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Therapy for ADHD

Therapy to help children, teens, and adults better understand their ADHD, build effective coping strategies, and create a life that feels less overwhelming and more aligned with how their brain works. In-person sessions in Columbus with online ADHD therapy across Ohio.

Heal from emotional Wounds & Manage Symptoms Associated With ADHD

Strengthen Your Executive Functioning Skills

Build Your Confidence & Focus

Living with ADHD can make everyday life feel harder than it should

ADHD can make it feel like your brain is always stuck in high gear. Kids struggling with ADHD can have trouble sitting still or staying on track at school. Teens experiencing it may find themselves losing things, missing deadlines, or feeling overwhelmed. And for adults, it often shows up as exhaustion from constantly trying to “keep up.” No matter your age, the impact can be frustrating and draining.

At The Marriage & Family Institute, our ADHD therapy in Columbus, OH, helps you better understand your brain, reduce stress, and find real strategies that work for you.
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Therapy for ADHD In Columbus & Across Ohio

What Is Therapy For ADHD, And How Can It Help You?

Whether you’re a parent watching your child struggle in school, a teen who feels constantly behind or misunderstood, or an adult trying to juggle responsibilities while feeling scattered and overwhelmed, therapy for ADHD meets you where you are to help you work with your brain, not against it.

Our approach combines evidence-based therapies like CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), and SFBT (Solution-Focused Brief Therapy). These tools can help with everything from impulsive reactions and emotional outbursts to chronic disorganization and burnout. We focus on the core challenges of ADHD, like executive functioning, emotional regulation, and day-to-day stress, and build practical, personalized strategies that fit your life.

No matter your age, ADHD therapy in Columbus, OH, can give you the insight, tools, and support you need to feel more in control, more understood, and more at ease in your own mind.

Therapy For ADHD Can Help With:

With Therapy for ADHD in Columbus, OH, you can learn how to manage the emotional ups and downs, reduce frustration, and stop feeling like you’re always falling behind.

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Unlock Your Potential: ADHD Group Therapy for Adults

8-week group for adults with ADHD or executive dysfunction, designed to help you feel more focused, organized, and confident in daily life. The program teaches practical, real-world strategies that fit the ADHD brain, from managing time and reducing procrastination to improving emotional balance and follow-through. Sessions run for 90 minutes each week and are led by an experienced therapist who specializes in ADHD and executive functioning.

Therapy for ADHD In Columbus & Across Ohio

How Therapy for ADHD Can Help

If you or your child feels overwhelmed by distraction, emotional ups and downs, or patterns that are hard to break, ADHD therapy can help. With the right support, it’s possible to build healthier coping strategies, strengthen relationships, and feel more in control of everyday life.

If you’re tired of missing deadlines, forgetting what you were doing, or feeling scattered no matter how hard you try, we’ll help you build tools to manage time, tasks, and follow-through, without relying on sheer willpower.

Living with ADHD can feel like your brain is always buzzing. We help you understand why things feel overwhelming and give you practical ways to calm your nervous system, lower stress, and navigate life with more ease.

ADHD can chip away at your self-worth, especially after years of hearing that you’re lazy, messy, or not trying hard enough. Therapy for ADHD in Columbus, OH, gives you space to challenge those messages and start seeing yourself with more compassion and confidence.

If motivation feels like it only shows up in panic mode, you’re not alone. We use approaches like CBT and SFBT in ADHD therapy to figure out what gets in your way and create real strategies that work with how your brain is wired.

Miscommunication and misunderstandings are common when ADHD is in the mix. With ADHD management, we help you name what’s happening, express your needs clearly, and reduce the tension that ADHD can create in relationships.

You’re not broken. Your brain just works differently. Therapy for ADHD in Columbus, OH, helps you make sense of your patterns, recognize what’s in your control, and find ways to move through the world that actually make sense for you.

You deserve more than just coping. With the right tools, routines, and support, you can stop constantly putting out fires and start building a life that feels more peaceful, balanced, and enjoyable.

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Why Us

The Marriage & Family Institute

We understand that while we can't change the difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and overcome the challenges you face today.

With decades of combined experience, we take an integrative, compassionate, and genuine approach to therapy, rooted in the philosophy that all parts of the human person need to be addressed to bring long-lasting and substantial change. We believe in a holistic therapy approach that considers all aspects of your experience — psychological, spiritual, and physical to help you heal from trauma, improve relationships, and live a fulfilling life.

At The Marriage & Family Institute, our mission is to strengthen individuals and families by promoting healthy relationships, building resilience, and fostering secure attachments. We provide evidence-based, compassionate, and comprehensive services to help couples, individuals, and families navigate life’s challenges and achieve a fulfilling life together.

Dr. Sarah Cordonnier, LPCC-S
Founder & Executive Director

Together, we support you in creating a life that feels meaningful and fulfilling.

Compassionate

We create a safe and respectful environment that allows space for deep healing and transformation.

Integrative

We address intergenerational trauma in addition to your psychological, spiritual, & physical well-being to foster lasting change.

Authentic

We believe in being genuine and transparent with ourselves, colleagues, and clients, to support personal & relational growth.

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Our Approach

How Therapy for ADHD Works

We start by listening. We take time to understand your story, challenges, and goals so we can build a strong foundation for our work together in ADHD therapy.

Through a thorough ADHD assessment and collaborative conversations, we identify your strengths and struggles. Then we create a personalized plan using approaches like CBT, DBT, and SFBT to support focus, emotional regulation, and daily life.

In each ADHD therapy session, we build on what’s working, practice new tools, and check in on your progress. If something’s not helping, we shift course. Therapy is flexible, collaborative, and always guided by your goals.

Therapy for ADHD In Columbus & Across Ohio

Common Questions About Therapy for ADHD

ADHD has gained lots of awareness over the past few years, with people being more open about sharing their journeys on social media, but it can leave you wondering what ADHD actually looks like and if it can explain your symptoms. Common symptoms of ADHD include difficulty focusing, impulsivity, hyperactivity, and trouble staying organized. That said, ADHD doesn’t show up the same way for everyone. Some people are more hyperactive and energetic, while others may seem more distracted or forgetful. You might struggle with getting started, keeping track of time, or finishing tasks, especially when they feel overwhelming or boring.

The exact cause of ADHD isn’t fully understood, but research shows it often has a genetic component and tends to run in families. Brain structure and function can also play a role, along with certain prenatal or environmental factors, like exposure to smoking, alcohol, or high stress during pregnancy. It’s important to remember that ADHD is not caused by bad parenting or laziness; it’s a neurodevelopmental condition rooted in how the brain works.

ADHD is typically diagnosed through a combination of interviews, behavioral observations, and sometimes rating scales or questionnaires. A trained professional will look at your history of symptoms, how long they’ve been present, and how they impact daily life. For kids and teens, input from parents, caregivers, or teachers can also help paint a clearer picture of what’s going on.

There’s no one-size-fits-all solution, but ADHD is very treatable. Common ADHD treatment options include medication (like stimulants or non-stimulants), therapy (such as CBT or DBT), and lifestyle changes that support focus, structure, and emotional regulation. For many people, a combination of approaches works best. Therapy for ADHD can also help build self-esteem, improve relationships, and create daily routines that actually work with your brain, not against it.
EMDR is generally safe and well-tolerated, but it may not be suitable for everyone. If you have severe dissociation, unmanaged medical or mental health conditions, or an unstable environment, additional preparation may be necessary before beginning EMDR. Your therapist will work with you to assess whether EMDR is the right approach.

It’s a question we hear a lot. While some children may notice a decrease in symptoms as they grow older, ADHD usually doesn’t just go away. Many teens and adults still experience challenges, but often in different ways. For example, hyperactivity might turn into restlessness or trouble relaxing. The good news is that with the right tools and support, people of all ages can learn to manage ADHD and thrive.

Therapy for ADHD In Columbus & Across Ohio

Positive Outcomes Of Therapy For ADHD

Therapy for ADHD in Columbus, OH, is a powerful step toward learning not simply to live with ADHD, but thrive with it. Although it takes time and commitment, you may start to notice:

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The moment you stop trying to fit into a neurotypical mold, you create space to thrive as you are.
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Therapy for ADHD In Columbus & Across Ohio

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