ADHD TREATMENT IN DENVER, CO

Those with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder have unique challenges that go beyond what traditional therapy provides. You might struggle with paying attention, keeping organized, feeling restless, feeling overwhelmed, feeling as though you are missing something, and maybe feeling like you’re never good enough.

You may feel misunderstood, dismissed, and as though you're expected to be someone you're not. While these are only a few experiences people with ADHD may share, they are not the whole story.

ADHD Therapy

While many people who live with ADHD experience similar challenges in daily life, at the same time they are also unique to each person.

Some similarly tough experiences and symptoms may be difficulty slowing your mind down and may feel sad, depressed, angry, or misunderstood.

You may have difficulty understanding or naming your feelings or recognizing others’ feelings. You can be anxious because you find even small tasks overwhelming.

You try hard to meet others’ expectations and often are told to try harder, or that you are doing things wrong, or you need to pay attention - when you are trying to do just that!!

Living with ADHD can be tough, but it can also be rewarding. Those who have ADHD are often very intelligent, and creative by nature, have a great sense of humor, and feel emotions more intensely than those without.

Living with adhd can be tough - but also rewarding

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ADHD therapy has been helpful to many who live with ADHD. What is most important in starting ADHD therapy is finding a therapist who has advanced training in ADHD. It is not simply enough for your therapist to have ADHD or to know about it. ADHD is not as simple as many make it out to be and is often forgotten about or overlooked by therapists who do not have specialized training in working with ADHD.

To learn whether ADHD therapy could be helpful for you, we encourage you to schedule a free 20-minute consultation with one of our clinicians. During this consultation, you can learn more about our approach to supporting people with ADHD.

Is therapy for ADHD Right for You?

A combination of both types with equal presentation of each.

Combined Inattentive and Hyperactive/Impulsive Type ADHD:

People with this type of ADHD tend to predominately feel more energy in their body, experience restlessness and the need to be “on the go”; and have difficulty sitting or standing still and waiting. Often they may say or do things impulsively blurt out answers or interrupt others in conversation. 

Hyperactive/Impulsive Type ADHD:

People with inattentive type of ADHD struggle primarily with getting started on tasks, staying organized, staying on-task, forgetfulness, loss of time, difficulty managing emotions, and zoning out.

Inattentive Type ADHD: 

THERE ARE 3 TYPES OF ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER

WORKING MEMORY: REMEMBERING STEPS AS YOU ARE DOING SOMETHING, TAKING IN WHAT YOU ARE READING AS YOU ARE READING.

PROCESSING INFORMATION: UNDERSTANDING INFORMATION PRESENTED, THINKING ABOUT THOUGHTS, PROBLEM-SOLVING AND SELF-REFLECTION

STARTING AND SHIFTING FOCUS: ABILITY TO START TASKS AND TRANSITION TO OTHER TASKS

SELF-REGULATION: REGULATING THOUGHTS, FEELINGS AND RESPONSES

TASK-RELATED WORK: PLANNING, ORGANIZING AND PRIORITIZING

REGULATING ATTENTION: MAINTAINING FOCUS ON AN ACTIVITY, TASK OR PROJECT

ADAPTING TO CHANGE IN LIFE: RESPOND AND ADJUST TO CHANGE

SENSE OF TIME: HAVING AWARENESS OF TIME AND TIME PASSING, MANAGING TIME.

According to Dr. Thomas Brown, Author, Researcher, and Leading Expert in ADHD, ADHD is a “complex syndrome of developmental impairments of executive function, the self-management system of the brain, a system of mostly unconscious operations. These impairments are situationally variable and significantly interfere with functioning in many aspects of the person’s daily life.”

At Denver Metro Counseling, we don’t see having ADHD as being a deficit. For us, having ADHD means that the way a person with ADHD’s brain functions is different from the way our culture teaches us it should function - which is a very limited and misunderstood view.

ADHD impacts the frontal lobe of the brain that is responsible for executive functions:

What Is ADHD?

Our clinicians have advanced training in working with ADHD and other neurodivergent learning presentations. We see each person uniquely and our focus is to further understand your challenges and strengths.

Our goal is to help highlight your strengths to help you work through your challenges in the way you work best. Because, goodness, do you have strengths and ways of seeing the world worth celebrating!

ADHD THERAPY AND COUNSELING ADDRESSES:
The challenges individuals face in their day-to-day lives, and help them manage and overcome obstacles related to ADHD.
The broader and more profound impacts ADHD and neurodivergence can have on various aspects of life, such as:

  • Self-esteem: Exploring how ADHD can affect one's self-worth, and working on building confidence and self-acceptance.
  • Relationships: Understanding the influence of ADHD on personal and professional relationships, and fostering healthier, more effective connections.
  • Communication: Improving communication skills that are often impacted by ADHD, aiding in clearer expression and better interpersonal interactions.
  • Perception of the World: Helping individuals navigate how ADHD shapes their view and reaction to the world around them.
  • And More: Addressing other unique challenges, empowering individuals to thrive in all aspects of life, including work and school. 

ADHD Therapy and Counseling in Denver, CO

Our therapists go beyond identifying tips and tricks, we help you understand how your brain works with ADHD. We all have unique brains, with or without ADHD, and learning how your brain works will provide you with the ultimate guide to making changes in your life.

Our therapy focus is on learning to live with ADHD and your unique brain, rather than trying to change how you work or who you are. We help teens and adults with ADHD come to learn how you work best, accept that you are enough and that ADHD is part of your life; who you are, and how you work.
Not something to be fixed, dismissed, or overcome. Something to be compassionate toward and celebrated.

Neurodivergence refers to variations from “the norm” in the development of sociability, learning, attention, mood, and other mental functions. At Denver Metro Counseling, we recognize that everyone’s brains function in beautiful ways and sometimes challenges related to neurodivergence are overlooked by other mental health professionals who do not understand this difference. Psychology plays a critical role in understanding these variations, helping to uncover the unique strengths and challenges of each individual while fostering a more inclusive approach to mental health care.

The term “neurodivergent” is applied to those with:

  • ADHD
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Dyslexia
  • Dissociation
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Tourette’s Syndrome
  • And anything labeled as “outside the norm” for society, including mental illnesses

Basically, a lot of people identify as neurodivergent and we honor that while also believing what’s considered normal, might not be so. What society views as "typical" or "normal" can be limiting, especially when it fails to recognize the diversity of human experiences and cognitive functioning. At Denver Metro Counseling, we strive to create a space where both adults and teens can embrace their unique ways of thinking and being without feeling pressured to conform to conventional standards. By celebrating neurodiversity, we help empower our clients to redefine success and well-being on their own terms.

What is neurodivergence?

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM OUR ADHD THERAPISTS IN DENVER

At the end of the first meeting, you and your therapist will know your therapy goals and establish a method to achieve them.

Ongoing therapy sessions are 50 minutes and vary in cost based on clinician and certifications. During these sessions, you will share more of your story and learn tools along the way to help you learn to thrive with ADHD.

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Should you choose to work with one of our licensed ADHD therapists, you will schedule an initial 90-minute intake appointment.

During this first session, we want to get to know more about you and your journey with ADHD. We are careful not to make this assessment too overwhelming and won’t get into anything too deep this first meeting.

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Your initial consultation will be scheduled with one of our ADHD specialists.

Therapists are matched based on a variety of factors to ensure that you receive the most effective care possible and that you feel comfortable working with the therapist for your specific and unique needs.

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If you would like to learn more about our Denver, Colorado ADHD Therapy, schedule a complimentary 20-minute consultation with one of our ADHD therapists to discuss your concerns with a specialized therapist.

Our intake coordinator will walk you through the process of getting onboarded and scheduling your first appointment.

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We want you to feel confident in your decision to work with Denver Metro Counseling. That is why we offer a complimentary 20-minute consultation with one of our therapists so that you can have all your questions answered and experience what it is like to work with us first hand. 

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