About Samantha Skvaril, LCPC
Why I work with ADHD adultsMost late-diagnosed ADHD adults don’t end up in therapy because life is “a little busy.” They come in because something finally breaks — the mask slips, the burnout hits, the shame gets louder, or the emotional exhaustion becomes impossible to outrun.
I work with adults (millennials, Gen Z, and anyone who has spent a lifetime feeling “too much”) because ADHD is so much more than distraction or forgetfulness. It’s identity. It’s nervous system wiring. It’s emotional intensity. It’s trauma overlap. It’s being misunderstood again and again.
I became an ADHD therapist because I know how transformational it is when someone finally says:
“It was never a character flaw. It was your brain trying to survive.”
My Approach as a Neurodivergent-Affirming Therapist
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Many adults come to me carrying years of self-blame. Therapy should be the one place where you don’t have to perform or pretend.
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Instead of trying to “fix” parts of you, we get curious about them.
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ADHD is not a motivation issue — it’s a regulation issue. You’ll learn tools that actually work with your brain.
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No unrealistic routines.
No “just try harder.”
No worksheets you’ll definitely forget to print.
Just support that fits your actual life.
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I specialize in adults navigating:
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Adults diagnosed later in life, Adults seeking diagnosis
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RSD
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Nervous system regulation/dysregulation
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developmental trauma, chaotic family dynamics, emotionally immature parents/siblings
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WHAT IT’S LIKE TO WORK WITH ME
clients describe me as:
straightforward
validating without sugarcoating
someone who “gets it” without needing long explanations
equal parts therapist, cheerleader, strategist, and nervous-system translator
You won’t get shame here. You won’t get productivity-culture nonsense.
You won’t get the outdated ADHD stereotypes most of us grew up with.
You will get:
clarity, spaciousness, emotional literacy, skills that work with your ADHD, and someone who truly sees your effort.
Whether we’re working on emotional overwhelm, executive dysfunction, RSD, trauma triggers, or relationship patterns — therapy with me becomes a place where you don’t have to mask.
License & Qualifications
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Illinois (#180015350)
Applying Internal Family Systems to Complex Clinical Issues (4-Part Series with Richard Schwartz, PhD) - NICABM
Direct Access in IFS: A Practical Clinical Deep Dive (2/25/26)
ADHD-CCSP Certification - advanced training in ADHD treatment for adults
Brainspotting Phase 1 - somatic therapy for trauma healing and regulation
Perinatal Mental Health Certificate - specialized focus on the transition to parenthood for Black women