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ADHD & Executive Functioning Therapy In Inverness, IL

ADHD and executive functioning challenges don’t always look the way people expect.

It’s not just about attention—it can show up as difficulty starting tasks, staying organized, managing time, or regulating emotions.


For some, it’s been present for years but never fully understood. For others, it becomes more noticeable during periods of increased responsibility—school, work, parenting, or life transitions.


At Collaborative Healing, we provide ADHD and executive functioning therapy in Inverness, IL to help both children and adults better understand how their brain works and develop strategies that actually stick.

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how adhd and executive functioning challenges can show up

ADHD is not a lack of ability—it’s a difference in how the brain processes and manages information. 


ADHD and executive functioning difficulties can impact many areas of daily life, including:

  • Difficulty focusing or sustaining attention 
  • Struggling with organization, planning, or follow-through 
  • Procrastination or difficulty starting tasks 
  • Forgetfulness or losing track of responsibilities 
  • Emotional reactivity or frustration 
  • Feeling overwhelmed by everyday demands 

For children and teens, this may show up as:

  • School Challenges 
  • Incomplete Assignments 
  • Behavioral or Emotional Outbursts 

For adults, it often shows up as:

  • Chronic Overwhelm 
  • Difficulty Managing Responsibilities 
  • Feeling Capable, but Inconsistent

Therapy for ADHD & Executive Functioning

ADHD is not just about attention—it’s about how the brain manages information, emotion, and behavior.

In therapy, we focus on both understanding patterns and building practical skills.


This may include:

  • Strengthening executive functioning skills like planning, organization, and time management 
  • Developing systems that support follow-through 
  • Improving emotional regulation and frustration tolerance 
  • Identifying patterns that contribute to overwhelm or avoidance 
  • Building self-awareness and reducing self-criticism 


Therapy is tailored to the individual—whether that means working with a child, collaborating with parents, or helping an adult create systems that work in real life.

Support for Children & Teens

Support for Children & Teens

Support for Children & Teens

For children and adolescents, ADHD often impacts both behavior and emotional regulation.

We work with:

  • Children who struggle with attention, impulsivity, or frustration 
  • Teens navigating academic pressure, organization, and independence 
  • Parents looking for strategies to support their child effectively 


Therapy may include:

  • Skill-building for focus and organization 
  • Emotional regulation strategies 
  • Parent guidance and support 
  • Creating structure and consistency at home 


Our goal is to support both the child and the family—so changes are sustainable beyond the therapy room.

ADHD in Adults

Support for Children & Teens

Support for Children & Teens

ADHD in adults is often misunderstood or overlooked.

Many adults we work with describe:

  • Feeling constantly behind or overwhelmed 
  • Struggling with organization or time management 
  • Difficulty completing tasks despite good intentions 
  • Cycles of motivation followed by burnout 
  • Long-standing self-criticism or frustration 


Therapy for ADHD in adults focuses on:

  • Building realistic systems for daily life 
  • Improving focus and follow-through 
  • Reducing overwhelm 
  • Understanding how ADHD impacts identity and self-perception

Evidence- Based Therapy for ADHD

Evidence- Based Therapy for ADHD

Evidence- Based Therapy for ADHD

We integrate evidence-based approaches, including:

  • CBT-based strategies to address patterns of thinking and behavior 
  • DBT-informed skills to support emotional regulation and distress tolerance 
  • Executive functioning coaching strategies to build practical systems 


These approaches are tailored to your specific needs—helping you create strategies that are realistic, flexible, and sustainable.

When to Consider ADHD Therapy

Evidence- Based Therapy for ADHD

Evidence- Based Therapy for ADHD

You may benefit from ADHD therapy if:

  • You struggle with focus, organization, or follow-through 
  • Daily responsibilities feel overwhelming or inconsistent 
  • You feel frustrated by patterns that don’t seem to change 
  • ADHD is impacting school, work, or relationships 
  • You want more clarity, structure, and support 


You don’t need a formal diagnosis to benefit from therapy.
Support can help you better understand your patterns and develop strategies that actually work.

Meet the therapists

Vanessa Lowrey, LCPC, CADC

Vanessa Lowrey, LCPC, CADC

Vanessa Lowrey, LCPC, CADC

Vanessa supports individuals navigating ADHD and executive functioning challenges by focusing on emotional regulation, coping strategies, and sustainable behavior change. Her approach is collaborative and non-judgmental, helping clients better understand their patterns while building practical tools for everyday life. 

Kelsey Johnson, LSW

Vanessa Lowrey, LCPC, CADC

Vanessa Lowrey, LCPC, CADC

Kelsey specializes in working with children and adolescents with ADHD, helping them develop skills for focus, emotional regulation, and organization. She integrates structured, developmentally appropriate approaches while also supporting parents in creating consistency and support at home.

Kanesha Walker-Amaro, LCPC

Vanessa Lowrey, LCPC, CADC

Kanesha Walker-Amaro, LCPC

Kanesha works with teens,  young adults & adults navigating ADHD, focusing on executive functioning, identity, and emotional regulation. Her approach helps clients build self-awareness, improve follow-through, and develop systems that feel realistic and manageable.

Start Where You Are

We provide ADHD and executive functioning therapy in Inverness, IL and work with clients from Palatine, Schaumburg, Arlington Heights, Barrington, Hoffman Estates, and surrounding areas.

 

ADHD and executive functioning challenges can feel frustrating—but they are also highly workable with the right support.


Therapy can help you move from feeling overwhelmed and inconsistent to feeling more organized, more confident, and more in control of your day-to-day life. 

Ready to get Started?

Schedule an appointment or reach out to learn more about ADHD and executive functioning therapy at Collaborative Healing.  

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 Collaborative Healing, PLLC • Therapy & Counseling in Inverness, IL
1624 West Colonial Parkway • Inverness, Illinois • 224-281-1886 


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