What are common symptoms of ADHD?

Common ADHD symptoms include inattention (distractibility, forgetfulness), hyperactivity (restlessness), and impulsivity (interrupting). Many people also experience challenges with executive skills like planning, time management, task initiation, and emotional regulation.

How is ADHD diagnosed?

Diagnosis typically involves a comprehensive clinical interview, standardized rating scales from multiple settings, and a review of developmental history. Some clients pursue psychoeducational assessment for a fuller learning profile and accommodations.

Yes. Many people benefit from therapy and skills training, school/work accommodations, coaching, and sometimes medication. Therapy focuses on practical systems for organization, attention, and emotion regulation.

What types of therapy help with ADHD?

Effective approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), executive-function skills training, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness. Parent coaching can also help children and teens.

How does ADHD therapy work at Ocean Blue Therapy?

We tailor therapy to your goals—building routines, planning systems, and emotion regulation skills. We collaborate on tools for focus, time management, task initiation, and communication with family, school, or workplace.

Do you see adults with ADHD?

Yes. We support adults with organization, task follow-through, procrastination, and emotional regulation at home and work. We also see children and teens, with family involvement when helpful.

Are medications required for ADHD?

Not necessarily. Some clients use therapy alone; others benefit from a combination of therapy and medication prescribed by a physician or nurse practitioner.

ADHD Therapy North York, Toronto | Support for Focus & Daily Functioning

ADHD Therapy

Ocean Blue offers ADHD therapy in person in Toronto and online across Ontario, helping you build practical systems for focus, organization, and emotion regulation.

How Can ADHD Therapy Benefit You?

Build Practical Systems

Through approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness-Based Therapy, ADHD therapy helps you create tools for focus, task initiation, planning, and time management that fit your life.

Address What’s Underneath

Using a trauma-informed approach and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), therapy supports self-esteem, rejection sensitivity, and emotional regulation—so systems are easier to use.

Create Sustainable Routines

By integrating strategies from Strength-Based Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy, therapy helps you build confidence, accountability, and values-aligned goals that last.

Meet our ADHD Experts

Our team of experienced therapists specializes in ADHD treatment, utilizing evidence-based approaches to help you navigate your challenges.

Melanie Brétécher

Pirntha Rajini

Does this sound like you?

You find it hard to focus, stay on task, or finish what you start.
Time blindness, procrastination, or lateness gets in the way of school or work.
You feel overwhelmed by organization—emails, paperwork, or clutter pile up.
Emotions feel intense, and routines are hard to maintain.

You are at the right place,
And we can help you.

Schedule a free session with a therapist to explore how we can help you build executive-function skills, reduce overwhelm, and feel more in control day to day.

Do you feel like your brain is always on, yet starting or organizing tasks still feels hard?

ADHD shows up differently for everyone. You might notice trouble focusing, losing track of time, switching tasks quickly, or getting stuck starting things. Organization can feel exhausting—even for things you care about.

Emotions can also feel intense. Many people describe cycles of procrastination and hyperfocus, plus challenges with sleep and routines. It is not about effort or intelligence; it is about finding tools that work for your brain.

Therapy offers a practical, supportive space to build systems that fit your life. Together, we will create routines, language, and tools you can use at home, school, or work—step by step.

We Can Help When You Are Experiencing:

Difficulty focusing or staying on task

Time blindness and chronic lateness

Procrastination and task initiation challenges

Emotional dysregulation or rejection sensitivity (RSD)

Changes in sleep, inconsistent energy, or burnout cycles

Working-memory difficulties (forgetting steps or items)

Disorganization—paperwork, email, or clutter piling up

Trouble prioritizing or planning next steps

Hyperfocus (losing track of time on certain tasks)

Sensory sensitivity or overwhelm

Perfectionism and all-or-nothing thinking

How Therapy at Ocean Blue Works

Free Consultation

During the free 15 minutes consultation, we discuss your concerns, answer questions, and explore how therapy can help. At Ocean Blue Therapy, we see your journey as setting sail. Whether the waters are calm or stormy, we provide a safe, judgment-free space for support and understanding

Personalized Planning

We will work together to map out a personalized path that fits your needs and helps you navigate the challenges you’re facing

Ongoing Support

As we navigate this journey, we will check in regularly to make sure you’re heading in the right directions. Like adjusting sails to the wind, we will adapt the treatment plan as needed

Therapy process illustration - sailing metaphor

Frequently Asked Questions

If challenges with focus, organization, time, or emotions are getting in the way of school, work, or relationships, therapy can help. Whether you have a diagnosis or are exploring ADHD traits, we offer a supportive space to build practical strategies and confidence.

Your first session is an opportunity to share your story. We will discuss your background, your goals, and the day-to-day challenges you face. Together, we will identify initial strategies you can begin using right away.

Therapy length depends on your needs. Some people benefit from short-term skill-building therapy, while others prefer ongoing support for accountability, emotional regulation, and executive-function coaching. We tailor the plan to your goals.

Feeling comfortable with your therapist is essential. We offer a free 15-minute consultation so you can ask questions, share your concerns, and get a sense of whether our approach feels like the right fit for you.

Payment is requested at the time of your session. We will provide you with a receipt that you can easily submit to your insurance provider for reimbursement. We accept cash, credit card, and e-transfer (info@oceanbluetherapy.ca).

Insurance coverage varies depending on your plan. While OHIP does not cover psychotherapy services, many extended health plans do. Please check whether your provider covers services by a Registered Psychotherapist (R.P.), Social Worker (R.S.W.), Psychologist (C.Psych.), or Psychological Associate.

Contact Ocean Blue Therapy

At Ocean Blue Therapy, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Have questions or ready to book a session?

Just send us a message—your story matters.