Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in the state of Ohio, with 8 years of clinical experience. Since 2022, I’ve specialized in working with adults with ADHD. I also work with the issues that often overlap with ADHD, including, but not limited to: anxiety, depression, PTSD/trauma recovery, career transitions, work and school concerns, chronic illness, and burnout. In addition, I work with adults who identify as gifted and/or twice exceptional (2e).

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In our first session, we'll talk about what you're struggling with, and set some goals. We'll go over some questions to complete a mental health assessment.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I strive to provide a space where clients feel fully heard and understood.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

When learning that they have ADHD, many people feel a sense of relief, as parts of their lives suddenly start to “make sense”. But this process can also raise a lot of questions. You might be thinking that you need to learn more coping skills, or to make some changes to your routines. You may be realizing that you've felt tired, possibly even burned out, for a long time, and want to regain your sense of balance. I truly enjoy helping this type of client to regain their sense of well-being, whether that be through Executive Skill building, coping skills, CBT, trauma therapy, or exploring supports in their environment. Adults with ADHD often deal with problems like burnout, masking, and perfectionism, to name a few. In my work with clients, I first focus on helping them fully understand how their brain works. This can include education, as well as a person-centered process of building self-understanding and acceptance. I aim to provide a safe space where clients can process and heal from negative past experiences. I work with clients to build personalized skills and strategies that truly work for them. *Please note, due to scope of practice limits, I do not provide testing for ADHD at this time.* In addition to the above, I also work with those who identify as gifted and/or twice exceptional (2e). While it is a wonderful thing to have a talent or interest you are passionate about, being gifted or 2e can also carry its own set of challenges. If you have strong interests or goals, and have been noticing feelings of frustration, feeling out-of-pace, or losing interest in the things you used to love, we might be a good fit. I strive to help gifted and 2e adults find more fulfillment, whatever that looks like for them.

About Andrea Bussinger