Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

(ADHD)

  • Conceptual illustration of ADHD-related challenges including focus, motivation, organization, and emotional regulation, viewed through a brain-based lens.

    Understanding ADHD

    Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is more than difficulty focusing and sitting still—it’s a neurodevelopmental difference in how the brain processes and prioritizes information. ADHD affects a set of brain functions known as executive functions, which include attention regulation, emotional control, impulse management, motivation, and organization.

    This isn’t about laziness, low intelligence, or a lack of willpower. It’s about working with a brain that processes the world differently.

    Common struggles include:

    Focus & Attention Regulation – Not just distraction, but difficulty controlling where attention goes and when.

    Task Initiation & Motivation – Procrastination, overwhelm, and challenges getting started.

    Time Management & Organization – Trouble estimating time, planning ahead, or keeping things in order.

    Emotional Regulation – Strong emotional responses and difficulty shifting out of them.

    ADHD is not a behavioral problem—it’s a brain-based difference. With the right understanding and support, you can learn to work with your brain rather than against it.

  • Conceptual illustration of ADHD therapy as a structured process for understanding executive dysfunction, building coping strategies, managing emotions, and reframing self-talk.

    ADHD Therapy

    ADHD therapy isn’t about fixing what’s “wrong”—it’s about understanding how your brain works and building a system that works with it. When you understand the why behind your struggles, self-criticism gives way to practical problem-solving.

    Common Goals of ADHD Therapy:

    Understand Executive Dysfunction – Learn why tasks feel overwhelming and what’s really behind procrastination and inaction.

    Develop Personalized Strategies – Build tools to manage time, boost motivation, and improve organization.

    Regulate Emotions More Effectively – Navigate frustration, rejection sensitivity, and emotional intensity with greater ease.

    Reframe Negative Self-Talk – Shift from shame and self-blame to compassion and confidence.

    Evidence-based and collaborative, this process helps you move from burnout and chaos to clarity and momentum—on your terms.

  • Conceptual illustration of ADHD therapy as a collaborative, structured approach tailored to improve focus, organization, emotional regulation, and real-life functioning.

    What to Expect With Us

    At Columbus CAPS, ADHD therapy is more than symptom management—it’s a collaborative process rooted in understanding how your brain works and using that insight to create change that actually sticks.

    Together, we will:

    Clarify how ADHD shows up for you—so you can better understand the patterns behind your overwhelm and inaction.

    Identify specific challenges—and develop tailored strategies that align with your daily routines and goals.

    Strengthen executive functioning—with tools to improve focus, time management, organization, and emotional regulation.

    This isn’t about “fixing” ADHD. It’s about building a system that works with your brain, so you can reduce the chaos, feel more in control, and move forward with clarity and confidence.