ADHD therapy in Vaughan
The missed deadlines, the half-finished projects, the feeling of trying twice as hard for half the result. ADHD is not laziness and it is not a flaw. It is a different kind of wiring, and therapy helps you work with it, not against it.
Takes 2 minutes. No credit card. No referral needed.
Psychotherapists
supervision
side of ADHD
20 minutes
Clinically reviewed by Svetlana Antonyshyn, Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO #001652). Last reviewed June 2026.
ADHD is a different wiring, not a willpower problem
ADHD affects executive function: the brain skills for starting tasks, managing time, staying organized, and regulating attention and emotion. So the things that look easy for others, like just getting started or remembering the thing, can take enormous effort. That is not a character defect. It is how your brain is built.
A quick, important note: Registered Psychotherapists do not diagnose ADHD, which is done by a physician or psychologist. What therapy does is help you manage ADHD and its impact, the procrastination, overwhelm, emotional ups and downs, and the years of feeling behind. If you would like a formal assessment, we can point you toward the right professional.
Working with a therapist, you build systems that actually fit your brain, ease the shame that so often comes with ADHD, and learn to use your strengths. Diagnosed or self-identified, you are welcome here.
ADHD therapy is practical, compassionate support that helps you build strategies for focus, time and organization, manage the emotional side of ADHD, and rebuild self-esteem, so daily life works more with your brain than against it. It does not replace medical assessment or medication, and works well alongside them.
Meet therapists who support ADHD
Every therapist below is a Registered Psychotherapist who helps people manage ADHD and its impact. Watch a short intro, read their profile, or let us match you in your free consultation.
Not sure who fits? Browse all 24+ therapists or let us match you. You can switch anytime, and your file moves with you.
Work with your brain, in one small move
ADHD is not fixed by trying harder. It eases when you externalize what the brain will not hold and shrink the first step. This is a taste of the strategy work you would build in sessions. Pick a moment that sounds familiar.
“I just cannot make myself start this. I will do it later, when I feel ready.”
Task paralysis, not laziness.
For an ADHD brain, starting is the hardest part. Waiting to feel ready rarely works, because motivation tends to arrive after you begin, not before.
Shrink the task until it feels almost silly: open the document, write one sentence, set a 5-minute timer. You are only committing to the first tiny step.
“Starting small tricks the brain past the wall. Once I am moving, momentum carries me further than I expected.”
In sessions you build a toolkit like this around your own life and goals. Try it with a therapist, free for 20 minutes.
The parts of ADHD therapy can help with
Medication can quiet the noise, but it does not build the systems or undo the shame. That is where therapy comes in.
Supporting a child or teen with ADHD? We offer child and youth therapy too.
ADHD is common, and support works
You are far from alone, and ADHD is well understood by researchers and clinicians alike.
What your first session actually looks like
Booking, remembering the appointment, actually showing up: ADHD can make each one its own hurdle. Your first appointment is a 70-minute initial assessment, and here is how it tends to go.
Settling in
No judgment about what has or has not gotten done. Your therapist welcomes you, explains confidentiality, and lets you set the pace.
Mapping how ADHD shows up
Together you look at where things get stuck, what drains you, what already works, and which parts you most want to change.
Your first strategy
Using a real example from your week, you try a practical tool together, the same kind as the demo above, that fits your actual life.
Leaving with a plan
You agree on what you are working toward and one small, ADHD-friendly thing to try before next week.
Practical strategies and real understanding
There is no single script for ADHD. Your therapist draws on approaches that fit how your brain works and tailors them to you. ADHD brains do best with structure, so sessions are practical and predictable: clear goals, concrete tools, and a plan you can actually follow.
InnerSight was founded by Svetlana Antonyshyn, RP, on the belief that healing should treat the person, not a label. More about our approach.
What ADHD therapy costs in Vaughan
No hidden fees and no pressure. Most private insurance plans cover a portion of psychotherapy fees, and we bill Sun Life, SSQ and Green Shield directly.
Meet a therapist, ask anything, and see if it feels right. No credit card and no obligation.
Most private insurance plans cover a portion of services from a Registered Psychotherapist. We bill Sun Life, SSQ and Green Shield directly, and provide receipts for other claims. Your first full appointment is a 70-minute initial assessment at $245.
Sessions with supervised therapists in training, at a lower rate. Guided by experienced clinical supervisors.
Psychotherapy may also qualify for the medical expense tax credit in Canada. Questions about coverage? See our reduced-fee program or call us, we are happy to walk you through it.
Your questions, answered
Do I need a referral for ADHD therapy in Vaughan?
No referral is needed. You can book a free 20-minute consultation online at psychotherapyclinic.janeapp.com or call (905) 553-9507. Most people have their first full session within a week.
Can you diagnose ADHD?
Registered Psychotherapists do not provide formal ADHD diagnoses, which are done by a physician or psychologist. What we do is help you manage ADHD and its impact: focus and organization strategies, emotional regulation, and self-esteem. If you would like a formal assessment, we can point you toward the right professional.
Do I need medication for ADHD?
Medication is one option that some people find helpful, but it is prescribed by a physician, not by us. Therapy can help on its own or alongside medication, building practical strategies and addressing the emotional toll ADHD can take. We are glad to coordinate with your doctor.
How can therapy help if it cannot prescribe or diagnose?
A lot. Therapy helps with the parts of ADHD that medication does not touch: building systems that fit your brain, easing procrastination and overwhelm, managing emotional ups and downs, repairing self-esteem after years of feeling behind, and improving relationships and work.
How long does ADHD therapy take?
It varies with your goals. Some people come for focused, practical strategy work over a few months, while others stay longer for the emotional side. You and your therapist review progress together and adjust as you go.
Can I do ADHD therapy online?
Yes. We offer secure video sessions anywhere in Ontario, plus in-person sessions in Woodbridge, Vaughan and Barrie. Online sessions remove a layer of logistics, which can help. Evenings and weekends are available.
What if my ADHD comes with anxiety or depression?
That is very common, and we work with the whole picture. ADHD often travels with anxiety, low mood or low self-esteem, and your therapist tailors the approach so these are addressed together rather than in isolation.
Is therapy confidential?
Yes. Our therapists are Registered Psychotherapists regulated by the CRPO, and everything you share stays confidential within the standard legal limits, which your therapist explains clearly in your first session.
How is ADHD therapy different from ADHD coaching?
Coaching focuses on strategies and accountability for specific goals. Therapy with a Registered Psychotherapist goes deeper: it addresses the emotional side of ADHD, like rejection sensitivity, shame from years of criticism, and anxiety or low mood that often travel with it, alongside the practical skills. Many people benefit from therapy first, then coaching-style structure inside those sessions.
Is it ADHD or just anxiety?
They can look alike: restlessness, racing thoughts, and trouble focusing show up in both, and many people live with both at once. A Registered Psychotherapist cannot formally diagnose ADHD, but therapy helps you untangle which patterns drive what, and if a formal assessment would help, we will point you to the right next step and work alongside it.
ADHD support near you: Vaughan, Woodbridge, Barrie and online
In-person sessions at three locations, plus secure video sessions anywhere in Ontario. Evenings and weekends available.
Three steps that fit an ADHD brain
Book your free consult
Online in 2 minutes or by phone. No referral, no credit card.
Meet your therapist
Talk it through and get matched with the right fit for you.
Build a life that fits
Practical systems, less shame, more of your strengths working for you.