Services · Counseling for adults
Adulting with ADHD
Balancing work, relationships and day-to-day tasks is no small feat, and ADHD makes it harder. Therapy gives you practical tools and a place to build on your strengths.
Touchstone offers therapy for adults with ADHD in Vernon Hills, IL, with practical time-management and emotional-regulation tools and a monthly support group.
Who it’s for
Adults with ADHD
Approaches
CBT, mindfulness, skills
Also
A monthly support group
First step
A short intake call
Recognizing it
What ADHD looks like in adults
ADHD is often associated with children, but for many it persists into adulthood, where it shows up in ways that are easy to mistake for character flaws.
Common signs
Sound familiar?
- Running late or underestimating how long tasks take
- Losing track of schedules, tasks or belongings
- Feeling easily overwhelmed, impatient or frustrated
- Trouble concentrating on tasks that need sustained attention
- Quick decisions or interrupting conversations
- Putting important tasks off until the last minute
The impact
At work and in relationships
Workplace challenges
- Meeting deadlines and staying organized
- Focusing in long meetings or while multitasking
- Feeling underappreciated or misunderstood by colleagues
Relationship struggles
- Miscommunication, or forgetting important dates and details
- Emotional outbursts or difficulty managing conflict
- Feeling disconnected or misunderstood by loved ones
How therapy helps
Practical tools and strategies we teach
Time management and organization
Set priorities, break tasks into manageable steps and create realistic schedules.
Emotional regulation
Coping strategies for frustration, impatience and overwhelm.
Strength-based approaches
Identify and lean on your strengths to build confidence and reduce stress.
A collaborative approach
Tailored to you, with room to explore the emotional side
Therapy is a supportive space to explore the frustration, self-doubt or shame that often come with ADHD. By reframing negative self-perceptions, it helps you feel empowered and capable.
Whether you want individual therapy, group sessions or resources for managing ADHD, we tailor the approach to you.
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for unhelpful thought patterns and effective coping
- Mindfulness-based practices for focus and emotional regulation
- Skill-building workshops and a monthly support group to practice ADHD-specific strategies
Your care team
Clinicians who specialize in ADHD support
Get started
Ready to get started?
Touchstone Therapy Center is here to help. Fill out this form to schedule an appointment, or call (847) 996-6666 and our care coordinator will call you back.
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