ADHD Therapy for Overwhelm & Rejection Sensitivity in California
I am a licensed therapist offering online ADHD therapy throughout California to help adults and teens (ages 14–18) navigate emotional overwhelm, release shame, and build systems that fit their minds.
Understanding ADHD & Emotional Overwhelm
ADHD is your brain’s natural way of processing interest and energy. A passionate, fast-moving mind can bring deep empathy, creativity, and powerful focus when you’re genuinely engaged.
But when daily demands pile up, that same nervous system can experience profound task paralysis, mental fatigue, and sensory overload, even if you are trying your hardest.
Over time, family expectations, cultural pressures, and neurotypical standards can make you feel like your natural way of operating is a personal failure. This can trigger intense perfectionism or make simple tasks feel impossible.
Certain situations, like unexpected schedule changes, perceived criticism, or endless to-do lists, can trigger your nervous system, keeping your mind and body on constant high alert.
How ADHD & Rejection Sensitivity Show Up
In your mind: You might experience racing thoughts, doubt simple choices, or misread changes in tone, spiraling into thinking, “They’re mad at me.”
In your body: You may feel physical restlessness, intense nervous system fatigue, have trouble unwinding at night, or experience sensory overload in busy environments.
In your actions: You might procrastinate until the last minute, cycle between hyperfocus and burnout, mask your struggles to look "together," or struggle to start tasks.
In relationships: You may fear being "too much," pull back when overwhelmed, blurt things out impulsively, or constantly seek reassurance to make sure you're okay.
Releasing Shame & Working With Your Mind
Everyone’s neurodivergence is different, but the exhaustion is real. Maybe you’ve been told to "just get a planner," to try harder, or heard cultural dismissals like "ponte las pilas" or "you're just being lazy."
These comments might be meant to help, but they often make you doubt yourself more. When you don’t understand how your nervous system works, it’s easy to internalize that frustration and struggle at school, work, or home.
As your ADHD therapist, I offer a neuro-affirming space to help you untangle where these shame patterns started so you can stop blaming yourself for having an interest-based brain.
How We'll Work Together: ACT & EFIT Therapy for ADHD
Unhooking from shame: We’ll work together to help you notice harsh self-talk, unhook from the belief that you are "defective," and build self-compassion when things don't go as planned.
Navigating rejection sensitivity: We’ll look at deeper emotional patterns so you can process intense emotional spikes (RSD) and communicate your needs without fear of damaging your relationships.
Building neuro-affirming systems: We’ll step away from rigid productivity rules and develop practical, compassionate strategies that work with your brain's natural rhythm.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Not at all—my practice is completely neuro-affirming, meaning we focus on easing overwhelm and figuring out what works for your mind, with or without an official diagnosis.
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While coaching focuses on external tools like planners and timers, therapy addresses the underlying emotional patterns, shame, and rejection sensitivity that keep you feeling stuck.
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Yes, online therapy is highly effective and allows you to build brain-affirming strategies from the comfort of your own space without the added sensory stress of a commute.
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Yes, I accept Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of California. For full details about fees and coverage, please visit my Rates & Insurance page.
Tired of Carrying Everything by Yourself?
If you’re dealing with overwhelm, rejection sensitivity, or burnout, you don’t have to handle it alone. We can work together to help you slow down, release shame, and focus on what matters most.