30/06/2026
Over the last two years, a few of my children were diagnosed with ADHD, which had me researching a lot about the diagnosis. As a therapist, I was familiar with Attention Deficit Disorder, but had never officially diagnosed any of my clients with it.
The more I learned, the more I recognized that I had many of the symptoms of ADHD and not only that, I saw that many of my clients did as well.
The constantly busy mind. The dozens of tabs open—both on my computer and in my head. The urge to interrupt because I was afraid I'd forget what I wanted to say. The difficulty slowing my thoughts down long enough to be fully present.
I started medication and holy smokes- I was shocked by the difference it made in my daily functioning. As an entrepreneur., I was hesitant to take meds simply because I didn't want it to squash all the ideas that I constantly have. I didn't want it to affect my creativity.
But alas, my license for creatinvity is still very valid but the tabs have finally closed and I am able to focus on one task at a time, without my mind involuntarily running through everything else on my to-do list.
I am now able to listen and process what someone is saying without finishing their sandwiches (lol- sentences- a little Frozen reference that I couldn't help but throw in). I can sit and relax and just be, something I have been getting closer to being able to do, but still wasn't all the way able to do it.
I have always associated ADHD with being highly disorganized and because I am highly organized, I never even thought that I could have it. Turns out, my organization isn't evidence that I *don't* have ADHD—it's one of the ways I've learned to manage it. Color-coded calendars, lists, planners, reminders, routines... they've helped me function, but they don't quiet the constant mental chatter happening behind the scenes.
Like I mentioned, as I've learned more about ADHD, something else has become clear: many of the women I work with experience these same struggles.
I work with moms who struggle with supermom syndrome. They tell me they feel overwhelmed, mentally exhausted, easily distracted, forgetful, emotionally reactive, or like their brain never shuts off. Many have spent years believing they just needed to "try harder" or become more disciplined.
My own diagnosis has motivated me to learn practical strategies that work *with* my brain instead of against it. I'm learning how to quiet the mental noise, improve my focus, resist the urge to interrupt, close some of those figurative (and literal!) tabs, and experience more peace throughout my day.
The medicine helps my mind stay focused as I learn the skills to do all of the above! As we are all aware- pills don't teach skills. That's where counseling comes in, as well as reading and researching ways to help myself and my clients.
If any of this sounds familiar, I'd love to help.
I'm currently accepting new counseling clients and offer a **free 15-minute consultation** so we can talk about what's been going on and see if we're a good fit.
You don't have to keep carrying it all—or figuring it all out—on your own.
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