Toxic Relationships and ADHD: Why We Are More at Risk with Stephanie Sarkis, Ph.D. — 2025

Adults with ADHD often find themselves more vulnerable to unhealthy or toxic relationships due to traits like impulsivity, rejection sensitivity, and difficulty setting boundaries. In this powerful session, Dr. Stephanie Sarkis explores why these patterns occur, how to recognize red flags early, and what steps you can take to build healthier, more balanced connections.

ABOUT Stephanie Sarkis Ph.D.

Stephanie Moulton Sarkis, PhD is a psychotherapist specializing in ADHD, anxiety, and narcissistic abuse. She is the author of eight books and three workbooks, including 10 Simple Solutions to Adult ADD and Healing From Toxic Relationships: 10 Essential Steps to Recover from Gaslighting, Narcissism, and Emotional Abuse. Dr. Sarkis is a National Certified Counselor, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, American Mental Health Counselors Association Diplomate, and a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family and Circuit Mediator. She has been in private practice for over 20 years, is an online contributor to Psychology Today, and hosts the Talking Brains podcast. She is based in Tampa, Florida. You can visit her website at www.stephaniesarkis.com.