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Mike McMahan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78250  (Online Only)
Have you found yourself facing seemingly impossible challenges each way you turn? I'd like to help. I will embrace your unique qualities and enjoy tailoring my therapeutic approach for each individual, couple or family. I am also very practical, striving to make therapy a collaboration between therapist and client, including helping the client set goals, and bridging whatever barriers exist to making changes. I chose this field because I find that through compassionate listening and exploring each person's story, clients often find great insights and can change even the most troubling problems.
Have you found yourself facing seemingly impossible challenges each way you turn? I'd like to help. I will embrace your unique qualities and enjoy tailoring my therapeutic approach for each individual, couple or family. I am also very practical, striving to make therapy a collaboration between therapist and client, including helping the client set goals, and bridging whatever barriers exist to making changes. I chose this field because I find that through compassionate listening and exploring each person's story, clients often find great insights and can change even the most troubling problems.
(210) 761-4637 View (210) 761-4637
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Leo Royzman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78250
Symptoms such as anxiety, anger, sadness, overthinking, self-criticism, despair, escapism, and self-injury freeze your ability to be fully you. They affect you at work or school, how you relate to others and how you view yourself. Psychotherapy with it's various modalities is the best approach to reduce symptoms, find better behaviors, and self-heal.
Symptoms such as anxiety, anger, sadness, overthinking, self-criticism, despair, escapism, and self-injury freeze your ability to be fully you. They affect you at work or school, how you relate to others and how you view yourself. Psychotherapy with it's various modalities is the best approach to reduce symptoms, find better behaviors, and self-heal.
(726) 600-8862 View (726) 600-8862
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Healing Minds Behavioral Health, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, TF-CBT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78250
"How can I help my child?... What should I expect?... Are we the only one's who are going through this?... Will my child get better?... Is there help for this?..." I hear these questions very frequently from concerned parents who want the very best for their child, and perhaps you resonate with some, or all of these, as well. I offer support and safety to walk through the tough stuff and direction for real, positive change. Perhaps your child is struggling with anxiety, having difficulty making friends, or you just want to talk with a professional to make sure your child is on track. Whatever the circumstance may be, we are here.
"How can I help my child?... What should I expect?... Are we the only one's who are going through this?... Will my child get better?... Is there help for this?..." I hear these questions very frequently from concerned parents who want the very best for their child, and perhaps you resonate with some, or all of these, as well. I offer support and safety to walk through the tough stuff and direction for real, positive change. Perhaps your child is struggling with anxiety, having difficulty making friends, or you just want to talk with a professional to make sure your child is on track. Whatever the circumstance may be, we are here.
(210) 899-5259 View (210) 899-5259
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.