NEURODIVERGENT-AFFIRMING THERAPY FOR WOMEN

Therapy for Women with ADHD in Arizona

A personalized approach to ADHD that doesn’t try to “fix” you, but rather encourages self-awareness & self-compassion as you work on navigating challenges & letting go of the narratives that no longer serve you.

“I feel like I have to work twice as hard as everyone else in order to be successful.”

You’ve likely spent a lifetime struggling to understanding why you do the things you do — or rather, why you can’t seem to do the things you want to do. You’re likely familiar with self-doubt & criticism, never feeling good enough, and maybe even holding yourself to unrealistically high standards.

Maybe you’ve experienced…

  • Difficulty managing time & money

  • Feeling frequently overwhelmed, pulled in all directions

  • A history of anxiety, depression, low self-esteem

  • Difficulty managing responsibilities at home & work

  • Trouble completing tasks/projects

  • Your symptoms & traits are similar to your sibling or child, who has diagnosed or suspected ADHD

NEURODIVERSITY-AFFIRMING THERAPY FOR WOMEN WITH ADHD CAN HELP

Together, we’ll work on:

ADHD-FRIENDLY SYSTEMS

Even with an impressive collection of planners, apps, & multi-colored highlighters, you still struggle to keep up with daily tasks & routines. We will focus on building ADHD-friendly skills that work with ADHD, rather than against it. We will focus on identifying strengths & using those to create systems that are effective & empowering.

DISCOVER SELF-ACCEPTANCE

Balance is what you’ve been striving for, but it often feels impossible. You’re being pulled in so many different directions and it’s challenging trying to manage it all. From interests & hobbies to romantic relationships, to professional endeavors & parenting — we will work on creating life balance so you can experience more joy and fulfillment in all that you love to do.

FINDING BALANCE

You are often your own worst critic, finding yourself in a cycle of negative self-talk, doubt, & shame. Perhaps you find yourself more sensitive to possible rejection, even holding yourself back for fear of failure. We will work on ditching the unhelpful narratives that have kept you stuck. We will focus on strengthening your self-esteem, building trust within yourself, and connecting with your most authentic self.

You can stop pretending & finally start living.

There’s a lot of information & support available for ADHD children but not for adults, despite the fact that ADHD children grow up to be ADHD adults. New challenges, new expectations, new responsibilities — but with less support.

Therapy with me is client-focused & strengths-based with an emphasis on authenticity, connection, and self-compassion. I help ADHD women find relief from the distressing aspects of ADHD through the development of ADHD-friendly systems & skill building — working with your brain, rather than against it, while utilizing your strengths. If you aren’t sure what your strengths are, I can help you identify them. I provide a space to process the real challenges that can come with ADHD and help you overcome the negative self-talk, self-doubt, & self-criticism you’ve likely experienced due to a lack of affirming, ADHD-friendly support.

Therapy for women with ADHD can help you…

  • Learn more about ADHD & considerations for women

  • Discover ADHD-friendly systems & routines

  • Process your experiences & challenges with ADHD

  • Identify & further develop your strengths

  • Create Life-Balance so you can fully enjoy the things you love

Current research is showing that ADHD women may be more vulnerable to hormone-related mood disorders such as premenstrual dysphoric disorder, postpartum depression, & perimenopausal depression.

You deserve to be seen, heard, and supported.

Frequently Asked Questions about Therapy for Women with ADHD

FAQs

  • Some common symptoms of ADHD in adult women include:

    • Difficulty with time management & losing track of time

    • Disorganization

    • Feeling overwhelmed

    • History of anxiety and depression, low self-esteem, difficulty with body image

    • Difficulty managing money, impulsive spending habits

    It’s also not uncommon for adult women to have difficulty with

    • compulsive overeating/emotional eating,

    • chronic lack of sleep

    • engaging in more frequent use of alcohol and/or consuming higher amounts of alcohol

    ADHD runs in families and many adult women do not recognize these traits & symptoms until they have a child that is suspected of having ADHD.

  • Please note that I do not offer services specifically for the assessment & evaluation of ADHD.

    However, if during my work with a client I suspect a possible diagnosis of ADHD, I use a thorough clinical interview & rating scales specific to ADHD in order to further assess and evaluation symptoms. It’s important for me to have a thorough understanding of your history & symptoms because other mental health conditions can present very similar to ADHD.

    I always recommend clients follow up with a medical provider, such as their primary care physician, psychiatrist, or psychiatric nurse practitioner for additional assessment in order to rule out physical health conditions that may cause symptoms similar to ADHD. This will also be necessary if you’re considering the use of medication.

    I’m happy to provide referrals to medical professionals that are affirming of neurodiversity.

  • Yes, there are! Medication is actually considered the first line of treatment for ADHD and many clients find that it allows therapy to be even more effective for them — however, taking medication for ADHD is a personal decision and I do not push for clients to seek medication. I’m happy to provide referrals & information for prescribers, but you’ll need to request that information from me.

    Therapy will still be an effective & valuable source of support, with or without the use of medication.

  • I love this question — mainly because I love sharing resources and helping adults with ADHD connect with what could be life changing information (literally!).

    My favorite resource is a YouTube Channel called “How to ADHD”. It’s informative, fun, and attention-getting — and best of all, the videos are short, easy to understand, and cover just about every topic related to ADHD imaginable. Enjoy!