Today we’d like to introduce you to Justin Gillespie.
Hi Justin, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
My journey started with a dream at 12 years old — not to become a therapist, but to be a social media creator. At the time, I never imagined that passion would have anything to do with therapy. As I grew older, I pursued social work and eventually opened my own therapy practice focused on ADHD. What surprised me most was how that childhood dream came full circle. I began using social media not just to express myself, but to connect with people, share helpful content, and build awareness around ADHD.
Over time, my digital presence became one of my strongest tools for reaching those who needed support. Today, I’m proud to be recognized as one of the most visible and trusted ADHD therapists in Michigan — and it all started with a kid who just wanted to make videos.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Definitely hasn’t been a smooth road — and honestly, I don’t think it was supposed to be.
When I first started putting myself out there as a creator, I was starting from zero. No audience, no blueprint — just an idea and the hope that maybe someone would resonate with what I had to say. But imposter syndrome hit hard, especially being a licensed mental health professional in a field that’s traditionally very buttoned-up and cautious when it comes to public presence. I felt like an outsider in both worlds.
In the creator space, I was a therapist trying to figure out lighting, captions, and trends. In the therapy world, I was the guy posting videos with music and humor — which didn’t always sit well with the more traditional side of our profession. It made me question myself constantly. I worried I wasn’t “professional enough” for the clinical world and not “entertaining enough” for the online world.
At times, I felt like I had to choose between being taken seriously and being myself. But the truth is — the more I leaned into who I was, the more things started to align. Confidence came with consistency, and connection came from authenticity. Now, that “odd one out” feeling? That’s the thing that made all the difference.
As you know, we’re big fans of Superior Center/Thriving Enhanced Services. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
My business started out pretty simple: I was offering online education to help social workers pass their licensing exams. That was my lane at first — supporting other clinicians the way I wish I had been supported. But as I grew, both personally and professionally, I found myself pulled toward something deeper.
I started focusing more on ADHD — not just as a clinician, but as someone navigating it in my own life. The content I created began to reflect that shift. My audience grew, and so did my passion. What began as a study tool evolved into a mission.
Now, I’m proud to run a therapy practice that specializes in supporting people with ADHD — helping them thrive in a world that often misunderstands how their brain works. At the same time, I get to mentor clinicians who want more from their careers — clinicians who, like me, dream of showing up differently in the therapy world and also building something of their own.
How do you think about luck?
I don’t really believe in luck the way most people talk about it. Any time something felt like “bad luck” in my journey, it was really just life showing me a problem that needed solving. And every one of those moments — the setbacks, the pivots, the frustrations — taught me how to think more creatively, how to adapt, and how to move forward with intention.
Being an entrepreneur has forced me to build real problem-solving muscles. Whether it was figuring out how to attract clients, learning how to manage a team, or navigating criticism for doing things differently, I’ve learned to see challenges as data — not doom.
Because of all those experiences, I truly believe I’ve become someone who’s not just resilient but also highly marketable. Whether I continue evolving my business, go deeper into contractor work, or even decide to return to a traditional workforce one day, I know I bring something valuable to the table that goes beyond titles or job descriptions. I’ve built something from scratch — and that kind of growth doesn’t come from luck. It comes from showing up, learning fast, and not being afraid to do things differently.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.superior-center.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhdtherapist_jay/
