ADHD Adult
Therapy
Specialist Dr. Nicole Baum, PsyD.
New York • Massachusetts
I work with those who have spent years holding it all together often by overcompensating, masking, or quietly running on empty.
It’s not that you’re flaky.
You've been carrying more than most people can see.
Whether you’ve been recently diagnosed or have long suspected ADHD was part of your story, I offer a space to untangle the confusion and rebuild self-trust.
They’re tired of trying to “fix” themselves
Focus or organization feel like uphill battles, especially when overstimulated
Self-criticism runs high, no matter how much they accomplish
Procrastination adds to the guilt of falling
They feel stuck, wanting to do more yet unsure where to start
Maintaining friendships feels exhausting, even though they care about staying connected
They get caught in hyperfocus, losing track of time while everything else falls behind
ADHD Clients
Come To Me When:
My Therapy Helps You Work With Your Brain, Not Against It
You’ve likely spent years internalizing the idea that you’re lazy, disorganized, or falling short. In reality, you’ve been carrying an invisible weight without enough support.
Therapy is where we slow down and make space for your full experience. Together, we look at what’s beneath the frustration and fatigue - shame, identity shifts, and the constant pressure to keep performing. From there, we build strategies that work for you as a whole person, not just for productivity’s sake.
I often describe ADHD therapy as working on two tracks:
The inner track: healing the relationship you have with yourself
The outer track: building systems that support focus, emotional regulation, and follow-through
We make room for your mind as it is not as it “should” be.
Techniques We’ll Use in
ADHD Therapy
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Uncover how past experiences shaped your self-concept.
We explore how early relationships, schooling, or internalized expectations shaped patterns of shame, perfectionism, or feeling “too much” or “not enough.”
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Make space for tough thoughts without letting them take over.
ACT helps you defuse from self-critical thinking and reconnect to your values so you can move through daily life with more clarity and less pressure.
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Challenge unhelpful beliefs and build supportive thinking.
CBT helps you notice patterns like all-or-nothing thinking or catastrophizing and
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Rebuild your relationship with yourself.
These techniques help soften the inner judgment and offer a new script, one that includes grace, patience, and respect for the brain you have.
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Strengthen emotional regulation and distress tolerance.
These strategies help you manage intense emotions, reduce impulsivity, and feel more grounded in daily life.
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Turn big goals into doable steps.
We work on practical tools for planning, prioritizing, and creating systems that support focus and follow-through.
Therapy for ADHD
With Results
After Therapy With Me, Clients Report:
Organized in ways that fit them
Less shame or self-criticism
Calm and clarity, even when life is busy
Following through on goals- less procrastination or panic
Feeling steadier in emotions and less overwhelmed by stress
Friendships feel easier to maintain without the overwhelm of constant effort
Trusting their instincts without second-guessing
They stop asking, “What’s wrong with me?” and start learning how to work with their brain, rather than against it.
Hi, I’m Dr. Nicole Baum
I’m a Clinical Psychologist with over a decade of experience supporting adults navigating ADHD, identity, and burnout.
My doctoral dissertation focused on learning disabilities and self-concept - work that deepened my understanding of how attention and learning differences shape self-worth over time.
While I’m not an ADHD coach or evaluator, I specialize in therapy for women who are often diagnosed later in life and left wondering what it all means. Many of my clients juggle high-demand careers, caregiving roles, and the invisible mental load that comes with both. Together, we move away from overcompensating and toward building systems, mindsets, and self-trust that fit who you are and how you live.
If you’re tired of carrying this on your own, I’m here to support you.
Education, Credentials,
& Trainings
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (PsyD), William James College (formerly the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology)
Master’s in Psychology, William James College
Bachelor’s in Psychology, Clark University, magna cum laude
Post-doctoral Fellowship at the Cambridge Eating Disorder Center, specializing in body image and disordered eating
Clinical experience in inpatient, college counseling, community mental health, and outpatient psychotherapy settings (including UMass, Boston Institute for Psychotherapy, and others)
Licensed in New York and Massachusetts
Get Started
in 3 Steps
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Fill out the contact form. You’ll always hear back from me. If I’m not the right fit, I’ll provide a thoughtful referral to someone who might be.
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We’ll schedule a brief phone consultation to see if it feels like a good match. If it does, we’ll move forward with booking your first session.
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In our first few sessions, we’ll get to know each other and begin building safety and trust. I’ll learn more about you and your world: your history, your nervous system, and how I can best support you. This is our time to discover how therapy can help you move forward.