ADHD Therapists in Portland, OR
We are a psychological assessment clinic that specializes in conducting assessments for children, teens, and young adults including those for learning disabilities (such as Dyslexia), Autism, ADHD, giftedness, anxiety, and depression.
Hila Pazner received her PhD in educational psychology from UC Berkeley. She has experience working in numerous settings, including school districts and at the Children's Clinic in Portland. She also held held instructorships for graduate-level courses and most recently was part of the clinical faculty at UC Berkeley’s school psychology doctoral program.
We are a psychological assessment clinic that specializes in conducting assessments for children, teens, and young adults including those for learning disabilities (such as Dyslexia), Autism, ADHD, giftedness, anxiety, and depression.
Hila Pazner received her PhD in educational psychology from UC Berkeley. She has experience working in numerous settings, including school districts and at the Children's Clinic in Portland. She also held held instructorships for graduate-level courses and most recently was part of the clinical faculty at UC Berkeley’s school psychology doctoral program.
Lauren believes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy: Changing thinking patterns can lead to improvements in mood and behavior. Setting measurable goals and problem-solving to figure out the best way to reach them can create positive changes in your life and give you tools to overcome obstacles. Her main areas of focus include depression, anxiety, ADHD, and trauma. In her spare time, Lauren enjoys drawing, painting, playing piano, and knitting. Services Offered: Individual Therapy
Lauren believes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy: Changing thinking patterns can lead to improvements in mood and behavior. Setting measurable goals and problem-solving to figure out the best way to reach them can create positive changes in your life and give you tools to overcome obstacles. Her main areas of focus include depression, anxiety, ADHD, and trauma. In her spare time, Lauren enjoys drawing, painting, playing piano, and knitting. Services Offered: Individual Therapy
Are you sick of being overlooked by doctors because you don’t match their outdated image of someone with ADHD, autism, OCD, or bipolar?
I specialize in therapy empowering neurodivergent people who don't fit the outdated, "traditional" picture of neurodivergence, including people of color, women, nonbinary, and trans individuals. Together, we create a therapeutic space that honors individuality, promotes resilience, and fosters growth in a safe, understanding environment.
Are you sick of being overlooked by doctors because you don’t match their outdated image of someone with ADHD, autism, OCD, or bipolar?
I specialize in therapy empowering neurodivergent people who don't fit the outdated, "traditional" picture of neurodivergence, including people of color, women, nonbinary, and trans individuals. Together, we create a therapeutic space that honors individuality, promotes resilience, and fosters growth in a safe, understanding environment.
Throughout the course of my career, the majority of my focus and specialties include supporting the adolescent and young adult populations who possess or have experienced trauma, men’s issues, ADHD, identity development, LGBTQIA+ concerns and couples’ work.
When I'm not working with clients, you may find me exploring the PNW through backpacking, photography and cycling. During the rainy season you will find me socializing with friends through board or video games while accompanied by my two cats, Gatsby and Bella. I look forward to being alongside you to help you navigate this part of your life's journey.
Throughout the course of my career, the majority of my focus and specialties include supporting the adolescent and young adult populations who possess or have experienced trauma, men’s issues, ADHD, identity development, LGBTQIA+ concerns and couples’ work.
When I'm not working with clients, you may find me exploring the PNW through backpacking, photography and cycling. During the rainy season you will find me socializing with friends through board or video games while accompanied by my two cats, Gatsby and Bella. I look forward to being alongside you to help you navigate this part of your life's journey.
I work with individuals experiencing stress/anxiety/trauma; depression; childhood and relationship issues; life transitions - divorce, the death of someone important, illness, and transitions of midlife or becoming an elder; ADHD.
Psychodynamic (Jungian) orientation: Just as the conscious mind, the unconscious mind can be directional. Cognitive, solution-focused counseling: Sometimes we need pragmatic, effective problem solving and the development of new behaviors. Sensorimotor psychotherapy: Many of our emotions are body memories that are about the past and affect the present.
I work with individuals experiencing stress/anxiety/trauma; depression; childhood and relationship issues; life transitions - divorce, the death of someone important, illness, and transitions of midlife or becoming an elder; ADHD.
Psychodynamic (Jungian) orientation: Just as the conscious mind, the unconscious mind can be directional. Cognitive, solution-focused counseling: Sometimes we need pragmatic, effective problem solving and the development of new behaviors. Sensorimotor psychotherapy: Many of our emotions are body memories that are about the past and affect the present.
I help those navigating anxiety, burnout, ADHD, or a major life transition to pursue more than just symptom relief.
My approach is personal, strategic, and rooted in evidence-based modalities. I draw from CPT, REBT, DBT, and ACT, integrating these frameworks to build emotional resilience, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, and develop practical tools. I help clients recognize what's already working and expand their capacity to lead integrated and purposeful lives.
I help those navigating anxiety, burnout, ADHD, or a major life transition to pursue more than just symptom relief.
My approach is personal, strategic, and rooted in evidence-based modalities. I draw from CPT, REBT, DBT, and ACT, integrating these frameworks to build emotional resilience, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, and develop practical tools. I help clients recognize what's already working and expand their capacity to lead integrated and purposeful lives.
Her expertise extends to a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, and eating disorders.
With a deep passion for supporting families and children, Callie focuses on improving family roles, dynamics, and communication. She has extensive experience addressing challenges like childhood behavior issues, grief, and substance use within families.
Her expertise extends to a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, and eating disorders.
With a deep passion for supporting families and children, Callie focuses on improving family roles, dynamics, and communication. She has extensive experience addressing challenges like childhood behavior issues, grief, and substance use within families.
Including trans people, nonbinary folx, BiPoc, LGBT, human trafficking survivors, ADHD, autism, religious trauma survivors, and domestic violence survivors.
If you often feel unseen or misunderstood because of your unique identity and experiences, especially relating to race, neurodiversity, sexuality, or gender, you are not alone. You may be navigating the impact of societal power structures on your mental health and seeking a safe space to explore these challenges. You want to understand how internalized oppression affects your well-being, build resilience, and find empowerment within your own intersectional identity. Your goal is to grow in self-awareness and create meaningful change in your life with guidance that respects your full story.
Including trans people, nonbinary folx, BiPoc, LGBT, human trafficking survivors, ADHD, autism, religious trauma survivors, and domestic violence survivors.
If you often feel unseen or misunderstood because of your unique identity and experiences, especially relating to race, neurodiversity, sexuality, or gender, you are not alone. You may be navigating the impact of societal power structures on your mental health and seeking a safe space to explore these challenges. You want to understand how internalized oppression affects your well-being, build resilience, and find empowerment within your own intersectional identity. Your goal is to grow in self-awareness and create meaningful change in your life with guidance that respects your full story.
I've been in practice for 20+ years and I'm passionate about helping people move forward in their lives. My approach to therapy is collaborative, supportive, and goal oriented. Together we can discover how to break your maladaptive patterns, build on your strengths, and begin your journey to heal. In my practice, you will find openness without judgement and an environment where you can heal the wounds that may be causing low self-esteem, relationship issues, problems at work; or depression and anxiety. Together we can create the changes you want in your life.
I've been in practice for 20+ years and I'm passionate about helping people move forward in their lives. My approach to therapy is collaborative, supportive, and goal oriented. Together we can discover how to break your maladaptive patterns, build on your strengths, and begin your journey to heal. In my practice, you will find openness without judgement and an environment where you can heal the wounds that may be causing low self-esteem, relationship issues, problems at work; or depression and anxiety. Together we can create the changes you want in your life.
I help queer, neurodiverse adults navigate ADHD, trauma, and spirituality using EMDR, nervous system work, and tools like dreamwork and tarot.
You might be thinking, 'I’m feeling stuck and overwhelmed, like something in my life needs to change but I can’t name it yet. I know I’m holding onto patterns or relationships that aren’t serving me, but letting go feels terrifying. I need someone grounded and intuitive—someone who can help me find clarity, who can hold space for big feelings and guide me toward my truth. I want to feel more like myself again, and I'm ready to do what it takes.' I won’t change you; but if you let me I can help you get back to yourself.
I help queer, neurodiverse adults navigate ADHD, trauma, and spirituality using EMDR, nervous system work, and tools like dreamwork and tarot.
You might be thinking, 'I’m feeling stuck and overwhelmed, like something in my life needs to change but I can’t name it yet. I know I’m holding onto patterns or relationships that aren’t serving me, but letting go feels terrifying. I need someone grounded and intuitive—someone who can help me find clarity, who can hold space for big feelings and guide me toward my truth. I want to feel more like myself again, and I'm ready to do what it takes.' I won’t change you; but if you let me I can help you get back to yourself.
As someone who was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, I know what it’s like to go through life feeling I'm not quite good enough.
My aim is to help bring that same understanding and compassion to my therapy with you. I walk side by side with clients to work to slow down and look curiously at the patterns that often control us. I've found that my clients start to feel more space and freedom to choose their own decisions as we take those steps together.
As someone who was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, I know what it’s like to go through life feeling I'm not quite good enough.
My aim is to help bring that same understanding and compassion to my therapy with you. I walk side by side with clients to work to slow down and look curiously at the patterns that often control us. I've found that my clients start to feel more space and freedom to choose their own decisions as we take those steps together.
I am an authority on problematic anger issues and specialize in helping individuals with anxiety, ADHD, depression, and relationship distress.
Are you looking to reduce problematic Anger? Decrease emotional suffering from Anxiety, Depression, or trauma? Improve, save, or end a relationship? Get your life back from self-limiting thoughts and behaviors? Cope with illness or loss? Let's talk.
I am an authority on problematic anger issues and specialize in helping individuals with anxiety, ADHD, depression, and relationship distress.
Are you looking to reduce problematic Anger? Decrease emotional suffering from Anxiety, Depression, or trauma? Improve, save, or end a relationship? Get your life back from self-limiting thoughts and behaviors? Cope with illness or loss? Let's talk.
In addition to traditional topics for therapy, I'm well experienced in helping adults who have, or may have, ADHD (let me know upon inquiry if this could be you).
After 25+ years experience, I have learned that there are many ways to help clients navigate life's inevitable challenges. I would like to help you to heal, to build a sense of personal empowerment & to increase overall well-being. Therapy is a unique process as it requires a willingness to look honestly within ourselves, assessing our strengths as well as our limitations. Progress is made as we identify, explore & resolve the difficulties that deplete energy, vitality & connection. Healing happens when sorting through troublesome thoughts, feelings & behaviors... while applying new insights, coping skills & healthier perspectives.
In addition to traditional topics for therapy, I'm well experienced in helping adults who have, or may have, ADHD (let me know upon inquiry if this could be you).
After 25+ years experience, I have learned that there are many ways to help clients navigate life's inevitable challenges. I would like to help you to heal, to build a sense of personal empowerment & to increase overall well-being. Therapy is a unique process as it requires a willingness to look honestly within ourselves, assessing our strengths as well as our limitations. Progress is made as we identify, explore & resolve the difficulties that deplete energy, vitality & connection. Healing happens when sorting through troublesome thoughts, feelings & behaviors... while applying new insights, coping skills & healthier perspectives.
Whether you have ADHD or some of the traits attributed to it, trying harder isn’t going to work.
You’ve been trying hard to stop doing these things – but you can’t. You feel angry at yourself and anyone who reminds you to do something you already know you can’t. You can’t keep up and forget things at home, work, or school. Each thought is like a fridge magnet. And as soon as you stick another magnet on the fridge, one of the previous magnets falls.
Whether you have ADHD or some of the traits attributed to it, trying harder isn’t going to work.
You’ve been trying hard to stop doing these things – but you can’t. You feel angry at yourself and anyone who reminds you to do something you already know you can’t. You can’t keep up and forget things at home, work, or school. Each thought is like a fridge magnet. And as soon as you stick another magnet on the fridge, one of the previous magnets falls.
I love to work with kids and families on issues like ADHD, depression, anxiety, parenting, school issues, behavior, self-esteem, sibling issues, peer issues, and transitioning from high school to college and careers.
I enjoy working with clients and families of all ages. I am currently accepting new clients aged 7-17. I love collaborating with families to help people grow, resolve challenges, and learn new skills. I try to bring a light, caring, and playful disposition to appointments. I love to share space with, and learn from the families that I work with. I take diligent notes to help people track their goals.
I offer a mixed approach of listening, client skill building, parent skill building, humor, empathy, game play, and fun.
I love to work with kids and families on issues like ADHD, depression, anxiety, parenting, school issues, behavior, self-esteem, sibling issues, peer issues, and transitioning from high school to college and careers.
I enjoy working with clients and families of all ages. I am currently accepting new clients aged 7-17. I love collaborating with families to help people grow, resolve challenges, and learn new skills. I try to bring a light, caring, and playful disposition to appointments. I love to share space with, and learn from the families that I work with. I take diligent notes to help people track their goals.
I offer a mixed approach of listening, client skill building, parent skill building, humor, empathy, game play, and fun.
Oftentimes shame, guilt, anxiety, and anger are the most distressing emotions people with ADHD face.
I have over 10 years of experience helping people change. Change can be scary, challenging, exhilarating, and fulfilling. I help facilitate change by developing a close therapeutic relationship with clients and by utilizing evidence based therapies, and my well developed intuition to identify the source of your problem and the best pathway forward. I specialize in treating motivational difficulties, depression, anxiety, and self defeating behaviors. I also help with existential issues, such as finding meaning, discovering passions, and developing and sustaining close relationships.
Oftentimes shame, guilt, anxiety, and anger are the most distressing emotions people with ADHD face.
I have over 10 years of experience helping people change. Change can be scary, challenging, exhilarating, and fulfilling. I help facilitate change by developing a close therapeutic relationship with clients and by utilizing evidence based therapies, and my well developed intuition to identify the source of your problem and the best pathway forward. I specialize in treating motivational difficulties, depression, anxiety, and self defeating behaviors. I also help with existential issues, such as finding meaning, discovering passions, and developing and sustaining close relationships.
I also specialize in working with those with ADHD and gifted children/teens.
I believe counseling is a partnership in which we work together in developing and implementing a plan to reach the clients treatment goals. Each client is unique and different, and I adjust according to the clients needs. I work well with clients who are ready to do the work to heal and grow. The client and I are active throughout the counseling process. I have found that this process is a journey towards healing and thriving in all areas of life.
I also specialize in working with those with ADHD and gifted children/teens.
I believe counseling is a partnership in which we work together in developing and implementing a plan to reach the clients treatment goals. Each client is unique and different, and I adjust according to the clients needs. I work well with clients who are ready to do the work to heal and grow. The client and I are active throughout the counseling process. I have found that this process is a journey towards healing and thriving in all areas of life.
Perhaps your child is facing challenges with ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, or behavioral issues.
For trauma and PTSD, I offer trauma-informed care like DBT and Cognitive Processing Therapy to help process trauma. For children and teens, I provide a supportive environment, using play therapy and behavioral interventions for ADHD, autism, and other issues. I also offer comprehensive addiction therapy, guiding clients for long term sobriety.
Perhaps your child is facing challenges with ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, or behavioral issues.
For trauma and PTSD, I offer trauma-informed care like DBT and Cognitive Processing Therapy to help process trauma. For children and teens, I provide a supportive environment, using play therapy and behavioral interventions for ADHD, autism, and other issues. I also offer comprehensive addiction therapy, guiding clients for long term sobriety.
Tailwind ADHD offers ADHD assessment, 1:1 therapy, and groups for adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and relationships issues.
Our clinic uses a trio of modalities: IFS, eye movement trauma therapy (EMDR, ART), and skills work (CBT). We collaborate across treatment styles to bring clients treatment that is effective for their growth and learning styles. Set up a 15 minute consult to learn more about how each of these treatments work and for what mental health conditions.
Tailwind ADHD offers ADHD assessment, 1:1 therapy, and groups for adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and relationships issues.
Our clinic uses a trio of modalities: IFS, eye movement trauma therapy (EMDR, ART), and skills work (CBT). We collaborate across treatment styles to bring clients treatment that is effective for their growth and learning styles. Set up a 15 minute consult to learn more about how each of these treatments work and for what mental health conditions.
Most of my experience has been with children who struggle with ADHD and anxiety whether it be from a divorce, moving, school issues or other life transitions, I provide an environment for them to feel safe and free to express themselves.
My therapy approach is client centered focusing on choice, strengths and exploration. I am committed to helping children work through issues such as anxiety, transitions, emotional regulation, peer relationships, family conflict and self-esteem. I work primarily with children and adolescents using play, art, sand tray and expressive art therapy interventions. I work closely with families who wish to strengthen their child/parent relationship to help better understand the dynamics that make up a family system. I also work with adoptees and LGBTQ+ youth who struggle with identity issues and help them learn more about who they are.
Most of my experience has been with children who struggle with ADHD and anxiety whether it be from a divorce, moving, school issues or other life transitions, I provide an environment for them to feel safe and free to express themselves.
My therapy approach is client centered focusing on choice, strengths and exploration. I am committed to helping children work through issues such as anxiety, transitions, emotional regulation, peer relationships, family conflict and self-esteem. I work primarily with children and adolescents using play, art, sand tray and expressive art therapy interventions. I work closely with families who wish to strengthen their child/parent relationship to help better understand the dynamics that make up a family system. I also work with adoptees and LGBTQ+ youth who struggle with identity issues and help them learn more about who they are.
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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.