ADHD, Neurodivergence & Intimacy: Therapy That Doesn't Pathologize How Your Brain Works
If ADHD or another form of neurodivergence shows up in your relationship — through communication breakdowns, mismatched intimacy needs, or rejection sensitivity — I offer direct, structured therapy that treats your neurotype as context, not a flaw to fix.
How this work is different
ADHD and other forms of neurodivergence can show up in relationships in specific ways: difficulty with follow-through that gets read as not caring, rejection sensitive dysphoria that makes feedback feel catastrophic, mismatched needs around novelty and routine in intimacy, or communication styles that clash with a neurotypical partner's expectations.
My approach is active and solution-focused by design, which tends to work well for ADHD clients who find traditional open-ended talk therapy hard to engage with. We build concrete structures and strategies rather than relying on insight alone, and we work from the position that neurodivergence is a difference to design around, not a deficit to correct.
For couples, this often means helping the neurotypical partner understand what's actually happening neurologically (versus assuming intent), and helping the neurodivergent partner build systems that work with their brain rather than against it — especially around intimacy, where inconsistency or distraction can otherwise be misread as disinterest.
- Individual sessions: $150/session, in-network with Aetna and BCBS/Florida Blue
- Couples sessions: $175/session, self-pay
- In-person in Jacksonville or telehealth anywhere in Florida
Questions about ADHD, neurodivergence, and intimacy
Common questions from individuals and couples.
Do I need a formal ADHD diagnosis to start therapy for this?
No — whether or not you have a formal diagnosis, if ADHD-type patterns are affecting your relationship or intimacy, we can work with that directly.
Can you help a couple where only one partner is neurodivergent?
Yes, this is one of the most common configurations I see — helping both partners understand what's neurological versus relational, and build communication and intimacy patterns that work for both brains.
Is this therapy trying to make me 'less ADHD'?
No. The goal is to build structures and strategies that work with how your brain actually works, not to make you conform to a neurotypical standard.
How does ADHD affect intimacy specifically?
It varies, but common patterns include inconsistent follow-through being misread as disinterest, difficulty with sustained focus during intimacy, rejection sensitivity making feedback about sex feel overwhelming, and mismatched needs around routine versus novelty.
Your brain doesn't need to be fixed to have a thriving relationship.
A consultation is a good first step for you or for both of you.