Therapy for ADHD in Ontario
Reviewed by Dr. Belal Zia, C.Psych., Registered Psychologist
For many adults and adolescents, ADHD shows up as a pervasive pattern of difficulty with focus, organization, follow-through, and emotional regulation that affects every domain of life: work, relationships, and sense of self.
At Discourse Psychology Centre, our registered psychologists provide evidence-based therapy for ADHD to adults and adolescents across Ontario through secure virtual sessions.
Understanding ADHD
ADHD is a developmental disorder, which means that it starts in childhood, and progresses into teenage and adult years.
Often, adults and adolescents go undiagnosed for many years, and learn habits and strategies to compensate for difficulties with focus and inattention. That said, ADHD usually looks different for adults and adolescents than it does for children.
ADHD often presents as chronic procrastination, difficulty sustaining attention on tasks that aren’t immediately engaging, losing track of time, impulsivity in decisions or relationships, emotional sensitivity and reactivity, and a persistent gap between potential and performance.
Many adults with ADHD spent years being told they were lazy, disorganized, or not trying hard enough. The shame and self-criticism that accumulates over years of struggling can be as debilitating as ADHD itself.
How We Treat ADHD
Therapy for ADHD at Discourse Psychology Centre focuses on the practical and emotional dimensions of living with ADHD. Treatment draws on CBT-informed approaches adapted for ADHD, targeting executive functioning, organization, time management, goal setting, and procrastination, alongside work to address the shame, self-criticism, and low self-esteem that often accompany a lifetime of ADHD-related struggles.
Where emotional dysregulation is a significant feature, DBT-informed skills training may be incorporated to build distress tolerance and impulse control. Treatment is always tailored to the individual and guided by ongoing clinical assessment.
ADHD and Diagnosis
Some clients come to therapy with a formal ADHD diagnosis. Others suspect ADHD but have never been assessed. Both are welcome at Discourse Psychology Centre.
While we do not currently offer comprehensive psychoeducational assessments for ADHD, we can work with clients who are in the process of seeking assessment or who have already received a diagnosis and are looking for therapeutic support.
ADHD and Co-occurring Conditions
ADHD often comes with travel companions. Many clients with ADHD also experience anxiety, depression, emotion dysregulation, or relationship difficulties, sometimes as a direct consequence of years of struggling with unrecognized or untreated ADHD.
Our approach addresses the whole person, not just the ADHD symptoms in isolation.
Virtual ADHD Therapy Across Ontario
At Discourse Psychology Centre, we offer virtual therapy appointments, making treatment accessible to clients across Ontario, including Mississauga, Oakville, Milton, and elsewhere in the Greater Toronto Area.
Virtual therapy is effective and offers the flexibility and accessibility that many clients find particularly helpful.
Getting Started
Whether or not you’ve been diagnosed or have been managing ADHD for years, therapy can make a meaningful difference.
Contact us to schedule a brief consultation. We’ll match you with the right clinician and answer any questions about fit, availability, and coverage.
All inquiries are confidential and returned promptly.
Frequently Asked Questions about ADHD
What does ADHD therapy involve?
Therapy focuses on the practical and emotional sides of ADHD — building executive functioning, organization, and time-management skills through CBT-informed approaches, alongside work on the shame and self-criticism that often accumulate over years. It's delivered as individual therapy.
Who do you work with?
We provide ADHD therapy to adults and adolescents across Ontario — whether you already have a formal diagnosis or suspect ADHD but haven't been assessed.
Do you offer ADHD assessments or diagnoses?
Many of our psychologists have experience assessing and diagnosing ADHD. However, we don't currently provide comprehensive psychoeducational assessments, but we're glad to support clients who already have a diagnosis or are in the process of seeking one.
Does insurance cover ADHD therapy in Ontario?
Sessions with a registered psychologist are often covered under extended health benefits, with receipts provided for reimbursement. See our fees and insurance page for details.
How do I get started?
Book a free 15-minute consultation. We'll answer your questions and match you with the right clinician. Get in touch to begin.