ADHD Awareness Support
by Jill Harmon, LCSW-R, CCTP-II
It’s ADHD Awareness Month, and it is a great time to get clear, compassionate help for attention, organization, and follow-through.
At Mindfulness Matters Psychotherapy, we support kids, teens, and adults with practical tools, evidence-based therapy, and family guidance.
What ADHD Looks Like (In Real Life)
ADHD is more than “distracted” or “hyper.” For many people it shows up as time blindness, task-starting trouble, emotional intensity, forgetfulness, and feeling overwhelmed by everyday logistics. If that sounds familiar, you’re not lazy—you’re likely under-supported.
How We Help
Our approach blends skills, support, and nervous-system regulation so you can feel calmer and get more done:
• CBT for ADHD: Learn simple, repeatable systems for planning, prioritizing, and problem-solving—without perfectionism.
• Executive Function Coaching: Weekly structure for task lists, calendars, routines, and accountability that fits your life.
• Mindfulness & Somatic Tools: Short practices to reduce reactivity, improve focus, and build stress resilience.
• EMDR for Co-Occurring Issues: When past experiences, shame, or anxiety amplify ADHD challenges, EMDR can help you process stuck memories and move forward.
• Medication Collaboration (if desired): We coordinate with prescribers while we work on skills and habits.
• School & Workplace Support: We can consult on 504/IEP needs, accommodations, and communication with teachers or HR.
Support for Parents & Caregivers
• Parenting a child with ADHD is a full-contact sport. We coach you on what actually works at home:
• Clear routines and visual cues that reduce nagging and power struggles
• Positive reinforcement that builds motivation (without constant rewards)
• Scripts for school emails and meetings so you feel prepared and confident
For Teens & College Students
• We help teens and young adults translate strengths into success:
• Semester planning, study systems, and exam prep that don’t rely on all-nighters
• Phone and gaming boundaries that are realistic (and stick)
• Skills for driving attention, emotional regulation, and friendships
For Adults Balancing… Everything
Work, family, bills—ADHD can make the mental load feel endless. We’ll tailor bite-sized strategies for inboxes, bills, home organization, and project follow-through, with accountability that’s supportive, not shaming.
What Sessions Look Like
• Structured and practical—you leave with 1–3 doable steps
• Shared tools—checklists, planners, and templates you can reuse
• Between-session support—light touch check-ins or worksheets when helpful
Getting Started
ADHD Awareness Month is the perfect moment to try one new support. Whether you’re seeking an evaluation referral, therapy, coaching, or parent guidance, we’ll help you map a plan that fits your goals and bandwidth.
Contact us for ADHD-informed therapy, executive function coaching, and parent support in Middletown & Liberty, NY.
We’ll help you build skills that last—one doable step at a time.
