Therapy for ADHD in Toronto
What is ADHD?
What are common symptoms of ADHD?
There are three primary types of ADHD: Inattentive, Hyperactive-Impusive, or a combined mix of both. So some common symptoms may resonate with your lived experience more than others…
You are often daydreaming or lost in thought
You forget where you have placed your things or miss important appointments
You are easily distracted by your thoughts or external stimulus
You are often moving around and find it hard to stay still.
It can feel challenging to wait your turn in a conversation
You may frequently jump from one task to another, leaving a task incomplete or space disorganized
You have had moments in your life where you would consider yourself a “high achiever” but currently feel chronically burnt out
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition that can impact a person’s ability to focus, regulate their energy, and think through their actions. These experiences can also be described as neurodivergence, referring to naturally occurring variances in how our brains work. Symptoms related to ADHD can often have a broad impact on various aspects of a person’s life, including how they navigate school, work, relationships, and day to day tasks.
Our therapists work from a neurodivergent-affirming framework, meaning that rather than focusing on how we can make someone behave more “normally,” we look at ways in which we can work with someone’s unique brain and nervous system to identify needs, support, and sense of agency to live a life that feels more manageable and fulfilling to their values and goals.
Types of therapy we use to work with ADHD
Somatic Therapy
Learn how to attend to your bodies cues of overwhelm and work with your nervous system to feel more equipped in navigating daily life.
Compassion-focused Therapy
Explore how accessing our brain’s “soothing system” can disrupt chronic cycles of frustration, shame, and burnout, and allow you to access greater psychological well-being and resilience.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Work on building psychological flexibility by noticing your thoughts without fighting them or letting them take over your actions.
Internal Family Systems
Work on reframing symptoms as various parts within your system rather than inherent inadequacies. Learn how to work with these parts to decrease shame and emotional distress.