ADHD Therapy & Coaching in Kitchener & Waterloo
Lighter Days, Clearer Paths.
We help children, teens, and adults build focus, confidence, and follow-through with ADHD therapy and executive functioning coaching. In-person in Kitchener & Waterloo with secure online ADHD therapy across Ontario.
When your brain won’t slow down or get started
Time slips, tasks pile up, and small things feel huge. You try to “just focus,” then feel bad when it does not stick. At school or work, you are smart and capable, yet deadlines, emails, and routines keep derailing you. At home, misunderstandings and shame can creep in.
At Colibri NeuroWellness, we transform how your brain works into a plan that works for your life. Our approach blends executive functioning coaching and therapy with practical tools, CBT, and sensory strategies so you can make real-world progress.
ADHD Therapy & Coaching | Kitchener & Waterloo
What ADHD Therapy & Executive Function Coaching Can Do For You
ADHD can make the day feel heavy before it begins.
ADHD therapy & executive functioning skills can help ease anxiety, reduce shame, and make progress in life feel normal. The result, more “I can do this,” more follow-through, and more calm in your days.
Between school or work demands, changing routines, and caring for relationships, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and alone. Asking for help is hard. Starting is harder.
At Colibri NeuroWellness, care is kind, practical, and neuro-affirming for children, teens, and adults. We support people across the lifespan and tailor sessions to your sensory needs, communication style, and executive functioning profile. Using strength-based tools, CBT and DBT skills, ACT, and play-based strategies, we give you clear steps to try in therapy and between visits.
Our ADHD therapists in Waterloo often collaborate with occupational therapists for clients who benefit from occupational therapy for ADHD or sensory-based support.
- Feeling “always on” with racing thoughts and scattered focus
- Forgetting tasks, losing track of time, or blowing past deadlines
- Getting stuck at the starting line (hello procrastination and task paralysis)
- Acting on impulse, interrupting, or doing things before you think
- Big feelings, feeling embarrassed, or having a loud inner critic
- Tension with people you care about from misunderstandings or missed cues
ADHD Therapy & Coaching in Waterloo can help you turn insight into action with small, consistent steps.
ADHD Therapy for Adults & Kids | Kitchener & Waterloo
What ADHD Therapy & Executive Function Coaching
Can Help With
Inattention & Distractibility
If focus slips and digital pull wins, ADHD therapy & executive functioning help you build focus habits, reduce distractions, and use cue-based systems that stick.
Hyperactivity & Restlessness
When your body needs to move, we channel movement, add sensory strategies, and design routines that support regulation.
Impulsivity & Risk-Taking
If you act before you think, we practice pause skills, plan micro-steps, and protect what matters most.
Executive Functioning (Time, Planning, Organization)
Procrastination & Task Initiation
Getting started can sometimes feel impossible. In ADHD therapy, we break tasks into tiny actions, create “first-step” plans, and beat task paralysis.
Emotional Dysregulation & Rejection Sensitivity
When feelings swing fast or criticism stings, in ADHD coaching, we name cues, soothe the nervous system, and respond with self-respect instead of shame.
Sleep & Routine Challenges
If nights are wired and mornings wobble, during therapy for ADHD, we set wind-down rituals, morning anchors, and realistic weekly rhythms.
School or Work Performance & Accommodations
Expectations can sometimes feel unclear or unfair. In ADHD therapy, we’ll map strengths, set supports, and practice advocacy scripts for teachers and managers.
We also work closely with occupational therapists when occupational therapy for ADHD or ASD can enhance regulation or classroom/workplace supports.
Social Skills & Communication
If cues get missed or conflicts flare, during ADHD therapy, we use scripts, perspective-taking, and kinder boundaries for friendships and teams.
For children, pediatric occupational therapy or OT services may complement these sessions to support social-emotional learning and sensory needs.
Co-Occurring Anxiety or Depression
When mood and motivation dip, your ADHD therapist will help you steady the day with values-based actions, thereby reducing avoidance and rebuilding momentum.
ADHD Therapy & Coaching | Kitchener & Waterloo
Approaches We Use in ADHD Therapy & Executive Function Coaching to Help You Heal
We use evidence-based approaches that are personalized to you. Depending on your needs, your Colibri NeuroWellness therapist may integrate:
1:1 Sessions
A calm, confidential space to share, set goals, and practice tools that fit your life.
Neuroaffirming Care
Support that honours your wiring, reduces masking pressure, and builds on strengths.
Strength-Based Therapy
Spot what is working, celebrate small wins, and turn progress into momentum.
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Shift unhelpful thoughts and habits so you feel more grounded and capable.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Learn skills to manage big feelings, stay present, and set kind, clear boundaries.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Make room for tough thoughts and feelings while taking actions guided by your values.
Play-Based Therapy For Children
Express feelings, solve problems, and learn skills through developmentally fitting play.
Occupational Therapy For Children
Sensory-aware strategies for regulation, transitions, executive functioning, and daily living skills, delivered by our pediatric occupational therapy team in Waterloo.
Parenting Support
Practical scripts and routines ensure skills transfer at home and at school for your child.
Meet Our Team
Connect With an ADHD Therapist or Coach in Kitchener, Waterloo, or Online
Faelyne Templer
M.Psych., BCC, PCC
ADHD, Executive Functioning Coach
Our psychologists, occupational therapists, and counsellors work together under one roof to support ADHD across the lifespan, so you don’t have to piece together care across multiple clinics. Our goal is to help you leave with clear, practical plans for home, school, and work.
ADHD Therapy & Coaching | Kitchener & Waterloo
Questions About ADHD Therapy & Executive Function Coaching
What is ADHD, and what causes ADHD?
ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is a real neurological and developmental condition that affects focus, time management, executive functioning, emotion regulation, and behaviour. ADHD can be influenced by a combination of factors, including genetics, brain development, prenatal environment, and birth conditions (for example, low birth weight). While early adversity can play a role, ADHD is not caused by poor parenting, personality traits, or laziness. This is part of the foundation of our neuro-affirming care at Colibri NeuroWellness in Kitchener–Waterloo and online across Ontario.
Can ADHD be treated?
Yes. ADHD can be treated with practical skill development, strength-based therapy, social supports, and (when appropriate) medication. ADHD is not “cured,” but combining these treatments can make symptoms much more manageable at school, work, and home. Our team focuses on executive functioning supports (planning, organization, time management) and can collaborate with your prescriber or provide referral pathways when medication may help.
For younger clients, occupational therapy for ADHD or OT services for kids may be part of the plan, focusing on regulation, routines, and motor or sensory support.
I keep hearing the terms “neurodivergent” and “masking.” What do those even mean?
“Neurodivergent” describes people whose brains are wired differently than what is considered “neurotypical.” It is not a medical diagnosis; it is a clear, respectful way to recognize real-life differences in attention, learning, and sensory processing.
“Masking” means intentionally or unintentionally hiding or compensating for those differences to appear more “typical.” Masking can look like copying others, suppressing impulses, overcorrecting mistakes, and working much harder to meet expectations, often leading to burnout and missed or delayed diagnosis.
Our neuro-affirming approach aims to reduce masking pressure and build authentic strategies that fit you.
Does ADHD look different in different genders? Does that matter to treatment?
ADHD can present differently across genders, so treatment is tailored accordingly. In many males, hyperactivity, impulsivity, and frustration are more visible and may be identified earlier. In many females, inattentiveness, daydreaming, lower confidence, and masking are more common, which can lead to later diagnosis or misdiagnosis as anxiety or depression. This matters for care: Our clinicians look for these patterns and personalize ADHD therapy & executive functioning supports to each person’s presentation.
Am I too old to get ADHD treatment?
No one is too old. ADHD is a lifelong condition. Symptoms may shift with age. For example, hyperactivity often decreases, but challenges with focus, organization, and time management can remain. It is never too late to seek ADHD therapy & executive functioning skills and build tools that make daily life more workable. We support adults, teens, and children in Kitchener–Waterloo and across Ontario via secure online care.
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ADHD Therapy & Coaching | Kitchener & Waterloo
How Life Can Feel After ADHD Therapy
Starting therapy is a brave choice. With steady support and a good fit, small shifts add up and daily life starts to feel more doable.
- Increased confidence, self-esteem, and self-acceptance
- Greater self-awareness and a clearer understanding of how ADHD affects your day
- A stronger sense of control over your attention, emotions, and environment
- Improved communication and fewer misunderstandings in your relationships
- A practical toolkit to manage tasks, time, and stay organized
“Forget ‘try harder.’ When your brain works differently, you need to try different.”
Colibri NeuroWellness
How To Get Started
You deserve to feel supported and understood, and connecting with us is simple. You can reach out in the way that works best for you.
Book a free 20-minute consultation online, send a message through the form, or contact us by phone or email.
226-212-4842
info@colibrineurowellness.com
826 King Street North, Unit 17, Waterloo, Ontario, N2J 4G8
We provide in-person therapy in Waterloo and surrounding communities, including Kitchener, Cambridge, Elmira, and St. Jacobs. For those across Ontario, we also offer secure virtual therapy so you can access support from the comfort of your home.