Compassionate ADHD Therapy in Washington, DC to Support Focus, Balance, and Daily Success
Living with ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) can be frustrating, exhausting, and isolating. Whether you're struggling to stay focused, manage time, complete tasks, or control impulsive behavior, working with a skilled ADHD Therapist in Washington, DC can help you build strategies that make everyday life more manageable and fulfilling. Elizabeth Handy, MS, LCPC, EMDR-C, Brainspotting-C, is a licensed psychotherapist with over 20 years of clinical experience. She provides personalized ADHD Therapy in Washington, DC to individuals dealing with ADHD-related challenges, whether they were diagnosed as children or only recently as adults. Her therapy approach is trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming, and focused on building both emotional resilience and executive functioning. Many individuals with ADHD experience chronic self-doubt, anxiety, shame, or relationship issues due to misunderstandings or unrealistic societal expectations. Elizabeth helps clients move away from guilt and toward clarity and confidence. In sessions, she combines elements of CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), mindfulness, somatic work, and practical tools to create a custom plan that supports attention, emotional regulation, and task management. As a solo provider at EMDR and Psychotherapy, Elizabeth gives each client her full attention and expert care. Whether you’re seeking Adult ADHD Therapy in Washington, DC, support for co-existing anxiety or trauma, or just need guidance on how to organize and succeed without burnout, you’ll find tailored support here. People from Washington, DC, and across D.C. come to Elizabeth for her comprehensive understanding of ADHD and her compassionate, strength-based approach to healing and support.
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I offer in-person sessions at my Georgetown, Texas office, but most clients meet with me online. I’m licensed in Texas, Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia, and Florida—so if you're in one of these states, we can absolutely work together from the comfort of your own space.
What Makes Therapy for ADHD in Washington, DC Different with Elizabeth Handy?
There’s more to ADHD than restlessness and distraction. Many individuals—especially women and adults—go undiagnosed for years because their symptoms don’t match the hyperactivity often portrayed in the media. They may struggle with executive dysfunction, perfectionism, emotional overwhelm, or "brain fog." That’s why working with an experienced ADHD Therapist in Washington, DC who understands the full picture of ADHD is so important. Elizabeth Handy approaches Therapy for ADHD in Washington, DC with insight, compassion, and clinical expertise. She helps clients understand how their brain works, recognize patterns that aren’t serving them, and develop practical skills to create lasting change. Here’s what you can expect:
- Nonjudgmental conversations about your daily challenges
- Tools for time management, organization, and focus
- Support with emotional regulation and impulsivity
- Healing for the shame or anxiety tied to years of masking or underperformance
- Optional integration of EMDR and Brainspotting to treat trauma often associated with ADHD
Whether you’ve recently received a diagnosis or have been managing ADHD for years, Elizabeth offers ADHD Counseling Services in Washington, DC that are individualized, empowering, and built around your life—not someone else’s expectations. Clients often describe Elizabeth as calm, grounded, and deeply affirming. Her work as a Licensed ADHD Specialist in Washington, DC goes far beyond worksheets or checklists—she focuses on real transformation.
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Who Can Benefit from ADHD Therapy in Washington, DC?
ADHD shows up differently for everyone. Some clients struggle with motivation and forgetfulness; others feel constantly overstimulated and emotionally reactive. Some have a formal diagnosis, while others simply feel that "something is off" with their ability to focus or function under stress. Whatever your experience, working with an experienced ADHD Therapist in Washington, DC can provide support, validation, and direction. Elizabeth Handy supports:
- Adults recently diagnosed with ADHD or considering assessment
- Professionals facing burnout due to overwhelm or executive dysfunction
- Women and non-binary clients with inattentive-type ADHD or misdiagnosed anxiety
- Clients with co-occurring trauma, anxiety, depression, or relationship challenges
- Neurodivergent individuals seeking emotional regulation tools
ADHD can create a deep sense of internalized shame—especially in high-performing environments or in families that don’t understand it. That’s why therapy includes not only behavior-based strategies but also identity-affirming, healing-focused support. Elizabeth’s approach to Focus and Attention Therapy for ADHD in Washington, DC is integrative, acknowledging the full scope of who you are—not just your attention span. Whether you feel overwhelmed by clutter, forget deadlines, struggle in your relationships, or experience mood swings tied to focus fatigue, ADHD therapy can help you gain structure and freedom simultaneously.
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Living with ADHD doesn’t mean settling for chaos, frustration, or burnout. It means you may need support that honors how your brain actually works. At EMDR and Psychotherapy, Elizabeth Handy offers expert-level ADHD Therapy in Washington, DC designed to help you live more clearly, confidently, and in alignment with your goals.
As the sole therapist in her practice, Elizabeth offers continuity, personalized care, and a quiet space where you can breathe and start to build new patterns. Clients from Washington, DC, and across D.C. seek her help not just because of her credentials—but because of her ability to truly listen and collaborate on what healing looks like for you.
You can feel more in control, more grounded, and more capable—without changing who you are. ADHD doesn’t define you, and it doesn’t have to limit you.
Start your journey with a Licensed ADHD Specialist in Washington, DC who gets it and can help you thrive.
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Get Started TodayWhat our clients say
Elizabeth has been a part of our lives for the last several years and has made a huge impact that has led to a much more enriched life. We couldn’t be more grateful for finding her.
- Manny & Nicole ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I have had two sessions so far and I’ve noticed a big change in how I feel & think. Brainspotting is a very powerful treatment even if it appears to be simple. I wish more people knew that this was an option. Definitely recommend.
- Sarah ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
It’s her honesty that’s so refreshing. Elizabeth is a very caring person, not cold or technical. She's warm and loving.
- Anne ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Your treatment has a beginning, middle and end and we will take the first step together.
Conditions I treat
- Physical and emotional trauma and Complex PTSD
- Postpartum depression
- Couples therapy
- Birth trauma
- Performance anxiety (public speaking, sports, creative arts)
- Victims of crime, industrial injuries, motor vehicle crashes, and natural/ manmade disasters
- Dissociative and attachment disorders
- Depression, panic and anxiety
- Cancer and medical trauma
- Phobias
- Recovery from injury, accident, and medical trauma
- Preparation and recovery from surgery
- Stress and trauma-related illness
- Sexual dysfunction
- Combat trauma
- Abuse & neglect
- Grief and loss
- Trauma
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