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Hilary See
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94118  (Online Only)
I specialize in working with adolescents and adults who want to learn how to take control of their ADHD, anxiety and depression.
Consumed with worry, nervousness or feeling on edge? Have you felt inadequate, behind, or that sinking feeling like you've done something wrong? Having difficulty concentrating, focusing on tasks, feeling like you're always on the move? Is procrastinating or always putting things off until last minute something you struggle with? You are not alone and everything you're experiencing is apart of being a human. Let me help you explore your true potential and tap into your inner strengths and resilience. I can help you better understand how to improve challenging behaviors and live life comfortably.
I specialize in working with adolescents and adults who want to learn how to take control of their ADHD, anxiety and depression.
Consumed with worry, nervousness or feeling on edge? Have you felt inadequate, behind, or that sinking feeling like you've done something wrong? Having difficulty concentrating, focusing on tasks, feeling like you're always on the move? Is procrastinating or always putting things off until last minute something you struggle with? You are not alone and everything you're experiencing is apart of being a human. Let me help you explore your true potential and tap into your inner strengths and resilience. I can help you better understand how to improve challenging behaviors and live life comfortably.
(628) 243-3651 View (628) 243-3651
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Karla Schlags
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94104
I am the founder of a group practice, California Integrative Counseling Center, located in downtown San Francisco. Our team specializes in treating individuals with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, mood disorders, career challenges, relationship issues, and those going through life transitions. We provide individual therapy, group therapy for Adults with ADHD, couples therapy, teen therapy, and family therapy.
I am the founder of a group practice, California Integrative Counseling Center, located in downtown San Francisco. Our team specializes in treating individuals with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, mood disorders, career challenges, relationship issues, and those going through life transitions. We provide individual therapy, group therapy for Adults with ADHD, couples therapy, teen therapy, and family therapy.
(415) 524-0582 x1 View (415) 524-0582 x1
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Dov Golodner
Counselor, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94118
Additionally, I have worked over eighteen years as a professional career counselor and recently as an ADHD specialist, discovering and dissembling the internal blocks and habits that keep us from greater satisfaction.
The people I've been able to help most feel stuck and crave direction in recovering an assured sense of who they are and their potential. We are all creatures of adaptation and many of us learn early on to adjust to whatever the world asks of us. Accordingly, we may internalize the priorities of our parents, our peers, and our culture, agendas that don’t always serve our own interest.
Additionally, I have worked over eighteen years as a professional career counselor and recently as an ADHD specialist, discovering and dissembling the internal blocks and habits that keep us from greater satisfaction.
The people I've been able to help most feel stuck and crave direction in recovering an assured sense of who they are and their potential. We are all creatures of adaptation and many of us learn early on to adjust to whatever the world asks of us. Accordingly, we may internalize the priorities of our parents, our peers, and our culture, agendas that don’t always serve our own interest.
(415) 818-1448 View (415) 818-1448
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Amma H Tai
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94102
Hello and welcome! I am a licensed clinical psychologist providing individual and group therapy in English, Cantonese and Mandarin. I specialize in anxiety disorders, stress and related conditions, and provide ADHD evaluation. Change may cause stress, but dealing with a change successfully would leave us stronger, more confident, and better prepared for a new chapter in our life. My approach is practical, focusing on fast symptom relief. I will help you understand your concerns and guide you to solutions you believe are best by learning new skills that will allow you to deal with challenges and maximize your full potential.
Hello and welcome! I am a licensed clinical psychologist providing individual and group therapy in English, Cantonese and Mandarin. I specialize in anxiety disorders, stress and related conditions, and provide ADHD evaluation. Change may cause stress, but dealing with a change successfully would leave us stronger, more confident, and better prepared for a new chapter in our life. My approach is practical, focusing on fast symptom relief. I will help you understand your concerns and guide you to solutions you believe are best by learning new skills that will allow you to deal with challenges and maximize your full potential.
(628) 333-6588 View (628) 333-6588
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Giulia P. Davis
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94117  (Online Only)
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Marriage Counseling, Women's Issues & ADHD.
Are you rocking that 'got-it-together' facade, but deep down you're really falling apart? You're not alone. Life's throwing punches, and the struggle is real. You're seeking direction and clarity, but you feel stuck, caught in self-doubt, and trapped in "stay or leave" dilemmas. The uncertainty is unsettling and you start questioning everything about your relationship…and yourself. Whether it's your marriage, career, or the sheer weight of everything around you—I get it. It's like having a hundred tabs open in your mind at once, making it hard to think straight and perform as you envision. You're exhausted. It's time for a change.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Marriage Counseling, Women's Issues & ADHD.
Are you rocking that 'got-it-together' facade, but deep down you're really falling apart? You're not alone. Life's throwing punches, and the struggle is real. You're seeking direction and clarity, but you feel stuck, caught in self-doubt, and trapped in "stay or leave" dilemmas. The uncertainty is unsettling and you start questioning everything about your relationship…and yourself. Whether it's your marriage, career, or the sheer weight of everything around you—I get it. It's like having a hundred tabs open in your mind at once, making it hard to think straight and perform as you envision. You're exhausted. It's time for a change.
(415) 692-3541 View (415) 692-3541
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Madison Messerli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94109  (Online Only)
It’s very possible that you’re not lazy or unmotivated but instead dealing with symptoms of undiagnosed ADHD.
It’s 8 pm the night before your work project is due, and the pressure is on. Your boss assigned this three weeks ago, and you kept telling yourself you had more time. Now, there are less than 12 hours to hand it in, and you haven’t even begun. But, rather than finally starting, you look for anything else to do. “The oven could use a deep clean,” you decide to yourself. You watch the clock tick, and your stress builds until you have no choice but to start, but by then, it’s too late to do it right. So you hand in the work late again, rushed and full of errors. You hate letting yourself and others down but don’t know another way.
It’s very possible that you’re not lazy or unmotivated but instead dealing with symptoms of undiagnosed ADHD.
It’s 8 pm the night before your work project is due, and the pressure is on. Your boss assigned this three weeks ago, and you kept telling yourself you had more time. Now, there are less than 12 hours to hand it in, and you haven’t even begun. But, rather than finally starting, you look for anything else to do. “The oven could use a deep clean,” you decide to yourself. You watch the clock tick, and your stress builds until you have no choice but to start, but by then, it’s too late to do it right. So you hand in the work late again, rushed and full of errors. You hate letting yourself and others down but don’t know another way.
(415) 301-6908 View (415) 301-6908
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Heidi Landgraf Breakthrough Neurotherapy
Counselor, LPCC, RSMT, RYT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94104
I work in tandem with psychotherapy and neurofeedback to recover your true resilience. I can work in either modality alone, however the two together have a synergistic effect, producing quicker results. Neurofeedback assists in restoring optimal brain health, while psychotherapy can help you become aware of your thinking patterns, and assist you in creating better emotional balance. You can feel awake and deeply connected to the world and others around you again. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, ADD, PTSD or other traumas, I can help free you from old blockages and restore your original, true nature.
I work in tandem with psychotherapy and neurofeedback to recover your true resilience. I can work in either modality alone, however the two together have a synergistic effect, producing quicker results. Neurofeedback assists in restoring optimal brain health, while psychotherapy can help you become aware of your thinking patterns, and assist you in creating better emotional balance. You can feel awake and deeply connected to the world and others around you again. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, ADD, PTSD or other traumas, I can help free you from old blockages and restore your original, true nature.
(415) 534-4205 View (415) 534-4205
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Matt McKeithan
Psychologist, PsyD, MA, LPC-A
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94121  (Online Only)
I specialize in treating those with various mental disorders and behavioral issues to include: ADHD, PTSD, Anxiety, and Personality Disorders. I utilize detailed Psychological Assessment, and empirically supported treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness. I am certified as a DBT practitioner and a life coach. Lastly, I integrate a holistic mindset into my practice, where emphasis is placed on gut/brain health, sleep quality, lifestyle, and diet.
I specialize in treating those with various mental disorders and behavioral issues to include: ADHD, PTSD, Anxiety, and Personality Disorders. I utilize detailed Psychological Assessment, and empirically supported treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness. I am certified as a DBT practitioner and a life coach. Lastly, I integrate a holistic mindset into my practice, where emphasis is placed on gut/brain health, sleep quality, lifestyle, and diet.
(628) 214-2794 View (628) 214-2794
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Zdravko Rozic
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC, CCC
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94104  (Online Only)
I work primarily with adults with ADHD and with couples.
I am Zdravko but I mostly go by Z. I was born in former Yugoslavia. At the age of 14, circumstances forced me to leave my homeland. After a few years in Germany, in the late 90's I embarked on a new chapter by moving to the United States. My journey through life and career has been marked by diverse experiences, including roles in mortgage banking, retail, and ride-sharing, as well as being a parent and getting diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, all of which have profoundly influenced my approach as a therapist.
I work primarily with adults with ADHD and with couples.
I am Zdravko but I mostly go by Z. I was born in former Yugoslavia. At the age of 14, circumstances forced me to leave my homeland. After a few years in Germany, in the late 90's I embarked on a new chapter by moving to the United States. My journey through life and career has been marked by diverse experiences, including roles in mortgage banking, retail, and ride-sharing, as well as being a parent and getting diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, all of which have profoundly influenced my approach as a therapist.
(415) 842-4293 x5 View (415) 842-4293 x5
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Sophia Shu Wang
MA, MT-BC, ADHD-CC, CCTP-I, CCBT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94110
My specialty is treating depression, anxiety, ADHD, grief, and navigating narcissistic fallout through life coaching and therapy.
Through my 10 years of experience working with people of all ages and cultural backgrounds from NYC to SF, I developed a very collaborative approach, which includes but not limited to humanistic, psychodynamic, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral. I integrate creative modality with practical CBT, ACT, Trauma Informed Therapy, and Coaching to reach the best outcome for each individual. I help my clients connect with purpose, passion, and community to go from managing difficult times to thriving and living life fully.
My specialty is treating depression, anxiety, ADHD, grief, and navigating narcissistic fallout through life coaching and therapy.
Through my 10 years of experience working with people of all ages and cultural backgrounds from NYC to SF, I developed a very collaborative approach, which includes but not limited to humanistic, psychodynamic, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral. I integrate creative modality with practical CBT, ACT, Trauma Informed Therapy, and Coaching to reach the best outcome for each individual. I help my clients connect with purpose, passion, and community to go from managing difficult times to thriving and living life fully.
(341) 766-0668 View (341) 766-0668
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Julie A Wolfert
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94123
I work collaboratively with patients in individual therapy and while conducting neuropsychological, psychodiagnostic, and psychoeducational assessments. I provide information regarding patients' limitations, capabilities, cognitive functioning and diagnostic considerations. My interests and experience have contributed to my specializing in diagnosing and treating neuropsychological and educational disabilities (including ADHD/ADD) as well as working with individuals experiencing mood, adjustment and anxiety disorders. I assist people in the development of academic, professional and personal skills and the building of confidence in order to support reaching their highest potential. I provide behavioral pain management and work with patients who are adjusting to various disabilities.
I work collaboratively with patients in individual therapy and while conducting neuropsychological, psychodiagnostic, and psychoeducational assessments. I provide information regarding patients' limitations, capabilities, cognitive functioning and diagnostic considerations. My interests and experience have contributed to my specializing in diagnosing and treating neuropsychological and educational disabilities (including ADHD/ADD) as well as working with individuals experiencing mood, adjustment and anxiety disorders. I assist people in the development of academic, professional and personal skills and the building of confidence in order to support reaching their highest potential. I provide behavioral pain management and work with patients who are adjusting to various disabilities.
(415) 935-4901 View (415) 935-4901
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Dr. Nathan Hale
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94115  (Online Only)
I specialize in working with patients to live better with anxiety, depression and even ADHD.
Are you bothered by constant worry, fear, nervousness or anxiety? Feeling down, depressed, hopeless or like life is always going wrong? Having difficulty focusing or concentrating and feeling like you are always on the move? Is procrastinating or always putting things off until the last minute something you struggle with? These are all a part of being human, and there is nothing wrong with you. Let me help you better how to understand these thoughts, and feelings and drop the struggle against them. I can help you better understand how you can change behaviors and live a better life, even with these thoughts and feelings.
I specialize in working with patients to live better with anxiety, depression and even ADHD.
Are you bothered by constant worry, fear, nervousness or anxiety? Feeling down, depressed, hopeless or like life is always going wrong? Having difficulty focusing or concentrating and feeling like you are always on the move? Is procrastinating or always putting things off until the last minute something you struggle with? These are all a part of being human, and there is nothing wrong with you. Let me help you better how to understand these thoughts, and feelings and drop the struggle against them. I can help you better understand how you can change behaviors and live a better life, even with these thoughts and feelings.
(415) 858-1909 View (415) 858-1909
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Perrine Portillo
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94110
Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who works with adolescents, adults, and couples. I have a unique experience helping clients with ADHD, identity concerns, relationship conflict, and adoption. I also enjoy supporting clients with addressing insomnia, mood disorders (anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder), parenting challenges, and school issues. Additionally, I welcome those who may be seeking a therapist who is part of the BIPOC community.
Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who works with adolescents, adults, and couples. I have a unique experience helping clients with ADHD, identity concerns, relationship conflict, and adoption. I also enjoy supporting clients with addressing insomnia, mood disorders (anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder), parenting challenges, and school issues. Additionally, I welcome those who may be seeking a therapist who is part of the BIPOC community.
(530) 296-8675 View (530) 296-8675
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Joshua Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94104  (Online Only)
I have also had extensive specialty training in ADHD across all ages, and have completed the rigorous educational courses required for the ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP) Certification.
I am an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist who values the relationship between culture and mental health. After earning my master’s degree from University of Southern California, I served the LA community as a mental health clinician working with very diverse populations. I have since expanded to see patients online throughout California, helping to make mental health care more accessible to all. I primarily work with adults of all ages yet have substantial experience working with youth and adolescence. I have extensive experience working with ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, thought obsessions and behavioral compulsions.
I have also had extensive specialty training in ADHD across all ages, and have completed the rigorous educational courses required for the ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP) Certification.
I am an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist who values the relationship between culture and mental health. After earning my master’s degree from University of Southern California, I served the LA community as a mental health clinician working with very diverse populations. I have since expanded to see patients online throughout California, helping to make mental health care more accessible to all. I primarily work with adults of all ages yet have substantial experience working with youth and adolescence. I have extensive experience working with ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, thought obsessions and behavioral compulsions.
(415) 969-2775 View (415) 969-2775
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BAFTS - Psychoeducational Evaluations and Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94101
If suspect that you or someone you care about may be experiencing symptoms of ADD/ADHD please take our FREE ANONYMOUS ONLINE SCREENING on our website, or call today for a fee phone consultation.
Clinicians in our program provide comprehensive mental health treatment for families. Our licensed psychologists provide Psychoeducational Evaluations/testing for children designed to help you understand how your child learns and the best way to support them. Evaluations consist of a full cognitive and academic evaluation, as well as an assessment of social, emotional, and behavioral concerns. Additionally, we provide comprehensive testing for children and adults including IQ testing, and child and adult ADHD.
If suspect that you or someone you care about may be experiencing symptoms of ADD/ADHD please take our FREE ANONYMOUS ONLINE SCREENING on our website, or call today for a fee phone consultation.
Clinicians in our program provide comprehensive mental health treatment for families. Our licensed psychologists provide Psychoeducational Evaluations/testing for children designed to help you understand how your child learns and the best way to support them. Evaluations consist of a full cognitive and academic evaluation, as well as an assessment of social, emotional, and behavioral concerns. Additionally, we provide comprehensive testing for children and adults including IQ testing, and child and adult ADHD.
(415) 460-7301 View (415) 460-7301
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Dr. Richie Koenig
Registered Psychological Associate, PsyD
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94117  (Online Only)
Dr. Richie Koenig specializes in treating ADHD, queer issues, depression, anxiety, and trauma related disorders. He has worked in a variety of clinical settings throughout California and has experience working with a wide range of presenting concerns, including life transitions, family conflict, and grief. His therapeutic approach is both neurodiverse and queer affirming, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive; he centers psychodynamic, multicultural, somatic, and relational approaches that continuously integrated with the instrumental features of evidence-based modalities including CBT and DBT.
Dr. Richie Koenig specializes in treating ADHD, queer issues, depression, anxiety, and trauma related disorders. He has worked in a variety of clinical settings throughout California and has experience working with a wide range of presenting concerns, including life transitions, family conflict, and grief. His therapeutic approach is both neurodiverse and queer affirming, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive; he centers psychodynamic, multicultural, somatic, and relational approaches that continuously integrated with the instrumental features of evidence-based modalities including CBT and DBT.
(310) 356-3793 View (310) 356-3793
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Alena Hutchinson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94115
I work frequently with anxiety and stress, workplace and relationship issues, adult ADHD;, depression, dealing with difficult/ controlling people; major life transitions (relationship endings, career changes, etc.
My approach in therapy is to create a warm, non-judgmental, interactive atmosphere in which we can bring the wisdom of your highest and best self to your current difficulties and dilemmas. I am attuned to the effect of unconscious patterns that begin in childhood and yet try to work in the present, trusting that the past -- to the extent it is important -- will show up in the present. My belief is that human beings naturally tend toward wholeness. I use education and mindfulness and cognitive-behavioral techniques to enable you to participate fully in your own healing and growth.
I work frequently with anxiety and stress, workplace and relationship issues, adult ADHD;, depression, dealing with difficult/ controlling people; major life transitions (relationship endings, career changes, etc.
My approach in therapy is to create a warm, non-judgmental, interactive atmosphere in which we can bring the wisdom of your highest and best self to your current difficulties and dilemmas. I am attuned to the effect of unconscious patterns that begin in childhood and yet try to work in the present, trusting that the past -- to the extent it is important -- will show up in the present. My belief is that human beings naturally tend toward wholeness. I use education and mindfulness and cognitive-behavioral techniques to enable you to participate fully in your own healing and growth.
(415) 397-8300 View (415) 397-8300
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Victoria L. Vogel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94117
I combine LENS Neurofeedback with ancient wisdom, warmth and caring. Are you longing for someone positive to talk to who cares and understands? Someone who has experience with anxiety, ADHD, head trauma, PTSD, depression and finding your place in life and love? I can hold your issues and teach you mindfulness which brings happiness and relief. Days, evenings, some insurance.
I combine LENS Neurofeedback with ancient wisdom, warmth and caring. Are you longing for someone positive to talk to who cares and understands? Someone who has experience with anxiety, ADHD, head trauma, PTSD, depression and finding your place in life and love? I can hold your issues and teach you mindfulness which brings happiness and relief. Days, evenings, some insurance.
(415) 413-3935 View (415) 413-3935
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Alexandra Matthews
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94118
I am a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist. I specialize in treatment of anxiety (including obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic, phobias, discomfort in any social situation, separation anxiety), child and adult ADD/ADHD, depression, bipolar disorder, parent/child difficulties, and coping with chronic and/or life-threatening medical illness. I will help you develop effective coping skills, healthier habits, and new tools for future use. My goal is to reduce anxiety and depression, to increase confidence, and create lasting change. I do neuropsychological testing for youth and adults who may have learning differences.
I am a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist. I specialize in treatment of anxiety (including obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic, phobias, discomfort in any social situation, separation anxiety), child and adult ADD/ADHD, depression, bipolar disorder, parent/child difficulties, and coping with chronic and/or life-threatening medical illness. I will help you develop effective coping skills, healthier habits, and new tools for future use. My goal is to reduce anxiety and depression, to increase confidence, and create lasting change. I do neuropsychological testing for youth and adults who may have learning differences.
(415) 767-1667 View (415) 767-1667
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Michelle Reinlieb
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94102
My neuropsychology specialty additionally attracts clients with ADD/ADHD and other cognitive challenges.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist (Ph.D.) in Washington (in-person in Redmond and telehealth across the state) and California (telehealth) with extensive experience working with young adults, adults and older adults. I offer a warm and individualized approach with a foundation in evidence based practices, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
My neuropsychology specialty additionally attracts clients with ADD/ADHD and other cognitive challenges.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist (Ph.D.) in Washington (in-person in Redmond and telehealth across the state) and California (telehealth) with extensive experience working with young adults, adults and older adults. I offer a warm and individualized approach with a foundation in evidence based practices, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
(310) 282-7545 View (310) 282-7545

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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.