Do you find yourself overthinking every decision? Stuck in mental loops you can’t break? Do you replay conversations, worry about small things, or get stuck in your thoughts? For many adults with ADHD/ADD, overthinking is more than just a habit—it’s a real mental health challenge. The good news is that ADHD/ADD Therapy for Adults offers real solutions.
What Is Overthinking with ADHD/ADD?
Overthinking is common in adults with ADHD/ADD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). It often shows up as racing thoughts, constant self-doubt, or feeling stuck in decisions. This can make daily life feel overwhelming and unproductive.
Why ADHD/ADD Causes Overthinking
ADHD/ADD affects focus, attention, impulsivity, and emotional regulation. That means your brain often gets stuck on a single worry or fear. Instead of moving forward, your mind loops—replaying thoughts without finding answers. This can make everyday life feel harder than it needs to be.
How ADHD/ADD Therapy for Adults Works
ADHD/ADD therapy gives you tools to slow down your thoughts, take action, and feel more in control. It’s not about “thinking less”—it’s about thinking in a more helpful way.
In therapy, we look at why your brain gets stuck. ADHD/ADD makes it hard to switch focus, handle emotions, or make decisions. Therapy gives you tools to stop that cycle.
Using CBT to Change Thought Patterns
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps reframe negative thoughts. You’ll learn how to spot unhelpful thinking, challenge it, and replace it with clearer, more balanced thoughts. For example, if you keep thinking, “I always mess things up,” CBT helps you learn to say, “I made a mistake, but I can fix it.” This change in thinking lowers stress and builds confidence.
Building Executive Function Skills
ADHD/ADD Therapy also helps with executive function skills—things like starting tasks, planning, and managing time. When these skills are weak, it’s easy to overthink instead of act. Building these skills gives your brain a plan, so it doesn’t spin in circles.
Mindfulness for Mental Control
We also use mindfulness. This means learning how to notice your thoughts without letting them take over. You don’t have to follow every thought. With practice, you can choose which thoughts to keep and which to let go.
The Benefits of ADHD/ADD Therapy for Adults
The goal of ADHD/ADD Therapy for Adults is not to stop thinking—it’s to help you think clearly and take action. When overthinking goes down, confidence goes up. When you learn to manage overthinking, you feel more calm, focused, and in control of your life.
Start Working with Gina Today!
If overthinking is affecting your work, sleep, or relationships, therapy can help. ADHD/ADD Therapy for Adults gives you real tools for lasting change. Get the support you need with Therapy for Adulting, which is located in Los Angeles, CA, and can provide online services to anyone in the state of California. Gina is a therapist who specializes in ADHD and ADD, Adulting, and Dating, offering personalized support to help you increase your awareness, build good habits and thoughts, and learning skills that work so you feel more focused, calm, confident and in control of your emotions and daily life.
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