Adult ADHD Therapist in Bergen County
ADHD isn’t just a children’s disorder
Our therapists help people of all ages break through roadblocks and lead a more successful life
You have difficulty focusing on things you don’t find interesting
You’re easily distracted
You find it challenging to manage your workload and meet deadlines
You forget things
You start but don’t finish projects around the house
You procrastinate
You have difficulty completing a task
You miss details
You can’t process information as quickly as others
You tend to make poor decisions
Sound familiar?
ADHD doesn’t just affect children. You don’t magically outgrow it, instead it rears its head in slightly different ways as we age. Therapy can help you navigate and manage your ADHD symptoms by teaching you strategies to improve organization, focus, self-regulation, and impulse control.
ADHD isn’t about motivation – it’s about biology
Why are you so lazy? Why haven’t you completed that project yet? Why do you always forget where you put your keys? These commonly asked questions likely have you wondering, “What’s wrong with me?” While you may think you lack drive or intelligence, please know your brain simply works differently. You have a unique way of thinking and perceiving things. At Redefining Counseling, we like to think of it as your superpower! We’ll help you leverage your strengths and empower you with skills to accomplish goals, strengthen relationships, and focus on what’s important.
Managing your ADHD to live a more calm, productive life is possible
You may be finding that the coping skills you developed over the years just aren’t cutting it. No matter how hard you try to beat your ADHD challenges, you feel defeated and exhausted! We’re here to tell you there is hope for living a more focused and successful life.
At Redefining Counseling, we take the time to get to know the unique struggles you are facing because of your ADHD. We then develop a personalized approach tailored to your individual needs that works with your biology rather than against it. Through your therapy sessions, you will learn to prioritize your responsibilities, organize your tasks and belongings, and structure your time to be more productive.
How therapy can help you better navigate daily life
Your therapist will explore your executive functioning to identify your strengths along with areas for improvement, then provide the guidance and support you need for making the changes that will enhance how you live your life. You’ll focus on understanding how your brain works, harnessing your strengths, and developing methods for meeting your ADHD challenges head on.
During your therapy sessions, you’ll learn to:
- Organize your life with things like calendars, reminder notes, and special places for items
- Break large tasks into smaller, more manageable ones
- Develop better time management
- Boost attention span
- Prioritize tasks
- Manage impulsivity
- Improve communication