Why people with ADHD quit therapy

Finding a therapist is hard. Finding one who actually understands ADHD? That’s a different problem entirely. Clinical psychologist Dr. Michelle Frank, who has ADHD herself, breaks down why people with ADHD struggle to stick with therapy. She looks at everything from the executive function demands of just getting there, to sensory issues, to the rejection sensitivity that makes you think “Does my therapist hate me?!” Plus: How to advocate for yourself in the room, even when your provider doesn’t specialize in ADHD. For more on this topic Listen: So... How does that make you feel about your therapist? Watch: Why people with ADHD can’t sleep (and what actually helps) Read: A Radical Guide for Women With ADHD, by Sari Solden and Michelle Frank For a transcript and more resources, visit Hyperfocus on Understood.org. You can also email us at hyperfocus@understood.org. You can also listen to episodes of Hyperfocus on The ADHD Channel for Women (formerly known as MissUnderstood). Understood is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.