Adult ADHD Therapy in Florida

Support for focus, emotional regulation and navigating daily life

What Is Adult ADHD?

Adult ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects more than just attention span. It influences how the brain processes information, manages emotions, and navigates day-to-day responsibilities. Many adults with ADHD go undiagnosed until later in life, often feeling like they’ve been "barely holding it together" for years.

If you find yourself constantly distracted, overwhelmed, or working twice as hard just to keep up—ADHD may be part of the picture. The good news? You're not lazy or broken. Your brain just works differently, and therapy can help you better understand and work with it.

Common Adult ADHD Symptoms

ADHD shows up in many ways—some obvious, others more subtle. It looks different from person to person, and it often goes unrecognized, especially in women.

More recognizable symptoms may include:

  • Difficulty sustaining focus or completing tasks

  • Chronically procrastinating smaller and larger tasks

  • Frequently losing items like keys, phones, or important documents

  • Restlessness or constant mental “noise”

  • Challenges with time management and staying organized

  • Jumping from one hobby or interest to the next without finishing

  • Interrupting in conversation

  • Difficulty relaxing, need to move or fidget

Lesser-known symptoms may include:

  • Hyperfocus: becoming intensely absorbed in one task for hours

  • Emotional reactivity and mood swings

  • Low frustration tolerance

  • Difficulty transitioning between tasks

  • Sleep disturbances, including insomnia

  • Persistent self-doubt or imposter syndrome

  • Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria

  • ADHD paralysis: feeling stuck or shut down when overwhelmed by decisions or responsibilities

  • Sensory sensitivity: feeling overstimulated by noise, light, textures, or crowded environments

  • Challenges with immediate comprehension, reading or verbal instruction

Individuals can develop the ability to “mask” these behaviors through mirroring neurotypical behaviors, often leading ADHD to be overlooked or misdiagnosed.

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Types of ADHD in Adults

There are three primary types of ADHD, each with its own pattern:

  • Inattentive Type: More difficulty focusing, listening, or staying organized. Often overlooked in women.

  • Hyperactive-Impulsive Type: Includes physical restlessness, impulsive decisions, and difficulty sitting still.

  • Combined Type: A mix of inattentive and hyperactive symptoms, common in many adults.

Men and women often present differently. Women may internalize their symptoms—appearing anxious, overwhelmed, or perfectionistic—while men may be more outwardly impulsive or hyperactive. As a result, many women don’t receive a diagnosis until adulthood, after years of silently struggling.

How ADHD Impacts Daily Life

ADHD doesn’t just affect your focus. It touches every corner of your life:

  • Work & Productivity: Missed deadlines, procrastination, difficulty prioritizing, burnout

  • Relationships: Forgetfulness, emotional reactivity, feeling misunderstood or “too much”

  • Parenting: Overstimulation, trouble maintaining routines, guilt or comparison

  • Daily functioning: Sensory overload from busy environments, background noise, or harsh lighting can lead to fatigue and withdrawal

You may feel like you’re always trying to catch up—but never quite getting there.

Emotional Regulation & Rejection Sensitivity

Many adults with ADHD struggle with emotional regulation. You might experience big emotional waves, fast mood changes, or difficulty calming down once upset.

  • You may react strongly to criticism or perceived rejection

  • You might feel constantly overstimulated or emotionally raw

  • Small frustrations can feel like major roadblocks

This intense emotional response is not a personality flaw—it’s neurologically tied to how the ADHD brain processes stimuli and stress.

ADHD & Trauma

There’s often a deeper story behind the symptoms. Adults with ADHD commonly carry unaddressed trauma, especially from childhood.

  • Feeling “different” or “too much” growing up

  • Being misunderstood, punished, or labeled as lazy

  • Struggling silently while trying to mask or compensate

  • Living with Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD)—a painful emotional response to real or perceived criticism or exclusion

These experiences can leave lasting imprints of shame, self-doubt, and emotional exhaustion. Therapy offers a space to untangle these patterns and start healing.

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How Therapy Can Help Adults with ADHD

Maybe you’ve watched endless YouTube videos, tried a coaching program, or joined an online support group. While all of these can be incredibly helpful, there’s nothing quite like having one-on-one, customized support and accountability.

Together, we explore how ADHD shows up uniquely in your life and build a toolkit that works with your strengths, preferences, and goals.

We use trial and error to find what actually supports you—not just in theory, but in your everyday routines, relationships, and emotional health.

My approach is holistic, compassionate, and tailored to you. Depending on your needs, we may integrate:

  • Mindfulness-based strategies to reduce overwhelm and increase awareness

  • DBT-informed skills to support emotional regulation and distress tolerance

  • Behavioral therapy and executive functioning tools to strengthen planning, prioritizing, and follow-through

  • Trauma-informed therapy to address the emotional wounds that often accompany undiagnosed ADHD

  • Referral for Medication Management and Clinical Testing

ADHD as a Superpower: Harnessing Your Strengths

While ADHD often feels like a challenge, it also comes with remarkable strengths that many people with ADHD overlook or undervalue. In therapy, I help my clients shift their perspective and embrace these strengths. With the right tools and mindset, ADHD can become a superpower, rather than a limitation.

Strengths often associated with ADHD include:

  • Increased empathy: People with ADHD often have a heightened sense of empathy and emotional awareness, making them excellent at understanding others’ feelings and connecting on a deep level.

  • Pattern recognition: ADHD brains excel at recognizing patterns quickly and thinking outside the box, which can lead to innovative solutions in work, relationships, and personal growth.

  • Drive for passions: When something truly interests you, ADHD can provide a laser-like focus and drive, helping you achieve impressive results in areas that ignite your passion.

I work with each of my clients to recognize and leverage these strengths in their everyday lives. Together, we focus on building a strength-based perspective of ADHD, helping you reframe your experiences and adapt your brain’s unique wiring to your advantage.

Rather than focusing on what feels “wrong” with ADHD, we’ll explore how to harness what’s “right.” By shifting your perspective, ADHD can become a powerful asset that helps you thrive in your personal and professional life.

Does this resonate with you?

Are you ready to take the next steps towards change? If you feel a bit nervous, that is totally normal! I am here to help guide you in the right direction and answer any questions you may have.

Finding the right therapist for your healing journey is key. I offer a free 15-minute consultation over the phone or on video session to see if we are a good fit for each other.

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