ADHD Therapy for Teens & Adults

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 Living with ADHD can feel frustrating, exhausting, and misunderstood.

You might struggle with focus, motivation, emotional regulation, organization, or follow-through even when you want to do well. Teens with ADHD often feel overwhelmed by school demands and social pressures, while adults may experience burnout, self-doubt, and difficulty managing daily responsibilities.

At Serotonic Wellness, I provide ADHD therapy for teens (ages 10+) and adults in Tacoma and throughout Washington via secure telehealth. My approach combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with personalized strategies that build on your strengths, interests, and real-life routines.

ADHD isn’t a character flaw. It’s a nervous system difference and therapy helps you learn how to work with it.

 ADHD can show up differently from person to person, but common challenges include:

• Difficulty focusing or completing schoolwork 
• Emotional outbursts or sensitivity 
• Forgetfulness or disorganization 
• Low motivation 
• Trouble with time management 
• Social struggles or low self-esteem 

• Chronic overwhelm or burnout
• Procrastination and task paralysis
• Difficulty starting or finishing projects
• Emotional dysregulation
• Forgetfulness or missed deadlines
• Feeling “behind” in life

Many people with ADHD also experience anxiety or depression, often as a result of years of feeling misunderstood or unsupported.

 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based approach that helps address both the practical and emotional sides of ADHD.

In sessions, we work together to:

• Understand ADHD thought patterns
• Reduce negative self-talk and shame
• Build executive functioning skills
• Improve emotional regulation
• Create realistic routines and structure
• Strengthen problem-solving strategies
• Increase follow-through and motivation 

CBT for ADHD focuses on learning how your brain works and developing tools that fit your lifestyle, not forcing yourself into systems that don’t.

 ADHD brains thrive on engagement, meaning, and creativity.

Rather than relying on rigid systems, I intentionally incorporate your (or your teen’s) interests, hobbies, and natural strengths into therapy. This may include:

• Building routines around preferred activities
• Using creative outlets for emotional processing 
• Turning goals into bite-sized, achievable steps 
• Developing motivation through values-based planning 
• Designing personalized organization strategies
• Creating accountability structures that actually work 

This strengths-based approach helps clients stay engaged while building sustainable habits.

 I frequently help teens and adults with ADHD who are navigating:

• Executive functioning challenges 
• School or work stress
• Emotional regulation difficulties
• Low self-esteem
• Anxiety or depression alongside ADHD
• Burnout
• Life transitions
• Relationship strain 

Treatment is always individualized and paced based on your needs.

 Teen sessions focus on:

• Emotional awareness and coping skills
• School-related organization and planning
• Building confidence
• Improving communication 
• Strengthening routines
• Reducing anxiety and overwhelm 

I also collaborate appropriately with parents and caregivers to support progress at home while maintaining your teen’s privacy and autonomy.

 Sessions are collaborative, supportive, and practical. Together we’ll focus on:

• Identifying ADHD patterns
• Learning CBT-based coping tools
• Building routines and structure
• Improving emotional regulation
• Setting achievable goals
• Tracking progress and adjusting as needed
  

You don’t need to be “fixed” to start therapy. You just need support.

 Adult ADHD therapy often includes:

• Executive functioning support
• Time management strategies
• Emotional regulation tools
• Burnout recovery
• Boundary setting
• Reframing lifelong self-criticism
• Creating structure without rigidity 

Many adults come to therapy after years of masking or pushing through. Therapy helps you slow down, recalibrate, and rebuild in a healthier way.

I provide virtual counseling throughout Washington State, making ADHD therapy accessible no matter where you live.

Telehealth allows us to:

• Practice skills in your real-life environment
• Reduce barriers like commuting
• Maintain consistency
• Integrate daily routines directly into sessions 

Many clients find online ADHD therapy more flexible and easier to sustain long-term.

If ADHD is impacting school, work, relationships, or daily life, therapy can help. I provide ADHD counseling for teens and adults in Tacoma and throughout Washington via telehealth.

Reach out today to schedule a consultation and start building tools that actually work for your brain.