ADHD Therapy in Edmonton and Across Alberta for the Neurospicy Brain
You can see solutions nobody else sees, and you still can't find your phone.
You've gotten this far on intelligence, effort, and a nervous system that rarely gets to rest.
Living with ADHD can look like this:
The agony of starting
The dishes are piled on the counter again. You know they need to be done, but it feels hard to figure out where to begin and its boring. So you stand there frozen or in a daze. And then you do something else, anything else.
Where did I put my phone?
You're looking for your phone while holding it. You are trying to get out of the house and you cant find your keys. The fridge is beeping because you walked away mid-thought. You meant to deal with those bills and receipts last week. The paperwork is in a pile, and you knew which one. Then maybe you spend a couple of hours destroying rooms to finally find what you were looking for and now you have that mess to clean up too.
The web of first
You have a great idea at work but it feels impossible to get off the ground. You can't do this until you do that, and you can't do that until you do the other thing. Everything is connected to everything, figuring out where to start and holding the whole map is exhausting.
Time that bends
You have ten minutes before you need to leave, so you start a load of laundry, send five emails, and somehow make it out the door. Other days you're late and can't explain why.
Finishing your great ideas
You decide on a new passion project/craft/hobby buy everything you need to start the project, and then struggle to finish it or get bored.
The hours nobody sees
A task that takes someone else an hour takes you three. You check it, redo it, and can't send it until it's perfect. Or you couldn't start until the pressure got big enough.
The Inner Critic
Then the voice: That was terrible. You're the stupidest person in the room. The bedroom is a mess, the receipts are somewhere, and the voice says you're lazy and just need to try harder but it feels like you've been trying harder your whole life.
The cost of making it look easy
Maybe you've built workarounds, lists and routines so well that no one sees the effort. The Apple Watch that finds your phone. The extra hours that make it all look easy.
It costs you more than anyone knows.
About me
I'm Margot Crane, MC, a Registered Psychologist (R. Psych) and Registered Social Worker (RSW) in Edmonton, Alberta. I have over 20 years of experience as a helping professional, including clinical expertise working alongside psychiatry and multidisciplinary teams.
I also live with ADHD. I was diagnosed about nine years ago, so I understand this from the inside as well as through my training.
My approach is integrative, bringing together evidence-based best practices, trauma informed, compassion and strength based interventions. I am the founder of Crane Wellness and offer in-person therapy in Edmonton and online sessions across Alberta.
I work with adults who have ADHD or suspect they might, including high achievers, perfectionists, people-pleasers, helping professionals and women in midlife. You don't need a formal diagnosis to begin. You just need to be curious about how your brain works.
Frequently asked questions
Do you offer ADHD therapy in Edmonton and across Alberta?
Yes. I offer in-person sessions in Edmonton and secure online sessions for clients anywhere in Alberta.
Do I need an ADHD diagnosis to work with you?
No. Many clients come in wondering whether ADHD fits. I can offer ADHD screening if that would help.
Do you diagnose ADHD?
I offer screening, not a full diagnostic assessment. If screening suggests ADHD, I can refer you to an appropriate professional for a formal assessment, and I'm happy to work alongside them.
Can ADHD show up as perfectionism or people-pleasing?
Yes. Many adults with ADHD overwork, over-prepare and say yes to everything to cover difficulties with memory or follow-through. It can be exhausting, especially when everyone else thinks you're doing just fine.
Can perimenopause or menopause impact ADHD?
It can. Hormonal fluctuations may affect attention, memory and emotional regulation. A conversation with your physician about hormones and ADHD treatment options may help alongside therapy.
Do you prescribe medication?
No. I am not a medical doctor or psychiatrist.
What is neurospicy?
A non-pathologizing word some people use for brains that work differently, including ADHD.