Therapy for adults with ADHD
Sue E. Rapp, LCSW-R
Hi! I'm Sue Rapp.
I help adults with ADHD feel confident and organized at work and at home without any judgment or shame or anxiety provoking to do lists.
My clients struggle as you do. Despite having the gifts of ADHD— creativity, fast thinking problem solvers, a great sense of humor and resilience/determination, my clients feel they often can’t turn their great ideas into action. And they can’t count on themselves to do the boring part of a task once the interesting and novel parts are finished.
When they first come to see me, they are feeling pretty bad about themselves and hopeless about being able to change. They may feel their life is chaotic and disorganized. They’re so tired of feeling frustrated.
Many of my clients keep trying to fit in to the neurotypical world but it just feels like they’re wearing the wrong size shoe. They are full of feelings of shame, guilt, anxiety, and frustration. They’re not sure they can change since they’ve been this way their entire lives.
Navigating life with ADHD can feel like you're constantly juggling—endless tasks, responsibilities, and the emotional weight of not measuring up. You’ve built a career, manage a household, and care for your family, yet beneath it all, there’s a persistent undercurrent of frustration, guilt, and overwhelm.
You’ve always been resourceful, using creativity and quick thinking to solve problems. But these strengths often come with challenges that aren’t as easy to tackle. Keeping up with deadlines, managing finances, and staying on top of daily responsibilities can feel like uphill battles. Impulse purchases, forgotten bills, and that never-ending pile of to-dos weigh heavily on you.
At work, you’re known for getting things done in a crisis, yet you struggle with the mundane tasks that others seem to handle with ease. You may feel torn between your desire to be reliable and the reality of last-minute scrambles and missed deadlines.
At home, the pressure doesn’t ease. Your loved ones may not fully understand your internal struggles, leading to feelings of isolation, criticism, or even rejection. It’s not uncommon to feel hurt more deeply than others, to ruminate on perceived slights, or to wrestle with the noise in your mind that refuses to quiet down at night.
These challenges can make you feel like you’re always falling short—at work, at home, in your relationships. The constant push and pull between wanting to excel and feeling like you’re failing can be exhausting.
But it doesn’t have to be this way. Understanding how your brain works is the first step toward changing the narrative. ADHD isn’t a flaw; it’s a different way of processing the world. By identifying the patterns that contribute to your struggles, you can begin to make meaningful changes in your life.
Imagine feeling confident in your ability to manage your time, your finances, and your responsibilities. Picture yourself responding calmly to criticism, secure in your understanding of your unique strengths and challenges. Envision a life where you’re not just getting by, but thriving—where you can embrace your ADHD as part of what makes you uniquely capable.
I’m here to help you reach that point. Together, we can work to transform your understanding of ADHD from a source of frustration into a tool for personal growth and success. Let’s create strategies that fit your life, allowing you to leverage your strengths and manage your challenges without the burden of shame or guilt.
If you’re ready to turn the page and start a new chapter in your life, I’m ready to help. Reach out today, and let’s take the first step together.
Let’s Start The Conversation
Contact me to explore and discuss the challenges in your daily life without judgment. Like many of my clients, you will be glad to be free of the internal battles and the external trials.