Therapy for Adults with ADHD

P.A.T.H. therapists don't diagnose ADHD or prescribe medication. If you're looking for an assessment or medication, your family doctor is a good place to start. Therapy can work alongside both.

What ADHD can feel like

ADHD is about more than attention. It can affect how you plan, how you feel, and how you see yourself. You might notice:

• starting many things and finishing few
• losing track of time, appointments or belongings
• feeling overwhelmed by tasks other people seem to manage easily
• strong emotions that come on fast
• shame or frustration from years of falling short of expectations

Many adults learn about their ADHD later in life. That can bring relief, and also grief for the support they didn't get.

How therapy can help with ADHD

Therapy for ADHD is practical and kind. Your therapist can help you build routines and systems that work with your brain, not against it. Many people also find it helps to work through the shame and self-criticism that built up over the years.

Our therapists may use CBT strategies adapted for ADHD, DBT skills for emotional ups and downs, and approaches that support self-esteem and relationships.

What working with P.A.T.H. looks like

Online sessions cut out travel time, which can make it easier to keep showing up.

• Online, from home. Sessions happen by video, so you can talk from a place where you feel comfortable.
• Qualified therapists. Each therapist's professional designation is on their profile.
• The same therapist over time. You work with one therapist who gets to know you, so you don't start over each session.
• A free first conversation. Start with a free 20-minute consultation to see if the fit feels right. There is no commitment.
• Clear pricing. $175 per session ($220 in Alberta). Free 20-minute consultation. Receipts for extended health benefits. Many extended health plans cover psychotherapy or counselling. Check with your plan which credentials it accepts.

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