Executive function
Starting, switching, and stopping tasks. Time blindness. Working memory gaps. The infamous ADHD tax: lost items, late fees, abandoned projects.
Services · ADHD & neurodivergent care
ADHD therapy without the shame.
Affirming online psychotherapy for ADHD and neurodivergent adults across Ontario. Sessions focus on how your brain actually works, what it needs, and how to build a life that fits.
About ADHD therapy at Anchor & Bloom.
ADHD therapy at Anchor & Bloom is online psychotherapy for adults across Ontario living with ADHD or other neurodivergent experiences. It is led by Daniella Simas Medeiros, RP (Qualifying), who works under the registered clinical supervision of founding clinician Katelyn Matias, RP.
The work is affirming. ADHD is treated as a neurotype, not a flaw to fix. Sessions focus on working with your brain instead of against it, while gently unlearning the shame that often gets layered on by years of being told to try harder.
Who this is for
The clients I see most.
Most people who come to me are not looking for a productivity coach. They are tired. Tired of starting systems and dropping them. Tired of being late, or being too early to compensate. Tired of replaying a meeting because they think they overshared. Tired of feeling like an unreliable version of someone they could be.
I work most often with:
- Adults who were recently diagnosed and are still making sense of it
- Adults who suspect ADHD but have not pursued a formal assessment
- Women diagnosed in their late twenties, thirties, or forties
- 2SLGBTQIA+ and BIPOC clients who want a clinician who does not need things explained twice
- High-achieving professionals who look fine on the outside and are exhausted underneath
- Clients with ADHD that travels alongside anxiety, depression, or trauma
- Athletes and performers managing focus, recovery, and the cost of staying on
What ADHD often looks like in adults
The patterns clients bring in.
Emotional regulation
Rejection sensitivity. Big feelings, fast. Difficulty letting go of a perceived slight. Shame spirals that come on quickly and stay too long.
Identity and self-trust
Years of internalized criticism. A quiet sense of being too much and not enough at the same time. The grief of late diagnosis.
Sensory and nervous system
Overstimulation. Difficulty winding down. Burnout cycles. Body signals that get ignored until they cannot be.
Relationships
Inattention misread as not caring. Hyperfocus misread as obsession. Conflict cycles around chores, plans, and time.
Work
Boom and bust cycles. Difficulty with administrative work. Imposter feelings that do not match the actual evidence of capability.
How sessions work
What a typical course looks like.
- First session. A real conversation about what is happening, what you have already tried, and where you want to be heading. You set the pace.
- Following sessions. Working with patterns as they show up. Trying small experiments between sessions. Adjusting what is and is not working.
- Modalities used. CBT adapted for ADHD, Emotion-Focused Therapy, attachment theory, somatic therapy, mindfulness, and psychodynamic work. We blend them around your needs.
- Frequency. Weekly for the first 8 to 12 weeks works well for most clients. Many shift to biweekly as patterns settle.
- Format. Online video sessions through Jane, a PHIPA-compliant Canadian platform. Fidget, stand, walk, take notes. Sessions are yours to use.
- Length. 50 to 60 minutes.
Who offers this
The clinician you would work with.
Daniella Simas Medeiros, RP (Qualifying)
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) · Yorkville University MA Counselling Psychology
Daniella offers affirming therapy for ADHD and neurodivergent adults, with extra room held for 2SLGBTQIA+ and BIPOC clients. Her background includes work in workplace mental health, advocacy, and mental health research. She practices under the registered clinical supervision of Katelyn Matias, RP (CRPO #10340).
Modalities: attachment theory, CBT, EFT, mindfulness, psychodynamic therapy, solution-focused therapy, somatic therapy.
About DaniellaCommon questions about ADHD therapy.
Do I need an ADHD diagnosis to start therapy?
No. Many adults come to therapy suspecting ADHD without a formal diagnosis, and many come post-diagnosis still trying to make sense of what it means. Psychotherapists do not diagnose ADHD, but we can work with how it is showing up in your life and refer to a physician or psychologist if formal assessment becomes useful.
Is this affirming therapy or behavioural therapy that tries to fix me?
Affirming. ADHD is treated as a real neurotype with strengths and challenges, not as a flaw to correct. Sessions focus on building systems that work with your brain, repairing self-trust, and unlearning the shame layered on by years of being told to try harder.
I was diagnosed late in life. Is that something you work with?
Yes, often. Late-diagnosed ADHD is one of the most common reasons clients reach out. Sessions can hold the grief, anger, and relief that often arrive together, while building a more functional present.
Do you work with ADHD and anxiety together?
Yes. Anxiety, depression, and burnout commonly travel alongside ADHD in adults. Treating them as related rather than separate is part of the work.
Can you prescribe ADHD medication?
No. Registered Psychotherapists in Ontario do not prescribe medication. If medication is part of the conversation, we collaborate with your prescribing physician while we focus on the psychotherapy side.
Will online therapy work for someone with ADHD?
For most adults, yes. Many neurodivergent clients prefer virtual sessions for sensory reasons, commute energy, and the option to fidget, stand, or move during a session. We do not require a perfectly still face on camera.
How much do sessions cost?
Individual sessions are $180. Most extended health benefit plans through Canadian employers cover Registered Psychotherapist services. Psychotherapy is exempt from GST/HST as of June 2024.
For plan-by-plan coverage details, direct billing notes, and how to submit a claim, see Fees & Insurance.
Further reading
Trusted Canadian resources.
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health publishes evidence-based information on adult ADHD, including how it can present in women and adults diagnosed later in life.
For information on the regulation of psychotherapists in Ontario, see the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. To learn more about the RP (Qualifying) category Daniella practices under, see CRPO registration categories.
The Centre for ADHD Awareness, Canada (CADDAC) offers Canadian-focused resources, advocacy, and a clinician directory.
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Start with a free conversation.
A 15-minute consultation to ask questions and decide if the fit feels right.