ADHD Therapy in Asheville, NC

Work With Your Brain, Not Against It

ADHD isn't a character flaw. It's a different way of being wired. Therapy can help you understand yourself better and build a life that works for you.

The ADHD Experience Goes Beyond Focus

What Others See

  • Difficulty finishing projects or following through
  • Running late, losing things, missing deadlines
  • Trouble staying focused in conversations
  • Impulsive decisions or emotional reactions

What You Feel Inside

  • Shame and frustration about "not living up to potential"
  • Exhaustion from trying to keep up with neurotypical expectations
  • Rejection sensitivity and fear of disappointing others
  • Feeling like something is wrong with you

If this resonates, you're not alone. ADHD affects every part of life, and the emotional toll is often the hardest part.

ADHD-Informed Therapy

I don't try to make you neurotypical. I help you work with how your brain actually functions.

Healing the Shame

Years of being told you're lazy, careless, or not trying hard enough leave deep marks. We work on healing that shame so you can see yourself accurately.

Understanding Your Brain

Learning how ADHD specifically affects you helps you stop fighting yourself. We explore your patterns and find what actually works for your wiring.

Building Strategies

Generic productivity advice rarely works for ADHD brains. We develop personalized strategies that account for how you actually think and function.

Issues I Help With

Time blindness
Emotional dysregulation
Rejection sensitivity (RSD)
Executive function struggles
Relationship challenges
Work/career issues
Procrastination cycles
Burnout and overwhelm
Late diagnosis processing
Tim Prokesch, LCSWA - ADHD therapist in Asheville, NC

About Tim Prokesch, LCSWA

I understand that living with ADHD in a world designed for neurotypical brains is exhausting. My approach focuses on self-compassion and practical strategies, not shame-based "just try harder" advice.

Whether you're newly diagnosed or have known for years, therapy can help you develop a healthier relationship with your ADHD and build systems that actually work.

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (NC)
  • ADHD-informed therapeutic approach
  • Verified by Psychology Today

Additional Areas of Practice

ADHD often co-occurs with other challenges. I also work with:

OCD Anxiety Depression PTSD & Trauma Life Transitions Women's Issues Men's Issues Relationship Issues

Ready to Work With Your Brain?

Schedule a free 15-minute consultation. Let's talk about what you're dealing with.

Asheville, NC | In-Person & Online Sessions Available