Therapy for ADHD in Indianapolis & Across IN, MA, & NY.
Learn to work with your brain. Feel as capable as you are.
You didn’t think you’d still be constantly fighting yourself to get things done into adulthood…
…But here you are.
It often feels like you’re expending an incredible amount of energy just to keep up with everyday life. Tasks that seem simple for other people require intense effort, and when your attention wanders or things slip through the cracks, you’re quick to criticize yourself about what you “should” be able to do. Over time, this cycle has left you feeling embarrassed by how hard you’re trying and discouraged by how little progress it seems to yield.
Maybe you’ve had an ADHD diagnosis since childhood and are reckoning with how it’s affecting you as a college student or young adult. Or, maybe you’ve never been diagnosed, but resonate with a lot of ADHD qualities, and wonder whether you might’ve been overlooked as a child. Either way, you find yourself swinging between pushing harder and shutting down altogether—telling yourself you’ll “get it together” tomorrow, then feeling defeated when tomorrow looks the same. That constant self-monitoring takes a toll, leaving you drained and doubting whether you’ll ever catch up to everyone else.
You just can’t seem to find the “right” systems to help you stop...
Spending hours planning how to do something, only to feel paralyzed when it’s time to start.
Abandoning tasks entirely if you can’t do them the “right” way from the beginning.
Trying to motivate yourself through pressure, deadlines, or self-criticism—and burning out instead.
Feeling stuck at a crossroads, knowing what you want to do but unable to move forward.
Overcommitting at work, with friends, and in your daily to-do list—feeling optimistic about being able to do it all, and then realizing you’ve taken on too much when it’s time to take action.
Wondering why other people seem to maintain routines so easily when yours never seem to last.
HOW I CAN HELP
Together, we’ll find clarity about what matters and create a life you can be present for. Let’s figure out what’s making your life harder—and what will actually make things feel more manageable.
When we work together, we’ll start by getting a clear picture of how ADHD is showing up in your daily life. Not just in theory—we’ll actually break down what your days look like and highlight the moments where you get overwhelmed or your plans tend to fall apart. We’ll spend time understanding how high standards and perfectionism may have developed as ways of coping, and how neurotypical expectations have shaped the way you judge yourself. From there, we’ll look at how to set more realistic, compassionate standards that actually fit how your brain works.
Our sessions often include experimenting with structure and systems (always in a way that feels doable, rather than punishing). It won’t feel like you’re forcing yourself to do more, but instead like you’re learning how to work with your brain in a way that’s kinder and more effective. We’ll work on breaking tasks into smaller steps, adjusting expectations, and noticing how harsh self-talk affects your motivation and follow-through. Over time, we can begin changing the beliefs about yourself that keep you stuck in these cycles, and find new ways to stay accountable without tearing yourself down.
When helpful, I’m also happy to coordinate with your psychiatrist to ensure you get the most well-rounded care possible—but being on medication is not required to work with me.
Understanding your brain can change how you relate to yourself.
When you start seeing things through a neurodiverse lens, you can reach your goals with less self-criticism and more self-compassion.
What we’ll work on
Specialized therapy for ADHD can help you...
Build trust in yourself again—that you can follow through, adapt, and recover when things don’t go as planned.
Break goals and difficult tasks into realistic steps so progress feels possible.
Hold yourself accountable without beating yourself up, and find new ways to support your motivation.
Work with your brain instead of constantly fighting it or trying to override it.
Create enough structure to move forward without needing everything to be perfect first.
Change is possible.
Life doesn’t have to feel this hard.
Questions?
FAQs
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Not at all. Many adults come to therapy questioning whether ADHD explains their experiences, or after receiving a diagnosis later in life. Others have had a diagnosis since childhood, and are trying to figure out what that means for them as young adults. Either way, we can explore what you’re going through together, whether or not you have a formal diagnosis, and focus on what’s most helpful for you moving forward.
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If you feel scattered, overwhelmed, or constantly frustrated with yourself despite trying hard to stay on track, ADHD may be playing a bigger role than you realize. Many people I work with are highly capable but feel stuck, embarrassed, or exhausted by how hard everyday tasks feel. Therapy can help you better understand how your brain works and learn ways to work with it, not against it.
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Many people with ADHD have tried countless tools that work briefly, then fall apart—which can fuel even more self-blame. In therapy, we’ll focus less on finding the “perfect” system and more on understanding what actually works for your brain. We’ll figure out how to build flexibility into your life and work on having more self-compassion when it comes to your limitations.
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I don’t conduct formal ADHD diagnostic assessments, but I’m happy to help you find a referral if that’s something you’re interested in pursuing. My work focuses on helping you manage how ADHD shows up in your day-to-day life, including overwhelm, self-criticism, and difficulty following through.
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For many people with ADHD, perfectionism develops as a way to cope. Holding yourself to high standards can feel like the only way to stay on track or avoid mistakes. Over time, though, this often leads to harsh self-criticism, all-or-nothing thinking, and burnout. In therapy, we’ll look at how these patterns interact and work toward more realistic, compassionate ways of meeting your goals.