Is your child quick to “flip their lid”? Do they struggle to stay calm when they get frustrated? Once they are worked up do they take a long time to calm down? If you answered yes to one or more of these questions this emotional regulation group may be for you. 8-week in-person group for children in grade 1-3 & 4-6 struggling with emotion regulation (two groups will run simultaneously). This Group is offered in French and English.
Hosted by The Child, Adolescent, and Family Center of Ottawa
Treatment Centre
Group meets in Ottawa, ON K1G
Is your child quick to “flip their lid”? Do they struggle to stay calm when they get frustrated? Once they are worked up do they take a long time to calm down? If you answered yes to one or more of these questions this emotional regulation group may be for you. 8-week in-person group for children in grade 1-3 & 4-6 struggling with emotion regulation (two groups will run simultaneously). This Group is offered in French and English.
DBT combines cognitive-behavioral with mindfulness-based approaches and is effectively delivered in a group format with evidence-based advantages to group therapy. This 4-week group will provide participants coping tools and exercises to manage difficult emotions, interpersonal effectiveness, and incorporate mindfulness into daily life. The group will be delivered in-person. My upcoming group date is September 1, 2026. Cost includes the content material and handouts. Full payment due once the group starts; all fees are non-refundable. Must be Ontario resident. Please complete this form if interested in any of my future groups: https://forms.gle/DoKt7NKowaT3LajR9
Hosted by Rand Al-Houssan (Mindful Map)
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, RP
Group meets in Ottawa, ON K2E
DBT combines cognitive-behavioral with mindfulness-based approaches and is effectively delivered in a group format with evidence-based advantages to group therapy. This 4-week group will provide participants coping tools and exercises to manage difficult emotions, interpersonal effectiveness, and incorporate mindfulness into daily life. The group will be delivered in-person. My upcoming group date is September 1, 2026. Cost includes the content material and handouts. Full payment due once the group starts; all fees are non-refundable. Must be Ontario resident. Please complete this form if interested in any of my future groups: https://forms.gle/DoKt7NKowaT3LajR9
We welcome you to our bright modern relaxing office located in the Hunt Club area of Ottawa. This office is located on the first floor and is disability accessible. Located off the 417 Walkley exit. This clinic is a 14 minute drive from downtown Ottawa, the Glebe, and Orleans, and 10 minutes from Findley Creek area. Our therapists are trained to work with adults, teens, children, and couples.
Hosted by Angela Howell-Moneta
Registered Psychotherapist, RP , MEd, PhD
Group meets in Ottawa, ON K1G
Often my clients have ADHD and trouble with relationships.
We welcome you to our bright modern relaxing office located in the Hunt Club area of Ottawa. This office is located on the first floor and is disability accessible. Located off the 417 Walkley exit. This clinic is a 14 minute drive from downtown Ottawa, the Glebe, and Orleans, and 10 minutes from Findley Creek area. Our therapists are trained to work with adults, teens, children, and couples.
We believe that life’s challenges are best faced together. Just like a portage—where you must navigate challenging terrain to get to the other side—we walk alongside you through life’s difficulties, helping you navigate transitions and find healing. Led by a team of therapists in Ottawa who are committed to human-centred care, we combine evidence-based approaches with a genuine desire to understand you as a person. We let your voice guide the process. We embrace it all. We’re not just therapists; we’re partners in your journey toward healing.
Hosted by Portage Therapy Group
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCTP-II
Group meets in Ottawa, ON K2P
We believe that life’s challenges are best faced together. Just like a portage—where you must navigate challenging terrain to get to the other side—we walk alongside you through life’s difficulties, helping you navigate transitions and find healing. Led by a team of therapists in Ottawa who are committed to human-centred care, we combine evidence-based approaches with a genuine desire to understand you as a person. We let your voice guide the process. We embrace it all. We’re not just therapists; we’re partners in your journey toward healing.
Wherever you are on your ADHD journey, you are welcome here! Thriving with ADHD goes beyond simply learning tips and techniques for managing symptoms. This is a group therapy program for adults with ADHD who want to connect with other ADHD'ers in a therapeutic setting. The goal is to increase self-compassion, self-acceptance, and develop a better understanding of how ADHD shows up in your life. Sessions will include exploration of ADHD-related topics and sharing of personal experiences.
Wherever you are on your ADHD journey, you are welcome here! Thriving with ADHD goes beyond simply learning tips and techniques for managing symptoms. This is a group therapy program for adults with ADHD who want to connect with other ADHD'ers in a therapeutic setting. The goal is to increase self-compassion, self-acceptance, and develop a better understanding of how ADHD shows up in your life. Sessions will include exploration of ADHD-related topics and sharing of personal experiences.
Structured Support for Adults Navigating ADHD Living with ADHD can affect focus, organization, emotional regulation, follow-through, and self-confidence in ways that are often misunderstood by others. MindSpa Mental Health Centre’s CBT for ADHD Group is designed for adults seeking practical strategies, structured support, and a better understanding of how ADHD impacts daily life. Through guided weekly sessions, participants will learn evidence-based tools to better manage ADHD symptoms and reduce the overwhelm that often comes with trying to navigate everything alone.
Hosted by MindSpa Mental Health Centre
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP
Group meets in Ottawa, ON K1J
Our therapists provide personalized care using CBT, CPT, PE, somatic, and mindfulness-based therapy to treat trauma, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, stress, and depression, helping clients heal, grow, and build lasting resilience.
Structured Support for Adults Navigating ADHD Living with ADHD can affect focus, organization, emotional regulation, follow-through, and self-confidence in ways that are often misunderstood by others. MindSpa Mental Health Centre’s CBT for ADHD Group is designed for adults seeking practical strategies, structured support, and a better understanding of how ADHD impacts daily life. Through guided weekly sessions, participants will learn evidence-based tools to better manage ADHD symptoms and reduce the overwhelm that often comes with trying to navigate everything alone.
Many adults with ADHD describe struggling with focus, emotional overwhelm, and a mind that never seems to slow down. But ADHD also brings strengths: creativity, curiosity, energy, and unique ways of seeing the world. The Nature Guided ADHD Program offers a different approach. This 6-week outdoor, movement-based group uses nature, guided activities, and discussion to help participants: • View ADHD from a strength-based perspective • Harness the curiosity and creativity of ADHD • Feel more settled and regulated in the body • Build tools for emotional regulation • Improve focus through nature-based practices • Connect with yourself, others, and the natural world
I support clients who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, chronic pain or pelvic health issues.
Many adults with ADHD describe struggling with focus, emotional overwhelm, and a mind that never seems to slow down. But ADHD also brings strengths: creativity, curiosity, energy, and unique ways of seeing the world. The Nature Guided ADHD Program offers a different approach. This 6-week outdoor, movement-based group uses nature, guided activities, and discussion to help participants: • View ADHD from a strength-based perspective • Harness the curiosity and creativity of ADHD • Feel more settled and regulated in the body • Build tools for emotional regulation • Improve focus through nature-based practices • Connect with yourself, others, and the natural world
4-week in-person group for adolescents in grades 7-8, 9-10 & 11-12 (separate groups). Help your teen build essential life and academic skills. Over four sessions, we’ll explore strategies to improve concentration, planning, time management, organization, impulse control, and healthy sleep routines. Through engaging, evidence-based techniques, participants will learn how to set and achieve goals, manage their time effectively, and enhance their focus and organization. This workshop offers a practical toolbox of skills that teens can use to boost their independence and self-confidence.
Hosted by The Child, Adolescent, and Family Center of Ottawa
Treatment Centre
Group meets in Ottawa, ON K1G
4-week in-person group for adolescents in grades 7-8, 9-10 & 11-12 (separate groups). Help your teen build essential life and academic skills. Over four sessions, we’ll explore strategies to improve concentration, planning, time management, organization, impulse control, and healthy sleep routines. Through engaging, evidence-based techniques, participants will learn how to set and achieve goals, manage their time effectively, and enhance their focus and organization. This workshop offers a practical toolbox of skills that teens can use to boost their independence and self-confidence.
In this self-guided online course, we review symptoms of ADHD and strategies you can implement at home to help reduce your child’s symptoms. We discuss the impact of ADHD on Executive Functions of the brain and how this may impact your child’s behaviours at home and school. We share strategies to support your child’s focus, listening, memory, organization, activity level, and sleep. Visit www.attachedkids.ca to learn more. Copy for direct link to courses page: attached-kids-courses.teachable.com
In this self-guided online course, we review symptoms of ADHD and strategies you can implement at home to help reduce your child’s symptoms. We discuss the impact of ADHD on Executive Functions of the brain and how this may impact your child’s behaviours at home and school. We share strategies to support your child’s focus, listening, memory, organization, activity level, and sleep. Visit www.attachedkids.ca to learn more. Copy for direct link to courses page: attached-kids-courses.teachable.com
In this self-guided online course, we will discuss strategies to help shape children’s behaviours, encourage listening, and motivate children to follow rules and expectations. We will share strategies for how to implement effective reward systems and develop logical consequences to create safe and effective boundaries within your home. Visit www.attachedkids.ca to learn more. Copy for direct link to courses page: attached-kids-courses.teachable.com
In this self-guided online course, we will discuss strategies to help shape children’s behaviours, encourage listening, and motivate children to follow rules and expectations. We will share strategies for how to implement effective reward systems and develop logical consequences to create safe and effective boundaries within your home. Visit www.attachedkids.ca to learn more. Copy for direct link to courses page: attached-kids-courses.teachable.com
In this self-guided online course, we will discuss strategies to help shape children’s behaviours, encourage listening, and motivate children to follow rules and expectations. We will share strategies for how to implement effective reward systems and develop logical consequences to create safe and effective boundaries within your home. Visit www.attachedkids.ca to learn more. Copy for direct link to courses page: attached-kids-courses.teachable.com
In this self-guided online course, we will discuss strategies to help shape children’s behaviours, encourage listening, and motivate children to follow rules and expectations. We will share strategies for how to implement effective reward systems and develop logical consequences to create safe and effective boundaries within your home. Visit www.attachedkids.ca to learn more. Copy for direct link to courses page: attached-kids-courses.teachable.com
Mindfulness for ADHD is a new evidence-based program, consisting of 8, 90-minute group sessions, where tools and skills are introduced for addressing challenging aspects of living with ADHD, and the opportunity for working on these challenges is structured into the course. The program starts Saturday Sept 27, 2025 and runs weekly on from 1-2:30pm. For more information, please see www.mindfulness@centrepointe.com or call me. Thanks!
Mindfulness for ADHD is a new evidence-based program, consisting of 8, 90-minute group sessions, where tools and skills are introduced for addressing challenging aspects of living with ADHD, and the opportunity for working on these challenges is structured into the course. The program starts Saturday Sept 27, 2025 and runs weekly on from 1-2:30pm. For more information, please see www.mindfulness@centrepointe.com or call me. Thanks!
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Using an integrative approach, the practice incorporates CBT, DBT, narrative, somatic, ACT, and EMDR. Our goal is to help clients break unhelpful patterns, and gain greater self-awareness and confidence in achieving their objectives. We also collaborate with other health practitioners such as naturopaths, holistic nutritionists, and Osteopaths.
Hosted by Katrin Aslani
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, RP (Q)
Group meets in Stittsville, ON K2S
I also have personal experiences with people struggling with ADHD and mood disorders.
Using an integrative approach, the practice incorporates CBT, DBT, narrative, somatic, ACT, and EMDR. Our goal is to help clients break unhelpful patterns, and gain greater self-awareness and confidence in achieving their objectives. We also collaborate with other health practitioners such as naturopaths, holistic nutritionists, and Osteopaths.
This 8-session evidence-based Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) program was developed by Mary V. Solanto, Ph.D. for adults (18 and over) who have attention and executive functioning (EF) related challenges. You will learn time management, organization, self-motivation and emotional regulation skills. You do not need to have diagnosed ADHD to participate. For more information please visit our website at www.bmindful.ca and look for CBT for ADHD program under the "Workshops" heading. Date: TBD. Cost: TBD$. Insurance plans may cover the cost of the program under psychological services.
Hosted by Zsuzsa Suzane Grandpierre
Registered Psychotherapist, MA(Ed), RP
Group meets in Nepean, ON K2J
With 12 years' experience, I help adults with ADHD and women in (peri)menopause manage attention, memory, and anxiety, and support parents who are raising neurodiverse children with stress management.
This 8-session evidence-based Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) program was developed by Mary V. Solanto, Ph.D. for adults (18 and over) who have attention and executive functioning (EF) related challenges. You will learn time management, organization, self-motivation and emotional regulation skills. You do not need to have diagnosed ADHD to participate. For more information please visit our website at www.bmindful.ca and look for CBT for ADHD program under the "Workshops" heading. Date: TBD. Cost: TBD$. Insurance plans may cover the cost of the program under psychological services.
Online Groups
This group is for individuals navigating ADHD who are looking for understanding, practical support, and a sense of community. Together, we explore topics such as executive functioning, emotional regulation, burnout, sensory needs, and relationships. Through a strengths-based lens, we learn more about neurospicy brains, and explore what helps (and what doesn’t). Grounded in a neurodiversity-affirming approach, this space moves away from fixing and toward understanding. This is a flexible, low-pressure space - whether you’re newly exploring ADHD or have long identified with it. Please reach out for more info regarding days/times.
Hosted by Sarah de la Roche
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, BCompSc
Group meets in Kingston, ON K7M
This group is for individuals navigating ADHD who are looking for understanding, practical support, and a sense of community. Together, we explore topics such as executive functioning, emotional regulation, burnout, sensory needs, and relationships. Through a strengths-based lens, we learn more about neurospicy brains, and explore what helps (and what doesn’t). Grounded in a neurodiversity-affirming approach, this space moves away from fixing and toward understanding. This is a flexible, low-pressure space - whether you’re newly exploring ADHD or have long identified with it. Please reach out for more info regarding days/times.
Hosted by Lori Anne Beckstead
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, BEd, RP, OCT
Group meets in Perth, ON K7H
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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.