EMDR and ADHD: How does this help ADHDers?

SuccessFULL With ADHD

In this episode, I sit down with the brilliant and insightful Noelle Lynn, a therapist who specializes in using EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to help those with ADHD. Noelle brings a unique perspective on how trauma, whether big or small, impacts neurodivergent individuals, particularly those with ADHD. We unpack the nuances of how traditional therapeutic methods can sometimes fall short when working with ADHD clients, and how EMDR can fill in those gaps.

Noelle shares her passion for working with clients to stop shaming themselves for the way their brains work. We also discuss the challenges of misdiagnosis, particularly in women, and how ADHD and autism can often be confused with borderline personality disorder. If you've ever wondered about the connection between trauma, ADHD, and therapy, or are curious about EMDR as a potential path for healing, this episode is packed with eye-opening insights and actionable takeaways.

ADHD and Trauma Therapist, Noelle Lynn is a licensed clinical social worker and EMDRIA certified EMDR therapist. Noelle is pioneering the use of EMDR with clients who have ADHD. With over 4,000 EMDR sessions completed with clients who have ADHD, Noelle is excited to expand treatment options available to those who live with ADHD and trauma.

Episode Highlights:
[1:01] – How traditional therapies sometimes fail ADHD clients and why EMDR works better for trauma.
[5:00] – Misdiagnosis in women: Why ADHD and autism are often confused with borderline personality disorder.
[8:49] – Understanding EMDR: How it works and why it’s so effective for those with ADHD.
[12:43] – The trauma all ADHD individuals experience, even if not always recognized as such.
[16:34] – Coaching vs. EMDR: What works best for whom and why.
[19:15] – How to tailor EMDR for ADHD brains—visualization techniques, fidgeting, and re-imagining parts of the brain.
[25:58] – Internal Family Systems (IFS) and using imagination to process trauma in ADHD clients.
[29:22] – Noelle’s final thoughts on where to start after an ADHD diagnosis and how to find the right resources.

Connect with Noelle Lynn, LMSW, ADHD-CCSP:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noelle-lynn-lmsw-adhd-ccsp-1287913b

Resources Mentioned:

• Attitude Magazine
• ADDA – Attention Deficit Disorder Association
• How to ADHD YouTube Channel

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