ADHD Therapists in Bristow, VA

Phoenix Counseling Group & Play Therapy Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CAATS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bristow, VA 20136
At Phoenix Family Counseling & Play Therapy Center, PLLC we focus on helping children, adolescents and adults overcome the difficulties they are facing in life. We work with individuals, couples, families and groups. We are experienced in working to help our clients resolve issues depression, anxiety, relationship problems, divorce and remarriage, addiction, Adult Children of Alcoholics/Addicts, Children of Alcoholics/Addicts, school problems, anger problems, family conflict, ADHD and Asperger's Syndrome/High Functioning Autism. We use a variety of treatment methods that focus on changing negative thingking patterns and enhancing strenghts. We conduct workshops to the community on several topics.
At Phoenix Family Counseling & Play Therapy Center, PLLC we focus on helping children, adolescents and adults overcome the difficulties they are facing in life. We work with individuals, couples, families and groups. We are experienced in working to help our clients resolve issues depression, anxiety, relationship problems, divorce and remarriage, addiction, Adult Children of Alcoholics/Addicts, Children of Alcoholics/Addicts, school problems, anger problems, family conflict, ADHD and Asperger's Syndrome/High Functioning Autism. We use a variety of treatment methods that focus on changing negative thingking patterns and enhancing strenghts. We conduct workshops to the community on several topics.
(571) 248-7249 View (571) 248-7249
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Tiara Neal
Resident in Counseling, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bristow, VA 20136
I have experience working with young adults, teens, adolescents, and children that have faced various challenges including Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, low self-esteem, family conflict, and many others.
Life is a journey filled with many ups & downs. Sometimes we need guidance navigating through challenges, a listening ear, or even motivation. My goal is to help clients understand themselves and gain the tools they need to maintain a healthy and functional life.
I have experience working with young adults, teens, adolescents, and children that have faced various challenges including Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, low self-esteem, family conflict, and many others.
Life is a journey filled with many ups & downs. Sometimes we need guidance navigating through challenges, a listening ear, or even motivation. My goal is to help clients understand themselves and gain the tools they need to maintain a healthy and functional life.
(571) 998-1798 View (571) 998-1798
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Ruben Jose Molina Pre-Licensed Professional
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bristow, VA 20136
I believe that balance is essential to living life to the fullest. My goal is to help children, adolescents, and adults, to learn to navigate through difficult circumstances, instill hope and motivate them to go after their life goals. It is my genuine desire to enter into the broken life of a person and become a bridge through which they can walk to the other side of their brokenness with a new perspective. I am bilingual for people who prefer to converse in Spanish.
I believe that balance is essential to living life to the fullest. My goal is to help children, adolescents, and adults, to learn to navigate through difficult circumstances, instill hope and motivate them to go after their life goals. It is my genuine desire to enter into the broken life of a person and become a bridge through which they can walk to the other side of their brokenness with a new perspective. I am bilingual for people who prefer to converse in Spanish.
(571) 377-8914 View (571) 377-8914
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Brendon Cunningham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR CT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bristow, VA 20136  (Online Only)
As a licensed clinical social worker, I strongly believe that the relationship between the therapist and the client is imperative to the client meeting their personal goals.
As a licensed clinical social worker, I strongly believe that the relationship between the therapist and the client is imperative to the client meeting their personal goals.
(571) 621-7733 View (571) 621-7733
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Ken Richard Thau
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C, MSW, JD
Verified Verified
Bristow, VA 20136  (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 32 years of experience in private practice, CMH centers, the public school system and the legal system. I offer solution focused approaches to therapy with the objective of obtaining results. I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. My primary approach is cognitive behavioral therapy which is considered to be one of the most effective evidence based therapies according to the NIMH. I work with my clients to identify the factors contributing to the problems they are experiencing and collaboratively we implement realistic strategies that produce change.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 32 years of experience in private practice, CMH centers, the public school system and the legal system. I offer solution focused approaches to therapy with the objective of obtaining results. I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. My primary approach is cognitive behavioral therapy which is considered to be one of the most effective evidence based therapies according to the NIMH. I work with my clients to identify the factors contributing to the problems they are experiencing and collaboratively we implement realistic strategies that produce change.
(301) 329-8049 View (301) 329-8049
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Patricia Cisnero
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Bristow, VA 20136  (Online Only)
During difficult times, the word “unravel” resonates with most of us. As human beings, at some point, we are bound to experience life stressors, trauma events, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, parenting struggles etc. I am aware there is no single therapeutic approach, and a range of flexibility and modalities is key to guide and assist in finding resolution and balance. My goal is to bring healing to the people who have been through traumatic/stressful experiences and struggling to anchor, reflect and or reset. I believe in meeting clients where they are and in creating a collaborative therapeutic relationship. Spanish
During difficult times, the word “unravel” resonates with most of us. As human beings, at some point, we are bound to experience life stressors, trauma events, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, parenting struggles etc. I am aware there is no single therapeutic approach, and a range of flexibility and modalities is key to guide and assist in finding resolution and balance. My goal is to bring healing to the people who have been through traumatic/stressful experiences and struggling to anchor, reflect and or reset. I believe in meeting clients where they are and in creating a collaborative therapeutic relationship. Spanish
(571) 253-7193 View (571) 253-7193
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Youth For Tomorrow
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, DBTC
Verified Verified
Bristow, VA 20136
We provide behavioral health services with professional excellence, Christian integrity, professional insight, and genuine compassion. Our staff is comprised of therapists with various credentials, backgrounds, trainings, and specialties, so we are able to offer a wide variety of treatment, including play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-informed care, and behavioral intervention. Our staff includes psychiatrists, psychologists, licensed clinicians, therapists, and nurses.
We provide behavioral health services with professional excellence, Christian integrity, professional insight, and genuine compassion. Our staff is comprised of therapists with various credentials, backgrounds, trainings, and specialties, so we are able to offer a wide variety of treatment, including play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-informed care, and behavioral intervention. Our staff includes psychiatrists, psychologists, licensed clinicians, therapists, and nurses.
(571) 595-3876 View (571) 595-3876
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Youth For Tomorrow
LCSW, RPTS, CTP
Verified Verified
Bristow, VA 20136
We serve children, adolescents, adults and families with a wide variety of issues including but not limited to: depression, anxiety and panic symptoms, post-traumatic stress, anger issues, obsessive-compulsive issues, grief and loss, self-harm, issues related to attachment, co-occurring disorders, aggression, attention deficits and other behavioral concerns, as well as familial and relational issues.
We serve children, adolescents, adults and families with a wide variety of issues including but not limited to: depression, anxiety and panic symptoms, post-traumatic stress, anger issues, obsessive-compulsive issues, grief and loss, self-harm, issues related to attachment, co-occurring disorders, aggression, attention deficits and other behavioral concerns, as well as familial and relational issues.
(571) 520-9149 View (571) 520-9149
Daniel H Decker
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bristow, VA 20136
All my therapeutic expertise is centered on the development of the client's goals and objectives. I offer a variety of treatment strategies to accomodate the needs of the individual based on personality, resources and time constraints.
All my therapeutic expertise is centered on the development of the client's goals and objectives. I offer a variety of treatment strategies to accomodate the needs of the individual based on personality, resources and time constraints.
(703) 369-2643 View (703) 369-2643
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Blue Ridge Psychological Center
Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bristow, VA 20136
We are an established and well regarded group practice offering counseling and psychiatric services to our clients. We have 2 locations to meet our client needs.. Our experienced providers have a variety of specialties and utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as other treatment approaches. We are pleased to offer Individual, Marriage and Family Counseling as well as Medication Management.
We are an established and well regarded group practice offering counseling and psychiatric services to our clients. We have 2 locations to meet our client needs.. Our experienced providers have a variety of specialties and utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as other treatment approaches. We are pleased to offer Individual, Marriage and Family Counseling as well as Medication Management.
(571) 350-3441 View (571) 350-3441
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Robin Jahanian
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bristow, VA 20136
Therapy can be a great opportunity for hope, healing, and change to take place in your life. Whether it's a stressful set of life circumstances or an area in your life that you're struggling with, I look forward to working together with you to help you find what you are looking for. My diverse professional background has given me the privelege of working with a wide range of clients, such as those experiencing life changes/transitions, anxiety, stress, depression, and addiction. I seem to work mainly with male adolescents, adults and their families. Evaluation and referral services for mental health or addiction.
Therapy can be a great opportunity for hope, healing, and change to take place in your life. Whether it's a stressful set of life circumstances or an area in your life that you're struggling with, I look forward to working together with you to help you find what you are looking for. My diverse professional background has given me the privelege of working with a wide range of clients, such as those experiencing life changes/transitions, anxiety, stress, depression, and addiction. I seem to work mainly with male adolescents, adults and their families. Evaluation and referral services for mental health or addiction.
(703) 468-0675 View (703) 468-0675
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Tisa McKenna Pinkerton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bristow, VA 20136
Living in NoVa brings a unique set of challenges, stresses and anxiety that most accept as "normal". Having the tools to cope and succeed here is essential. Teens face their own set of challenges living in such affluence, which can bring its own set of anxiety and needs. Understanding the challenges and needs in NoVa is half the battle; developing the skills to manage relationships, boundaries and emotions within this very unique culture is the other. Together we can work to bring the balance and peace that is needed to succeed in this unique area.
Living in NoVa brings a unique set of challenges, stresses and anxiety that most accept as "normal". Having the tools to cope and succeed here is essential. Teens face their own set of challenges living in such affluence, which can bring its own set of anxiety and needs. Understanding the challenges and needs in NoVa is half the battle; developing the skills to manage relationships, boundaries and emotions within this very unique culture is the other. Together we can work to bring the balance and peace that is needed to succeed in this unique area.
(703) 997-5446 View (703) 997-5446
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Gainesville Professional Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bristow, VA 20136
We realize that this past year has been overwhelming for everyone. We are here to help support you while we all continue to try to navigate uncharted waters. We want to help you find balance in your life.
We realize that this past year has been overwhelming for everyone. We are here to help support you while we all continue to try to navigate uncharted waters. We want to help you find balance in your life.
(571) 261-1921 View (571) 261-1921
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Sara Ayasso
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bristow, VA 20136
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor approved by the Virginia Board of Counseling. I am board certified by the National Board of Certified Counselors and I currently work under the supervision of MaryAnn Byrne, LPC. I have worked in a variety of settings: communities, schools, residential and outpatient sites and have experience working with diverse clients including adults, children, families, couples, and refugees. I am passionate about helping individuals cultivate their mental health by giving them a holistic plan enabling them to confront and nourish their life mentally, physically, and spiritually.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor approved by the Virginia Board of Counseling. I am board certified by the National Board of Certified Counselors and I currently work under the supervision of MaryAnn Byrne, LPC. I have worked in a variety of settings: communities, schools, residential and outpatient sites and have experience working with diverse clients including adults, children, families, couples, and refugees. I am passionate about helping individuals cultivate their mental health by giving them a holistic plan enabling them to confront and nourish their life mentally, physically, and spiritually.
(571) 621-7443 View (571) 621-7443
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Claudette Gadson
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Bristow, VA 20136
Claudette Gadson is currently a Supervisee in Social Work (SISW) Resident of the State of Virginia with years of experience. She treats clients of all ages and specializes in depression, grief, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and suicidal/homicidal ideations.
Claudette Gadson is currently a Supervisee in Social Work (SISW) Resident of the State of Virginia with years of experience. She treats clients of all ages and specializes in depression, grief, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and suicidal/homicidal ideations.
(571) 545-7973 View (571) 545-7973
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Barbara Stephenson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bristow, VA 20136
I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families to help provide healthy coping skills and effective communication. I have experience working with individuals dealing with adjustment issues, anxiety, self-esteem issues, depression, couples and family relational issues, and behavioral problems in adolescents. It is important that I collaborate with each client to help identify and understand their challenges and tailor my therapeutic approach to meet the client’s specific needs and treatment goals.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families to help provide healthy coping skills and effective communication. I have experience working with individuals dealing with adjustment issues, anxiety, self-esteem issues, depression, couples and family relational issues, and behavioral problems in adolescents. It is important that I collaborate with each client to help identify and understand their challenges and tailor my therapeutic approach to meet the client’s specific needs and treatment goals.
(571) 364-7554 View (571) 364-7554
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Andrew Morton
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd, RIC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bristow, VA 20136
I am a Resident in Counseling approved by the Virginia Board of Counseling working towards becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor. After a twenty-one-year military career I now serve as both a mental health therapist and advocate - committed to mental health initiatives and access across all populations. No matter the origin or circumstances- trauma, transitions, and the everyday challenges within our lives can be debilitating- keeping us from achieving the fulfilling lives we deserve.
I am a Resident in Counseling approved by the Virginia Board of Counseling working towards becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor. After a twenty-one-year military career I now serve as both a mental health therapist and advocate - committed to mental health initiatives and access across all populations. No matter the origin or circumstances- trauma, transitions, and the everyday challenges within our lives can be debilitating- keeping us from achieving the fulfilling lives we deserve.
(571) 556-9759 View (571) 556-9759
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Parnia Samimi
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, RC
Verified Verified
Bristow, VA 20136
My clientele consists of individuals from ages 14 and up. Which includes couple therapy as well. I work with clients who struggle with Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Substance Abuse and Addiction, Trauma, Self-esteem, Self-harm, Social and Communication Skills, Anger Management, communication/relationship, and eating disorders.
My clientele consists of individuals from ages 14 and up. Which includes couple therapy as well. I work with clients who struggle with Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Substance Abuse and Addiction, Trauma, Self-esteem, Self-harm, Social and Communication Skills, Anger Management, communication/relationship, and eating disorders.
(571) 701-1639 View (571) 701-1639
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Kaitlin Westerman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bristow, VA 20136
YOU can heal you! It’s not about what's wrong with you, it’s about what happened to you. Finding a safe space that encourages healing can be difficult to find and asking for help can be an intimidating prospect. I aim to help create a space where you can begin to reconnect with yourself, empowering all parts of you to choose the path YOU want. I want to help you approach emotions with curiosity and gentleness. Viewing behavior, thoughts, and feelings as techniques adapted to help us survive, we begin to move towards a place of acceptance. I want you to live a life free from emotional suffering, feeling stable in all areas of life.
YOU can heal you! It’s not about what's wrong with you, it’s about what happened to you. Finding a safe space that encourages healing can be difficult to find and asking for help can be an intimidating prospect. I aim to help create a space where you can begin to reconnect with yourself, empowering all parts of you to choose the path YOU want. I want to help you approach emotions with curiosity and gentleness. Viewing behavior, thoughts, and feelings as techniques adapted to help us survive, we begin to move towards a place of acceptance. I want you to live a life free from emotional suffering, feeling stable in all areas of life.
(571) 554-5246 View (571) 554-5246
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Karen David
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bristow, VA 20136
Karen is a Licensed Professional Counselor approved by the Virginia Board of Counseling. She is also a Certified Trauma Professional (CTP). Karen obtained her Master’s in Counseling and Development from George Mason University. She has experience working with children, adolescents, teens, and adults who have experienced trauma, sexual abuse, domestic violence, anxiety, depression, as well as relationship and life adjustments concerns. Karen is passionate about meeting clients wherever they are on their life journey and helping them process the challenges they are facing.
Karen is a Licensed Professional Counselor approved by the Virginia Board of Counseling. She is also a Certified Trauma Professional (CTP). Karen obtained her Master’s in Counseling and Development from George Mason University. She has experience working with children, adolescents, teens, and adults who have experienced trauma, sexual abuse, domestic violence, anxiety, depression, as well as relationship and life adjustments concerns. Karen is passionate about meeting clients wherever they are on their life journey and helping them process the challenges they are facing.
(571) 450-9283 View (571) 450-9283

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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.