ADHD Counseling
ADHD Counseling: Practical Strategies for Focus, Organization, and Follow-Through
Skills-based counseling and coaching for focus, organization, and follow-through, for adults, teens, and children. In my Longwood office or by secure video across Florida.
Understanding ADHD
ADHD can look like a mind that jumps from one thing to the next, a desk covered in half-finished projects, or the frustration of knowing what needs to get done and still struggling to start. It touches school, work, relationships, and the quiet moments when you're hardest on yourself.
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Longwood, FL, serving families throughout Winter Springs, Lake Mary, and Oviedo, I work with you and your family to figure out how ADHD actually shows up in your life, then build practical strategies for organization, time management, and emotional regulation, grounded in real evidence rather than generic advice.
Whether ADHD brings distractibility, impulsivity, restlessness, or a nagging feeling of being behind, counseling gives you a steady partner in finding what actually works for you.
What does ADHD counseling cost?
Cynthia Benedict, MA, LMHC, LPC, CLC (Florida license MH 6009), provides ADHD counseling at her Longwood office and by secure video throughout Florida. Individual sessions are 60 minutes and $125. Select insurance plans are accepted through Headway. A free 20-minute consultation is available, and appointments are generally available within 24 hours.
Who ADHD Counseling Helps
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Adults
I support scattered focus, missed deadlines, and the exhaustion of trying to manage work and home life with a brain that resists routine.
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Teens
I guide teens facing schoolwork struggles, disorganization, and the frustration and self-doubt that often accompany ADHD in adolescence.
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Children
I offer age-appropriate support to help children build attention and behavior skills, with parents included so strategies carry over at home and school.
"You're not lazy,"Cynthia Benedict Licensed Counselor and Certified Life Coach, Longwood
I tell clients, "you're working twice as hard to do things that come easier to other brains." Once we build a system around that, the follow-through starts to hold on its own.
Common Questions About ADHD Counseling
What does ADHD counseling involve?
My approach to ADHD counseling starts with understanding how attention, organization, and impulse control show up in your daily life, then builds practical systems and skills, such as routines, planning strategies, and emotional regulation tools, that fit the way your brain actually works.
Do you work with children, teens, and adults with ADHD?
Yes. I work with children, teens, and adults navigating ADHD, adapting sessions to fit each person's age and needs, from parent-supported strategies for younger children to independent skill-building for teens and adults.
Can counseling help with ADHD without medication?
Counseling can help on its own or alongside medication. Many clients benefit from combining medical treatment with counseling that builds practical routines, coping skills, and support for the emotional side of living with ADHD, such as frustration or low self-esteem.
How do I get started with ADHD counseling?
Call 407-949-1954 or use the contact page. A free 20-minute consultation is available, and appointments are generally available within 24 hours. Sessions are at 1855 West SR 434, Suite 216, Longwood, or by secure video.
Have a different question? Visit our full FAQ page.
Ready to Begin?
Take the First Step Toward Steadier Focus
Reaching out takes courage. I'm here to listen, support you, and help you build strategies that make daily life with ADHD feel a lot more manageable.