ADHD & Neurodivergence-Affirming Therapy in Phoenix
In Central Phoenix & online throughout Arizona
Maybe you're not lazy, irresponsible, or just really bad at adulting.
Maybe there's a reason some things have always been harder for you than they seem to be for everyone else.
Living with ADHD can mean spending years wondering why you can't just do the thing. You know what needs to happen. You want to do it. Sometimes you even know exactly how to do it.
And yet the thing remains undone.
How often have you heard “You're so smart! If you'd just apply yourself...”?
We can interpret these struggles as personal failings, especially if other people have been doing that for you your whole life.
But struggling with something isn't the same as failing at life.
I work with adults and teens (ages 14 and up) who have ADHD, suspect they have ADHD, or struggle with executive dysfunction. My office is located in Central Phoenix, and I provide virtual counseling throughout Arizona. Sessions are 55 minutes, with a self-selected sliding scale of $100–$200. You choose the rate that works for you, without income verification or awkward negotiations.
Understand your brain - instead of constantly fighting it
ADHD is about more than just being distracted, losing your keys, or having trouble sitting still.
It can affect executive functioning, emotional regulation, motivation, time management, relationships, and all sorts of other things that make being a human unnecessarily complicated.
There's also what happens when you spend years trying to function in environments that don't accommodate the way your brain works.
Maybe you've developed elaborate systems, or you’ve become a perfectionist because making mistakes feels especially dangerous. Maybe you avoid certain tasks because you've learned to expect frustration, criticism, or failure.
These patterns don't develop out of nowhere. And understanding where they came from can make a huge difference in how you see yourself, and how you can start really living the life you want.
Stop trying to get better at being someone you’re not
My approach isn't primarily about helping you become better at meeting expectations. It's about helping you understand yourself well enough to decide which expectations deserve your energy in the first place.
I'm Janae Andrew, a Licensed Professional Counselor who's been practicing since 2008. I offer adult ADHD counseling in Phoenix and virtually throughout Arizona.
My approach is conversational, collaborative, and draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), person-centered, and narrative approaches.
In less therapist-y terms, we'll get curious about how your brain works, how your experiences have shaped your beliefs about yourself, and what actually matters to you.
Some of the patterns you've developed may have helped you survive or succeed in circumstances that weren't particularly accommodating. And they may not be serving you anymore.
Sometimes we'll work on practical strategies for executive dysfunction, organization, or managing overwhelming emotions.
Sometimes we'll question the expectations you've been trying so hard to meet.
And sometimes we'll acknowledge that certain things are genuinely difficult, figure out what kind of accommodations or support could help, and work on accepting that you can't simply shame yourself into having a different brain.
The goal isn't to fix your brain. It's to build a life that works with it.
You don't have to fit neatly into a diagnostic box.
I work with adults who have ADHD, people who identify as neurodivergent, and people who are still figuring out whether one of these descriptions fits.
You don't need a formal diagnosis to talk about your experiences in therapy.
And we don't have to make neurodivergence the focus of every session, either.
Your relationships, identity, family, work, anxiety, depression, religious experiences, and whatever else is going on in your world are all fair game.
You're a whole person, not a collection of symptoms.
Sometimes it’s just nice to be around people who get it
I also offer an in-person Therapeutic Art Group for Adults with ADHD in Central Phoenix.
Groups are a chance to explore creative expression, connect with other neurodivergent adults, and learn ways to manage life with ADHD. You’ll learn new art mediums and techniques, and spend some time making some really cool shit you can take home. No need to worry about whether you're any good at it or wonder if you’re doing it right.
No artistic experience required. Seriously. Learn more
Ready to get started?
If you're curious about working together, schedule your free, 15-minute virtual consultation. You can also text/call me with questions at 602-601-2062.