ADHD & Anxiety Therapy

Support for Adults Navigating ADHD, Anxiety, Overwhelm, and Emotional Regulation (MA, NH, ME, RI)

Many adults with ADHD also struggle with anxiety. The experience can feel like a constant push and pull. One part of you may feel scattered, overwhelmed, or behind, while another part is trying desperately to stay organized, prevent mistakes, or keep everything under control.

Over time this cycle can lead to chronic stress, self-criticism, and exhaustion.

Therapy can help you understand how ADHD and anxiety interact and develop ways to work with your nervous system rather than constantly fighting against it.

I provide therapy for adults with ADHD and anxiety across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, and Rhode Island through secure telehealth.

When ADHD and Anxiety Overlap

ADHD and anxiety frequently occur together. Many adults develop anxiety as a way to compensate for executive functioning challenges.

You may notice patterns such as:

  • Overthinking decisions or conversations

  • Feeling overwhelmed by tasks or responsibilities

  • Difficulty starting or finishing projects

  • Fear of forgetting something important

  • Perfectionism or intense self-criticism

  • Racing thoughts that make it difficult to relax

Sometimes anxiety becomes the system that keeps things functioning. When it quiets down, everything else can feel chaotic.

Therapy helps create new ways to support focus, emotional regulation, and self-trust without relying on constant stress.

Want to learn some more? Check out my Blog Posts Living in the Gap: Reflections on ADHD, Shame, and Perfectionism or Organization, Care Tasks, and Mental Health or Understanding Emotional Intelligence in Neurodiversity or Reclaiming Attention, Rest, and Agency in an Overstimulated World

Emotional Regulation and Rejection Sensitivity

Many adults with ADHD experience strong emotional responses, especially around perceived criticism or rejection. This can lead to patterns such as:

  • Replaying conversations repeatedly

  • Feeling deeply hurt by small interactions

  • Avoiding situations that might involve feedback

  • Shifting quickly between motivation and shutdown

Therapy can help you recognize these emotional patterns and develop tools for responding with more steadiness and self-compassion.

Understanding the Nervous System in ADHD

ADHD affects attention, impulse control, and emotional regulation. When combined with anxiety, the nervous system can remain in a constant state of urgency.

You might feel:

  • Mentally overstimulated

  • Physically restless

  • Unable to fully relax

  • Mentally exhausted by the end of the day

Rather than trying to force productivity or calm through willpower alone, therapy focuses on understanding how your nervous system works and building strategies that support it.

My Approach to ADHD and Anxiety

My work is neurodivergent-affirming and trauma-informed. I focus on understanding the emotional experiences underneath behavior patterns.

Together we may explore:

  • How anxiety developed as a coping strategy

  • Parts of you that try to prevent mistakes or failure

  • Emotional responses to overwhelm or shame

  • Practical structures that support executive functioning

I integrate approaches such as:

  • Attachment-focused therapy

  • Emotion-focused processing

  • Internal Family Systems perspectives

  • Nervous system regulation

The goal is not to eliminate ADHD traits but to create a more sustainable relationship with them.

Common Reasons Clients Seek ADHD Therapy

Clients often come to therapy because they are experiencing:

  • Burnout from constantly compensating for ADHD symptoms

  • Anxiety related to productivity or performance

  • Difficulty managing time or responsibilities

  • Emotional overwhelm or shutdown

  • Persistent feelings of being “too much” or “not enough”

Therapy provides a space to understand these patterns without judgment and build strategies that support how your brain actually works.

Telehealth ADHD Therapy (MA, NH, ME, RI)

I provide virtual therapy across:

  • Massachusetts

  • New Hampshire

  • Maine

  • Rhode Island

Telehealth allows you to access support from wherever you feel most comfortable.

Next Steps

If you are looking for:

  • ADHD therapy for adults

  • Support managing anxiety and overwhelm

  • Neurodivergent-affirming therapy

  • Help with emotional regulation and executive functioning

  • Set up a Free Consultation

We can explore whether working together feels like a good fit.

You deserve support that works with your brain rather than expecting you to constantly fight it.