ADHD in Adults, Teens, and Kids
ADHD looks different depending on when you’re diagnosed and how it presents. In children, the first signs are usually hyperactivity and trouble focusing on any one activity. For teens, it often shows up as academic struggles, impulsivity, difficulty managing homework or deadlines, and social challenges. For adults, especially those who weren’t diagnosed until later in life , ADHD can show up as chronic disorganization, difficulty with time management, underperformance at work despite ability, relationship strain, and a pervasive sense of not living up to your potential.
Inattentive ADHD is frequently missed, particularly in girls and women, because it tends not to involve hyperactivity. Instead it looks like daydreaming, losing track of conversations, forgetting things constantly, and struggling to start tasks even when you know what needs to be done.
How Therapy Supports ADHD
- Building systems for task management and follow-through that account for how ADHD actually works
- Emotional regulation — ADHD comes with intense feelings, and managing them is a skill that can be learned
- Addressing the shame and self-criticism that often develops from years of struggling
- Cognitive strategies for improving focus and reducing avoidance
- Working through any co-occurring anxiety, depression, or trauma, which frequently accompany ADHD
Where to Get Counseling for ADHD in San Antonio
Green Mountain Counseling sees adults, teens, and children for ADHD therapy in San Antonio and via telehealth across Texas. Most major insurance accepted. When you’re ready to uncover tools and techniques to manage ADHD symptoms, we’re here for you. Contact us to get started with your first appointment.
Resources Available for Anxiety Disorders
Here are additional resources for cutting-edge treatments and identifiers for an Anxiety or Panic Disorder.
- Symptoms of Anxiety Disorders (National Institute of Mental Health)
- Anxiety & Depression Association of America
- Tips for identifying and managing anxiety (University of Texas)
- Join research studies for anxiety disorders (Anxiety Disorder Clinic)