ADHD Therapists in Newton, MA

My clients range in age from preschool to young adulthood. My approach tends to be cognitive-behavioral and I actively invole the parents in the treatment and provide parental coaching/training when needed. I treat a variety of issues including ADHD , Depression, Anxiety, School Adjustment/ Functioning including learning disabilities and I currently have several clients who fall within the Autism Spectrum. I am also a licensed school psychologist and I am able to help parents understand the special education and IEP process. I work closely with school personnel around eudcational programming.

Jamie Bruce provides individual and family therapy, specializing in working with pre-teens, adolescents, young adults and women of all ages. Jamie also enjoys working with the older population and has worked specifically with these individuals who have chronic illnesses, their family members, and any mental health issues that may arise from chronic pain and medical diagnoses. Jamie is also a Certified Grief Counseling Specialist. Jamie has over 3 decades of experience and has fine-tuned her skills as an empathetic listener who is able to help individuals and families struggling with a wide range of difficulties.

I have advanced training and years of experience helping those with substance abuse problems as well as identifying and dealing with the underlying issues that may drive the behaviors. Addictions often go hand in hand with other mental illnesses such as depression, trauma, anxiety, ADHD and bipolar illness. I also have advanced training in ADHD . My methods are non-judgmental and generally holistic, but I know enough about medications to be able to recommend when they may be needed. Life can lead us anywhere and it is my mission to make that a happier place for us all.

I am a warm and compassionate therapist with training in a range of techniques to support diverse client needs. I aim to create a safe, accepting space for growth, healing, curiosity, and problem-solving. In my work, I place a high value on helping clients build self-awareness with attention to balance and wellness. I take a strengths-based approach and encourage exploration of both the past and the present. Treatment is individualized, depending on a given client's goals and priorities.

I specialize in the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ( ADHD / ADD ) and anxiety in adolescents and adults. My clinical work focuses on helping my clients develop behavioral strategies, learn stress-management skills, deal effectively with difficult emotions and strengthen their relationships. Therapy can help you feel more self-confident, change patterns of negative thinking and feel less stressed. My therapeutic style is active, warm and engaged as I help clients change the habits that are getting in their way.

I am a pediatric neuropsychologist with a specialty in Autism. I also have years of experience assessing other referrals including learning disabilities, ADHD , anxiety and mood. I believe every lagging skill also offers a strength. My assessment approach is wholistic: In addition to traditional neuropsychological evaluation conducted in my office, I gather perspectives from teachers, caregivers, and other key individuals in your child's life. I prefer, when possible, to observe each child in one other setting outside of my office, usually school. My turn-around time from intake to report is one month. Currently booking May '22

I am experienced therapist who has served on the faculties of Boston College, Boston University and Regis College. I have learned that successful therapy begins by helping you clearly envision what you want for yourself. How do you want your life to be? How do you want to feel, think and relate to others? From there, we will work through barriers as you seek to achieve your vision for you. Each person is unique, and I adapt my expertise in psychodynamic, cognitive, somatic, hypnotic, EMDR, and other modalities to help you meet your unique goals and needs. I offer highly skilled, careful attention to you and your progress.

My clinical expertise are especially beneficial to those living with ADHD , depression, anxiety disorders, relationships and family conflict, as well as those struggling with life transitions, stress management, and self-esteem. It is our mission to work holistically with individuals and families using a strategic and strengths-based approach to help our clients be an “open book” throughout the therapeutic process. We help to maximize existing coping strategies while developing new pathways for increasing competency, functioning, and self esteem. We believe that everyone can be successful and have a better quality of life.

I specialize in working with clients who have ADHD , Depression, Anxiety, PTSD. I collaborate in developing goals of treatment and help clients identify, understand and address both current struggles and the childhood roots of these struggles. This approach is especially helpful to clients who had difficult, invalidating or traumatic childhoods. I help clients: to be compassionate with themselves, to honor yet process difficult emotions, and to change behaviors. I work best with clients: who want self understanding, who appreciate a thoughtful, safe space, and, who are willing to do the work to make these changes happen.

Many young adults, college students, and adolescents struggle with challenges related to managing ADHD , anxiety and depression. I have extensive experience working with ADHD and help clients manage symptoms and challenges through education, a compassionate understanding and the development of individualized strategies to help with your particular challenges. I am a certified CBT therapist and find this evidence based therapy a cornerstone in treating anxiety and depression. Sometimes these challenges coexist with each other. We will work together to decide what your particular needs are and develop a plan that fits those needs.

I specialize in conducting neuropsychological evaluations for children and adolescents, ages 6 to 22. I am currently only taking clients for evaluations. The evaluations I conduct are invaluable to parents who are trying to understand their child's learning style and their learning strengths and weaknesses. Often, parents seek my help when they are concerned about their child's ability to achieve his/her potential in school and/or regulate his/her behaviors or emotions. My reports have been crucial tools for many parents in securing academic accommodations for their children both in the state of Massachusetts and elsewhere.

Academy MetroWest provides weekly group therapy sessions that meet in a gymnasium setting. Groups use cooperative, non-competitive physical activity as a means of helping children enhance social skills and self-image. Owing to the social skills focus of the program, our most commonly encountered presenting problems are ADHD , Asperger's Disorder, NvLD, and other issues in which social skills delays figure prominently. We work with children aged 6 - 15.

You want to talk about what's on your mind, but it's tough. You don't want someone to try to 'fix' you, give you unwanted advice, or make you feel judged. You want a confidential space where you can talk things out, reflect, and really be heard. I believe that you have a strong desire to grow and succeed within you, no matter how buried or blocked. You don't need people to tell you what to do, but maybe a space to slow down and make sense of things. I specialize in working with grad students, ADHD , men's issues, and relationship and interpersonal concerns. I also frequently provide support to other therapists.

In practice for over 21 years, I have extensive experience in ADHD / ADD , Learning Disabilities, and Personality Development. I provide a "down to earth," private and confidential environment where clients feel comfortable identifying and solving problems that continually disrupt their lives. Specializing in ADHD / ADD and Learning Disabilities, initially client's display increased thoughts of underachievement, distractibility, feel unfocused, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, anger, and sometimes "just feel stuck". We develop structure, focus, and clarity enabling a better understanding of oneself, therefore progressing with the necessary tools and strategies to feel comfortable and productive in their lives.

People come to therapy for a lot of reasons, but many feel like they need a change from how things are. Some don’t know what it is that needs to change, and they want more insight about what new roads they might try walking down. Others know exactly the changes they want to make in their lives, but they need a safe place to say it out loud to themselves, and they want help along the way. Some can’t change their situation and still yearn to be at peace. Regardless of what brought you to session, my goal during our time together is to work with you to help you identify obstacles in your path.

I provide individual psychotherapy, cognitive remediation/executive functioning therapy, and neuropsychological assessment services for adults and adolescents (16+). My clinical specialties include attention deficit /hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD ), anxiety- and mood disorders, academic/learning-related challenges, sleep disorders, and career dissatisfaction. I work best with goal-oriented clients who are looking to develop insight into their emotions, adopt healthy coping strategies, and process complex experiences through deliberative, rational contemplation.