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Clear and Centered Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lexington, MA 02421
I specialize in ADHD, depression, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, and divorce.
Feeling depressed, anxious, and unable to concentrate. Perhaps your life isn't going in the direction you had hoped it would. Life can get difficult at times and counseling can truly make all the difference. I have over 15 years of counseling experience and draw upon solution focused treatment to help you start living the life you love. I invite you to call for an initial free phone consult. I work with children, adults, couples and families.
I specialize in ADHD, depression, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, and divorce.
Feeling depressed, anxious, and unable to concentrate. Perhaps your life isn't going in the direction you had hoped it would. Life can get difficult at times and counseling can truly make all the difference. I have over 15 years of counseling experience and draw upon solution focused treatment to help you start living the life you love. I invite you to call for an initial free phone consult. I work with children, adults, couples and families.
(781) 336-0712 View (781) 336-0712
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Meredith Cohen
Psychologist, MA, PhD
Verified Verified
Lexington, MA 02421
I have helped clients identify and cope with a variety of concerns and diagnoses, such as anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, learning disabilities, and autism spectrum disorders.
With an emphasis on strengths, I collaborate with my clients to identify and address their needs. My practice is divided between therapy and neuropsychological evaluations. I take an integrative approach to psychotherapy, as I draw from cognitive behavioral therapy, relational theory, and other evidence-based approaches, including mindfulness. My neuropsychological evaluations are comprehensive, and emphasize the context of clients' unique histories. Please see my website for more information - drmeredithcohen.com.
I have helped clients identify and cope with a variety of concerns and diagnoses, such as anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, learning disabilities, and autism spectrum disorders.
With an emphasis on strengths, I collaborate with my clients to identify and address their needs. My practice is divided between therapy and neuropsychological evaluations. I take an integrative approach to psychotherapy, as I draw from cognitive behavioral therapy, relational theory, and other evidence-based approaches, including mindfulness. My neuropsychological evaluations are comprehensive, and emphasize the context of clients' unique histories. Please see my website for more information - drmeredithcohen.com.
(781) 519-4731 View (781) 519-4731
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David Hoffman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Lexington, MA 02421
I provide highly personalized services to children, adolescents and adults with complex mental health needs in a fee-for-service model. Clients who resonate with my approach are looking for someone to be thorough, flexible and results-oriented. For minors, parents looking to be involved in their child's care tend to benefit most from what I provide. I bring clarity and action to complex diagnostic questions, family dynamics and significant behavioral concerns.
I provide highly personalized services to children, adolescents and adults with complex mental health needs in a fee-for-service model. Clients who resonate with my approach are looking for someone to be thorough, flexible and results-oriented. For minors, parents looking to be involved in their child's care tend to benefit most from what I provide. I bring clarity and action to complex diagnostic questions, family dynamics and significant behavioral concerns.
(781) 437-7370 View (781) 437-7370
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Rachel Weiskopf
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lexington, MA 02421  (Online Only)
My therapeutic approach is warm, open and collaborative. I generally practice using a psychodynamic approach, but I also integrate cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness techniques. I am flexible and tailor my method to suit the needs of each client. My work is informed by my clinical experience and the latest in evidence based research.
My therapeutic approach is warm, open and collaborative. I generally practice using a psychodynamic approach, but I also integrate cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness techniques. I am flexible and tailor my method to suit the needs of each client. My work is informed by my clinical experience and the latest in evidence based research.
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Melanie Shear
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Lexington, MA 02421
Not accepting new referrals at this time. Are you looking for a safe place to address feelings and behaviors that seem overwhelming? With a direct and gentle approach, and over twenty five years of experience, I offer the space you need to feel safe and begin to notice your own life patterns. Getting unstuck means developing increased awareness and finding new ways of being in our relationship with ourselves and others. I work with people to address concerns from sadness, grief, loss, trauma, depression, shame, low motivation, excessive worry, eating disorders, and adjustment to the many challenges and transitions in life.
Not accepting new referrals at this time. Are you looking for a safe place to address feelings and behaviors that seem overwhelming? With a direct and gentle approach, and over twenty five years of experience, I offer the space you need to feel safe and begin to notice your own life patterns. Getting unstuck means developing increased awareness and finding new ways of being in our relationship with ourselves and others. I work with people to address concerns from sadness, grief, loss, trauma, depression, shame, low motivation, excessive worry, eating disorders, and adjustment to the many challenges and transitions in life.
(978) 434-5322 View (978) 434-5322
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Thriving Together Counseling & Wellness
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Lexington, MA 02421
Our seasoned clinicians have a wide range of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and couples. We provide parent guidance and family therapy as well. We focus on a collaborative approach in therapy to address the unique needs of each person who walks through the office door or logs on to our online telehealth session. We strive to create an environment where a person can feel comfortable to explore life's struggles.
Our seasoned clinicians have a wide range of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and couples. We provide parent guidance and family therapy as well. We focus on a collaborative approach in therapy to address the unique needs of each person who walks through the office door or logs on to our online telehealth session. We strive to create an environment where a person can feel comfortable to explore life's struggles.
(978) 831-7701 View (978) 831-7701
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Jeffrey Holden Schnitzer
Psychologist, MEd, EdD, LSP, CogMed, IECA
Verified Verified
Lexington, MA 02421
Schnitzer Associates helps students of all ages to build skills and gain confidence in school, in the admissions process, in college and graduate school, adult life and elsewhere. All services are individualized, with the goals of comfort and hopeful aspiration. Hot chocolate and bagels provided gratis. Licensed full psycho-educational assessment and a wide span of tutorial, enrichment and remedial services are available. Over a quarter-century of helping individuals reach their true potentials at almost every level of the academic process and in adult life. Discounts for public servants and low income are an ethical necessity.
Schnitzer Associates helps students of all ages to build skills and gain confidence in school, in the admissions process, in college and graduate school, adult life and elsewhere. All services are individualized, with the goals of comfort and hopeful aspiration. Hot chocolate and bagels provided gratis. Licensed full psycho-educational assessment and a wide span of tutorial, enrichment and remedial services are available. Over a quarter-century of helping individuals reach their true potentials at almost every level of the academic process and in adult life. Discounts for public servants and low income are an ethical necessity.
(781) 995-0704 View (781) 995-0704
Photo of Lysa L. Pirone, LMHC, MA, Counselor
Lysa L. Pirone
Counselor, LMHC, MA
Verified Verified
Lexington, MA 02421  (Online Only)
I specialize in working with children and adolescents with anxiety, identity development, school related challenges and parents in need of coaching and support. My therapy approach is a collaboration of helping my clients develop self-compassion, coping skills and a better understanding of themselves. My 25 years of experience as a clinician has been both in private practice and as a counselor in the Lexington Public Schools for 23 years. I have expertise in navigating the public school system in the areas of Special Education and 504.
I specialize in working with children and adolescents with anxiety, identity development, school related challenges and parents in need of coaching and support. My therapy approach is a collaboration of helping my clients develop self-compassion, coping skills and a better understanding of themselves. My 25 years of experience as a clinician has been both in private practice and as a counselor in the Lexington Public Schools for 23 years. I have expertise in navigating the public school system in the areas of Special Education and 504.
(339) 330-4106 View (339) 330-4106
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Ayelet Pravda
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Lexington, MA 02421
In my counseling work I provide psychotherapy for children, adolescents, adults, couples, families and groups. My clients include people struggling with PTSD, depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. My relational and existential approach helps me understand and connect with my clients. I believe that the intent of therapy is exchanging "symptoms" for "coping skills." To accomplish this transformation, we need to understand our past to shed light on who we are in the present, where we have the power to focus on present issues and make changes that will influence our future.
In my counseling work I provide psychotherapy for children, adolescents, adults, couples, families and groups. My clients include people struggling with PTSD, depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. My relational and existential approach helps me understand and connect with my clients. I believe that the intent of therapy is exchanging "symptoms" for "coping skills." To accomplish this transformation, we need to understand our past to shed light on who we are in the present, where we have the power to focus on present issues and make changes that will influence our future.
(617) 936-8812 View (617) 936-8812
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Melinda Kulish
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Lexington, MA 02421
I am a clinical psychologist in Concord, MA and also teach and supervise through Harvard Medical School, where I've been an instructor for over 20 years. I specialize in college students and adults who have been struggling with depression, anxiety, and other emotional symptoms that have interfered with work/school and relationships. I also work with adolescents who seem angry, unhappy or who are struggling in school. If you (or your child) have felt stuck and unhappy and want to move to a happier, more satisfying and productive place, I can help. I see clients in person, on Zoom, or some combination of both.
I am a clinical psychologist in Concord, MA and also teach and supervise through Harvard Medical School, where I've been an instructor for over 20 years. I specialize in college students and adults who have been struggling with depression, anxiety, and other emotional symptoms that have interfered with work/school and relationships. I also work with adolescents who seem angry, unhappy or who are struggling in school. If you (or your child) have felt stuck and unhappy and want to move to a happier, more satisfying and productive place, I can help. I see clients in person, on Zoom, or some combination of both.
(978) 662-2812 View (978) 662-2812
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Leslie O'Brien
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Lexington, MA 02421
Not accepting new clients
As a clinical social worker, I've been working for almost two decades supporting parents, adults, and young adults. My areas of focus with clients include: neurodiverse profiles (autism, ADHD, NVLD, asperger's and other learning differences), anxiety, social cognition, family systems, parenting, self-esteem and executive functioning skills. I partner with my clients to recognize their abilities, build/implement tools to support their success and create/achieve their personal goals. In my practice, I provide: Individual psychotherapy for mental health or Consultation for parents or adults seeking social cognitive support.
As a clinical social worker, I've been working for almost two decades supporting parents, adults, and young adults. My areas of focus with clients include: neurodiverse profiles (autism, ADHD, NVLD, asperger's and other learning differences), anxiety, social cognition, family systems, parenting, self-esteem and executive functioning skills. I partner with my clients to recognize their abilities, build/implement tools to support their success and create/achieve their personal goals. In my practice, I provide: Individual psychotherapy for mental health or Consultation for parents or adults seeking social cognitive support.
(339) 218-3982 View (339) 218-3982
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Elisabeth Sackton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lexington, MA 02421  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Liveliness, warmth and connection are the ground for my practice, where I focus on you and your passions and commitments in life, the places you are stuck or feel vulnerable, and the hopes and capacities that you bring to difficulties in your life. I love the work I've done for the past 30+ years, consulting with a wide variety of individuals and couples, women and men, straight and gay, artists and performers, and parents of young children through adolescents.
Liveliness, warmth and connection are the ground for my practice, where I focus on you and your passions and commitments in life, the places you are stuck or feel vulnerable, and the hopes and capacities that you bring to difficulties in your life. I love the work I've done for the past 30+ years, consulting with a wide variety of individuals and couples, women and men, straight and gay, artists and performers, and parents of young children through adolescents.
(781) 428-9922 View (781) 428-9922
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Fredda McDonnell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lexington, MA 02421  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I have 30+ years of experience working as a therapist with a variety of clients, from people going through life stage readjustments to people who have severe psychiatric Illness. My warm, empathic, interactive style complements my clinical expertise.
I have 30+ years of experience working as a therapist with a variety of clients, from people going through life stage readjustments to people who have severe psychiatric Illness. My warm, empathic, interactive style complements my clinical expertise.
(617) 446-3253 View (617) 446-3253

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ADHD Therapists

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.