ADHD and Trauma: Understanding the Overlap of Survival and Neurodivergence
Schedule
Thu Jun 25 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
523 Lakeshore Dr, Lexington, KY 40502-26ND, United States | Lexington, KY
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Register Here: https://kscsw.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F45673Mikka McGee is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the Regional Clinical Director for LifeStance Health–Kentucky. In this role, she provides clinical leadership and oversight for nine LifeStance locations and more than 100 licensed psychotherapists. She earned her Bachelor of Social Work from Eastern Kentucky University, her Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Louisville, and her Master of Science in Forensic Psychology from Arizona State University. Mikka’s early work in community-based mental health sparked her passion for trauma-related disorders and neurodivergence, particularly ADHD. Her personal experiences with trauma and ADHD further deepened her commitment to specializing in these areas and supporting clients with compassion and authenticity. She has training and extensive experience in several evidence-based trauma interventions, including Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Presentation Title: ADHD and Trauma: Understanding the Overlap of Survival and Neurodivergence
Learning Objectives:
Differentiate between ADHD symptoms and trauma-related regulation difficulties and understanding co-morbidity.
Explain how trauma and ADHD each affect the developing brain and nervous system.
Identify assessment strategies for distinguishing ADHD from trauma-related presentations.
Apply trauma-informed and neurodivergent-affirming interventions in clinical practice.
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