I can’t focus, or I’ve always felt different
ADHD & Adult Autism
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Maybe you’ve always lost things, missed deadlines, or started ten projects and finished none.
Maybe you’ve always felt a step out of sync with other people, like everyone got a rulebook you never saw.
Many adults find out about ADHD or autism late, often after years of being called lazy, rude, or “too much.” Finding out can bring relief, and grief, at the same time.
Your brain isn’t broken. It works differently. Therapy can help you work with it instead of fighting it.
Is this you?
- You start things and can’t finish them, even things you care about.
- You’re always late, behind, or scrambling.
- You put things off, then panic at the last minute.
- Social rules feel confusing or exhausting.
- Noise, light or crowds wear you out fast.
- You’ve spent years feeling like you’re doing life “wrong.”
Start here
What ADHD looks like in grown-ups, and what helps.
Understanding autism when you find out as an adult.
Procrastination Isn’t Laziness →
Why you put things off, and what’s really going on.
Why Smart People Get Stuck Emotionally →
When being smart doesn’t help you feel better.
See also: High-Functioning Anxiety · Executive Burnout · Social Anxiety
I treat this in adults 18 and over. I don’t do ADHD or autism testing. If you haven’t been tested, I’ll refer you to someone who does. Once you have a diagnosis, I can treat it.
How therapy works with me
We look at how your brain works best, then build routines, tools and habits around it. No shame, no lectures about trying harder.
I pay close attention to your words. “I’m so lazy.” “What’s wrong with me?” “I’ll do it later.” Those phrases often carry years of criticism you’ve taken on as your own.
ADHD and autism affect relationships too. Partners can end up feeling like a parent, or feeling ignored. Couples sessions can help you both understand what’s happening and share the load more fairly. Sessions are by video, in English or Spanish.
Ready to stop fighting your own brain?
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Frequently asked questions
Do you test for ADHD or autism?
No. I don’t do ADHD or autism testing. If you haven’t been tested, I’ll refer you to someone who does. Once you have a diagnosis, I can treat it.
Do you prescribe ADHD medication?
No. Counselors don’t prescribe. If medication could help, I’ll coordinate with your doctor or psychiatrist.
Do you work with children?
No. I see adults 18 and over. For a child, start with your pediatrician.
Can my partner come too?
Yes. Couples sessions can help a lot when ADHD or autism is part of the relationship. Coverage depends on your plan.
Start with what keeps tripping you up
You don’t have to be organized to start.
You can start with one sentence:
“I’ve always felt like I’m doing life wrong.”
We can start there.
In-network with Aetna, Cigna, Florida Blue, UnitedHealthcare and more through Headway · 53-minute sessions
Telehealth anywhere in Florida · English / Español
In crisis? Call or text 988.
Eduardo Florez, LMHC
Eduardo Florez, LMHC, has worked across forensic, institutional and private practice settings. He is the founder and clinical director of ShieldMee, a Florida nonprofit telehealth practice, and works bilingually with couples in crisis and clients for whom therapy hasn’t worked before.
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