
- Couples & Families: ADHD can be a definite strength. An ADHD diagnosis brings unique struggles to couples and family dynamics. There are specific tools and techniques to help couples with ADHD in the couple relationship, and for parents struggling to parent a child with ADHD. Developing unique responses, extra compassion, and firm boundaries can turn a chaotic couple or family atmosphere into a happier alliance.