ADHD Therapist In New York
- Ever felt that you are easily distracted? Difficult to stay concentrated after your partner or supervisor speaks for more than 5 sentences?
- Found it hard to have good time management? Procrastination or being late for an appointment seems common to you?
- “Forgetful” and “disorganized” are typical complaints you got from your parents and significant others? Other times it’s “irresponsible” and “insensitive”?
- Sometimes you get impulsive, restless, and anxious easily? You really don’t like these traits, or even hate yourself? Many things have been affected negatively, like relationship difficulties, health issues, and poor school or work performance?
If you answer Yes to most of the above questions, you may be dealing with adult ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). You have tried so hard to control yourself, but it hasn’t worked well. Professional help such as psychotherapy may be the right path. Our ADHD therapists at Mind Connections in New York NY provide counseling for adults and teens.
What are the signs and symptoms of ADHD in adults and teens?
Signs of ADHD in adults may have started in early childhood but were not recognized or diagnosed for various reasons. In most cases, adults with ADHD have decreased hyperactivity, but continue to have restlessness, impulsivity, and difficulty with attention. Adult ADHD symptoms may include:
- Disorganization
- Poor listening skills
- Impulsive decision making
- Forgetfulness
- Poor time management
- Easily distracted and has problems focusing on a task
- Restlessness
- Difficulty with prioritization and planning
- Low frustration tolerance
- Frequent mood swings
- Problems starting tasks, following through and completing tasks (procrastination)
How does adult ADHD affect you?
ADHD affects adults’ school, work, life, and relationships. In particular, some adult ADHD symptoms like poor time management, lack of concentration, procrastination, and forgetfulness could lead to performance difficulties at school and work. Research has shown underachievement at school and underemployment in adults.
Additionally, detrimental effects could directly lead to relationship difficulties. For example, poor listening skills, impulsivity, and issues with following through with tasks may significantly impact romantic relationships, marriage, friendship, and work relationships. Others could perceive such adult ADHD symptoms as slacking, not caring, and not being trustworthy.
Moreover, research shows that adult ADHD brings more legal and safety issues as well as substance use. For instance, a study reported that adults and teens with ADHD have a greater risk of getting into car accidents compared to the general population.
How can an ADHD therapist help you?
Effective treatment for ADHD may involve medication and therapy. Psychological counseling for adult ADHD generally includes ADHD tests, psychotherapy, education about ADHD, and learning compensatory skills to manage ADHD symptoms in daily life.
ADHD counseling for adults can be beneficial in many ways. Overall, psychotherapy may help you to
- Improve time management and organizational skills
- Learn strategies to reduce impulsivity
- Develop better problem-solving skills
- Apply copings skills to improve academic or work performance
- Improve self-esteem
- Practice better communication skills to improve relationships with family and friends
- Develop strategies for planning and organizing daily activities
My teen is diagnosed with ADHD, is it still possible to succeed at school?
This is a very common question parents tend to ask. Similarly, with COVID and online school, many teens may want to know, “how can I study online with ADHD?” As a matter of fact, research has shown that ADHD students in both high school and college can attain higher GPAs. Inevitably, proper accommodations and well-developed study skills must be in place.
An ADHD therapist can help you to sharpen your study skills and access the support you need to succeed academically. In particular, your ADHD therapist will help you to learn skills to better manage time, reduce distractions, build network, and seek resources for support. Specifically, such skills may include how to build routine, build in breaks, and manage your sleep schedule. In addition, your ADHD therapist will help you to accept yourself and understand your needs better. This way, you will learn to stay focused better by choosing the right classroom format, choose closed captions when you need, and find the quiet place to study.
Is ADHD a disability? How can my teen get through college with ADHD?
ADHD is considered a learning disability because it affects cognitive functioning. That said, after you get an ADHD diagnosis, you can expect to receive accommodations from college. Our ADHD therapist will encourage you to take advantage of school resources to get the help you need. For example, typical college resources may include disability services, a writing center, a counseling center, and a tutoring center.
Take disability services as an example. When you connect with them and voice your needs, you will learn to be transparent with your professors about your ADHD diagnosis. This way, they can better accommodate you with your academic work. You have the right to request reasonable extensions for quizzes, exams, and assignments.
High Quality ADHD Therapists In New York
Our ADHD therapists for adults and teens at Mind Connections in New York NY implement evidence-based therapy approaches to assist you in better managing ADHD symptoms and adapting to daily life needs. This includes
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for ADHD
- Family Therapy
- Couples Therapy or Marriage Counseling
- Online Tele-therapy
- Group Therapy
- Mindfulness-Based Psychotherapy
- Relaxation training and stress management
- Life Coaching or Job Coaching
Our ADHD Therapist In New York and New Jersey provide services in Chinese, Korean, and English to assist you to live a life with reduced stress from ADHD. Call us free for 15 minutes or book an appointment to learn how our ADHD Therapists can help you.