Cognitive behavioral therapy can help adults with ADHD manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life. Our treatment focuses on developing practical skills and strategies to address the unique challenges of ADHD.
ADHD can be an incredible superpower. At CBT Solutions, in Hamilton, Ontario – we work with many bright, creative and talented individuals who also happen to have ADHD. ADHD can come with so many strengths , and also a host of challenges.
Cognitive behavioral therapy can help adults with ADHD manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life. Treatment focuses on:
At CBT Solutions, we assist both adults and teens in navigating ADHD. If you are looking for support for your child (under 14), we are happy to provide referrals for you.
ADHD is a chronic neurodevelopmental disorder that affects people across all walks of life. It is not a character flaw or a failure of willpower — it reflects genuine differences in how the brain manages attention, impulse control, and executive function.
The Centre for ADHD Awareness, Canada, 2026
There are three recognized types of ADHD. Understanding which type applies to you helps your therapist personalize your treatment plan.
Difficulty sitting still, excessive talking, and acting before thinking — restlessness is the dominant experience.
Trouble focusing, following through on tasks, and organizing — often called “ADD.” Easy to miss, especially in adults.
A mix of both hyperactive and inattentive symptoms — the most frequently diagnosed presentation in adults.
We will work together to personalize your treatment, as no two individuals are exactly alike. We have modules on the following topics that we can adapt to your unique strengths and challenges.
While ADHD can bring a host of challenges, it can come with so many strengths and superpowers. At CBT Solutions, in Hamilton, Ontario, we work with many bright, creative, and talented individuals who also happen to have ADHD.
Our structured CBT program for ADHD is designed to build skills progressively — each session builds on the last. Below is a sample treatment overview to give you a sense of how the process unfolds. Your therapist will collaborate with you to adjust this based on your individual goals.
Cognitive behavioral therapy can help adults with ADHD manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life. Treatment focuses on:
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No. While organizational tools are part of the work, an important component of CBT is managing the “ADHD Inner Critic” — the voice that says “I should be able to do this like everyone else” or “I’ve already failed today, so the whole week is a wash.” We build a system that works with your brain, not against it.
It’s never too late. In fact, many adults find that a diagnosis — and subsequent therapy — provides a massive sense of relief. It allows you to reframe decades of perceived “failures” as symptoms of an untreated condition, and provides a fresh start with tools that actually fit your neurodivergent brain.
No. While many people find a combination of supports helpful, CBT provides essential behavioral skills that cannot be learned through any other means alone. We work with you regardless of your choices, focusing on the habits and mindsets that improve your daily quality of life.
A Dopamine Menu (or “Dopamenu”) is a curated list of activities that give your brain the stimulation it craves in a healthy way. We help you categorize these into “Entrées” (deep focus hobbies), “Appetizers” (quick 5-minute boosts), and “Sides” (things you can do while doing something else — like listening to a podcast while folding laundry). This is an example of the “B” in CBT: behavioural activation.
No. While tools are part of it, an important part of CBT is managing the ADHD inner critic. We work on the thoughts that lead to burnout, such as, "I should be able to do this like everyone else" or "I've already failed today, so the whole week is a wash." We build a system that works with your brain, not against it.
It is never too late. In fact, many adults find that a diagnosis and subsequent therapy provide a massive sense of relief. It allows you to reframe decades of failures as symptoms of an untreated condition and provides a fresh start with tools that actually fit your neurodivergent brain.
A Dopamine Menu, sometimes called a Dopamenu, is a curated list of activities that give your brain the stimulation it craves in a healthy way. We help you categorize these into entrees, such as deep focus or hobbies; appetizers, such as quick 5-minute boosts; and sides, such as listening to a podcast while folding laundry. Strategies like this are an example of the behavioural activation part of CBT.
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