Guest Spotlight: Dr. Sahra Kim Shares Her Expertise on ADHD Therapy
You always suspected you had Attention-deficit/hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and now you are diagnosed. Now what?
You may have trouble following through on tasks and missing deadlines at work. You may have difficulty paying attention to important conversations which is affecting your relationships. You may find yourself missing details and being forgetful in your day-to-day life. ADHD symptoms can be impairing and cause a lot of distress. The good news is there are ways to manage your ADHD - You can have control of your life.
One of the first things people do is to reach out to a provider for medication as this may be a “quick fix”. Medications may be helpful, however studies have found that a combination of medications and therapy is most effective in treating ADHD.
What would therapy look like?
1. Implementing structure, and routine in your life is crucial. I can help provide this external structure by helping you utilize a planner to schedule ahead and manage time, make realistic and reasonable goals to maximize success, and organize aspects of your life. I will also teach you practical memory strategies and ways you can easily retain information.
2. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) which involves changing negative thinking patterns and behaviors is also found to be effective in treating ADHD. CBT helps “slow down” your thinking so you can reflect on what prevents you from making those deadlines, reduce impulsive behaviors, and learn problem solving skills that can make a difference in work, school, and or personal relationships.
3. Mindfulness exercises involve paying attention to your thoughts, feelings, and physiological sensations so you can be present in the moment. With practice, you can train you brain to sustain attention.
My name is Sahra Kim, and I am a clinical psychologist licensed in Massachusetts. I have a background in neuropsychology and have spent years teaching individuals how to maximize their executive functioning skills. If you are considering taking the next steps to engage in therapy, I provide a structured, problem-solving, “boot camp style” approach to help manage your ADHD symptoms. I offer free 15-minute consultations and can tailor a specific treatment plan that meets your needs. Let’s get control of your ADHD symptoms so you live the life you want!
Sahra Kim Psy.D.
kim@memory-gains.com