Frequently Asked Questions
Here, you’ll find answers to some of the most common questions our clients have about our services. Whether you’re seeking individual support, couples counselling, LGBTQ+ specialized services, or affordable therapy options, we’re here to help.
What is ADHD therapy?
ADHD therapy is a type of mental health support that helps individuals with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder manage symptoms like impulsivity, distraction, and emotional regulation. Therapy may include behavioural strategies, emotional support, and skills development.
What are the best treatment options for ADHD in adults?
The best treatment options for ADHD in adults usually include therapy (such as CBT or EFT), medication, executive functioning support, and lifestyle strategies. A combination of approaches tends to be most effective, especially when tailored to your unique needs.
What kind of therapist helps with ADHD and neurodivergence?
A therapist who specializes in ADHD and neurodivergence understands how conditions like ADHD, autism, and anxiety intersect. At Darci Layke Counselling, therapy is designed for neurodivergent people, with a focus on affirming care and personalized strategies.
How can therapy help if I’m both ADHD and autistic?
Therapy can help you understand how ADHD and autism show up in your life, build practical coping tools, and work through emotional regulation challenges. Neurodivergent and autism-informed therapy offers space to be yourself without needing to mask.
Can therapy reduce anxiety in neurodivergent people?
Yes. Therapy can help reduce anxiety by teaching regulation strategies that work with your brain instead of against it. At Darci Layke Counselling, we recognize how anxiety and neurodivergence often overlap and we work with that, not against it.
What’s the difference between ADHD therapist aid and general counselling?
ADHD therapist aid typically refers to specialized support that includes executive functioning tools, nervous system regulation strategies, and structure for day-to-day life. It’s more tailored than general talk therapy and often more practical.
Do you offer low-cost or sliding scale therapy for ADHD?
Yes. We offer virtual counselling sessions, which are ideal for folks with ADHD who may benefit from fewer logistics and more flexible access to care. You can meet with Darci from anywhere in BC.
Do you offer online therapy for ADHD?
Absolutely. Darci Layke is a queer, non-monogamous, transgender therapist who prioritizes affirming, trauma-informed care for LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent clients.
Is your ADHD therapy queer- and trans-affirming?
Neurodivergence includes conditions like ADHD, autism, sensory processing disorder, and others that affect how you process information. You don’t need a formal diagnosis to explore therapy. We welcome self-identifying clients.
Can couples with ADHD benefit from therapy?
Yes. ADHD can add stress to relationships, especially around communication, memory, or emotional regulation. Couples therapy designed for neurodivergent ADHD partnerships can reduce conflict and build connection.
What is therapeutic treatment for ADHD?
Therapeutic treatment for ADHD refers to evidence-based therapy tailored to the needs of ADHD brains, including emotional support, nervous system tools, cognitive strategies, and relational repair.