Ashley McGarity
I specialize in helping adults with ADHD better understand how their brains work so they can stop fighting against themselves and start working with themselves. Together, we'll tackle the day-to-day challenges like focus, organization, time management, motivation, and overwhelm while building practical strategies that fit your unique life—not someone else's. At the same time, I believe ADHD is often only part of the story. Many of my clients also struggle with anxiety, perfectionism, low self-worth, people-pleasing, relationship challenges, or feeling like they are "too much" or "not enough." We'll explore how past experiences, attachment patterns, and core beliefs may be shaping the way you relate to yourself and others, creating space for lasting change rather than just symptom management.
In addition, I focus on the deeper emotional and mental health aspects that often accompany ADHD, such as anxiety, self-esteem issues, and frustration.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and down-to-earth. My goal is to help you better understand yourself, strengthen your relationships, build confidence, and create a life that feels more manageable, authentic, and fulfilling.
First session
In our first session, we’ll take a comprehensive look at your history and the current state of your social, emotional, mental, and physical health. This helps us understand the bigger picture of what you’re experiencing. In our second session, we’ll focus more deeply on the main reason you’ve come to therapy, so we can start to develop strategies and goals that are tailored to your unique needs.
Strengths
One of my greatest strengths is helping you feel truly seen and understood. My goal is to create a space where you can be yourself without fear of judgment, knowing you don't have to have everything figured out before you walk through the door. I naturally look beyond the surface to understand what may be driving your current struggles. Rather than simply managing symptoms, we'll explore the patterns, experiences, and relationships that have shaped them so you can create meaningful, lasting change. Because no two people are alike, I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Together, we'll build practical strategies that fit your strengths, personality, and lifestyle while also caring for the emotional, mental, and physical pieces of your well-being. My hope is that you leave each session feeling understood, supported, and empowered with tools you can actually use in everyday life.
Ideal clients
I work with adults who are navigating the challenges of ADHD, particularly those struggling with time management, task prioritization, procrastination, and self-esteem. Many of my clients also deal with emotional aspects like rejection sensitivity and imposter syndrome, which are often amplified by ADHD. I’m passionate about helping individuals who feel overwhelmed or stuck, and I aim to provide them with strategies that not only improve daily functioning but also address the emotional and mental health side of ADHD to foster greater self-acceptance and confidence.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use a variety of treatment methods with CBT being the most common modality as it can be used with anxiety, ADHD, OCD, and depression.
Attachment-based
I use attachment based therapy to work through relationship issues the client may be experiencing as well as family dysfunction in childhood.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I use DBT for improving emotional regulation and interpersonal and communication skills.
Existential
I use existential therapy when working with clients who are in life transitions and are seeking direction or in working with trauma.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- FloridaLicense MH20539