ADHD Psychiatrists in Brookline, MA

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David Chindo
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Brookline, MA 02446  (Online Only)
Hello! My name is David Chindo (DNP, PMHNP-BC, APRN) and I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I have several years of experience working with individuals with various mental health disorders, across the lifespan and with diverse groups of people. I diagnose, treat, and prescribe medications to treat various mental health disorders including; anxiety, depression, ADHD and PTSD.
Hello! My name is David Chindo (DNP, PMHNP-BC, APRN) and I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I have several years of experience working with individuals with various mental health disorders, across the lifespan and with diverse groups of people. I diagnose, treat, and prescribe medications to treat various mental health disorders including; anxiety, depression, ADHD and PTSD.
(857) 567-6041 View (857) 567-6041
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Engrace Behavioral Health Services
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, ARPN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brookline, MA 02446  (Online Only)
She is passionate about working with clients who have ADHD, mood disorders like anxiety or depression, bipolar and insomnia.
At Engrace Behavioral Health Services LLC, we are committed to helping people with mental health conditions by tailoring their care to their unique needs and requirements. In Engrace Behavioral Health Services, Our Goal is to empower and inspire our patients. Knowing how common it is for people of all ages to experience a decline in mental health, we bring a platform to get support without any judgments. In Engrace Behavioral Health Services, we hope for the possibility of recovery from mental illness.
She is passionate about working with clients who have ADHD, mood disorders like anxiety or depression, bipolar and insomnia.
At Engrace Behavioral Health Services LLC, we are committed to helping people with mental health conditions by tailoring their care to their unique needs and requirements. In Engrace Behavioral Health Services, Our Goal is to empower and inspire our patients. Knowing how common it is for people of all ages to experience a decline in mental health, we bring a platform to get support without any judgments. In Engrace Behavioral Health Services, we hope for the possibility of recovery from mental illness.
(857) 256-3633 View (857) 256-3633
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Juliana Igbinosun
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-B
Verified Verified
Brookline, MA 02446
She is passionate about working with clients who have ADHD, mood disorders like anxiety or depression, bipolar and insomnia.
At Engrace Behavioral Health Services LLC, we are committed to helping people with mental health conditions by tailoring their care to their unique needs and requirements. In Engrace Behavioral Health Services, Our Goal is to empower and inspire our patients. Knowing how common it is for people of all ages to experience a decline in mental health, we bring a platform to get support without any judgments. In Engrace Behavioral Health Services, we hope for the possibility of recovery from mental illness.
She is passionate about working with clients who have ADHD, mood disorders like anxiety or depression, bipolar and insomnia.
At Engrace Behavioral Health Services LLC, we are committed to helping people with mental health conditions by tailoring their care to their unique needs and requirements. In Engrace Behavioral Health Services, Our Goal is to empower and inspire our patients. Knowing how common it is for people of all ages to experience a decline in mental health, we bring a platform to get support without any judgments. In Engrace Behavioral Health Services, we hope for the possibility of recovery from mental illness.
(857) 520-2856 View (857) 520-2856
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Henry Lou-Goode
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, CNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brookline, MA 02446  (Online Only)
Hello! I am a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with experience in psychiatric evaluation and medication management. My practice is an outpatient mental health private practice with a mission to provide high-quality, responsive, and compassionate mental health care. I have expertise treating adults with ADHD, depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, bipolar disorders, insomnia, and personality disorders. My goal is to help individuals achieve better mental health and be a professional partner in their journey.
Hello! I am a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with experience in psychiatric evaluation and medication management. My practice is an outpatient mental health private practice with a mission to provide high-quality, responsive, and compassionate mental health care. I have expertise treating adults with ADHD, depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, bipolar disorders, insomnia, and personality disorders. My goal is to help individuals achieve better mental health and be a professional partner in their journey.
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Dr. Barbara Burton
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Brookline, MA 02446
I am a Harvard-trained, board certified psychiatrist with a broad background of clinical expertise, including treatment of mood disorders, ADHD, and OCD.
When mental health symptoms interfere with everyday life, finding the right clinician can be daunting. I am excited to get to know you and hopefully make your journey a little easier. You deserve an approach that is personalized to your unique story, with a psychiatrist who is attentive and flexible. Together, we will collaborate to design a treatment plan that best fits your individual wellness goals. I have a clinical focus on working with patients from high-stress professions, addressing issues such as burnout, moral injury, relationships, self-esteem, and identity.
I am a Harvard-trained, board certified psychiatrist with a broad background of clinical expertise, including treatment of mood disorders, ADHD, and OCD.
When mental health symptoms interfere with everyday life, finding the right clinician can be daunting. I am excited to get to know you and hopefully make your journey a little easier. You deserve an approach that is personalized to your unique story, with a psychiatrist who is attentive and flexible. Together, we will collaborate to design a treatment plan that best fits your individual wellness goals. I have a clinical focus on working with patients from high-stress professions, addressing issues such as burnout, moral injury, relationships, self-esteem, and identity.
(857) 382-2901 View (857) 382-2901
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Nneka Godwin
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Brookline, MA 02446  (Online Only)
Nneka O Godwin is a board-certified psychiatric and Family nurse practitioner with experiences in family practice, post-acute care medicine, telepsychiatry, and addiction medicine. She is flexible and uses an integrative approach in managing a wide range of mental health concerns such as ADHD, PTSD, OCD, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, depression, substance use disorder, eating disorder, and mood disorder.
Nneka O Godwin is a board-certified psychiatric and Family nurse practitioner with experiences in family practice, post-acute care medicine, telepsychiatry, and addiction medicine. She is flexible and uses an integrative approach in managing a wide range of mental health concerns such as ADHD, PTSD, OCD, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, depression, substance use disorder, eating disorder, and mood disorder.
(857) 675-3689 View (857) 675-3689
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Dr. Allison Jackson
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Brookline, MA 02445
Dr. Allison Jackson is a Harvard-trained board-certified psychiatrist who opened MindfulMD as a way to provide individually tailored, compassionate psychiatric care for her patients. She is accepting new patients in Florida (in-person and virtual) and Massachusetts (virtual only). She has experience treating a wide variety of conditions such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, sleep issues, sexual health issues, bipolar disorder, PTSD, derm-psych conditions i.e. skin picking and trichotillomania, and many more. She also has worked with patients on managing stress related to relationships, illness, burnout, grief, career, or identity.
Dr. Allison Jackson is a Harvard-trained board-certified psychiatrist who opened MindfulMD as a way to provide individually tailored, compassionate psychiatric care for her patients. She is accepting new patients in Florida (in-person and virtual) and Massachusetts (virtual only). She has experience treating a wide variety of conditions such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, sleep issues, sexual health issues, bipolar disorder, PTSD, derm-psych conditions i.e. skin picking and trichotillomania, and many more. She also has worked with patients on managing stress related to relationships, illness, burnout, grief, career, or identity.
(813) 328-6239 View (813) 328-6239
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Elizabeth Sarah Waithira
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, C, AGNP, BC
Verified Verified
Brookline, MA 02446  (Online Only)
I offer services to clients from age 18 years to across the lifespan with ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, and Depression.
Are you constantly feeling overwhelmed, having difficulty concentrating on tasks, and having sleep problems? Mental illness can affect every aspect of your life. I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who strives to meet every individual's unique physical and mental health, and wellness needs no matter what situation life brings to them. It is always a challenge for clients going through a divorce, losing a relative or job, having a terminal illness, adjusting to a new school or location, retiring, and taking care of elderly –ill parents.
I offer services to clients from age 18 years to across the lifespan with ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, and Depression.
Are you constantly feeling overwhelmed, having difficulty concentrating on tasks, and having sleep problems? Mental illness can affect every aspect of your life. I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who strives to meet every individual's unique physical and mental health, and wellness needs no matter what situation life brings to them. It is always a challenge for clients going through a divorce, losing a relative or job, having a terminal illness, adjusting to a new school or location, retiring, and taking care of elderly –ill parents.
(339) 229-9934 View (339) 229-9934
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Boston Psychiatric Care LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Manager
Verified Verified
Brookline, MA 02446
We provide genetic biomarker testing , ADHD evaluations, Med management, tele-health appointments (For patients located in MA).
Currently accepting new patients! At BPC we provide an environment that encourages patient participation in their treatment. Your voice and concerns about your medications are important. We work with you not only towards reduction of symptoms, but wellness. If you need someone to follow you while you continue to take psychiatric meds, think you might need a med adjustment, or are considering taking the difficult step of talking about medication for the first time, we can help. We offer a "no pressure" environment.
We provide genetic biomarker testing , ADHD evaluations, Med management, tele-health appointments (For patients located in MA).
Currently accepting new patients! At BPC we provide an environment that encourages patient participation in their treatment. Your voice and concerns about your medications are important. We work with you not only towards reduction of symptoms, but wellness. If you need someone to follow you while you continue to take psychiatric meds, think you might need a med adjustment, or are considering taking the difficult step of talking about medication for the first time, we can help. We offer a "no pressure" environment.
(617) 440-7211 View (617) 440-7211
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Dr. Jeffrey Kerner
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Brookline, MA 02445
I am a psychiatrist at Massachusetts General Hospital and faculty member at Harvard Medical School. I recently started a private practice to offer patients flexible scheduling and personalized treatment plans. My clinical specialties include ADHD, depression, anxiety, and OCD. My focus will be on the diagnosis and medication management of mental health challenges. However, I strongly believe in a well-rounded approach to mental health that can include psychotherapy and lifestyle modifications.
I am a psychiatrist at Massachusetts General Hospital and faculty member at Harvard Medical School. I recently started a private practice to offer patients flexible scheduling and personalized treatment plans. My clinical specialties include ADHD, depression, anxiety, and OCD. My focus will be on the diagnosis and medication management of mental health challenges. However, I strongly believe in a well-rounded approach to mental health that can include psychotherapy and lifestyle modifications.
(508) 501-1484 View (508) 501-1484
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Unitas Healthcare Systems, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, C-NP
Verified Verified
Brookline, MA 02146
•Anxiety Disorders •ADHD •Autism Spectrum Disorders •Bipolar Disorders •Child and Adolescent Disorders •Coaching •Depressive Disorders •Grief and loss •LGBTQ Mental Health •Mood Disorders •Personality Disorders •Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) •Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders •Substance Use Disorders (Medication-Assisted Treatment) .
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS*** WEEKEND AND EVENING APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE*** Unitas Healthcare Systems is a full-service psychiatric practice. We serve all ages, from children to older adults. We are proudly serving all of Massachusetts through the use of telehealth.
•Anxiety Disorders •ADHD •Autism Spectrum Disorders •Bipolar Disorders •Child and Adolescent Disorders •Coaching •Depressive Disorders •Grief and loss •LGBTQ Mental Health •Mood Disorders •Personality Disorders •Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) •Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders •Substance Use Disorders (Medication-Assisted Treatment) .
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS*** WEEKEND AND EVENING APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE*** Unitas Healthcare Systems is a full-service psychiatric practice. We serve all ages, from children to older adults. We are proudly serving all of Massachusetts through the use of telehealth.
(617) 401-7441 View (617) 401-7441
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Jon Murphy
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, MSN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brookline, MA 02446  (Online Only)
Finding treatment for Adult ADHD seems an impossible task. Everyone has an opinion, yet nobody understands. Leave behind the stigma, shame and judgment. With the right medication and support, you will achieve your goals. Now is the time to discover your path to progress.
Finding treatment for Adult ADHD seems an impossible task. Everyone has an opinion, yet nobody understands. Leave behind the stigma, shame and judgment. With the right medication and support, you will achieve your goals. Now is the time to discover your path to progress.
(603) 810-8103 View (603) 810-8103
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Joseph F. Toomey
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Brookline, MA 02445
My practice involves evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of multiple mental health conditions including: ADHD, ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, Social Anxiety, and OCD with a focus on compassionate, culturally sensitive, supportive COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL PSYCHOTHERAPY and MEDICATION MANAGEMENT for adults and adolescents 18+.
With over three decades’ experience in academic and corporate environments, my current work as a Psychiatric DNP has evolved from observing the challenges and successes of colleagues and students and their relationship to emotional HEALTH and the ability to FOCUS on daily and long-term goals. As a result of my Yale, Duke, and MGH psychiatric training, I’ve honed my observations into effective working theories about the biopsychosocial factors that influence peoples’ vitality and well-being. If you're currently struggling with academic, professional or emotional obstacles, I believe I can help.
My practice involves evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of multiple mental health conditions including: ADHD, ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, Social Anxiety, and OCD with a focus on compassionate, culturally sensitive, supportive COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL PSYCHOTHERAPY and MEDICATION MANAGEMENT for adults and adolescents 18+.
With over three decades’ experience in academic and corporate environments, my current work as a Psychiatric DNP has evolved from observing the challenges and successes of colleagues and students and their relationship to emotional HEALTH and the ability to FOCUS on daily and long-term goals. As a result of my Yale, Duke, and MGH psychiatric training, I’ve honed my observations into effective working theories about the biopsychosocial factors that influence peoples’ vitality and well-being. If you're currently struggling with academic, professional or emotional obstacles, I believe I can help.
(857) 269-1988 View (857) 269-1988
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Leah Miller
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, RN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brookline, MA 02446
I provide psychiatric care to individuals ages 9+ struggling with their mental health, including changes in mood, increased anxiety, OCD, ADHD, trauma, stress, and loss. I offer an empathetic, collaborative approach with the intention of helping my clients feel heard and supported. I value my clients' preferences and take a holistic view of their lives when considering the best treatment for them. My clinical interests include working with tweens, teens, and young adults, as well as women of child-bearing age.
I provide psychiatric care to individuals ages 9+ struggling with their mental health, including changes in mood, increased anxiety, OCD, ADHD, trauma, stress, and loss. I offer an empathetic, collaborative approach with the intention of helping my clients feel heard and supported. I value my clients' preferences and take a holistic view of their lives when considering the best treatment for them. My clinical interests include working with tweens, teens, and young adults, as well as women of child-bearing age.
(774) 208-0530 View (774) 208-0530
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Shane A Fischbach
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Brookline, MA 02446
I am committed to giving you the thoughtful, personal care I would want a family member to receive. My residency training in Neuropsychiatry gives me expertise in providing neuroscience-informed treatment to individuals with OCD, ADHD, Depression, Bipolar Disorder and Anxiety. I prescribe medications judiciously, as I'm conscious of their side effect profiles. I find that treating prominent biological symptoms assertively often makes space for a deeper psychological growth. To this end, my therapeutic approach is relational, psychoanalytically-informed, and rooted in the principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
I am committed to giving you the thoughtful, personal care I would want a family member to receive. My residency training in Neuropsychiatry gives me expertise in providing neuroscience-informed treatment to individuals with OCD, ADHD, Depression, Bipolar Disorder and Anxiety. I prescribe medications judiciously, as I'm conscious of their side effect profiles. I find that treating prominent biological symptoms assertively often makes space for a deeper psychological growth. To this end, my therapeutic approach is relational, psychoanalytically-informed, and rooted in the principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
(617) 751-1549 View (617) 751-1549
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Martha Cesena
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Brookline, MA 02446
I see young adults and adults with stress, depression, anxiety, trauma, panic, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder.
I have more than 20 years of clinical experience working In academia and private practice. I am a board certified psychiatrist affiliated with Children’s Hospital and I am assistant professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. I am a graduate of Temple University Hospital in adult psychiatry and Children’s Hospital, Boston in adolescent psychiatry. I work with young adult ages 17 and above. I provide medication management in a welcoming and safe environment where your concerns are discussed with an open mind and no judgment. My office is close to the green t line in the Brookline area.
I see young adults and adults with stress, depression, anxiety, trauma, panic, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder.
I have more than 20 years of clinical experience working In academia and private practice. I am a board certified psychiatrist affiliated with Children’s Hospital and I am assistant professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. I am a graduate of Temple University Hospital in adult psychiatry and Children’s Hospital, Boston in adolescent psychiatry. I work with young adult ages 17 and above. I provide medication management in a welcoming and safe environment where your concerns are discussed with an open mind and no judgment. My office is close to the green t line in the Brookline area.
(857) 336-1730 View (857) 336-1730
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Jose Aguilar
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Brookline, MA 02446  (Online Only)
I help patients with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and ADHD to reach their highest level of functioning.
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, graduated from the University of South Alabama in Mobile, Alabama. Board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. My experience is over 16 years providing patient care for adults, and the elderly at the inpatient acute psychiatric units and, outpatient mental health setting. I have worked with integrated behavioral health primary care clinics, community, and federal qualified health centers, and private practices.
I help patients with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and ADHD to reach their highest level of functioning.
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, graduated from the University of South Alabama in Mobile, Alabama. Board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. My experience is over 16 years providing patient care for adults, and the elderly at the inpatient acute psychiatric units and, outpatient mental health setting. I have worked with integrated behavioral health primary care clinics, community, and federal qualified health centers, and private practices.
(857) 367-8230 View (857) 367-8230
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Ruben Montenez
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Brookline, MA 02446  (Online Only)
I help patients with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and ADHD.
I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 25 years of experience in the Mental Health field. My experience includes inpatient and outpatient psychiatry. I am dually certified as an Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner across the life span by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Graduated from Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico, and University of Miami. I am currently providing Tele-Psychiatry services for Massachusetts, and New York.
I help patients with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and ADHD.
I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 25 years of experience in the Mental Health field. My experience includes inpatient and outpatient psychiatry. I am dually certified as an Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner across the life span by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Graduated from Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico, and University of Miami. I am currently providing Tele-Psychiatry services for Massachusetts, and New York.
(617) 855-0056 View (617) 855-0056
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Claudio O. Toppelberg
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Brookline, MA 02446
Dr. Toppelberg is an experienced, Harvard-trained child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist, usually working with ages 3-30. He evaluates and treats emotional/ behavioral difficulties including ADHD, depression, trauma, stress, anxiety, and selective mutism, and those preventing weight loss. He has focused on issues of performance at work, study and competitive sports. He regularly works with tour-level tennis players and other professional and student athletes. He is an expert in neurodevelopmental disabilities, as well as learning and language disabilities. He runs psychiatric services at an excellent school for children/adolescents with autism and other neurodevelopmental disabilities, the prestigious New England Center for Children.
Dr. Toppelberg is an experienced, Harvard-trained child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist, usually working with ages 3-30. He evaluates and treats emotional/ behavioral difficulties including ADHD, depression, trauma, stress, anxiety, and selective mutism, and those preventing weight loss. He has focused on issues of performance at work, study and competitive sports. He regularly works with tour-level tennis players and other professional and student athletes. He is an expert in neurodevelopmental disabilities, as well as learning and language disabilities. He runs psychiatric services at an excellent school for children/adolescents with autism and other neurodevelopmental disabilities, the prestigious New England Center for Children.
(617) 681-7184 View (617) 681-7184
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New Leaf Psychiatry, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, APRN
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brookline, MA 02445  (Online Only)
Falashade Adewuyi is board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who treats individuals with mental health illnesses. She has been caring for patients with psychiatric illness for over 19 years. She specialize in the treatment of adults and adolescents with depression, anxiety, bipolar spectrum disorders, ADHD, PTSD, substance abuse, and other psychiatric disorders.
Falashade Adewuyi is board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who treats individuals with mental health illnesses. She has been caring for patients with psychiatric illness for over 19 years. She specialize in the treatment of adults and adolescents with depression, anxiety, bipolar spectrum disorders, ADHD, PTSD, substance abuse, and other psychiatric disorders.
(401) 405-1300 View (401) 405-1300

ADHD Psychiatrists

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.