Counseling Center of DC
Adult ADHD-Focused Therapy in DC and Virginia
Teletherapy in DC and Virginia
My Approach
At the Counseling Center of DC, we provide evidence-based treatment for adult ADHD. We understand that every client is different, so we take the time to create a personalized treatment plan for each person we work with. We believe in a comprehensive approach, including therapy and mindfulness techniques. We aim to help our clients better manage their symptoms, improve their quality of life, and achieve their personal and professional goals.
You are not Broken
ADHD is an actual neurological condition that affects the frontal lobe of the brain, specifically the prefrontal cortex, causing impairment to Executive Functioning. Executive Functions are the brain’s set of mental skills that include self-control, working memory, follow-through, and emotional regulation. We use these daily skills to learn, work, and manage daily life.
At the Counseling Center of DC, we like to use the analogy that ADHD is like being colorblind. Nothing is broken or damaged… just different. Color Blindness is due to a rare wiring issue in the part of the brain that controls color. This is an Automatic issue, where the person has no control over changing the wiring of their brain to correct their ability to see colors accurately. Telling someone colorblind to ‘just see colors like everyone else’ does not make it possible for them to do so.