Traditional psychotherapy is sometimes indicated for people with ADD because of the problems with self-esteem, anxiety, and depression that build up in the wake of ADD. While the primary problem of ADD is best treated with structure, medication, and coaching, the secondary psychological problems often require ongoing psychotherapy. It is a mistake to treat the primary problems of attention, distractibility, impulsivity, and restlessness and overlook the considerable secondary problems with self-esteem, depression, or marital or family discord.
