Anxiety & Depression
Address the anxiety and depression that often travel alongside ADHD. Build resilience, self-compassion, and a life that feels more balanced.
When Everything Feels Like Too Much
ADHD, anxiety, and depression have a way of feeding off each other. The more dysregulated you feel, the harder it is to cope, and the harder it is to cope, the more dysregulated you become. It can feel like a loop you can't get out of.
Anxiety and depression often show up alongside ADHD, and when they do, they make everything harder. It's not a character flaw or a lack of effort. Your brain has just been running on overdrive for a long time without the right support.
Sound Familiar?
Racing Worry
Your mind won't stop running through worst-case scenarios, even when you know they're unlikely.
Low Energy
You're exhausted but can't explain why. Motivation feels like it vanished overnight.
Overwhelm
Everything piles up until even small tasks feel impossible. You shut down instead of moving forward.
Self-Criticism
A harsh inner voice that won't let up, telling you you're not doing enough, not good enough, not trying hard enough.
How Anxiety and Depression Connect to ADHD
When you've spent years struggling to keep up, missing deadlines, or feeling different from everyone else, anxiety and depression aren't surprising. They're a natural response to a brain that's been working overtime without the right support.
The good news? Once we understand what's actually going on, we can start building tools that make a real difference.
ADHD Rarely Travels Alone
ADHD rarely travels alone. Perfectionism, shame, avoidance cycles, low motivation, and emotional exhaustion often develop alongside it, sometimes as a direct result of years of feeling like you should be doing better. Treatment blends CBT with practical strategy-building so that progress feels tangible, not just theoretical.
How We Work Together
Understand What's Happening
We explore how anxiety, depression, and ADHD are showing up in your life, and how they're feeding into each other.
Build Coping Tools
Using CBT and practical strategies, we create tools for managing worry, building energy, and interrupting the spirals before they take over.
Grow Self-Compassion
We work on quieting that inner critic and replacing it with something kinder. Because you deserve to talk to yourself the way you'd talk to a friend.
What to Expect
Sessions are 50 minutes, online via telehealth. We'll work at a pace that feels right for you. No pressure to have it all figured out. My style is warm, genuine, and grounded. We'll tackle the hard stuff, but we'll also find moments to breathe.
You Don't Have to Carry This Alone
Book a free 15-minute consultation and let's talk about what you're going through. No judgment, just a real conversation about how things can get better.
Treatment Approach
Evidence-Based Modalities
I integrate proven therapeutic approaches tailored specifically to your needs and goals.
Common Questions
You Don't Have to Face This Alone
Taking the first step is often the hardest part. I'm here to support you on your journey toward healing. Schedule a free consultation to discuss how I can help with anxiety & depression.