ADHD Therapists in Carefree, AZ
Whether you’re navigating a life transition, working through past trauma, or struggling to manage anxiety, relationships, or addictive patterns – therapy is a space where real change can begin. I help teens, adults, couples, and families explore what’s holding them back and build the skills and insight they need to move forward with more clarity and confidence.
Whether you’re navigating a life transition, working through past trauma, or struggling to manage anxiety, relationships, or addictive patterns – therapy is a space where real change can begin. I help teens, adults, couples, and families explore what’s holding them back and build the skills and insight they need to move forward with more clarity and confidence.
As a psychologist, I find it most important to create a safe and nonjudgmental environment, where children, adolescents and adults feel comfortable and understood.
I often work closely with parents and children, teaching "tools" that help families function better. These include respectful communication, anger management, and how to deal with excess anxiety or depression. I believe the past affects our present, and our thoughts affect our feelings and actions. I provide the skills that allow clients of any age to confidently move forward to a happier, healthier place.
As a psychologist, I find it most important to create a safe and nonjudgmental environment, where children, adolescents and adults feel comfortable and understood.
I often work closely with parents and children, teaching "tools" that help families function better. These include respectful communication, anger management, and how to deal with excess anxiety or depression. I believe the past affects our present, and our thoughts affect our feelings and actions. I provide the skills that allow clients of any age to confidently move forward to a happier, healthier place.
If you’re here, you might be feeling stuck. Maybe you understand where your patterns come from, but that insight hasn’t actually changed the trauma responses, intrusive thoughts, emotional numbness, or coping strategies that don’t feel helpful anymore. That can be exhausting.
I offer therapy that’s compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in helping your nervous system feel safe. We’ll explore the protective patterns that once helped you survive, process difficult experiences at your pace, and create space for reflection.
If you’re here, you might be feeling stuck. Maybe you understand where your patterns come from, but that insight hasn’t actually changed the trauma responses, intrusive thoughts, emotional numbness, or coping strategies that don’t feel helpful anymore. That can be exhausting.
I offer therapy that’s compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in helping your nervous system feel safe. We’ll explore the protective patterns that once helped you survive, process difficult experiences at your pace, and create space for reflection.
More Therapists Nearby
Struggling with ADHD, anxiety or depression?
My specialities include Depression/Anxiety, Adult ADD/ ADHD, Trauma, Grief, improving motivation and productivity. I often work with Caregivers of ill/elderly family. I am a highly trained Cognitive-Behavioral, Trauma-Informed, Mindfulness based therapist. I am Solution-Focused and also implement Somatic techniques. Licensed in Texas, Florida, and Arizona.
Struggling with ADHD, anxiety or depression?
My specialities include Depression/Anxiety, Adult ADD/ ADHD, Trauma, Grief, improving motivation and productivity. I often work with Caregivers of ill/elderly family. I am a highly trained Cognitive-Behavioral, Trauma-Informed, Mindfulness based therapist. I am Solution-Focused and also implement Somatic techniques. Licensed in Texas, Florida, and Arizona.
I primarily work with late-diagnosed or self-identified people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD), and the colloquial “ AuDHD” co-occurrence of both neurotypes.
I incorporate art therapy with those open to exploring their creativity. I love learning from educators with lived experience with ADHD, ASD, and chronic illness to help clients strengthen their ability to self-advocate and find connection. My approach to body neutrality and disordered eating is informed by Health at Every Size (HAES) and Intuitive Eating.
I primarily work with late-diagnosed or self-identified people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD), and the colloquial “ AuDHD” co-occurrence of both neurotypes.
I incorporate art therapy with those open to exploring their creativity. I love learning from educators with lived experience with ADHD, ASD, and chronic illness to help clients strengthen their ability to self-advocate and find connection. My approach to body neutrality and disordered eating is informed by Health at Every Size (HAES) and Intuitive Eating.
Duane Freeman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd
2 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85028
Waitlist for new clients
My experience spans more than 20 years, working predominantly in independent private schools, meeting with individuals, developing and implementing social-emotional learning curricula, collaborating with various psychologists and psychiatrists to support students, creating parent presentations on child development, social dynamics, parent-child communication, and running leadership, social, and divorce groups. I use humor and improv to lower defenses, teach social cues, practice interpersonal skills, and approach difficult topics in a playful yet direct way. I support your healing process in creative and fun ways.
My experience spans more than 20 years, working predominantly in independent private schools, meeting with individuals, developing and implementing social-emotional learning curricula, collaborating with various psychologists and psychiatrists to support students, creating parent presentations on child development, social dynamics, parent-child communication, and running leadership, social, and divorce groups. I use humor and improv to lower defenses, teach social cues, practice interpersonal skills, and approach difficult topics in a playful yet direct way. I support your healing process in creative and fun ways.
We help clients manage anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and emotional dysregulation through intentional, evidence-based care.
Immediate Openings! Are you someone ready for change but unsure where to start? Are you feeling overwhelmed by emotions, stuck in unhealthy patterns, or disconnected from yourself and others? Are you seeking a safe, nonjudgmental space to process life’s challenges—whether related to anxiety, trauma, relationships, or self-esteem—and wanting tools that bring real relief? Do you desire to find emotional balance, healthier coping skills, and a deeper sense of confidence and peace? We are intentionally here for you. Privilege counseling licenses in Ohio, Arizona, Louisiana and Minnesota!
We help clients manage anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and emotional dysregulation through intentional, evidence-based care.
Immediate Openings! Are you someone ready for change but unsure where to start? Are you feeling overwhelmed by emotions, stuck in unhealthy patterns, or disconnected from yourself and others? Are you seeking a safe, nonjudgmental space to process life’s challenges—whether related to anxiety, trauma, relationships, or self-esteem—and wanting tools that bring real relief? Do you desire to find emotional balance, healthier coping skills, and a deeper sense of confidence and peace? We are intentionally here for you. Privilege counseling licenses in Ohio, Arizona, Louisiana and Minnesota!
You tell yourself it’s in the past—but your mind and body haven’t gotten the message. Maybe certain memories still feel painfully close. Maybe you find yourself reacting more strongly than you'd like, struggling to trust others, staying constantly on guard, or feeling disconnected from yourself and the people you care about. You’ve worked hard to move forward, but part of you still feels stuck in experiences that continue to shape your life today.
You tell yourself it’s in the past—but your mind and body haven’t gotten the message. Maybe certain memories still feel painfully close. Maybe you find yourself reacting more strongly than you'd like, struggling to trust others, staying constantly on guard, or feeling disconnected from yourself and the people you care about. You’ve worked hard to move forward, but part of you still feels stuck in experiences that continue to shape your life today.
I continue with excitement in contributing to the wellness of positive outcomes for patients, their families, to improve quality of life in their/our community. My knowledge and experience gained in the behavioral health field since 1992; is worthy. I am honest, open minded, and willing to commit quality services with “Best Practices” modalities for positive and effective treatment recovery outcomes. My dedication of quality, ethical work, professionalism and understanding to contribute a culture of caring and helping patients and their families to lead better lives. I work well with new challenges, highly energetic, excellence.
I continue with excitement in contributing to the wellness of positive outcomes for patients, their families, to improve quality of life in their/our community. My knowledge and experience gained in the behavioral health field since 1992; is worthy. I am honest, open minded, and willing to commit quality services with “Best Practices” modalities for positive and effective treatment recovery outcomes. My dedication of quality, ethical work, professionalism and understanding to contribute a culture of caring and helping patients and their families to lead better lives. I work well with new challenges, highly energetic, excellence.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
I hope this profile finds you in good health and high spirits. With a Master of Science in Professional Counseling, a life coach certification, and a Doctorate in Health and Wellness Leadership in progress, I am committed to helping you find practical and long-lasting solutions for your personal and professional life. My approach combines education and experience, integrating holistic methods like emotional coaching, resilience building, overcoming failure, and boosting confidence. This tailored approach recognizes that each individual is unique in their needs and aspirations. Feeling lost, stuck, or unable to identify the obstacles
I hope this profile finds you in good health and high spirits. With a Master of Science in Professional Counseling, a life coach certification, and a Doctorate in Health and Wellness Leadership in progress, I am committed to helping you find practical and long-lasting solutions for your personal and professional life. My approach combines education and experience, integrating holistic methods like emotional coaching, resilience building, overcoming failure, and boosting confidence. This tailored approach recognizes that each individual is unique in their needs and aspirations. Feeling lost, stuck, or unable to identify the obstacles
Additional areas of focus are ADHD, sex addiction, borderline personality disorder, family and relationship problems, men’s issues, self-harm, and suicidal ideation.
I offer a safe and non-judgmental space to process anything troubling, help you understand it, and work towards a fulfilling lifestyle. I use a person-centered approach that includes EMDR for trauma, somatic therapy, DBT, strengths-based, CBT, Gottman for couples, and trauma-informed care.
Additional areas of focus are ADHD, sex addiction, borderline personality disorder, family and relationship problems, men’s issues, self-harm, and suicidal ideation.
I offer a safe and non-judgmental space to process anything troubling, help you understand it, and work towards a fulfilling lifestyle. I use a person-centered approach that includes EMDR for trauma, somatic therapy, DBT, strengths-based, CBT, Gottman for couples, and trauma-informed care.
Do you have an ADHD or Autism (formerly Asperger's) diagnosis?
Accepting New Clients !Do you need help but can't or don't know how to ask for it? Do you feel like you are drowning, struggling, and unmotivated? Do you not recognize yourself anymore? Do you miss the person you used to be? If you're here and reading this, I want you to know that it's ok to need help. It's a tough world out there, especially now! So many people are overwhelmed with the current state of the world and don't know how to cope with it all. . Does it seem like help doesn't exist or at least not for you or you're loved one? I am here to help, and have been helping people find their way for over two decades.
Do you have an ADHD or Autism (formerly Asperger's) diagnosis?
Accepting New Clients !Do you need help but can't or don't know how to ask for it? Do you feel like you are drowning, struggling, and unmotivated? Do you not recognize yourself anymore? Do you miss the person you used to be? If you're here and reading this, I want you to know that it's ok to need help. It's a tough world out there, especially now! So many people are overwhelmed with the current state of the world and don't know how to cope with it all. . Does it seem like help doesn't exist or at least not for you or you're loved one? I am here to help, and have been helping people find their way for over two decades.
Since 2017, Steven has been a dedicated professional in behavioral health, gaining experience in outpatient care, detox programs, and private practice.
He takes a compassionate, person-centered approach, meeting clients where they are and using evidence-based techniques like CBT and DBT to support lasting change.
Outside of work, Steven enjoys reading, fitness, and research, continually striving for personal and professional growth to better serve his clients.
Since 2017, Steven has been a dedicated professional in behavioral health, gaining experience in outpatient care, detox programs, and private practice.
He takes a compassionate, person-centered approach, meeting clients where they are and using evidence-based techniques like CBT and DBT to support lasting change.
Outside of work, Steven enjoys reading, fitness, and research, continually striving for personal and professional growth to better serve his clients.
I provide individual psychotherapy services in Arizona for adults navigating anxiety, ADHD, insomnia, grief, medical challenges, and chronic pain.
I offer a space where you can feel truly heard, safe, and supported as you explore what’s been weighing on you. Through my work as a psychotherapist, I help people make sense of their experiences, see things in new ways, and move toward meaningful change and a greater sense of well-being.
I provide individual psychotherapy services in Arizona for adults navigating anxiety, ADHD, insomnia, grief, medical challenges, and chronic pain.
I offer a space where you can feel truly heard, safe, and supported as you explore what’s been weighing on you. Through my work as a psychotherapist, I help people make sense of their experiences, see things in new ways, and move toward meaningful change and a greater sense of well-being.
I currently specialize in working with neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ populations and often see those with ADHD, Autism, and complex trauma.
Hi, I'm Zoë! I am a queer, neurodivergent therapist at Affirming You. I’m passionate about creating a safe, inclusive space for all individuals to be their most authentic human selves. I use a trauma-informed, strength-based, and client-led approach, which essentially means I view you holistically, as someone impacted and shaped by their experiences, always point out your strengths, and believe everyone knows themselves best!
I currently specialize in working with neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ populations and often see those with ADHD, Autism, and complex trauma.
Hi, I'm Zoë! I am a queer, neurodivergent therapist at Affirming You. I’m passionate about creating a safe, inclusive space for all individuals to be their most authentic human selves. I use a trauma-informed, strength-based, and client-led approach, which essentially means I view you holistically, as someone impacted and shaped by their experiences, always point out your strengths, and believe everyone knows themselves best!
I help people with ADHD, and brain injuries, to rebuild working memory.
I have been a mental health therapist for over 30 years. As a therapist, I have found people want to feel empowered to manage their own life. I work with clients to learn to regulate their emotions and negative thoughts. I teach clients to learn to respond to people and situations and not to react to them. I am a DialecticaI Behavior Therapist (DBT), and a cognitive and behavioral therapist. In addition, I completed my dissertation on the attention system and working memory. Book with me now by clicking on my website.
I help people with ADHD, and brain injuries, to rebuild working memory.
I have been a mental health therapist for over 30 years. As a therapist, I have found people want to feel empowered to manage their own life. I work with clients to learn to regulate their emotions and negative thoughts. I teach clients to learn to respond to people and situations and not to react to them. I am a DialecticaI Behavior Therapist (DBT), and a cognitive and behavioral therapist. In addition, I completed my dissertation on the attention system and working memory. Book with me now by clicking on my website.
I am licensed in Arizona, Pennsylvania, and Oregon. Many of my clients come to me feeling disconnected from their authentic selves, exhausted, overwhelmed, and unsure how to feel safe—in their own bodies, in relationships, or in community. If this is you, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to navigate this process without support. I specialize in complex trauma rooted in abuse, broken family systems, religious environments, and social expectations. Many of my clients learn they are late-discovered Neurodivergent adults who are ready to release the weight of trying to fit and are ready to find themselves beyond the trauma.
I am licensed in Arizona, Pennsylvania, and Oregon. Many of my clients come to me feeling disconnected from their authentic selves, exhausted, overwhelmed, and unsure how to feel safe—in their own bodies, in relationships, or in community. If this is you, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to navigate this process without support. I specialize in complex trauma rooted in abuse, broken family systems, religious environments, and social expectations. Many of my clients learn they are late-discovered Neurodivergent adults who are ready to release the weight of trying to fit and are ready to find themselves beyond the trauma.
When our mental health is good, we experience more happiness, a better quality of life, physical well-being, and more engaging and rewarding relationships with those around us. I am concerned with the total health and well-being of the person I am helping and I want to help you improve life stressors, manage past traumas, or cope with other mental health issues which may be affecting your life and relationships. Sometimes the road traveled to a healthier type of living is a more difficult path than expected; I believe each person can reach their desired destination, through their own process in their own time, when they are ready.
When our mental health is good, we experience more happiness, a better quality of life, physical well-being, and more engaging and rewarding relationships with those around us. I am concerned with the total health and well-being of the person I am helping and I want to help you improve life stressors, manage past traumas, or cope with other mental health issues which may be affecting your life and relationships. Sometimes the road traveled to a healthier type of living is a more difficult path than expected; I believe each person can reach their desired destination, through their own process in their own time, when they are ready.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, ADHD, and wellness support, and focus on teaching practical tools to manage challenges and improve overall well-being.
I’m a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner with 14 years of experience, licensed in multiple states, including Arizona, where I hold a DEA license for controlled medications. My background spans hospital medicine, primary care, mental health, pain management, addiction treatment (MAT), rehabilitation, hospice, and aesthetics. I also have extensive experience in telemedicine and university-level teaching. I’m passionate about delivering compassionate, evidence-based care that supports long-term wellness.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, ADHD, and wellness support, and focus on teaching practical tools to manage challenges and improve overall well-being.
I’m a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner with 14 years of experience, licensed in multiple states, including Arizona, where I hold a DEA license for controlled medications. My background spans hospital medicine, primary care, mental health, pain management, addiction treatment (MAT), rehabilitation, hospice, and aesthetics. I also have extensive experience in telemedicine and university-level teaching. I’m passionate about delivering compassionate, evidence-based care that supports long-term wellness.
See more therapy options for Carefree
Nearby ADHD Therapists Searches for Carefree
- Anthem
- Avondale
- Cave Creek
- Fountain Hills
- Glendale
- Mesa
- Paradise Valley
- Peoria
- Phoenix
- Scottsdale
- Sun City
- Sun City West
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.