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Maggie B. de Vera
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD(c), LMFT, CCHT, CLC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Daly City, CA 94015
Maggie de Vera is a respected Holistic Practitioner, Therapist, Clinical Supervisor, Life Coach, Trainer & Consultant in the Bay Area. Backed with over 30+ years of extensive experience, education/training and leadership, Maggie is acclaimed in her field for effective work with the most challenging cases and runs a private practice as a Psychotherapist, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Sex Therapist, Life Coach, Speaker/Trainer, Consultant and also the Founder & President/CEO of a Non-profit Agency serving the disadvantaged & high-risk. Maggie focuses on supporting/ empowering her clients to heal and grow to create a healthy & positive life
Maggie de Vera is a respected Holistic Practitioner, Therapist, Clinical Supervisor, Life Coach, Trainer & Consultant in the Bay Area. Backed with over 30+ years of extensive experience, education/training and leadership, Maggie is acclaimed in her field for effective work with the most challenging cases and runs a private practice as a Psychotherapist, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Sex Therapist, Life Coach, Speaker/Trainer, Consultant and also the Founder & President/CEO of a Non-profit Agency serving the disadvantaged & high-risk. Maggie focuses on supporting/ empowering her clients to heal and grow to create a healthy & positive life
(415) 237-2396 View (415) 237-2396
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Taalya Areli
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Daly City, CA 94014
My name is Taalya Areli, LMFT, PhD. My approach is holistic and acknowledges that you are more than your thoughts and more than your struggles. I believe in taking your mind, body, and spirit on the healing journey. I specialize in both traditional and integrative approaches; CBT, psychodynamic, existential/humanistic, inner child and parts work, expressive art, as well as energy psychology, transpersonal psychology/consciousness and integration of non-ordinary experiences, hypnosis for stress reduction, visualizations, exploration of ancestral influences, and more.
My name is Taalya Areli, LMFT, PhD. My approach is holistic and acknowledges that you are more than your thoughts and more than your struggles. I believe in taking your mind, body, and spirit on the healing journey. I specialize in both traditional and integrative approaches; CBT, psychodynamic, existential/humanistic, inner child and parts work, expressive art, as well as energy psychology, transpersonal psychology/consciousness and integration of non-ordinary experiences, hypnosis for stress reduction, visualizations, exploration of ancestral influences, and more.
(657) 332-2019 View (657) 332-2019
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Diana Methfessel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Daly City, CA 94015
My name is Diana Methfessel, a Licensed Marriage Family (LMFT) based in Walnut Creek and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with individuals, adolescents, and couples, specializing in anxiety, stress, depression, and life-stage transitions. Of the thirty-six years as a clinician, I find Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, and Mindful Based Therapy beneficial. For trauma-based concerns, I use Cognitive Processing Therapy, The Flash Technique, and psychodynamic methods.
My name is Diana Methfessel, a Licensed Marriage Family (LMFT) based in Walnut Creek and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with individuals, adolescents, and couples, specializing in anxiety, stress, depression, and life-stage transitions. Of the thirty-six years as a clinician, I find Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, and Mindful Based Therapy beneficial. For trauma-based concerns, I use Cognitive Processing Therapy, The Flash Technique, and psychodynamic methods.
(951) 363-1146 View (951) 363-1146

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Graham (Woo) Holoch
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94104
I specialize in working with teenagers, young adults, adult couples, and families with a member or members on the ASD, and/or diagnosed with ADHD. I am dedicated to supporting neurodiverse folx in identifying and engaging with their goals. My areas of experience include transitioning life stages, "failure to launch" syndrome, social skills, finding community, anxiety, depression, supporting people diagnosed and undiagnosed with ADHD, and the nuanced experience of being on the Autism Spectrum.
I specialize in working with teenagers, young adults, adult couples, and families with a member or members on the ASD, and/or diagnosed with ADHD. I am dedicated to supporting neurodiverse folx in identifying and engaging with their goals. My areas of experience include transitioning life stages, "failure to launch" syndrome, social skills, finding community, anxiety, depression, supporting people diagnosed and undiagnosed with ADHD, and the nuanced experience of being on the Autism Spectrum.
(415) 548-7954 x2 View (415) 548-7954 x2
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Jeongmi Moon
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94105  (Online Only)
Depression, Anxiety, Women's Issues; Menopause, Postpartum/Prenatal/reproductive issues, Cultural Issues(Immigration), Loss and Grief, Anger Issues, Family issues, Occupational issues, school issues, ADHD, LGBTQAI+ issues.
Dr. Moon is a compassionate psychologist dedicated to fostering mental well-being. She creates a warm and inclusive therapeutic environment, ensuring effective communication with diverse clients. With a wealth of experience in addressing various psychological challenges, Dr. Moon is committed to guiding individuals on their journey to emotional resilience and personal growth.
Depression, Anxiety, Women's Issues; Menopause, Postpartum/Prenatal/reproductive issues, Cultural Issues(Immigration), Loss and Grief, Anger Issues, Family issues, Occupational issues, school issues, ADHD, LGBTQAI+ issues.
Dr. Moon is a compassionate psychologist dedicated to fostering mental well-being. She creates a warm and inclusive therapeutic environment, ensuring effective communication with diverse clients. With a wealth of experience in addressing various psychological challenges, Dr. Moon is committed to guiding individuals on their journey to emotional resilience and personal growth.
(619) 374-8568 View (619) 374-8568
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Eva Healy
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, AMFT, MA
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94117  (Online Only)
Welcome! By landing here, you’ve taken a momentous first step towards loving and trusting yourself more fully. Whether you want to deepen your intimate relationships, express yourself more authentically, cultivate inner peace, heal from abuse or trauma, explore polyamory, address issues specific to your sexuality or gender identity, or so much more, I am here to help. With my collaborative approach, we will unlock your potential to set healthy boundaries, shift limiting beliefs, make peace with your body, navigate uncertainty, embrace paradox, transcend polarities, embrace “good enough,” and learn to dance in the rain so to speak.
Welcome! By landing here, you’ve taken a momentous first step towards loving and trusting yourself more fully. Whether you want to deepen your intimate relationships, express yourself more authentically, cultivate inner peace, heal from abuse or trauma, explore polyamory, address issues specific to your sexuality or gender identity, or so much more, I am here to help. With my collaborative approach, we will unlock your potential to set healthy boundaries, shift limiting beliefs, make peace with your body, navigate uncertainty, embrace paradox, transcend polarities, embrace “good enough,” and learn to dance in the rain so to speak.
(415) 993-8135 View (415) 993-8135
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Taalya Areli, LMFT and Holistic Life Coach
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
South San Francisco, CA 94080  (Online Only)
You are not your challenges. Do you need help understanding how your past might be affecting your current experience? I specialize in helping women heal from creative blocks, grief and loss, trauma, burnout, low self worth, and overwhelm. You can shift unhealthy beliefs and patterns, learn tools and strategies to help you feel calmer and more in control, change habits that no longer serve you, and tap in to a deeper, higher part of you. I also help people explore and integrate non-ordinary experiences. We all, me included, need support at times to navigate the healing journey in order to feel whole and balanced.
You are not your challenges. Do you need help understanding how your past might be affecting your current experience? I specialize in helping women heal from creative blocks, grief and loss, trauma, burnout, low self worth, and overwhelm. You can shift unhealthy beliefs and patterns, learn tools and strategies to help you feel calmer and more in control, change habits that no longer serve you, and tap in to a deeper, higher part of you. I also help people explore and integrate non-ordinary experiences. We all, me included, need support at times to navigate the healing journey in order to feel whole and balanced.
(951) 419-3357 View (951) 419-3357
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Susie Valle
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Burlingame, CA 94010  (Online Only)
Hello there, I'm Susie. I'm a bilingual therapist who speaks English and Spanish. I have specialized training in Art Therapy and EMDR. In my work with individuals and groups, I am compassionate, collaborative, culturally sensitive and creative.
Hello there, I'm Susie. I'm a bilingual therapist who speaks English and Spanish. I have specialized training in Art Therapy and EMDR. In my work with individuals and groups, I am compassionate, collaborative, culturally sensitive and creative.
(650) 684-1535 View (650) 684-1535
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Caitlin Wicks
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94118
I am here to tell you, you are not broken, even if your mind may tell you so. When we are anxious or in despair, we can’t think straight or engage our usual survival strategies. It can impact our health, body, emotions, relationships, perception of self and reality. We can't make sense of the distorted thoughts alone. We need a therapist to help guide us. I often help young women who are feeling shy, anxious, obsessive, depressed, struggling with perfectionism or life transitions. I enjoy helping girls and women achieve developmentally appropriate social-emotional, verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
I am here to tell you, you are not broken, even if your mind may tell you so. When we are anxious or in despair, we can’t think straight or engage our usual survival strategies. It can impact our health, body, emotions, relationships, perception of self and reality. We can't make sense of the distorted thoughts alone. We need a therapist to help guide us. I often help young women who are feeling shy, anxious, obsessive, depressed, struggling with perfectionism or life transitions. I enjoy helping girls and women achieve developmentally appropriate social-emotional, verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
(415) 649-5373 View (415) 649-5373
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Jennifer Butler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94109
My name is Jennifer Butler, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based out of Southern California, working with clients statewide via Telehealth. I work with adolescents, adults, and older adults from diverse backgrounds and identifying cultures and specialize in the treatment of trauma, stress, anxiety, grief, and depression using Person (Client) Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy. Because each individual is unique, my approach is catered to each individual client based on their needs.
My name is Jennifer Butler, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based out of Southern California, working with clients statewide via Telehealth. I work with adolescents, adults, and older adults from diverse backgrounds and identifying cultures and specialize in the treatment of trauma, stress, anxiety, grief, and depression using Person (Client) Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy. Because each individual is unique, my approach is catered to each individual client based on their needs.
(916) 354-6919 View (916) 354-6919
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CK Olivieri Blackmore
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94114  (Online Only)
CK Olivieri Blackmore is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who approaches life with warmth, compassion, and creativity. CK specializes in relationship dynamics, post-traumatic stress disorders, and developmental life transitions. She is particularly adept at issues pertaining to the queer community and their loved ones. CK utilizes eclectic modalities such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, EFT, Gottman, and IFS to navigate the nuanced needs of her diverse clientele and the associated sexual and gendered concerns that arise. Blending insight-oriented and behavioral change practices, CK works from a quirky and truly innovative lens.
CK Olivieri Blackmore is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who approaches life with warmth, compassion, and creativity. CK specializes in relationship dynamics, post-traumatic stress disorders, and developmental life transitions. She is particularly adept at issues pertaining to the queer community and their loved ones. CK utilizes eclectic modalities such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, EFT, Gottman, and IFS to navigate the nuanced needs of her diverse clientele and the associated sexual and gendered concerns that arise. Blending insight-oriented and behavioral change practices, CK works from a quirky and truly innovative lens.
(518) 269-5458 View (518) 269-5458
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Lisa Falls
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
South San Francisco, CA 94080
Hi, my name is Lisa Falls. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, a Board-Certified Art Therapist. I have Advanced Certification in EFT, also known as Emotional Freedom Techniques. I have training in ThetaHeling and am a Neurofeedback Practitioner. I am passionate about working with my clients to heal and live happy, productive, and successful lives. I work with Adults, Families, Couples, and Teenagers. I am comfortable treating grief, loss, and trauma issues. Also, Anxiety and depression, Alcohol abuse, and OCD. I also treat clients with a Dual Diagnosis.
Hi, my name is Lisa Falls. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, a Board-Certified Art Therapist. I have Advanced Certification in EFT, also known as Emotional Freedom Techniques. I have training in ThetaHeling and am a Neurofeedback Practitioner. I am passionate about working with my clients to heal and live happy, productive, and successful lives. I work with Adults, Families, Couples, and Teenagers. I am comfortable treating grief, loss, and trauma issues. Also, Anxiety and depression, Alcohol abuse, and OCD. I also treat clients with a Dual Diagnosis.
(650) 955-6189 View (650) 955-6189
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Wisdom of Mind and Body
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94114
We all want the same things. To be understood, recognized, treated with kindness and respect. To feel like we belong. We share the same path to growth through self-effort in overcoming challenges in our life’s journey. Are you mastering the game of life? You are more powerful than your past or stories. Truth be told, “life is simply what you create it to mean.” Imagine yourself as the eagle that soars up into the sky with Wisdom as a compass. I can help you with self-esteem, family, career, trauma, grief, chronic illness, depression, anxiety, womens’ empowerment, life transitions, relationships, death/dying, and pet loss.
We all want the same things. To be understood, recognized, treated with kindness and respect. To feel like we belong. We share the same path to growth through self-effort in overcoming challenges in our life’s journey. Are you mastering the game of life? You are more powerful than your past or stories. Truth be told, “life is simply what you create it to mean.” Imagine yourself as the eagle that soars up into the sky with Wisdom as a compass. I can help you with self-esteem, family, career, trauma, grief, chronic illness, depression, anxiety, womens’ empowerment, life transitions, relationships, death/dying, and pet loss.
(925) 255-7552 View (925) 255-7552
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Nikki Eisenhauer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94101
I am the life coach for therapists, healers, seekers, & dreamers. NO big Package by-ins--have 1 session at a time with no commitment--and I'll happily give referrals if I'm not the right healer for you. Good fits? Previous therapy experience, already has some understanding of personal 'stuck points' and want guidance, support, mentorship, & 'how-to' tools to live balanced, fulfilled, peaceful. Life is hard enough--easier with emotionally effective tools and strategies. I think my best work is in teaching people from difficult backgrounds how to fully, deeply, love and heal themselves, to get out of survival mode and into LIVING.
I am the life coach for therapists, healers, seekers, & dreamers. NO big Package by-ins--have 1 session at a time with no commitment--and I'll happily give referrals if I'm not the right healer for you. Good fits? Previous therapy experience, already has some understanding of personal 'stuck points' and want guidance, support, mentorship, & 'how-to' tools to live balanced, fulfilled, peaceful. Life is hard enough--easier with emotionally effective tools and strategies. I think my best work is in teaching people from difficult backgrounds how to fully, deeply, love and heal themselves, to get out of survival mode and into LIVING.
(713) 338-9162 View (713) 338-9162
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Kalyani Shah
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94114
My name is Kalyani Shah, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. For the past 18 years, I have enjoyed working with adults, children, and their families to help them gain a better understanding of themselves and work through their problems. I have found that my approach is a good fit for all ages, but I do have a specialty in working with TAY (transitional age youth 16-24yr) and children dealing with life challenges.
My name is Kalyani Shah, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. For the past 18 years, I have enjoyed working with adults, children, and their families to help them gain a better understanding of themselves and work through their problems. I have found that my approach is a good fit for all ages, but I do have a specialty in working with TAY (transitional age youth 16-24yr) and children dealing with life challenges.
(951) 261-8784 View (951) 261-8784
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Haley Hewitt
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, E-RYT
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94115
Waitlist for new clients
My name is Haley Hewitt and I specialize in individual, couples, and family therapy. I believe that because we are complex and unique individuals, an approach that integrates both mind and body is essential for the healing, growth, and resiliency that is the goal of therapeutic counseling. Treatment specializations include: depression and anxiety, couples counseling, children and adolescents, psychedelic-assisted therapies, stress and/or pain management, life transitions, self-esteem, mental illness/mental health issues, gender and/or sexual identity, and LGBTQIA. I am trained in EMDR, Brainspotting, IFS, DBT/CBT & Somatics.
My name is Haley Hewitt and I specialize in individual, couples, and family therapy. I believe that because we are complex and unique individuals, an approach that integrates both mind and body is essential for the healing, growth, and resiliency that is the goal of therapeutic counseling. Treatment specializations include: depression and anxiety, couples counseling, children and adolescents, psychedelic-assisted therapies, stress and/or pain management, life transitions, self-esteem, mental illness/mental health issues, gender and/or sexual identity, and LGBTQIA. I am trained in EMDR, Brainspotting, IFS, DBT/CBT & Somatics.
(925) 275-5742 View (925) 275-5742
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Intrepid Therapy Collective
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94111
We are an innovative community of unconventional, yet comprehensively trained, psychotherapists providing practical, non-reductive, and in-depth support to help you overcome adversities, resolve outdated patterns, craft more fulfilling relationships, achieve your mental health goals—and address the traumas, stressors, burdens, and conflicts that hold you back from enjoying what your life and relationships have to offer. In general, we foster a holistic and integrative approach to mental health care that focuses on what works and is not limited to what has traditionally been practiced.
We are an innovative community of unconventional, yet comprehensively trained, psychotherapists providing practical, non-reductive, and in-depth support to help you overcome adversities, resolve outdated patterns, craft more fulfilling relationships, achieve your mental health goals—and address the traumas, stressors, burdens, and conflicts that hold you back from enjoying what your life and relationships have to offer. In general, we foster a holistic and integrative approach to mental health care that focuses on what works and is not limited to what has traditionally been practiced.
(628) 265-3125 View (628) 265-3125
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Alex Keller
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94114  (Online Only)
Hello! As a psychologist, I offer sessions for children, teens, and adults for variety of topics, including work stress, couple's issues, and depression. I hold a specialty in integrated health psychology, and have worked with individuals or families coping with mental or physical health issues. I also work with clients who are experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions, and provide gender-affirming care. I completed my MFT (Master's in family therapy) degree in 2013, and later completed my Doctorate Degree in Clinical Psychology (PsyD).
Hello! As a psychologist, I offer sessions for children, teens, and adults for variety of topics, including work stress, couple's issues, and depression. I hold a specialty in integrated health psychology, and have worked with individuals or families coping with mental or physical health issues. I also work with clients who are experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions, and provide gender-affirming care. I completed my MFT (Master's in family therapy) degree in 2013, and later completed my Doctorate Degree in Clinical Psychology (PsyD).
(341) 999-7009 View (341) 999-7009
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Elisha Ellis Madsen | Board-Certified Music Therapist
MME, MT-BC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94121
Are you struggling with anxiety or self-doubt? Do you ever feel like your emotions control you? Constantly worried about the future or stuck in the past? Lost touch with your creative side (or perhaps you were never allowed to explore it in the first place?) You aren’t alone, and I want to help you feel grounded, confident, and more present in your own life. I’m Elisha: I specialize in music therapy for adults who want to ease anxiety, improve self-esteem, and reignite creativity through a holistic lens. My therapeutic approach is authentic, bold, intuitive, and creative. I am committed to anti-oppressive and inclusive practice.
Are you struggling with anxiety or self-doubt? Do you ever feel like your emotions control you? Constantly worried about the future or stuck in the past? Lost touch with your creative side (or perhaps you were never allowed to explore it in the first place?) You aren’t alone, and I want to help you feel grounded, confident, and more present in your own life. I’m Elisha: I specialize in music therapy for adults who want to ease anxiety, improve self-esteem, and reignite creativity through a holistic lens. My therapeutic approach is authentic, bold, intuitive, and creative. I am committed to anti-oppressive and inclusive practice.
(415) 236-5937 View (415) 236-5937
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Carina Hartley
LPC Intern, MA
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94131  (Online Only)
I love working with spiritual, creative, artistic weirdos who live and love outside the box. If you're feeling lost, disconnected, and struggling to find your groove in the world: I hear you. I bet there are also ways that you are yearning to express yourself; to be deeply seen and supported. Are you hoping to show up in relationships in a more authentic way? Exploring parts of your identity that feel like exciting and scary unknowns? I’m here to help you embrace the fluidity and complexity of who you are. Therapy is your space to integrate all of life's challenges and beauty within a safe and compassionate relationship.
I love working with spiritual, creative, artistic weirdos who live and love outside the box. If you're feeling lost, disconnected, and struggling to find your groove in the world: I hear you. I bet there are also ways that you are yearning to express yourself; to be deeply seen and supported. Are you hoping to show up in relationships in a more authentic way? Exploring parts of your identity that feel like exciting and scary unknowns? I’m here to help you embrace the fluidity and complexity of who you are. Therapy is your space to integrate all of life's challenges and beauty within a safe and compassionate relationship.
(415) 449-2867 View (415) 449-2867

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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.