Assessment & Therapy for ADHD in Hamilton and Online Across Ontario
Helping adults and adolescents find focus, balance, and practical tools for managing life
Feeling overwhelmed, scattered, or exhausted?
ADHD is not a lack of effort or motivation.
It’s a neurodevelopmental condition that affects executive functioning abilities such as attention, impulse control, & emotional regulation. ADHD can leave people feeling scattered, overwhelmed, or misunderstood.
Dr. Jennifer Barbera, PhD, & her team offer compassionate, evidence-based ADHD assessment and counselling to help adults and adolescents better understand their brains, reduce overwhelm, and apply practical strategies for daily life.
What Is ADHD Therapy?
ADHD therapy supports individuals in understanding how ADHD shows up in their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours, while building skills that help them find a smoother way forward.
Therapy for ADHD can be highly effective in reducing disruptions in focus, planning, organization, and follow-through, while also strengthening emotion regulation and stress tolerance.
A progressive therapeutic approach recognizes that ADHD rarely exists in isolation; We thoughtfully take mood and anxiety symptoms, energy levels, sleep, relationships, and lifestyle demands into account.
Rather than focusing only on difficulties, our approach builds on existing strengths while teaching practical strategies to support attention, executive functioning, and emotional regulation, offering care that is realistic, compassionate, and tailored to everyday life.
Who We Help:
- Adults with ADHD (diagnosed or suspected) struggling with overwhelm, burnout, procrastination, or emotional dysregulation
- Adolescents (15+) experiencing academic stress, low self-esteem, emotional reactivity, or difficulty with focus and follow-through
Sessions are offered in a supportive environment, in-person in Hamilton and online across Ontario.
ADHD Assessment & Diagnosis
We offer comprehensive ADHD assessments to clarify symptoms, strengths, and challenges through:
- A detailed clinical interview and history
- Standardized ADHD measures
- Exploration of attention, executive functioning, emotional regulation, and related concerns (e.g., anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, etc.)
An assessment can provide clarity, validation, and direction—whether for personal understanding, academic accommodations, workplace support, or treatment planning.
How We Help With ADHD
Together, we work to address the cognitive, emotional, and behavioural patterns commonly associated with ADHD, including:
- Difficulty sustaining attention or staying organized
- Chronic procrastination and task paralysis
- Emotional reactivity, frustration, or overwhelm
- Low self-confidence, low self-esteem or shame
- Time blindness and difficulty with routines
- Impulsivity or difficulty slowing down
- ADHD-related anxiety, depression, burnout, or trauma
Our strength-based approach focuses on practical, compassionate care, tailored to your specific executive functioning needs.
What to Expect in ADHD Therapy
Starting therapy—or an assessment—can feel uneasy.
We keep the process clear, collaborative, and supportive:
- Initial assessment: Review concerns, history, and current challenges using CADDRA guidelines
- Clarification & feedback: Understanding ADHD patterns, strengths, and contributing factors
- A tailored plan: Evidence-based strategies adapted to your brain and life
- Ongoing support: Track progress, adjust strategies, and work through obstacles
- Skill-building & sustainability: Strengthen tools for long-term functioning, self-compassion, and confidence
Together We Find A More Supported, Clear Way Forward.
Whether you’re seeking an ADHD assessment, counselling, or simply clarity about what you’re experiencing, support is available.
FAQ
No. You do not need a formal diagnosis to begin ADHD-informed counselling. Many people start therapy while exploring whether ADHD may be part of their experience. If a diagnosis would be helpful, we can also discuss assessment options. Either way, we can assist with concerns such as distractibility, procrastination and emotion regulation.
Adult ADHD often looks different than childhood ADHD. Common signs include chronic overwhelm, difficulty with focus or organization, procrastination, emotional reactivity, time blindness, forgetfulness, or feeling exhausted from “keeping up” with everyday tasks.
An assessment can help clarify whether ADHD—or something overlapping such as anxiety, trauma, or burnout—is contributing to your difficulties.
Yes. Therapy, screening interviews, and other testing components can be conducted securely online. Services with us can be accessed from anywhere in Ontario (and some Eastern provinces such as Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia).
Assessments vary depending on complexity but usually take 2–5 hours. An ADHD assessment requires an additional fee to cover standardized testing (usually $125). Fees are typically covered by extended health benefits, and reduced fee options may be available.
You will receive a report outlining findings, diagnoses (if applicable), and recommendations for therapy, accommodations, or coping strategies.
We routinely complete WSIB and VA assessments.
We do not conduct custody and access evaluations, forensic assessments or neurological assessments. We do not assess for ASD (we screen & arrange a referral if needed) or learning disabilities.
Contact Us
Taking the first step can feel difficult – we will make it easier. We’re here to guide you with care and professionalism.
905-407-5758
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