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About ADHD

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how the brain manages focus, organization, and impulse control. It’s not about motivation or intelligence; ADHD influences how attention and energy are directed, often making it difficult to stay focused, complete tasks, or manage time effectively.

While ADHD often begins in childhood, many adults continue to experience symptoms that impact work, relationships, and emotional well-being. Recognizing ADHD is the first step toward developing tools that can help you feel more focused, capable, and balanced in your daily life.

At The Cohen Clinic, we offer ADHD therapy in Toronto to help adults and youth better understand their symptoms, strengthen executive functioning, and build long-term strategies for success.

Common Signs of ADHD

ADHD can look different for everyone, and symptoms often change over time.

Typical signs include:

  • Difficulty sustaining attention or finishing tasks

  • Forgetfulness and disorganization

  • Trouble managing time and priorities

  • Feeling restless or unable to relax

  • Impulsivity or speaking without thinking

  • Losing focus during conversations or meetings

  • Over-focusing on one activity while neglecting others

  • Emotional reactivity or feeling easily overwhelmed

Without treatment, these symptoms can lead to frustration, burnout, and low self-esteem; but with the right strategies, individuals with ADHD can thrive.

How Therapy Can Help You Manage ADHD

Our ADHD therapy in Toronto provides clarity, helping you understand how ADHD affects your daily life. Initial steps include:

  • A comprehensive clinical interview

  • Standardized ADHD questionnaires

  • Screening for co-occurring conditions like anxiety or depression

Therapy at The Cohen Clinic focuses on building practical skills and long-term coping strategies through:

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): to improve focus, emotional regulation, and time management.

  • Executive-function coaching: to develop personalized systems for organization and productivity.

  • Mindfulness techniques: to reduce impulsivity and improve emotional control.

  • Support for co-occurring conditions: such as anxiety, depression, or low self-worth.

Therapy helps individuals transform daily frustration into structure, focus, and confidence.

Book ADHD Therapy in Toronto

If you’re struggling with focus, restlessness, or organization, our team at The Cohen Clinic offers ADHD therapy in Toronto designed to help you better understand your symptoms and build strategies that work for your lifestyle.

Book an Appointment today to begin your ADHD support journey.

The ADHD Therapy Team

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Vanessa Garofalo

M.S.W., R.S.W (She/Her) Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist
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Anjana Iyer

M.A., R.P. Registered Psychotherapist
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Gonzalo Osorio Ruchichi

Registered Psych. Associate
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Dr. Fathima Mucheth Abdul Basheer

Ph.D. (Psychologist, Supervised Practice)

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Nirmal Niazi

Psych. Associate
(Supervised Practice)

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Kate Goheen

Registered Psychotherapist
Clinical Practicum Therapist

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Frequently Asked Questions About ADHD Therapy

Many adults live with undiagnosed ADHD, often mistaking symptoms for stress or lack of focus. Signs may include difficulty staying organized, procrastination, forgetfulness, and feeling easily overwhelmed. If these challenges are affecting your work or relationships, an ADHD evaluation at The Cohen Clinic can help clarify whether ADHD is the cause and guide your next steps for treatment.
An ADHD evaluation involves a detailed clinical interview, standardized questionnaires, and a review of your developmental and academic history. Your clinician may also screen for co-occurring conditions such as anxiety or depression. The goal is to provide a clear diagnosis and personalized treatment recommendations based on your unique strengths and challenges.
Yes. While medication can be helpful for some individuals, therapy for ADHD focuses on teaching practical tools to improve focus, organization, and emotional regulation. Our clinicians use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), mindfulness techniques, and more to help clients manage symptoms and regain control over daily life.
Yes. The Cohen Clinic offers ADHD therapy for both children and adults in Toronto. Treatment is tailored by age group — focusing on executive skills, emotional regulation, and daily routines for younger clients, and productivity and focus management for adults.
Appointment availability varies, but our team typically accommodates new clients within a few weeks. You can Book an Appointment online or Contact Us directly to confirm current availability.