ADHD Skills Training for Adults

If you are an adult living with ADHD and seeking effective strategies to manage your symptoms, improve executive function, and enhance your daily life, Dr. Angelo Rannazzisi offers specialized ADHD skills training for adults and comprehensive ADHD programs for adults designed to help you thrive. Our approach focuses on practical, evidence-based techniques to build lasting skills for focus, organization, time management, and emotional regulation.

ADHD skills training for adults are available in-person in Philadelphia and through secure telemedicine across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and other PSYPACT-certified states.

What Is ADHD Skills Training?

ADHD skills training for adults is a structured approach that focuses on teaching practical strategies to manage the everyday challenges of ADHD. This approach helps individuals build systems, routines, and habits that improve executive functioning and day-to-day consistency. Key focus areas include:

• Executive Functioning: Improving planning, organization, prioritization, and task initiation.
• Time Management: Developing effective scheduling, punctuality, and productivity techniques.
• Emotional Regulation: Learning to manage impulsivity, frustration, and mood swings.
• Focus & Attention: Enhancing concentration and reducing distractibility.
• Organizational Strategies: Creating systems for decluttering, managing paperwork, and maintaining order.
• Relationship & Communication Skills: Addressing ADHD-related challenges in personal and professional interactions.

Through this training, adults learn concrete, actionable skills that can significantly reduce the daily impact of ADHD, leading to greater personal, academic, and professional success.

Our Adult ADHD Skills Training & Coaching Programs

Led by Dr. Angelo Rannazzisi, Psy.D., our adult ADHD skills training integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with practical coaching techniques to help you manage symptoms and build effective routines.

1) Individual Skills Training for ADHD utilizing CBT

Individual skills training utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) principles to help you develop mastery over your ADHD symptoms. This focuses on:

• Identifying and challenging unhelpful thought patterns related to ADHD.
• Developing personalized strategies for organization and planning.
• Implementing practical time management techniques.
• Improving focus and task completion.
• Building resilience and self-awareness.

Each ADHD coaching and skills training plan is tailored to your goals. Treatment typically begins with a 60-minute evaluation, followed by structured sessions every 1 to 2 weeks. Ongoing “booster” sessions help reinforce systems, maintain accountability, and support long-term progress.

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2) Psychotherapy for Anxiety, Depression and Mood Disorders, ADHD and General Life Struggles

In addition to skills training, patients can engage in psychotherapy to address anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and life transitions that often co-occur with ADHD.

Treatment is individualized and may combine CBT, ADHD skills training, and other evidence-based therapies. This integrated approach supports both ADHD symptom management and broader mental health needs.

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Why Choose Dr. Rannazzisi for ADHD Skills Training

Choosing the right provider for ADHD your ADHD journey is critical. Dr. Angelo Rannazzisi, Psy.D., is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience delivering professional ADHD coaching to adults with structured, skills-based treatment.

His background includes:

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
• Advanced training at The Center for Cognitive Therapy at The University of Pennsylvania.
• Former Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Thomas Jefferson University, where he led their Primary Care Integrated Behavioral Health Program.

At Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates, Dr. Rannazzisi specializes in ADHD skills training for adults, working with college students, young professionals, and adults navigating executive function challenges. His approach combines ADHD coaching with psychotherapy to deliver structured, personalized support.

Get Started with Adult ADHD Skills Training

We’ve made accessing our ADHD skills training and ADHD programs for adults as straightforward as possible.

• In-person sessions are available at our Philadelphia office, conveniently located for students from The University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University, Temple University, and other nearby universities.
• Virtual telemedicine services are provided via a secure platform for patients living throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and other PSYPACT Certified states, including: AL, AR, AZ, CO, CT, DE, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, ME, MD, MN, MO, NE, NJ, NV, NH, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, DC, WV, & WI.

Ready to improve focus and build lasting systems? Schedule your ADHD skills training consultation today.

FAQs About Adult ADHD Management

What are common therapy options for adult ADHD beyond medication?

Therapy options for adult ADHD often include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), specialized ADHD skills training, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness-Based Therapies. These focus on developing coping strategies, improving executive functions, and managing emotional regulation. Dr. Angelo Rannazzisi specializes in individual ADHD skills training utilizing CBT to build practical, lasting skills.

How effective are non-drug therapies for managing ADHD in adults?

Non-drug therapies, such as ADHD skills training for adults, can be very effective, either alone or combined with medication. Many find these approaches significantly help manage symptoms like disorganization and impulsivity by building practical life skills. For some, they may reduce the need for medication.

What are some evidence-based non-pharmacological treatments for ADHD in adults?

Key evidence-based non-pharmacological treatments include structured psychotherapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and specialized ADHD skills training. These help improve executive functions, planning, and self-regulation. Lifestyle interventions (exercise, sleep, nutrition) are also important complementary strategies.

What are broader management approaches for adults with ADHD, especially with co-occurring conditions?

A holistic approach involves addressing co-occurring mental health conditions through integrative psychotherapy and/or medication management, exploring vocational accommodations, discussions on diet, exercise and behavioral modification, education, and sometimes family therapy and support groups. The goal is to manage symptoms comprehensively. Dr. Rannazzisi offers integrative psychotherapy alongside ADHD skills training, will help with accommodations, will treat co-occurring conditions w/ therapy, and will work with your prescribers as well.