ADHD Testing and Treatment for Teenagers
🔍 ADHD Testing & Therapy for Teenagers in Orlando
Support, Clarity & Confidence for the Teenage Years
Teenagers don’t outgrow ADHD—they grow into new challenges. From rising academic pressure and social dynamics to growing expectations of independence, ADHD in adolescence often intensifies. At The Counseling Corner, we provide expert ADHD testing and therapy for teens that’s clear, comprehensive, and customized.
Whether your teen is newly struggling, has been undiagnosed masking symptoms for years, or has been diagnosed but never sought effective treatment, we’re here to help them understand their brain, build real-life skills, and reclaim confidence—in school, at home, and in themselves.
🧠 What Does ADHD Look Like in Teenagers?
ADHD in adolescence often shifts from hyperactivity to internal chaos. Some teens get mislabeled as lazy, dramatic, or defiant—when really, they’re trying to manage an overwhelmed, overstimulated brain.
Common signs of ADHD in teens include:
Trouble staying organized or remembering deadlines
Difficulty concentrating, especially on non-preferred tasks
Starting tasks but not finishing them
Forgetting things or losing items regularly
Impulsive behavior or interrupting during conversations
Mood swings, frustration, or emotional outbursts
Overwhelm from school pressure, social challenges, or perfectionism
Feelings of hopelessness and a “why bother, it will not make a difference” attitude
Avoiding tasks that require sustained mental effort (like essays, specific subjects, or chores)
If your teen’s struggles are affecting academics, relationships, or self-esteem, it may be time to explore ADHD testing and support.
🧪 What to Expect from ADHD Testing for Teens
ADHD evaluations at The Counseling Corner are thorough, compassionate, and designed specifically for adolescents. Our goal is to understand the whole teen—not just check off a list of symptoms.
We use:
Standardized ADHD screening tools
Input from parents, teachers, and caregivers
One-on-one interviews and behavioral observation
Mental health screenings for anxiety, depression, or trauma (which often overlap with ADHD)
Teens are involved in the process and treated with respect, not judgment.
🛠️ How We Help: ADHD Therapy for Teens
Diagnosis is only the beginning. Real change comes from learning tools to thrive with ADHD—not just survive it.
Our teen ADHD treatment may include:
CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) – Teaches teens how to challenge negative thinking and manage frustration
Executive Functioning Coaching – Helps with organization, time management, and task initiation
Mindfulness & Emotional Regulation Skills – Calms the body and builds focus
Support for Anxiety, Depression, or Trauma – Addresses co-occurring challenges
Life Coaching- Coaching specifically aimed at helping them with their ADHD struggles
Parent Coaching & Family Therapy – Rebuilds communication and reduces conflict
School Collaboration – Assistance with 504 Plans, IEPs, and academic accommodations (when appropriate)
💡 What Parents Need to Know
1. ADHD looks different in teens than in younger kids.
While hyperactivity may decrease, emotional reactivity, forgetfulness, avoidance, and disorganization often increase. Girls and high-achieving teens are especially likely to go undiagnosed.
2. ADHD isn’t an excuse—but it is a reason.
ADHD doesn’t mean your teen gets a pass on responsibility. ADHD doesn’t mean they can’t focus or complete tasks that require sustained mental effort—it just means they have to work much harder than most teens to get the same results, and that they need different strategies to meet the same goals. Therapy helps build those strategies. Therapy helps fill their toolbox with really useful tools.
3. Teens often feel shame long before they feel ready for support. By the time they reach adolescence, many teens with ADHD already believe they’re failing or letting others down. Most are bright, insightful, and capable—but their ADHD symptoms can lead to chronic underperformance, missed deadlines, and a lot of frustration. This disconnect between potential and reality creates shame, confusion, and often a belief that they "should" be doing better. Some resist help because they know they're smart and feel they shouldn’t need it. Others have reached a point of burnout, hopelessness, or even hatred toward school or resistance toward their parents. At The Counseling Corner, our therapists meet teens with respect, empathy, and emotional safety—helping them feel understood, not judged—and guiding them into a process they can believe in.
4. You’re still an essential part of their success.
Even if your teen seems resistant or withdrawn, parental involvement—when guided well—can reduce conflict and increase success. That’s why we include coaching and family support as needed.
5. A diagnosis is clarity—not a label.
Getting answers can reduce blame, improve self-awareness, direct more effective interventions and skill building, and help teens (and parents) move forward with confidence.
🧭 Why Choose The Counseling Corner for Teen ADHD Support?
🎓 Full-time licensed therapists with extensive expertise in ADHD, adolescent development, and family systems
🧠 Comprehensive ADHD testing tailored to teens and their families
💬 Real-life tools for emotional regulation, organization, and stress management
🏡 Welcoming, private offices in Orlando, Clermont, and Orange City/Deland
💻 Telehealth options available for flexibility and access
📞 Let’s Find Answers—and a Path Forward
ADHD doesn’t define your teen—but understanding it can change everything.
📞 Call us today at (407) 843-4968 to schedule ADHD testing or therapy for your teen.
📍 Serving teens and families throughout Central Florida—in person and online.
👩⚕️ Our Teen ADHD Team Includes:
Dr. Ernest W. Reilly, LCSW – Orlando Office
Amanda Riendeau, LCSW, LISW, LICSW-S – Orlando Office
Michael Bombka, LMHC – Orange City, DeLand, Sanford, Debary (Satellite office)