ADHD & Neurodiversity
ADHD Therapy in Seattle & Online Across Washington
Feel more at ease in your mind and more confident in your life.
ADHD therapy in Seattle and online across Washington for adults who want grounded, practical support and a space where they can finally feel understood.
“Why is life so much harder for me than it seems for everyone else?”
ADHD in adulthood often goes far beyond what most people imagine.
-It’s not just forgetfulness or distractibility.
-It’s the emotional intensity you hide from the world.
-It’s the feeling of having ten tabs open in your mind at once.
-It’s wanting to do so much but feeling stuck at the starting line.
-It’s the shame you carry from years of being misunderstood.
And it’s the exhaustion of trying to constantly meet expectations that were never made for the way your brain works.
You deserve therapy that understands the complexity of ADHD, honors your lived experience, and helps you build a life that fits you.
ADHD doesn’t show up the same way for everyone, but there are patterns many adults recognize instantly
With ADHD, You Feel Like You’re Always “Behind,” No Matter How Hard You Try
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Your Emotions Hit Hard
You may feel things intensely and recover more slowly than others.
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Your Mind Is Always Moving
Even when you’re tired, your brain doesn’t stop.
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You Have Big Ideas And Goals, But Struggle To Follow Through
You want to do the things you care about. Execution is the hard part.
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Shame Is Familiar
You may blame yourself for inconsistency, procrastination, forgetfulness, or emotional reactions. Even though none of this is a moral failure.
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You Work Twice As Hard To Appear “Put Together”
Masking and overcompensation take enormous energy.
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You’ve Been Misunderstood Most Of Your Life
By parents, partners, teachers, even past therapists.
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You Want Ease, Clarity, & Confidence.
Not perfection. Just a life that feels doable and aligned with who you are.
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ADHD Is Not The Problem
The problem is navigating a world that wasn’t built for the way your brain processes life.
What Is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?
ADHD is a brain-based condition that affects attention, emotions, motivation, organization, and daily life
A clearer, kinder way to understand your brain
One reason tasks can feel so hard is dopamine, which helps the brain feel motivated and ready to start things. In ADHD, dopamine doesn’t work as smoothly, especially for tasks that feel boring, overwhelming, or not immediately rewarding. This isn’t about laziness or lack of effort. It’s about how the brain is wired.
ADHD is much more than being easily distracted, especially for adults. It can affect emotions, energy, self-trust, relationships, and day-to-day responsibilities.
ADHD In Adults Often Looks Like:
-A fast, busy mind that doesn’t slow down
-Difficulty starting tasks (even ones you want to do)
-Feeling overwhelmed by simple steps or decisions
-Big emotional reactions or sensitivity
-Forgetting things that genuinely matter to you
-Trouble organizing thoughts, plans, or physical spaces
-All-or-nothing motivation (hyperfocus → shutdown)
-Feeling “behind” no matter how hard you try
Internally, ADHD Can Include:
-Constant self-criticism
-Shame about inconsistency
-Overworking to “catch up”
-Masking to seem put-together
-Feeling misunderstood or different
-Exhaustion from trying to operate like everyone else
What ADHD Is Not:
-A personal failing
-Laziness
-A lack of discipline
-Irresponsibility
-A character flaw
ADHD is a different way of processing the world, one that also comes with strengths like creativity, depth, intuition, sensitivity, and resilience
Therapy helps you understand your brain with clarity and compassion so you can work with yourself, not against yourself.
What We Work On Together
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We Work With Your Brain, Not Against It
My approach is calm, grounded, and practical.
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Emotional Overwhelm
Understanding your emotional patterns without shame.
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Task Management & Barriers
Identifying what’s getting in your way and creating systems that work for you.
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Organization That Feels Doable
Setting up routines that match your energy, not someone else’s.
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Perfectionism & Pressure
Letting go of the belief that you must “keep up” with everyone else.
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Rejection Sensitivity & People-Pleasing
Understanding why you feel things so deeply and how to care for yourself through it.
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ADHD & Relationships
Navigating communication, conflict, and emotional intensity with clarity and compassion.
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Identity & Self-Understanding
Connecting the dots between your ADHD, your history, and the person you are becoming.
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Clarifying What You Truly Want
ADHD often clouds intuition. Together we rebuild trust in your voice and your direction.
This is therapy that meets you where you are, not where you “should” be.
A Buddhist-Informed Approach to Addressing Burnout
Buddhist therapy is particularly supportive for treating ADHD, because it teaches skills most neurodivergent adults were never given.
Slowing Down
Noticing your experience without pressure or urgency.
Understanding your Mind
Seeing patterns clearly instead of reacting from habit or emotion.
Letting Go of Harsh Expectations
Softening the “I should be better at this” voice.
Staying grounded During Overwhelm
Finding steadiness when your brain feels chaotic.
Returning to Compassion
Especially when shame or self-blame show up.
Building Awareness Without Judgment
So you can understand yourself instead of fighting yourself.
This approach helps you feel more connected, aware, and steady without forcing yourself into systems that were never meant for you.
How ADHD therapy can help
Clients with ADHD often begin to feel:
-More grounded and less overwhelmed
-Like they’re building practical skills to make the world work easier for their brain
-Clearer about what they want
-More consistent with routines that actually work
-More understanding and less critical of themselves
-More confident in their abilities
-Better able to manage emotional intensity
-More connected in relationships
-More like themselves, not someone they’re trying to “keep up with”
You don’t have to constantly push, mask, or hustle to feel okay
Who This Work Is For
You’re likely a great fit for ADHD therapy with me if you:
-Have signs and symptoms of ADHD.
-Are an adult that's been diagnosed with ADHD or suspect you might have ADHD.
-Want practical, compassionate support.
-Feel overwhelmed or easily overstimulated.
-Are neurodivergent or suspect you are neurodivergent.
-Are tired of trying to function in a way that doesn’t feel natural to you.
-Want to feel more grounded, steady, and aligned with who you are.
You don’t have to fight your brain. We will help you build a life that works with it.
How It Works
Therapy Gives You A Place To Finally Explore The Things You’ve Kept Inside
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The Shame Of Forgetting Plans
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The Exhaustion Of Constantly “Trying Harder”
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The Frustration Of Wanting Structure But Feeling Trapped By It
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The Grief Of Realizing How Misunderstood You Were Growing Up
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The Pain From "Not Being Like Everyone Else"
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And The Longing To Feel Calm In Your Mind For Even A Moment
Looking For Resources On Neurodiversity?
I’ve created a page with books on Neurodiversity that you’re welcome to check out.
Let’s create a life that feels calmer, clearer, and more doable for the way your brain works.
ADHD Therapy in Seattle and Across Washington
ADHD therapy in Seattle and online across Washington. Support for adults with ADHD, emotional overwhelm, task management, rejection sensitivity, perfectionism, identity, and relationships. LGBTQ+ affirming, neurodivergent-friendly, Buddhist-informed therapy for adults wanting grounded, practical support to understand themselves and build a life that works with their brain. ADHD therapist offering in-person therapy in Seattle and telehealth services across Washington.
Kaitlyn Sheridan is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Seattle, WA specizliaing in ADHD therapy. She has an in-person office near the Seattle Arboretum. She also offers online therapy to clients across Washington State.