ADHD Therapy and executive functioning coaching for Teens in Matawan, NJ

When you know how capable your teen is, but every day feels like a battle

You see how smart, funny, and creative your teen is. But lately it feels like you're watching them fall further behind, and every attempt to help ends in an argument or a closed door. You're worn out, they're discouraged, and you're both starting to wonder what's really going on.

ADHD isn't laziness, defiance, or a lack of effort. It's a brain that works differently, in a world of schedules, deadlines, and expectations that weren't built for it. And when teens spend years feeling like they can't keep up, it starts to shape how they see themselves.

Does this sound familiar?

  • Every night turns into a homework battle, and you're tired of being the bad guy

  • Your teen swears the assignment is done, then the missing-work email shows up

  • You know how smart they are, which makes the grades even harder to understand

  • Small things like a reminder or a "no" set off reactions that seem way out of proportion, followed by regret

  • They've started saying things like "I'm just stupid" or "What's the point?"

  • Mornings are chaos, deadlines sneak up, and you feel more like their manager than their parent

  • You ask how they're doing and get "fine," then a closed door

  • You've tried charts, apps, consequences, and rewards, and nothing sticks for long

  • You lie awake wondering how they'll manage when you're not there to keep things on track

If you're nodding along, you're not alone, and this isn't a parenting failure. ADHD makes everyday expectations harder in ways that are easy to misread as not caring. Most teens with ADHD care a lot. They just don't know how to make their brain cooperate, and the frustration builds on both ends.

who i work with

I work with teens ages 14–18 who have been diagnosed with ADHD or who are showing signs of it, especially when it's coming with:

  • Stress, anxiety, or overwhelm around school

  • Big emotions, irritability, or shutdown

  • Low confidence or harsh self-talk

  • Conflict at home around schoolwork, screens, or responsibilities

  • Struggles with friendships or feeling "different"

For many teens, ADHD comes packaged with anxiety, frustration, and a growing sense that they're the problem. These can look a lot like ADHD themselves, and they feed each other. I help untangle what's ADHD, what's stress or anxiety, and how they're connected, so your teen gets the right support.

Because my work focuses on the emotional side as much as the practical side, we don't just add another planner or app. We address the frustration, self-doubt, and intense emotions that come up that make strategies so hard to stick with.

What we work on

  • Managing big emotions and overwhelm

  • Building confidence and quieting the inner critic

  • Practical strategies for homework, time, and follow-through that work with their brain

  • Navigating friendships, conflict, and feeling misunderstood

  • Finding motivation that comes from the inside, not from nagging

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How therapy helps your family

Your teen gets a space that feels like their own, where they don't have to perform or be "fixed." You get a partner. I'll check in with you regularly, share what's helping, and offer ideas for reducing conflict at home, so you can get back to being their parent instead of their full-time project manager.

With your and your teen’s permission, I'm happy to coordinate with their school, pediatrician, or prescriber.

ADHD assessment

I offer a clinical ADHD assessment as part of intake to clarify symptoms and guide treatment. This is not formal psychological testing; if testing is needed for school accommodations, I can refer you to a trusted evaluator.  I don't prescribe medication, but I work collaboratively with psychiatrists, pediatricians, and other prescribers.

Getting started

I see teens in person in Matawan, NJ, and via telehealth across New Jersey, with after-school availability. I'm an out-of-network provider and can provide superbills for possible reimbursement. 

You don't have to have it all figured out before reaching out. I review every inquiry personally and respond within 1–2 business days.

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frequently asked questions

  • Yes! While this page focuses on teens, I also work with adults with ADHD, especially when it overlaps with anxiety, relationship patterns, or a lifelong sense of feeling "too much."  I also work very well with adult women who were diagnosed with ADHD later in life and are learning how to cope with their new diagnosis.  Fill out a contact form to see if we're a good fit.

  • Teens need a space where they can be honest, so what they share stays between us, with clear exceptions around safety. I'll keep you informed about goals and progress, and we'll talk together about how communication will work.

  • I offer a clinical ADHD assessment as part of intake to clarify symptoms and guide treatment. This is not formal psychological testing; if testing is needed for school accommodations, I can refer you to a trusted evaluator.  I don't prescribe medication, but I work collaboratively with psychiatrists, pediatricians, and other prescribers.

let’s connect

If working together is resonating with you, I would love to connect.  There is absolutely zero pressure, and you can change your mind at any time without any questions or judgement.

Before you reach out, here are a few things worth noting:

  • I offer a free 20-minute consultations, with no obligation to work together if it doesn’t feel aligned

  • I personally review and respond to every inquiry within 1-2 business days.  You won’t get an automated response – or worse, no response at all.  

  • If I'm not the right fit, I'll point you in the right direction of someone who can help.