ADHD Therapists in New York, NY

Do you have ADHD? Your neurodivergent brain is wired differently than others, which makes it nearly impossible to focus your attention when needed, show up on time, control your anger, and follow through with important tasks. Thankfully, ADHD-Focused Therapy and Neurofeedback for ADHD can help. Tim is the Founder and Clinical Director of The ATTN Center, one of New York's premiere ADHD Testing and treatment facilities. He leads a team of expert therapists who specialize in therapy for ADHD, to help you process your thoughts and feelings around ADHD, and teach you the tools needed to manage your ADHD symptoms.

Jeffrey Ottowitz is a licensed clinical social worker. Jeffrey’s goal is to create a therapeutic relationship with each of his patients that gives them the necessary agency to create a life they deem worth living. He approaches every session with full presence, empathy, compassion, and a sense of humor. Jeffrey has worked with a variety of populations in outpatient and community-based mental health programs since 2002.

Alaina is a Manhattan-based mental health counselor with a wide range of experience with different populations and diagnoses. She works with adolescents, and adults in both addiction and traditional mental health. Alaina also works with couples as well.

I treat individuals, couples and families with the perspective of the whole system. Each person has learned beliefs and ideologies from their family of origin and bring those with them when they enter a new relationship. Helping uncover how those beliefs affect their lives is often key to the underpinnings of their problems and being able to decide what works for them is critical to being able to create a strong foundation in their relationships.

What’s getting in the way of you being yourself? Let’s work together to bust past your blocks so you can share your full self with the world. I create an open-minded, sex positive, and compassionate space where clients are free to both find and be their true selves. Through my integrated, client-centered approach, we’ll work together to discover who you are, work through different pieces of your identity, and work through anything holding you back from being the fullest, most authentic version of yourself.

We are destined to experience joy and wellbeing and to fully express our unique potential. Do you sometimes wish for guidance and help in managing your daily life, making decisions, organizing, regulating your emotions and behaviors, navigating the weave of social interactions, and achieving your goals and life vision? Or do you struggle with Executive Functioning, Impulsivity, Procrastination, Focus, Difficulties at work or school? Get to know the person who knows you best, wants the best for you, knows how to go about it, and will advocate for you with kindness. This person is inside you.

SohoMD offers online sessions with board-certified clinicians to evaluate, diagnose, and treat Anxiety, Depression, and ADHD. Our teletherapy and telepsychiatry services make appointments easy. All you need is a smartphone to access our therapist or prescribers. We are in-network with Cigna and Optum insurances but please be advised that we require all our patients to be frequently seen especially during the first month to customize your care for success.

David Gottesfeld (www.davidgottesfeld.com) is a Licensed Psychologist in private practice since 1991, with offices in Manhattan and White Plains, New York. Dr. Gottesfeld is also an Adjunct Professor at the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology teaching the Practicum in Child Assessment. He specializes in comprehensive Psycho-Educational Testing and Neuropsychological Testing, as well as child, adolescent, and adult psychotherapy. He is recognized as an expert in the assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, and adults and is skilled in the process of securing extended time and other test accommodations on the ISEE, PSAT, SAT, SAT2, or ACT.

I believe that every individual has the ability to overcome and conquer obstacles placed in their path. My creative client-centered and strengths-based approach allows me to tap in to my clients' Hidden Abilities. I specialize in working with adolescents, young adults, adults and families who struggle with high functioning Autism. Additionally, I work with clients who exhibit Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, and social skill deficits. Together, we will take positive steps forward to better understand and address everyday obstacles that you or your child face.

Osdely Castillo is a licensed mental health counselor. Osdely believes that a therapist’s role is to help guide their patients’ self-discovery. Osdely empowers her patients to identify their strengths, improve their self-esteem, and enhance their problem-solving skills to tackle life’s challenges. Osdely guides her patients in finding the best solutions for their concerns and incorporating those changes into their daily lives. She also strengthens their self-awareness of irrational thinking patterns and on implementing healthier coping strategies.

Finding “the right match” often creates additional stress when deciding to start therapy, and for good reason: we want to feel connected to the person we’ll speak to on a weekly basis. We want to feel seen and understood, especially in our most vulnerable state. As a New York-based psychotherapist and art therapist, I enjoy the process of getting to know my clients and recognize that a solid relationship is essential for personal growth in therapy. I bring empathy, warmth, and a healthy dose of humor to the therapy space to connect with my clients and foster an environment that feels safe, authentic, and supportive.

Elizabeth’s therapeutic style is one that is goal-oriented, collaborative, strengths-based, and promotes positive psychology. She enjoys working with those with depression, anxiety, ADHD, and trauma histories. She uses a number of therapeutic modalities including but not limited to Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing. Above all, a holistic and mind/ body perspective guides her practice.

My goal as your therapist is to support and empower you to focus on your strengths in order to become the best version of yourself possible. I help my clients cope with the psychological and emotional difficulties that underlie our unhealthy thoughts and behaviors. I am multi-culturally trained to work with people from diverse backgrounds. I ensure that regardless of sex, race, orientation, each client is treated equally and with respect in a safe, welcoming environment. My therapy style is warm, supportive, interactive, and empowering.

Stefanie Vitale is a licensed clinical social worker. Stefanie has been treating patients since 2006 and brings a wealth of experience in the mental health field to her practice. She helps patients with upsets or interferences in their daily functioning and emotional health by providing a safe space to process, discuss, and learn new techniques to work through these issues. She aims to foster healing, rebuilding, and triumph so her patients can reach their goals. Patients can count on Stefanie to be warm, realistic, empathetic, and non-judgmental as they process their concerns during sessions.

Dr. Dobbs is an accomplished clinical psychologist with over fifteen years of experience between teaching and clinical work. She specializes in working with children, teens, and adults and has worked across various settings, including private practice, school, residential, and community mental health. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in the gold standard of treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which provides faster, more effective results. With children and teens, she goes beyond the traditional confines of therapy by harnessing their natural creativity, integrating art, music, games, journaling, and other creative outlets.

I practice therapy because I believe relationships are the most important and powerful part of life. I'm invested in understanding who my clients are, building a relationship in which they feel known, and using that connection as a pathway out of shame. My clients often find common ground with me through unconventionality, humor, an appreciation for complexity, and an intersectional lens. I work with adults, teens, and relationship partners on issues relating to complex trauma, queerness and sexuality, ADHD, disability, and nontraditional and non-monogamous relationships.

I'm an adult, adolescent and child psychologist with a wide range of experience helping people work through life's difficulties. I specialize in humor, warmth and empathy using psychodynamic, mindfulness, cognitive behavioral (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) techniques. Whether it's anxiety, depression, ADHD, sexuality, relationships, or grief and trauma, I use an engaging and direct approach to clarify problems, minimize negative patterns, and ease painful symptoms and situations. A core part of my work is helping people strengthen their capacities for healthy self-reflection and coping, so that their problematic patterns diminish and their creative growth blossoms.

Adelyn is a seasoned therapist dedicated to guiding individuals toward a life of fulfillment, purpose, and personal growth. Specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Adelyn brings extensive experience from working in Mt. Sinai Hospital system’s top CBT and therapy programs. She has treated a diverse set of adult clients across all life stages, navigating a wide range of psychiatric and medical challenges in both outpatient and inpatient settings. She specializes in trauma- and stressor-related disorders, anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, executive functioning, and the intersection of medical conditions and mental health.

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