We (Christine and Laurie) share a deep interest in working with adults or adolescents with attention deficit. We see many strengths among individuals with AD(H)D. For example, such individuals often demonstrate great creativity and flexibility in thinking- an asset in many academic and professional settings. Also, the forgetfulness and organization challenges characteristic of AD(H)D often require a person to have an abundance of humility. Such humility, and related non-judgment of others, is something that friends and acquaintances greatly appreciate. Capitalizing on these cognitive and social strengths in therapy can allow for reduction of attention deficit symptoms and impressive increases in an individual's quality of life. 

Today there exist many options for improving one's attention; these options can supplement medication or even replace it altogether. In addition to traditional coaching strategies for organizing, memory, and time management, there exist research-based techniques for directly improving a person’s ability to pay attention, in the moment, and over a sustained period of time. Considerable improvement can occur when clients incorporate such techniques into their daily lives. 

At Liberty Therapy, we also explore a client’s own belief systems and values, which may significantly interfere with one’s ability to attend. Without this exploration, clients with attentional issues are often discouraged as they try to use “common sense” advice that doesn’t adequately address the real and challenging struggles one with attention deficit faces.