Mindfulness can help improve concentration, regulate emotions, and build self-confidence. Mindfulness also provides opportunity to learn about physical experiences and enhances the ability to self-soothe/relax. Mindfulness promotes kindness, patience, and gratitude. For children with learning disabilities/ ADHD, mindfulness training has been shown to improve attention, focus, memory, self-understanding and self-acceptance. It also helps alleviate anxiety by focusing on the present rather than fearing the future. Goals: 1) give tools to choose options other than anger, fear, anxiety, stress 2) encourage positive emotions 3) improve emotional/cognitive awareness 4) increase focus on present
Hosted by Shari Markovich
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, BEd, MDiv, RP
Group meets in Burlington, ON L7M
I work with parents either in relationship or separated, who are struggling with parenting due to relational break-down or children's behavioural issues. Co-parenting is especially tricky! I can help with strategies and ideas for how to cope, including how and when to tell children you are separating. I offer personal counselling for teens and adults struggling with anxiety and/or depression. I also provide marriage/relationship counselling. The goal is always to take steps towards respect and harmony in relationships with family and friends.
Work one-on-one with a registered psychotherapist through a 6 week treatment plan designed to improve stress management in secondary and post-secondary students. Offered in person (Burlington) or online (anywhere in Ontario). Includes evidence-based techniques from CBT and DBT. $100+HST per session, sliding scale/reduced rate available. Covered by most insurance plans. Optional parent info/support session. Visit the website linked above for more information.
I feel it is essential to build a strong therapeutic relationship with each client right from the start to ensure a safe and comfortable space to share, heal and grow. I believe in the importance of working collaboratively with each person; establishing goals and working together to decide on a plan to achieve these goals. I like to facilitate the development of self-awareness and the ability to recognize the connections within different areas of our lives.
Work one-on-one with a registered psychotherapist through a 6 week treatment plan designed to improve stress management in secondary and post-secondary students. Offered in person (Burlington) or online (anywhere in Ontario). Includes evidence-based techniques from CBT and DBT. $100+HST per session, sliding scale/reduced rate available. Covered by most insurance plans. Optional parent info/support session. Visit the website linked above for more information.
Hosted by Amreen Saini
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, RP (Q)
Group meets in Burlington, ON L7R
Living life to the fullest potential is a choice we make each day. But sometimes, this decision is difficult to honour. You may have found yourself in a tricky situation where you must adopt a new perspective. You could be facing an unprecedented circumstance that demands your growth. Or you could simply be struggling to find meaning in your day-to-day experiences. In these moments, a reminder may be all that you need.
Mindfulness can help improve concentration, regulate emotions, and build self-confidence. Mindfulness also provides opportunity to learn about physical experiences and enhances the ability to self-soothe/relax. Mindfulness promotes kindness, patience, and gratitude. For children with learning disabilities/ ADHD, mindfulness training has been shown to improve attention, focus, memory, self-understanding and self-acceptance. It also helps alleviate anxiety by focusing on the present rather than fearing the future. Goals: 1) give tools to choose options other than anger, fear, anxiety, stress 2) encourage positive emotions 3) improve emotional/cognitive awareness 4) increase focus on present
Hosted by Matthew D. Bean -Fmc
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q), CCDP, OCT
Group meets in Burlington, ON L7M
Are you a youth or adult looking to find direction and build hope? With two decades of experience in high school and university settings, I understand the varied stressors in school, work, family, and community.
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Elementary School Social-Emotional Classes Our youngest learners will benefit from self- awareness exercises, self -expression, social -recognition of cues as well as executive-function skills that will help them pay attention, remember instructions & directions as well control their behavior. Middle School Social-Emotional Classes Our students in middle school continue developing their social-emotional skills-including managing emotions, solving problems, making decisions, and gaining assertiveness skills to prepare them for social success and academic readiness of high-school challenges.
Hosted by Positive Kids
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, Psy, Dc, RP
Group meets in Mississauga, ON L4Z
Does your child need support navigating challenges like ADHD, behavioural concerns, hyperactivity, motivation, decision-making, focus, aggression, shyness, or other social-emotional issues?
We’re currently offering: After-School Drop-In Programs (ages 4-12), Weekend Social-Emotional Classes and Anger Management Workshops for teens (ages 13-18), and Counseling and Groups for youth (ages 13-18). Our affordable subscription plans make it easy to prioritize your child’s emotional well-being.
Peaks And Valleys Therapy provides an inclusive, affirming and welcoming space for individuals. We are a group of psychotherapists committed to the mental and emotional healing of our clients. We understand that each person is unique and differentiate our approaches accordingly. We practise from a trauma-informed, neurodiverse-informed, and culturally-responsive lens. Our therapist's specialties include ADHD, Anxiety, Borderline Personality Disorder, Addiction, Substance Abuse, Grief and trauma. We work with children, teens, adults, couples and families. We provide free consultations to help you ascertain whether we are a fit for you and your unique needs.
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from your partner? Do you struggle with communication breakdowns, lack of trust or infidelity? Do you wonder if your relationship could be better? happier? more fufilling?
High school Social-Emotional Classes Our high-schoolers are given the tools to navigate adolescence with effective communication skills, coping and tolerance, decision-making skills and additional social-emotional tools that help them make good choices, avoid pitfalls, such as peer pressure, substance abuse, and prepare for the journey of adulthood.
Hosted by Positive Kids
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, Psy, Dc, RP
Group meets in Mississauga, ON L4Z
Does your child need support navigating challenges like ADHD, behavioural concerns, hyperactivity, motivation, decision-making, focus, aggression, shyness, or other social-emotional issues?
We’re currently offering: After-School Drop-In Programs (ages 4-12), Weekend Social-Emotional Classes and Anger Management Workshops for teens (ages 13-18), and Counseling and Groups for youth (ages 13-18). Our affordable subscription plans make it easy to prioritize your child’s emotional well-being.
Teens: This group will run like a class, teaching you Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills for: greater emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness skills (healthy relationships, boundary setting, self-advocacy), and mindfulness strategies. Teen sessions will be held Tuesdays at 6-7 PM in-person at Monarch House Oakville. Parents: Parents will learn skills in a VIRTUAL parent group to support their teens. Sessions will be held every Thursday evening at 6-7 PM.
Hosted by Grace Demerling
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, RPQ
Group meets in Oakville, ON L6H
I am a neurodivergent-affirming Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) who enjoys working with children and teens on the spectrum, and/or have ADHD.
I enjoy providing clients and families with new tools that celebrate neurodiversity while supporting autonomy and self-advocacy. I use an eclectic approach pulling from aspects of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to work with clients and their families in an engaging way!
Kind Minds Therapy is a virtual therapy practice dedicated to providing a safe, accessible, and validating space for individuals to feel truly accepted. We focus on offering personalized support to help clients navigate their unique challenges with compassion and understanding. Whether you're seeking help with emotional overwhelm, complex relationships, or simply need a space where you can be yourself, Kind Minds Therapy is here to empower you every step of the way.
Hosted by Sienna Moren
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RPQ, MACP
Group meets in Toronto, ON M6P
I also specialize in ADHD, particularly in women, and narcissistic abuse recovery.
I get it, therapy can seem scary. Sharing your deepest darkest secrets with a stranger? No thank you!
As a therapist who attends therapy regularly, (and has for quite some time), I truly understand how daunting this process can feel. Taking that first step might feel like the scariest thing in the world, but I am committed to making your journey a safe and supportive one. You won’t leave feeling unsure about what you've shared or questioning whether you said too much. My goal is to create a space where you can feel completely comfortable and heard.
EFFT & EFST workshop to give parents skills to feel confident managing big feelings and behaviours -Navigate your child's big feelings -Set limits, problem solve behaviours -Strengthen family relationships -Navigate your own emotions that often come up and get in the way of supporting your child -Trust your own intuition and feel more confident in your parenting -Great for supporting any diagnosis or no diagnosis
We provide evidence-based therapy for Anxiety, Autism, ADHD, Behavioural Problems, Parenting Support, and Emotional challenges.
Prevention, Early Intervention and Innovation. Our commitment is to help families find connection, parents find peace and children thrive. We draw on various research based methods, tailored to your needs. At Attuned Families client care is our top priority. Call us anytime to ask your questions and find out how we can help.
This group is designed for parents who are navigating the challenges of raising children with autism, ADHD, or emotional difficulties. Parents will receive practical strategies, guidance, and emotional support to help them provide consistent, effective care at home while building stronger connections with their child.
Hosted by Autism Center for kids Inc
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Group meets in Oakville, ON L6K
our clinic can help you with: anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, emotional regulation, and social challenges.
At Autism Center for Kids, our ideal client is a parent of a child or adolescent with autism, ADHD, or emotional challenges who is seeking a holistic, individualized approach to therapy. They are looking for an alternative to traditional therapies like ABA and want a more compassionate, child-centered treatment that focuses on emotional regulation, social skills, and personal growth. Their goal is to support their child in building confidence, improving relationships, and navigating life’s challenges in a safe, nurturing environment.
This peer co-led group is for young people ages 18-24 who may identify as GTIm (Gifted, Talented, Intense-Minded) website acornandanchor.com. Come and hang out together in a shared space and connect with like-minded peers. The youth in each term of group sessions will co-create the program together and if interested in leading a session, may receive a certificate in peer leadership. Individuals may apply to be primary facilitators for future groups! $100 registration fee for 6 sessions, additional session fees may apply each session for activities. info@acornandanchor.com
We specialize, and are experienced with Giftedness, ADHD, multi-exceptionalities, and C-PTSD.
At Acorn & Anchor Therapy Centre we have therapists who work with children, teens, and adults. We work with individuals, couples and families to provide comprehensive services to our clients under one roof! Whether you’re experiencing a life transition, a crisis of identity, anxiety, depression, or simply feeling stuck, our experienced therapists bring a strengths-based, relational, and individualized approach to every session. At Acorn & Anchor, we believe that growth begins with understanding and acceptance—and we’re here to guide and support you (or your child/teen) every step of the way.
This 6 week group coaching program is designed to help participants understand their ADHD, gain a new perspective on ADHD and understand its unique strengths, meet others with ADHD, strengthen their skills and resources, develop strategies to manage ADHD, let go of self-limiting beliefs, and learn to set achievable and meaningful goals. This is a virtual group.
Are you dealing with adult ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, organization, relationship, or sleep issues?
That's where I can help you work to overcome these obstacles and achieve more fulfilling relationships. I have over 20 years of professional experience as well as lived experience and understand the complexities and stress that my clients encounter. I believe in an approach that is empathic, strength-based, accepting, and affirming.
Have you received a new diagnosis or want to explore more about what neurodivergence means to you? This group will dive into how neurodivergence can show up differently for everyone and, using a strengths-based approach, explore topics such as: how a neurodivergent brain processes information differently, feelings and thoughts you may have about your neurodivergence, and how to advocate for your different needs. This group will be held online (virtually) on a bi-weekly (every-other-week) schedule.
Hosted by Grace Demerling
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, RPQ
Group meets in Oakville, ON L6H
I am a neurodivergent-affirming Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) who enjoys working with children and teens on the spectrum, and/or have ADHD.
I enjoy providing clients and families with new tools that celebrate neurodiversity while supporting autonomy and self-advocacy. I use an eclectic approach pulling from aspects of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to work with clients and their families in an engaging way!
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Hosted by Autism Center for kids Inc
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Group meets in Oakville, ON L6K
our clinic can help you with: anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, emotional regulation, and social challenges.
At Autism Center for Kids, our ideal client is a parent of a child or adolescent with autism, ADHD, or emotional challenges who is seeking a holistic, individualized approach to therapy. They are looking for an alternative to traditional therapies like ABA and want a more compassionate, child-centered treatment that focuses on emotional regulation, social skills, and personal growth. Their goal is to support their child in building confidence, improving relationships, and navigating life’s challenges in a safe, nurturing environment.
Exploring Emotions Camp give kids a space to explore and learn about their emotions while incorporating fun camp activities! This camp does not require any previous knowledge or skills. Available 1-3 PM Monday March 10th - Friday March 15th for ages 7- 12.
Hosted by Grace Demerling
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, RPQ
Group meets in Oakville, ON L6H
I am a neurodivergent-affirming Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) who enjoys working with children and teens on the spectrum, and/or have ADHD.
I enjoy providing clients and families with new tools that celebrate neurodiversity while supporting autonomy and self-advocacy. I use an eclectic approach pulling from aspects of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to work with clients and their families in an engaging way!
Peaks and Valleys Therapy is a dedicated team of Registered Psychotherapists and Psychotherapists (Qualifying) that are committed to offering neurodivergent-affirming, trauma-informed care for each individuals unique mind. We offer in-person services in our Georgetown Office and Virtual services across Ontario. We offer children's therapy, teen therapy, adult therapy, couples and family therapy.
Do you or your child have ADHD or high-functioning Autism?
I specialise in helping neurodivergent individuals improve their mental health by using therapeutic methods that work with your unique brain. I offer a safe and collaborative space where we work together to build a treatment plan that works for you and your unique life.
A group for women who are perimenopausal, menopausal who have ADHD, Trauma, and general life challenges. The purpose of the group is to help support discussion on the impact of hormones, ADHD and Trauma. Psycho-education including nutrition for mental health, trauma-based self care and ADHD skills and strategies for women.
Hosted by Dianne Wright
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CCSP, *ADHD
Group meets in Mississauga, ON L5K
Most are unaware of the ways our hormones, trauma and ADHD intersect, and too often we are poorly supported.
I offer support for individuals with a wide range of needs however; I provide focused supports for women dealing with Perimenopause, Menopause, PMS and PMDD, ADHD, trauma, as well as Functional Neurological Disorder. My hope is to help support you in identifying the life you want to live and collaboratively targeting interventions and supports to create it.
The goal of this 12-week online group is to help adults build essential executive function skills such as planning, organization, and time management skills.
Hosted by Street Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MPsy, RP, (CRPO), CCC
Group meets in Brampton, ON L6W
Street Therapists have a deep understanding of Neurodiversity, and specialize in seeing clients with Attention- Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ( ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and Executive Functioning Difficulties.
Operating for 16+ years, Street Therapy is a group practice, providing mental health services for clients across the lifespan. Our clinicians come from diverse academic, religious, spiritual, and cultural backgrounds, practicing within neurodiversity and anti-oppressive frameworks. We strive to provide a safe space for clinicians and clients alike to explore and engage in collaborative, and respectful, psychotherapeutic relationships. Bernadette Street, clinical supervisor and director of Street Therapy, has over 15 years of experience working with children, youth and adults. Her expertise informs the work of our team.
High school Social-Emotional Classes Our adolescent high-schoolers are given the tools to navigate adolescence with effective communication skills, coping and tolerance, decision-making skills and additional social-emotional tools that help them make good choices, avoid pitfalls, such as peer pressure, substance abuse, and prepare for the journey of adulthood.All adolescents from Ages 13-18 welcome!
Does your child need support navigating challenges like ADHD, behavioural concerns, hyperactivity, motivation, decision-making, focus, aggression, shyness, or other social-emotional issues?
We’re currently offering: After-School Drop-In Programs (ages 4-12), Weekend Social-Emotional Classes and Anger Management Workshops for teens (ages 13-18), and Counseling and Groups for youth (ages 13-18). Our affordable subscription plans make it easy to prioritize your child’s emotional well-being.
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ADHD Support Groups
When should I seek treatment for ADHD?
You should seek treatment for ADHD if you consistently have difficulty with attention, hyperactivity, or impulsivity that interferes with your daily life. Symptoms of ADHD include the inability to sustain attention during tasks, difficulty organizing tasks and activities, being easily distracted, frequent fidgeting or squirming, and talking or interrupting excessively. If these symptoms interfere with your career, academics, or relationships—for example, consistently failing to complete professional projects on time—you should seek an evaluation for ADHD.
How does treatment for ADHD work?
Effective treatment for ADHD often consists of medication, behavioral therapy, and lifestyle changes. Stimulant medications such as Adderall and Ritalin work by altering levels of neurotransmitters in the brain; higher levels of dopamine and norepinephrine are known to improve attention and focus. Therapy works by helping people with ADHD understand the condition, discuss their areas of difficulty, and develop behavioral strategies to manage their symptoms. In some cases, modifying one’s diet and exercise can also help improve symptoms.
Are there specific medications for ADHD?
Medications to treat ADHD are generally stimulants, the most common are Adderall and Ritalin. There are two categories of stimulants: Amphetamines include Adderall, Dyanavel, Vyvanse, and Dexedrine, and methylphenidates include Ritalin, Concerta, Daytrana, Focalin, Quillichew, Quillivant, and Metadate. Non-stimulants and antidepressants may be used as an alternative if stimulants aren’t effective or viable for a particular patient.
How long does treatment for ADHD take?
It’s tough to give an exact time frame because everyone varies. In terms of medications, stimulants begin to work very soon after you take them, generally within the hour. It may take time to identify the right medication and dosage, but the medication itself is fast-acting. In terms of therapy, it takes time to develop skills and put them into practice, but you will likely see improvements within a few weeks or months.