ADHD Therapy for Adults in Gainesville
I offer practical, calm ADHD therapy for adults and college students in Gainesville, Florida, with telehealth available across the state.
ADHD often isn’t a lack of effort. It’s difficulty with starting, sustaining, and organizing tasks.
Therapy can help you create routines and systems that make school and work more manageable.
If you’re searching for adult ADHD therapy near me in Gainesville, my office is close to UF at: 1212 NW 12th Ave Suite C-4, Gainesville, FL 32601
ADHD Counseling for Adults and College Students
In adult ADHD therapy, we focus on reducing chaos and self-blame, then building structure that fits your brain and your life.
Counseling can help you:
Gain focus and follow-through
Improve time management and procrastination
Lower anxiety and self-criticism
Feel more confident at school, work, and home
You don’t need a formal diagnosis to start.
About Joe: Adult ADHD Therapist in Gainesville
Hello! My name is Joe.
This picture is me with me and my dog Ryder, he brings a calming presence to just about everything.
If this page resonates, there’s a chance we overlap in experience. I’m neurodivergent too, and growing up I often felt like I didn’t quite fit.
From personal experience, I know that mixing anxiety with opening up to a stranger isn’t exactly anyone’s idea of fun. My goal now is to make this process as relaxed and low-pressure as possible
How I approach ADHD Therapy:
A nonjudgmental alliance with accountability
A consistent place to be honest, track patterns, and reset quickly when you get off track.
Therapy tailored specifically to help with ADHD
Often people give general advice that doesn’t work well for ADHD brains. We focus on tools that work with your brain, not against it.Between session structure
Small weekly experiments and routine changes so progress continues outside the therapy room.
Joseph Brooks, MA, RMHCI
Founder and Owner, Brooks Counseling & Wellness
Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Specializing in ADHD therapy and Improving Focus
Florida registration status: Active
Clear Through: 10/2030. Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling.
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern (IMH28583)
Supervised by Jorelle Degen, LMHC (MH14882)
Based in Gainesville, Florida. Offering in-person and telehealth counseling for adults and young adults.
For college students:
Being so close to campus, I often work with college students adjusting to new expectations, more independence, and less built-in structure.
In therapy, we can focus on things like:
Adjusting to college life and managing the transition
Keeping up with schoolwork, deadlines, and follow-through
Making friends, handling social anxiety, and feeling more connected
Reducing overwhelm and getting unstuck when you shut down or procrastinate
Parents are welcome to give me a call at: 352-234-6723
ADHD Therapy Treatment Modalities
ADHD therapy can help you build more clarity, steadier routines, and tools that reduce chaos and self-blame. These are modalities I often use:
CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
Helps you map the real pattern (attention, avoidance, procrastination, stress), then build practical systems for follow-through: planning, prioritizing, breaking tasks down, and staying consistent.DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)
Builds emotion regulation and distress tolerance so overwhelm doesn’t run the show. Useful for impulse control, frustration tolerance, and “reset skills” when you’ve already derailed.Skills-based executive function coaching
Focuses on the mechanics of daily life: time blindness, routines, task initiation, organization, and follow-through. We create simple structures that work with your brain (not against it).Somatic work
Supports nervous system regulation so focus problems don’t spiral into shutdown. Helps with stress sensitivity, restlessness, and recovery after high-demand days.
What a First ADHD Therapy Session Is Like
Pricing:
Sessions are 50 minutes and $80 per session, self-pay only and available in Gainesville or through telehealth.
First session plan:
Talk about what’s been hardest lately
Whether that’s focus, overwhelm, strong emotions, or just feeling stuck.Creating clear, realistic goals
We clarify what you want help with and what would actually feel different in your daily life.Outlining a workable plan
We make a manageable plan that fits your energy and stress level, so you can start working on small steps outside the counseling room.
If this approach feels like it could be a fit, you’re welcome to book a session when you feel ready.
Dont see a time you like? please reach out!
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. Some people come for a few sessions to understand patterns or sort through a specific concern, while others prefer longer-term work. You can choose the pace and length that feel right for you.
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Yes. Many adults and teens don’t fit the “classic” ADHD picture but still struggle with procrastination, overwhelm, or getting started. Therapy offers space to explore small, realistic routines and understand what supports your daily life.
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This is extremely common. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and anxiety often overlap, especially when life feels busy or chaotic. If you are looking for an ADHD therapist near me, we will spend time sorting through your patterns so you can gain a better understanding of what’s actually happening and what tools will help.
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It varies a lot. Some people describe small shifts early on, while others need more time to understand their patterns and find what works for them. Those shifts might show up as moments of getting started sooner or feeling a bit more grounded — but everyone’s process looks different.
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You don’t need the perfect words. Part of our work is slowing down together and getting clearer about what you’re experiencing. It’s completely okay to come in unsure or scattered.
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Yes. I primarily work with adults navigating ADHD-related challenges such as focus, emotional overwhelm, burnout, and follow-through. Therapy is tailored to adult responsibilities, stressors, and daily demands.
How do I know if I have ADHD?
A lot of adults and college students don’t realize ADHD can look like overwhelm, inconsistency, and burnout, not just “hyperactivity.”
If you’re wondering whether this is ADHD, anxiety, depression, or stress, ADHD counseling can help you get clarity and figure out what’s actually driving the pattern.
Common signs of ADHD in adults and college students
Many people notice a long-term pattern of:
Procrastination and last-minute surges
Losing track of details, items, or deadlines
Difficulty sustaining attention, especially on boring tasks
Big emotional reactions, irritability, or shutdown under stress
Chronic self-criticism: “Why can’t I just do it?”
ADHD can overlap with other issues
Sometimes ADHD is the main driver. Sometimes anxiety or depression is. Sometimes it’s both. Adult ADHD therapy is often about sorting out that mix and building tools that work either way.
If emotional regulation, overwhelm, shutdown, or intense reactions are a major part of your ADHD experience, my DBT-focused ADHD therapy page may be a better fit.
What we do in ADHD therapy to figure it out
In sessions, we typically:
Look at your history (childhood patterns, school, work, relationships)
Identify your “loop” (triggers, avoidance, distraction, shutdown, rebound)
Separate symptoms from stress (what happens even on good weeks)
Clarify what’s most impairing right now (schoolwork, routine, relationships, mood)
Create a practical plan you can test between sessions
I do not give formal diagnosis for medication, but ADHD therapy for adults can still help a lot whether you have a formal diagnosis or not.
If you want a formal ADHD evaluation
If you’re seeking official documentation (for medication, accommodations, or clarity), I can help you understand your options and refer you to appropriate testing or psychiatry resources when needed.
If you’re looking for adult ADHD therapy in Gainesville, we can usually get a better sense of what is actually going on during a first session.
ADHD Therapist in Gainesville, FL
Brooks Counseling & Wellness is located in Gainesville, Florida. I offer in person ADHD therapy for adults and young adults in Gainesville, and telehealth across Florida.
Office address
1212 NW 12th Ave Suite C-4, Gainesville, FL 32601
Phone
352-234-6723
Email
jbrookstherapy@gmail.com
ADHD Therapy Near Me In Gainesville, Florida
Service Area
In person ADHD counseling in Gainesville, Florida.
Telehealth ADHD therapy for adults across Florida.
If you found this page by searching “ADHD therapy near me,” “adult ADHD therapy Gainesville,” or “ADHD counseling Gainesville,” this office is convenient for clients coming from Gainesville and nearby areas.
Therapy office in Gainesville, Florida at Brooks Counseling & Wellness
Reviews
★★★★★
“Joe is a pleasure to work with and has a truly thoughtful and welcoming presence as a therapist. I would definitely recommend his services!”
— Emilie D.
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“Joe is comfortable to be with and very helpful.” — Robert G.
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It’s not always comfortable to talk to a stranger about your problems in life, but to be honest Joe is very easy to talk to and made it feel like a safe place to open up and put words together to address situations and problems in life. I definitely recommend him!
— Luccy R.