Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a structured psychotherapeutic approach that works on the relationship between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. For ADHD, CBT is adapted to target executive difficulties specifically: organization, planning, time management, procrastination, and emotional regulation.

CBT for ADHD doesn't aim to 'cure' the condition — it aims to build compensatory skills and shift the dysfunctional thought patterns that develop over years of living with unsupported ADHD, especially harsh self-criticism, paralyzing perfectionism, and the belief that one is 'less than' other people.

Research shows that combining CBT with medication is more effective than either approach alone, especially for adults with ADHD.