ADHD Therapy in Ontario

ADHD in adults is often misunderstood. It may not look like hyperactivity — it may look like chronic overwhelm, emotional intensity, disorganization, or difficulty following through. For some people,  the “hyperactivity” isn’t seen by others because it happens more internally,  a kind of internal chaos that can result in an emotional shut-down which looks ironically calm.

We provide ADHD-informed therapy for adults in Guelph and across Ontario.

 

Common Adult ADHD Experiences

• Time blindness
   

• Procrastination
   

• Emotional reactivity
   

• Difficulty prioritizing
   

• Relationship strain
   

• Burnout from overcompensation
   

 

ADHD & Emotional Regulation

ADHD is not only attention-related, it involves difficulty regulating emotions which can make conflict resolution in relationships very difficult.

Therapy may focus on:

• Reducing shame
   

• Building systems that fit your brain
   

• Strengthening executive functioning
   

• Improving relational communication
   

 

ADHD & Relationships

Partners may understandably misinterpret ADHD symptoms as lack of care,  and this can result in a variety of feelings. If left unaddressed, these feelings resulting from ADHD patterns can cause resentment.  Therapy helps translate neurological differences into relational understanding, and compromise that can allow for new patterns and routines that can make the relationship feel like a more balanced partnership.