Meet Nate

Meet Dr. Nate Page

I'm an ADHD psychologist, which means I specialize in ADHD and I'm also an ADHDer myself.

Like many of my clients, I wasn't diagnosed until adulthood. Receiving that diagnosis helped me better understand my own experiences with attention, motivation, emotional regulation, shame, perfectionism, and burnout. It also introduced me to a community of ADHD and AuDHD individuals who simply "get it."

Today, I provide ADHD and autism evaluations, neurodiversity-affirming therapy, ADHD coaching-informed support, and group therapy for adolescents and adults throughout Minnesota.

Much of my work focuses on helping people understand the connection between ADHD, shame, perfectionism, burnout, relationships, trauma, and emotional regulation.

Who I Work Best With

Many of the people who seek me out are intelligent, capable, high-achieving individuals who have spent years feeling misunderstood. I connect particularly well with ADHD, autistic, and AuDHD individuals who have felt misjudged, overlooked, criticized, or marginalized because of the way their brains work.

You might be a good fit for working with me if:

• You suspect ADHD, autism, or AuDHD may be part of your story.
• You struggle with procrastination, task initiation, overwhelm, or follow-through.
• You've developed perfectionism as a way to cope with fear of failure.
• You are highly sensitive to criticism, rejection, or disappointing other people.
• You often appear more put together than you actually feel.
• You are successful on the outside but carry a great deal of shame or self-doubt internally.
• You have spent years wondering, "Why can't I just do what I know I need to do?"

Our work usually isn't about fixing what is broken. It's about understanding yourself more clearly, building self-compassion, and creating a life that works with your brain rather than constantly fighting against it.

As a white, cisgender, heterosexual man, I recognize that my lived experience is not the same as many of the clients I serve.

Historically, ADHD research focused heavily on hyperactive young boys. Today we know ADHD can look very different in women, non-binary individuals, Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color, gifted individuals, helping professionals, and people who have become highly skilled at masking their struggles. If you would like to learn more about how I approach ADHD and autism evaluations with women, BIPOC individuals, and other historically marginalized groups, I encourage you to explore my ADHD Testing webpage or schedule a free consultation.

Areas of Clinical Focus

• ADHD and autism evaluations for adolescents and adults
• ADHD, AuDHD, and neurodiversity-affirming therapy
• ADHD coaching-informed support
• ADHD and trauma
• College student mental health
• Group therapy
• Burnout, perfectionism, and shame
• Therapy for therapists and other helping professionals

I am the founder of the ADHD Center of Minnesota, where I provide comprehensive ADHD and autism evaluations and specialized support for neurodivergent adults.

College Student Mental Health

College students have always held a special place in my heart.

My professional training occurred almost entirely within college counseling centers. I served as Group Coordinator at Carleton College's Student Health and Counseling Center and completed additional training at the University of Maine Counseling Center.

Together, Dr. Tracy Brottem and I have spent years helping students navigate anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, perfectionism, identity development, relationships, and the challenges of emerging adulthood.

I am always excited when a Carleton or St. Olaf student (or parent) reaches out. Having worked closely with college students throughout my career, I understand many of the academic, social, developmental, and emotional challenges that arise during these years, as well as the unique cultures and resources available at both colleges.

Group Therapy

I am a Certified Group Psychotherapist (CGP) and believe that many of our deepest struggles (and deepest opportunities for healing) occur in relationship.

While individual therapy can be incredibly helpful, I often find that group therapy is actually a better fit for many clients. Group therapy provides opportunities to receive feedback, practice vulnerability, build meaningful connections, and discover that you are not nearly as alone as you may have believed.

Each week I facilitate a therapy group for adults navigating ADHD and trauma, where members explore the intersection of neurodiversity, relationships, emotional regulation, shame, and healing.

I am also the founder of Group Therapy Central, a website dedicated to helping therapists learn how to provide high-quality group therapy services. Through Group Therapy Central, I offer consultation, training groups, and educational resources for therapists who want to deepen their group leadership skills.

Presentations & Trainings

In addition to my clinical work, I regularly provide training and presentations for psychologists, therapists, physicians, educators, and other helping professionals on ADHD, neurodiversity, shame, burnout, relationships, and group therapy.

Recent presentations include:

• From Misunderstanding to Meaningful Care: Supporting Neurodivergent Individuals Across the Lifespan (NAMI Minnesota Neurodiversity Conference Keynote, April 2026)
• Who Really Has ADHD? Avoiding Misdiagnosis and Missed Diagnosis in Clinical Practice (Minnesota Psychological Association Annual Conference, April 2026)
• ADHD & The Shame Spiral: What Actually Helps (International ADHD Conference, November 2025)
• You Good? Me Neither. Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria and Shame Resilience (International ADHD Conference, November 2025)
• Burnout 2.0: Know Your ADHD Brain, Level Up Your Game (International ADHD Conference, November 2024)
• Burnout & Compassion Fatigue with ADHD: Real Talk (International ADHD Conference, November 2023)

I enjoy helping both clients and professionals better understand ADHD, autism, shame, burnout, relationships, and the human need for connection and belonging.

Outside the Office

When I am not at work, you might find me running in the Minnesota snow, belting out showtunes with my family band (ask us about our ADHD Disney parody songs), and navigating the adventures of parenting four wonderful kids. Oh, and I have gotten sucked into the Pickleball craze, and continually find myself promising “just one more game”.

Ready to Get Started?

Whether you're seeking therapy, wondering about ADHD or autism, interested in group therapy, or simply trying to understand why life feels harder than it should, I'd be honored to help.