ADHD Services for Adults in Annapolis, MD
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that impacts focus, organization, motivation, emotional modulation, memory, and other functions of the brain’s management system.
There are many reasons why ADHD can be missed throughout someone’s life or not be recognized until adulthood. Whether you’ve been aware of your ADHD since childhood or are exploring it for the first time as an adult, therapy can help you to better understand and manage your ADHD.
What does therapy for ADHD look like?
The ADHD brain is creative, intuitive, and smart. You may come to therapy looking for solutions and ways to change your brain, we are here to support you and find approaches that compliment your strengths. We utilize an individualized approach to ADHD and take time to learn about your unique story as we develop your therapeutic goals. Depending on what you are looking to gain from therapy, we may explore your past, assist in managing executive functioning challenges, or work through deep feelings (e.g., grief, shame, or rejection).
What are common traits of ADHD?
- Inattention
- Challenges with maintaining focus or concentration
- Being easily distracted
- Often forgetful or losing things
- Having a hard time listening to others in conversation or with directions
- Making careless mistakes
- Challenges with starting or prioritizing tasks
- Hyperactivity/ Impulsivity
- Restlessness
- Fidgeting or moving around
- Interrupting conversations
- Talking excessively
- Emotional dysregulation
- Low frustration tolerance
What are some other traits of ADHD?
These traits may be present since childhood but can be easily overlooked or compensated for. Some of these traits also may have contributed to misdiagnosis of other mental health conditions:
- Perfectionism; taking extra time and energy to ensure things are done “correctly”
- Hyperfocus on tasks of interest but difficulty focusing on less exciting or interesting tasks
- Sensory sensitivities or sensory overload
- May appear calm or daydream but thoughts feel like they are “going a million miles a minute”
Additional Services Offered at Cedar Counseling & Wellness for ADHD
If you would like to explore options outside of individual therapy at Cedar Counseling & Wellness, we also offer adult ADHD Evaluations services as well as Executive Functioning Coaching.