ADHD Therapy and Counseling for Adults in Gainesville

Do you feel overwhelmed and behind, no matter how hard you try?

I offer practical, calm ADHD counseling in Gainesville and through telehealth across Florida.

Counseling to help you:

  • Reduce overwhelm

  • Make progress without burnout

  • Improve focus and follow through

  • Feel more consistent

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You’re Not Lazy. You’re Just Overloaded.

I have seen many adults with ADHD spend years blaming themselves for patterns that are actually about attention, stress, and nervous system load.

This is practical, action-based therapy for real life change, not just endless talking. Self improvement isn’t easy, but you don’t have to do it alone.

These are the kinds of experiences many of the adults I work with describe. ↓

What it actually feels like to have ADHD:

  • “I’m lying on the couch with my phone, anxious about a deadline, but I still can’t make myself start.” →

  • “I keep wondering why I can’t do what seems easy for everyone else.”

  • “It feels like there are only three usable hours in a day – if you miss the window, you’re done.”

  • "My emotions go from zero to sixty. Not always bad, but always fast.”

  • “Some days I’m hyperproductive. Other days I can barely get myself to take out the trash.”

  • “It feels like my brain has 12 tabs open and one is playing music, but I can’t find which one.”

  • “Nothing ruins my day like an afternoon appointment. I can’t do anything before it.”

  • “I’m constantly choosing between doing something perfectly or not doing it at all.”

  • “I keep thinking, ‘I shouldn’t need this much effort to function.’”

What We Work On in Adult ADHD Counseling

My goal is for therapy to become less necessary over time, because you’re building tools that work with your brain, not against it.

We will have small between session steps so progress happens in daily life, not just in the counseling room.

In sessions, we often focus on things like:

  • Building routines that actually stick

  • Managing ADHD symptoms like overwhelm and emotional intensity

  • Strengthening attention and follow through

  • Communication and relationships

I’m here to support you in a calm, manageable way so the changes you make can actually stick.

About Joseph Brooks

Hello! My name is Joe.

Personally, I’ve had my own seasons of feeling stuck and off track. Therapy helped me rebuild clarity and confidence, and that experience shaped the way I work.

I want you to build reliable skills and self trust so you can handle hard days without spiraling.

We’ll go at a pace that feels manageable, and we’ll keep the plan realistic for your life.

My goal is progress without overwhelm.

Adult Counseling for ADHD in Gainesville

More on how I work:

  • A nonjudgmental alliance with accountability
    A consistent place to be honest, track patterns, and reset quickly when you get off track.

  • Evidence informed, skills based approach
    Practical tools you can use under stress, not just insight that makes sense on a good day.

  • Between session structure
    Small weekly experiments and routine changes so progress continues outside the therapy room.

  • Focus on self improvement, not just endless talking
    We’ll work on what actually helps in the moments you get stuck so you can achieve your goals.

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Joseph Brooks, MA, RMHCI

Founder and Owner, Brooks Counseling & Wellness
Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling


Florida registration status: Active
Clear Through: 10/2030
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern (IMH28583)
Supervised by Jorelle Degen, LMHC (MH14882)
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling

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How ADHD Therapy Helps

I don’t see ADHD therapy as a quick fix. Over time, though, it can help you build more clarity, steadier routines, and tools that reduce chaos and self-blame.

I can’t guarantee anything, but often people often notice:

  • More understanding and less self-blame
    Patterns feel clearer and less personal.

  • Structure without burnout
    Routines that support you instead of overwhelming you.

  • Help starting task, not just planning
    Support for the moment where things usually stall.

  • Better bounce-back
    Off days happen, but they don’t derail everything.

The focus isn’t on forcing productivity. It’s about steady gentle progress that fits your life and current stress level.

  • I draw on DBT-based skills to help with emotional regulation and distress tolerance.

  • I draw on CBT techniques to support organization, thought patterns, and motivation.

What a First ADHD Therapy Session Is Like

Sessions are 50 minutes and $80 per session, self-pay only and available in Gainesville or online across Florida.

I try to make the first session calm, practical, and focused on what’s actually been hardest for you lately.

First session plan:

  1. Talk about what’s been hardest lately
    Whether that’s focus, overwhelm, strong emotions, or just feeling stuck.

  2. Creating clear, realistic goals
    We clarify what you want help with and what would actually feel different in your daily life.

  3. 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.

You don’t need to prepare anything ahead of time.

If this approach feels like it could be a fit, you’re welcome to book a session when you feel ready.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.