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ADHD Therapy
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a specific developmental disorder seen in both children and adults that includes deficits in behavioral inhibition, sustained attention, resistance to distraction, and the ability to regulate one’s activity level to the demands of a situation (hyperactivity or restlessness). It can impact various aspects of life, including academic performance, work productivity, relationships, and self-esteem. At Lumina Counseling & Wellness, we recognize the challenges that come with ADHD and are dedicated to providing comprehensive, personalized treatment services to help you or your loved one thrive.
Our ADHD treatment services are designed to meet the unique needs of teens, college students, and adults. By combining evidence-based practices with compassionate care, we empower our clients to manage their symptoms effectively and achieve their full potential. Whether you're seeking strategies for better focus and organization, support for emotional regulation, or tools to enhance academic and career success, our expert team is here to guide you every step of the way.
Main Features of ADHD
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This is often seen in the individual’s inability to stop and think before acting; to wait their turn, interrupt when conversing with others, or lack of patience when having to wait in line.
They also have difficulty resisting distractions while concentrating or working. On larger, longer-term work projects, they often give up long term rewards for smaller, more immediate satisfaction.
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Often seen when the individual is assigned a boring or repetitive that that is not of interest. They often fail to show the same level of persistence and will-power of others their age when uninteresting yet important tasks must be performed. They often shift from one uncompleted activity to another without completing these activities.
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Excessively fidgety, restless, and “on the go.” They display excessive movement such as wriggling their feet and legs, tapping things, rocking while seated, or shifting their posture or position while performing relatively boring tasks. For kids and teens the behavior is more outwardly observable, for adults it might be more inner restlessness.
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Difficulties with regulating their emotions, motivation, and arousal. Children and adults with ADHD often have problems controlling their emotional reactions to events. They are likely to appear to others as less emotionally mature, more reactive with their feelings, and more hot-headed, quick-tempered, and easily frustrated by events.
They also have difficulty getting motivated to do tasks that have no immediate payoff or appeal to them. This often makes them appear to lack will-power or self-discipline as they cannot stay with things that do not provide immediate reward, stimulation, or interest to them.
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Persons with ADHD find hurdles to their goals to be more difficult to overcome; often giving up their goals in the face of obstacles and not taking the time to think through other options that could help them succeed toward their goal.
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These are the cognitive abilities needed to set and achieve goals. People with ADHD may have trouble with one or many of the areas involved such as: organizing, remembering instructions, staying on track, and following through with a task.
Our Treatment Solutions
ADHD Teens
Teenagers with ADHD face challenges in school, social interactions, and self-esteem. Our treatment focuses on helping teens develop skills to effectively regulate their emotions, build self-confidence, manage their behavior, and improve study habits and organizational skills. We combine techniques from different evidence based treatments such as DBT, CBT, Mindfulness for ADHD & Executive Functioning Coaching according to the client’s unique needs.
ADHD College Students
College life can be particularly challenging for students with ADHD due to increased demands for independence and self-regulation. Our comprehensive treatment helps college students develop necessary skills to manage emotions, reduce stress, enhance interactions and improve executive functioning skills such as organization, planning, improved attention and time management for academic success. We also have a comprehensive individualized semester-long program to provide ultimate support.
ADHD Adults
Adults ADHD often face unique challenges in various aspects of their lives, including work, relationships, and personal organization. Symptoms such as inattention, intense emotions impulsivity, and difficulty completing tasks can lead to feelings of frustration, low self-esteem, and chronic stress. We offer tailored treatment to help adults with ADHD develop effective coping strategies, enhance productivity, and build stronger, more fulfilling relationships. We also offer DBT Enhanced for ADHD Adult Groups.
“The best way to think about ADHD is not like a mental disorder, but as a collection of traits and tendencies that define a way of being in the world.”
- Dr. Edward Hallowell