Adult ADHD:
It’s Not Lack of Willpower!
Unlike children, adults are expected to have it all together, manage complex responsibilities, and successfully juggle family, friendships, and career. These expectations cause widespread misunderstanding of adult ADHD, unfairly labeling those suffering as lazy or unmotivated, and leaving them feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, and isolated.
We recognize the many ways that adult ADHD can impact life, affecting everything from household chores to boardroom presentations and influencing everything from self-worth to physical health. Whether you were diagnosed as a child or just now connecting the dots, the Arbit ADHD Center provides clinical expertise, neuro-affirming support, and person-centered care designed to help you stop merely surviving and start thriving.
Adult ADHD & the High-Functioning Mask
Adult ADHD is often accompanied by a high-functioning mask that allows the sufferer to appear calm, composed, and “put together” on the outside while they struggle internally. Masking, which involves a collection of coping strategies, can leave those with ADHD undiagnosed and unsupported.
At the Arbit ADHD Center, we specialize in helping adults remove the mask, a goal especially challenging for the newly diagnosed who are still learning to manage their challenges in proactive ways. We focus on practical executive functioning tools and recognizing even subtle symptoms, including the difference between being busy and being “ADHD busy.” While busyness comes with adulthood, ADHD busy goes beyond simple productivity, muddying the waters with self-criticism, perfectionism, and mental overload.
Redefining Your Future with Adult ADHD
An important aspect of adult ADHD care is turning self-judgment into self-compassion. At The Arbit ADHD Center, our clinicians are experts at helping you silence your inner critic while summoning your inner champion. We’ll coach you on reframing negative self-talk into positive self-empowerment through individualized, holistic, and evidence-based strategies designed to help our clients experience greater balance, sustainable growth, and more fulfilling lives.
The Arbit ADHD Center Advantage
The Arbit ADHD Center embraces a whole-person approach that goes beyond ADHD symptoms to focus on the big picture. With experience in a wide variety of neurodevelopmental disorders, including ADHD, Dyslexia, and Autism (ASD), we work with standalone struggles as well as co-occurring conditions.
Our clinicians are experts in the neurodivergent mind, understanding how and why symptoms show up and the most effective modalities for turning challenges into accomplishments. Our tools are practical, empirically supported, and tailored to each individual's needs, strengths, and desires, enabling personalized care and continued success.
Expert Care for ADHD in DC, Maryland, Virginia, California, Pennsylvania, and More
At The Arbit ADHD Center, we offer telehealth and in-person options in several states and nationwide. We provide in-person services in Maryland, DC, and California, as well as telehealth services in Pennsylvania, Virginia, and more. With proven expertise on adult ADHD and innovative treatment methods, we help clients at all stages of diagnosis.
We believe care should always address the entire person, looking beyond symptoms to explore identity, goals, and well-being. Our care team concentrates on helping clients of all ages build skills, foster resilience, and experience lasting improvement.