Therapy for ADHD

With every new strategy, you are embracing your unique strengths.
At Zenith Counseling, based in the Raleigh, NC area, we offer neurodiversity-affirming therapy for ADHD, recognizing that your brain works differently, not deficiently. Living with ADHD can bring unique challenges in focus, organization, and emotional regulation, but it also comes with unique strengths, such as creativity, passion, and resilience. Our therapy for ADHD is designed to help you harness your strengths while developing practical strategies to manage areas where you may struggle. Together, we’ll guide you toward thriving with ADHD, rather than fighting against it.
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Therapy for ADHD is about embracing neurodiversity and learning tools to help you navigate life with confidence.

Understanding Your ADHD
Therapy for ADHD helps you better understand how your brain works, allowing you to accept the unique ways you process information and approach tasks. Our neurodiversity-affirming approach celebrates these differences, emphasizing acceptance and self-compassion.
Developing Practical Strategies
Therapy focuses on helping you develop practical tools for managing challenges with attention, organization, time management, and emotional regulation. These personalized strategies are designed to fit your individual needs, allowing you to thrive in both personal and professional environments.
Harnessing Your Strengths
ADHD often comes with strengths like creativity, innovation, and enthusiasm. Therapy helps you recognize and lean into these strengths, using them to navigate challenges while embracing your neurodiverse identity.

From awareness to confidence, we’ll help you succeed with ADHD.

Living with ADHD can often feel overwhelming, especially when navigating a world designed for neurotypical brains. Many individuals with ADHD struggle with tasks such as maintaining focus, meeting deadlines, or managing emotional regulation. However, these challenges do not define you. At Zenith Counseling, we work with you to understand your ADHD in a way that promotes acceptance and self-compassion.

Our neurodiversity-affirming approach encourages clients to view ADHD as a unique way of thinking, not a deficiency. Rather than focusing solely on reducing symptoms, we aim to help you develop strategies that fit how your brain works while celebrating your strengths.

We use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address unhelpful thought patterns, including feelings of self-doubt or shame that can develop in individuals with ADHD. Through CBT, you’ll learn to reframe negative thoughts and build self-confidence in your abilities.

For clients with past trauma or emotional distress related to their ADHD diagnosis or challenges, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) may be used to help process and heal these emotions. EMDR can reduce the emotional charge of difficult memories, helping you move forward with greater confidence and ease.

By embracing your neurodiversity, we help you move beyond coping and into thriving. Together, we’ll create a toolkit of personalized strategies—such as time management techniques, organization skills, and emotional regulation methods—so you can navigate life with more ease and self-assurance.

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Common ADHD Symptoms a Therapist Can Help You Address:

  • Difficulty focusing or staying on task
  • Trouble organizing tasks or belongings
  • Frequent procrastination or missing deadlines
  • Restlessness or trouble sitting still
  • Emotional dysregulation, such as outbursts or mood swings
  • Difficulty listening or following directions
  • Forgetfulness or misplacing items
  • Hyperfocus on tasks of interest while neglecting other responsibilities
  • Low self-esteem or feelings of frustration
  • Difficulty with relationships due to impulsivity or inattention
  • Anxiety or depression related to ADHD
  • Overwhelm in managing day-to-day responsibilities
  • Feelings of inadequacy or self-criticism

Each step in embracing ADHD brings you closer to living with confidence and self-acceptance.

ADHD is often misunderstood, with many people focusing only on its challenges. At Zenith Counseling, we take a different approach. We believe in neurodiversity, recognizing that ADHD is simply one of many ways brains can function. While living with ADHD can present challenges, it also comes with strengths that we help you embrace.

Some common challenges that individuals with ADHD face include:

  • Time management: Difficulty estimating how long tasks will take, leading to missed deadlines or procrastination.
  • Organization: Struggles with organizing tasks, spaces, or information, which can lead to feelings of overwhelm.
  • Emotional regulation: ADHD often affects emotional control, making it hard to manage frustration, stress, or impulsive reactions.
  • Self-esteem: Many individuals with ADHD experience low self-esteem due to feeling “different” or struggling to meet expectations.

At Zenith Counseling, we incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and EMDR to help clients navigate the emotional and practical aspects of ADHD. CBT focuses on shifting unhelpful thought patterns and developing tools to improve focus, manage time, and reduce overwhelm. It also helps you reframe negative self-talk and increase self-compassion.

EMDR can be especially helpful for individuals who have experienced shame, rejection, or emotional distress related to their ADHD. This therapy helps process these difficult emotions, reducing their impact on your current life and allowing you to move forward with greater clarity and confidence.

By blending these therapeutic approaches, we create a supportive environment where you can not only manage ADHD-related challenges but also thrive by using your unique abilities. Therapy at Zenith Counseling helps you recognize the value in your neurodiverse mind, giving you the confidence to navigate life, relationships, and work with self-assurance and clarity.

Supporting You Every Step of the Way

We believe quality therapy should be within reach, which is why we offer flexible options to fit your needs. Zenith Counseling is in-network with top insurance providers, and we provide private pay options to ensure you can focus on your healing with peace of mind. No matter where you are on your journey, we’re here to support you.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a neurodiversity-affirming approach to ADHD mean?
A neurodiversity-affirming approach views ADHD as a natural variation in brain function, rather than a deficit. It emphasizes self-acceptance, celebrating the unique strengths of individuals with ADHD while offering tools to navigate challenges.
Can therapy “cure” ADHD?
While therapy doesn’t “cure” ADHD, it helps manage symptoms and equips you with strategies to thrive. Therapy focuses on embracing your strengths and developing tools to address challenges in focus, organization, and emotional regulation.
How can therapy help with ADHD?
Therapy helps by providing practical strategies for managing ADHD-related challenges, such as improving focus, organization, and time management. It also helps process emotional experiences related to ADHD, building self-confidence and self-compassion.

Embrace your strengths and thrive with ADHD through personalized therapy.

“At Zenith Counseling, we believe that individuals with ADHD possess unique strengths and perspectives. Our neurodiversity-affirming approach to therapy helps you embrace your ADHD, while also providing strategies to manage focus, organization, and emotional regulation. Through therapies like CBT and EMDR, we guide you toward self-acceptance and lasting success. Take the first step toward embracing your ADHD and thriving in life today.”

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Johanna Sozio

Johanna Sozio, Founder & Lead Therapist