Help for ADHD
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, can often look like a "discipline problem" in kids and teens, but that could not be further from the true reality. ADHD is a type of neurodivergence, meaning a difference in the way the brain functions. Let us help you and your family understand and treat ADHD.
Understanding ADHD
Not just “inattention” or poor behavior—includes impulsivity, hyperactivity, emotional reactivity, and executive function challenges
Can dramatically impact home, school, friendships, and daily routines
Looks different in every child: some are loud and energetic, others daydream and miss details
It is a form of neurodivergence, or a difference in how the brain processes information and functions.
How CBT-Based Therapy Helps Kids
Build emotional regulation: Learn to pause, reflect, and manage big feelings
Strengthen organization skills: Use visual supports, checklists, and routines to improve executive functioning for now and in the future
Improve impulse control: Practice strategies pausing, slowing down and thinking ahead
Use rewards and natural consequences to build new behavioral patterns
Boost self-esteem: Shift the narrative from “bad behavior” to “skill-building” or "learning"
Find strengths - while ADHD can create many challenges, individuals also have strengths not found in those without ADHD
Reduce power struggles at home: Get on the same page with communication strategies, problem-solving, and a system to manage difficulties
Parent Involvement Is Key
Parent coaching: Practical tools for managing behavior and reinforcing progress toward goals
Consistent strategies: Use therapy practices at home, school, and in the external world to see improvement across the board
Clear expectations and structure: Reinforce routines that support your child’s brain - let's set your child up for success!
What About Adults with ADHD?
More and more, we see ADHD which has gone undiagnosed for years, masked by coping strategies or mislabeled as anxiety or laziness
Common struggles: time management, task initiation, emotional dysregulation, disorganization
CBT for adults focuses on:
Creating external systems (reminders, routines) to support your daily functions
Managing overwhelm and procrastination with specific strategies
Reframing negative self-talk, which may have deep roots if these difficulties have been around for many years
ADHD is not a discipline problem—it’s a brain difference. With the right support, kids (and adults) can thrive.
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