ADHD Therapists in Victoria, BC
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Alexandra Rose Szwender
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA BEd , MCAP, CCC (Q)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8V
Hello. I am delighted to meet with individuals experiencing a wide range of concerns. My specialties and greatest areas of experience include ADHD, anxiety, school issues or behavioural issues, family dynamics (child/parent relations), as well as LGBTQA2+ related issues. I work with all age groups, but mainly children and youth, along with their parents.
Hello. I am delighted to meet with individuals experiencing a wide range of concerns. My specialties and greatest areas of experience include ADHD, anxiety, school issues or behavioural issues, family dynamics (child/parent relations), as well as LGBTQA2+ related issues. I work with all age groups, but mainly children and youth, along with their parents.
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Help you work through the challenges of ADHD or ADD.
Call me for a no-charge half-hour consultation. I am committed to creating a warm, accepting environment for change, using therapeutic approaches that have the strongest proven results. If you're reading this then you are possibly searching for a suitable counsellor to help you navigate a life that is not quite the way you would like it to be. It could be what's happening for you right now, or it might have been building for a while. You so deserve to be supported.
Help you work through the challenges of ADHD or ADD.
Call me for a no-charge half-hour consultation. I am committed to creating a warm, accepting environment for change, using therapeutic approaches that have the strongest proven results. If you're reading this then you are possibly searching for a suitable counsellor to help you navigate a life that is not quite the way you would like it to be. It could be what's happening for you right now, or it might have been building for a while. You so deserve to be supported.
![Photo of Kathryn McInroy, MEd, RCC, CT, ADHD-CC, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b7294309-9499-4715-8547-77505dad80d2/2/320x400.jpeg)
She has a specialization as an ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP) and works with many clients with ADHD and their partners.
Kathryn believes that counselling is a collaborative process between the client and their counsellor, and treats the relationship as a partnership. She uses a strengths-based and solution-focused approach to help her clients move toward their goals. She helps clients learn and practice techniques to change unhelpful thought patterns, regulate their emotions, and cope more effectively with challenges. Kathryn also assists clients to improve their communication, boundary setting, and conflict resolution skills.
She has a specialization as an ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP) and works with many clients with ADHD and their partners.
Kathryn believes that counselling is a collaborative process between the client and their counsellor, and treats the relationship as a partnership. She uses a strengths-based and solution-focused approach to help her clients move toward their goals. She helps clients learn and practice techniques to change unhelpful thought patterns, regulate their emotions, and cope more effectively with challenges. Kathryn also assists clients to improve their communication, boundary setting, and conflict resolution skills.
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Hi there, I'm Sam! My style of counselling prioritizes warm, transparent communication. I provide therapy from a trauma-informed, client centred perspective that is anti-oppressive. The focus of my practice is supporting individuals managing anxiety, depression, disordered eating, chronic health conditions, and ADHD through an integrated approach that is collaborative. I provide coaching support for those looking to optimize their performance in sport, performing arts, and business as well.
Hi there, I'm Sam! My style of counselling prioritizes warm, transparent communication. I provide therapy from a trauma-informed, client centred perspective that is anti-oppressive. The focus of my practice is supporting individuals managing anxiety, depression, disordered eating, chronic health conditions, and ADHD through an integrated approach that is collaborative. I provide coaching support for those looking to optimize their performance in sport, performing arts, and business as well.
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ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider & ADHD-Certified Educator. Let's face it, parenting can leave you feeling frustrated, powerless and downright distressed. You're trying to help your child grow up to be a confident and happy individual. You wish you knew how to support your struggling youth and are doing your best but you just feel stuck and don't know what the next steps are. I specialize in working with parents and teens ages 14 + with challenging behaviours, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and addictions issues.
ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider & ADHD-Certified Educator. Let's face it, parenting can leave you feeling frustrated, powerless and downright distressed. You're trying to help your child grow up to be a confident and happy individual. You wish you knew how to support your struggling youth and are doing your best but you just feel stuck and don't know what the next steps are. I specialize in working with parents and teens ages 14 + with challenging behaviours, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and addictions issues.
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Welcome, I understand how much courage it can take to ask for help and I’m glad that you are here to find support and start your healing journey. In my work I offer a safe, non-judgmental space, where you can share your feelings and thoughts. As we learn more about you, your behaviours, patterns, needs, and dreams we can also establish and start to work on your goals. I’m an MA Therapist (Europe) and an MA Registered Clinical Counsellor (BC, Canada) with 12+ years of experience working in mental health fields. My expertises are trauma, childhood trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, boundaries, self-esteem, grief, abuse
Welcome, I understand how much courage it can take to ask for help and I’m glad that you are here to find support and start your healing journey. In my work I offer a safe, non-judgmental space, where you can share your feelings and thoughts. As we learn more about you, your behaviours, patterns, needs, and dreams we can also establish and start to work on your goals. I’m an MA Therapist (Europe) and an MA Registered Clinical Counsellor (BC, Canada) with 12+ years of experience working in mental health fields. My expertises are trauma, childhood trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, boundaries, self-esteem, grief, abuse
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I specialize in Autism, ADHD, FASD, anxiety, depression, parental support, self-esteem, and emotional regulation skills.
I strongly believes that everyone is doing the best they can with the strategies they have. I am deeply committed to meeting every person where they are at and supporting them through exploration that is both collaborative and proactive in nature, towards what you deem a more fulfilling path forward. As a mother of two children, I empathizes with the emotional weight and responsibility of parenting. My practice is focused on intensifying the connection between caregiver and child and providing practical, feel-good tools and strategies. I work with children, teens, individuals and their families aged 5 plus.
I specialize in Autism, ADHD, FASD, anxiety, depression, parental support, self-esteem, and emotional regulation skills.
I strongly believes that everyone is doing the best they can with the strategies they have. I am deeply committed to meeting every person where they are at and supporting them through exploration that is both collaborative and proactive in nature, towards what you deem a more fulfilling path forward. As a mother of two children, I empathizes with the emotional weight and responsibility of parenting. My practice is focused on intensifying the connection between caregiver and child and providing practical, feel-good tools and strategies. I work with children, teens, individuals and their families aged 5 plus.
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I support communities in both individual & family therapy settings and folks navigating identity, ADHD, Autism, belonging, self-esteem, relationships, systemic trauma, racial trauma and identity, burnout and intergenerational & ancestral healing.
Welcome - thank you for being here with me. I am passionate about honouring voice, story, and lived experiences in the ways that they feel most heard and safely witnessed. As a counsellor, my goal is to walk alongside you to co-create an empowering space of compassion, empathy, and relational understanding that meets you where you're at as you navigate life. I am anchored in intersectional, relational, narrative, culturally-responsive and anti-oppressive approaches in therapeutic work. I am grateful to work with communities and people from all walks of life and backgrounds towards personal and collective healing & liberation.
I support communities in both individual & family therapy settings and folks navigating identity, ADHD, Autism, belonging, self-esteem, relationships, systemic trauma, racial trauma and identity, burnout and intergenerational & ancestral healing.
Welcome - thank you for being here with me. I am passionate about honouring voice, story, and lived experiences in the ways that they feel most heard and safely witnessed. As a counsellor, my goal is to walk alongside you to co-create an empowering space of compassion, empathy, and relational understanding that meets you where you're at as you navigate life. I am anchored in intersectional, relational, narrative, culturally-responsive and anti-oppressive approaches in therapeutic work. I am grateful to work with communities and people from all walks of life and backgrounds towards personal and collective healing & liberation.
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I’m an ADHD Coach with over 10 years of previous experience as an Occupational Therapist. I specialize in working with adults, children, and families with ADHD. As someone living with ADHD myself, I can appreciate the challenges that can be experienced throughout the various life stages. I have a highly specialized skillset and have worked in various areas of mental health, education, and pediatrics, including as a school-based Occupational Therapist.
I’m an ADHD Coach with over 10 years of previous experience as an Occupational Therapist. I specialize in working with adults, children, and families with ADHD. As someone living with ADHD myself, I can appreciate the challenges that can be experienced throughout the various life stages. I have a highly specialized skillset and have worked in various areas of mental health, education, and pediatrics, including as a school-based Occupational Therapist.
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The ADHD & Relationship Centre
Licensed Professional Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8W (Online Only)
The ADHD & Relationship Centre has Coaches and Counsellors who offer couples and individual counselling as well as group support.
People with ADHD are bright, empathetic, and creative. We often struggle with harnessing our uniquely wired brains to fit into a world built for neurotypicals. We know we are capable of so much more, but we're functioning well under that capacity. Examples of the issues we experience include time management, organization, remembering things and motivating ourselves to do things. Other forms of mental illness may accompany our ADHD. However, with some support, we can improve our systems for functioning in ways that are actually fun. We can also improve our intimate relationships, which makes life better all-round.
The ADHD & Relationship Centre has Coaches and Counsellors who offer couples and individual counselling as well as group support.
People with ADHD are bright, empathetic, and creative. We often struggle with harnessing our uniquely wired brains to fit into a world built for neurotypicals. We know we are capable of so much more, but we're functioning well under that capacity. Examples of the issues we experience include time management, organization, remembering things and motivating ourselves to do things. Other forms of mental illness may accompany our ADHD. However, with some support, we can improve our systems for functioning in ways that are actually fun. We can also improve our intimate relationships, which makes life better all-round.
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As a person with lifelong ADHD, I am uniquely able to help others living with ADD.
My clients are humans suffering from all types of addictions, anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD and relationship issues. The goal that my clients and I work toward together is finding more freedom, functionality and joy in their lives. Change happens through the actions of my clients, based on the researched suggestions which I propose. The most frequent feedback I receive is that I have provided the 'aha' moment, which allows forward movement and upward growth in my client's lives.
As a person with lifelong ADHD, I am uniquely able to help others living with ADD.
My clients are humans suffering from all types of addictions, anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD and relationship issues. The goal that my clients and I work toward together is finding more freedom, functionality and joy in their lives. Change happens through the actions of my clients, based on the researched suggestions which I propose. The most frequent feedback I receive is that I have provided the 'aha' moment, which allows forward movement and upward growth in my client's lives.
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Through counselling, I support individuals who struggle with anxiety and ADHD to help them cultivate a life that works best for their brain, and help them move away from systems that don’t work, are unhelpful, or keep them “stuck.
I have always had a fascination and enthusiasm for learning about the human experience – how our emotions, motivations and behaviours influence who we are and how we move about the world. I am also deeply passionate about helping individuals within my community. In keeping with this mindset, I aim to provide clients with a compassionate, validating, and non-judgmental space through the counselling relationship. I work with my clients to build a trusting partnership where together, we can develop strategies that “fit,” are effective, and create positive patterns that move you toward growth and wellness.
Through counselling, I support individuals who struggle with anxiety and ADHD to help them cultivate a life that works best for their brain, and help them move away from systems that don’t work, are unhelpful, or keep them “stuck.
I have always had a fascination and enthusiasm for learning about the human experience – how our emotions, motivations and behaviours influence who we are and how we move about the world. I am also deeply passionate about helping individuals within my community. In keeping with this mindset, I aim to provide clients with a compassionate, validating, and non-judgmental space through the counselling relationship. I work with my clients to build a trusting partnership where together, we can develop strategies that “fit,” are effective, and create positive patterns that move you toward growth and wellness.
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Ann helps with ADHD, anxiety, depression, career and workplace challenges and transitions, burnout, relationship issues and relationship breakdown, communication difficulties, grief and loss, parenting challenges and parent-teen conflict, stress management, personal growth, and recent or historical trauma.
Ann meets people from a position of warmth, compassion, openness and curiosity. She has a deep commitment to connect and work alongside individuals, couples and families to develop an authentic, trusting relationship, and offers counselling using a collaborative approach. By creating a safe therapeutic environment, Ann’s goal is to support her clients build on their personal strengths and understanding, allowing them to develop the resiliency they require to cope with the challenges they are facing. She helps clients move away from feeling stuck, with a focus on helping them explore their own power and ability to make changes.
Ann helps with ADHD, anxiety, depression, career and workplace challenges and transitions, burnout, relationship issues and relationship breakdown, communication difficulties, grief and loss, parenting challenges and parent-teen conflict, stress management, personal growth, and recent or historical trauma.
Ann meets people from a position of warmth, compassion, openness and curiosity. She has a deep commitment to connect and work alongside individuals, couples and families to develop an authentic, trusting relationship, and offers counselling using a collaborative approach. By creating a safe therapeutic environment, Ann’s goal is to support her clients build on their personal strengths and understanding, allowing them to develop the resiliency they require to cope with the challenges they are facing. She helps clients move away from feeling stuck, with a focus on helping them explore their own power and ability to make changes.
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I have worked in a role supporting our community for the past 15 years. 9 years ago I became a counsellor to fulfill my passion to help families get the most out of life. I work with adults, children, youth, parents, and families. I help people with anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem, parenting skills, developing social-skills, emotion management, school issues and ADHD/self regulation. I am familiar with the school system and the processes within it, which allows me to advocate effectively for my clients.
I have worked in a role supporting our community for the past 15 years. 9 years ago I became a counsellor to fulfill my passion to help families get the most out of life. I work with adults, children, youth, parents, and families. I help people with anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem, parenting skills, developing social-skills, emotion management, school issues and ADHD/self regulation. I am familiar with the school system and the processes within it, which allows me to advocate effectively for my clients.
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With a background in teaching and school counselling, Sarah's approach to private practice rests in a strengths-based and person-centred approach. Their specialization is in the neurology of trauma and trauma healing, as well as working with marginalized groups, specifically those within the 2slgbtqia+ community. Neurodivergent themselves, Sarah's ND specializations are ADHD & Autism, in addition to anxiety, depression, emotional abuse, childhood trauma and C-PTSD. Sarah's work focuses on identifying practices and strategies that can be implemented to enhance neurodiversity and trans-affirming care for ND & TGNC youth & adults.
With a background in teaching and school counselling, Sarah's approach to private practice rests in a strengths-based and person-centred approach. Their specialization is in the neurology of trauma and trauma healing, as well as working with marginalized groups, specifically those within the 2slgbtqia+ community. Neurodivergent themselves, Sarah's ND specializations are ADHD & Autism, in addition to anxiety, depression, emotional abuse, childhood trauma and C-PTSD. Sarah's work focuses on identifying practices and strategies that can be implemented to enhance neurodiversity and trans-affirming care for ND & TGNC youth & adults.
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Are you experiencing overwhelming emotions, unwanted thoughts, challenging relationships, codependency, ADHD, symptoms of trauma, unhelpful habits or addiction? You are not alone, anyone can benefit from counselling at some point in their lives; we all need help from time to time. Depression and anxiety are some of the most uncomfortable emotions we can feel and can take away our motivation and joy in life. If you are feeling stuck in life, I can help by listening to your concerns and providing the support you need.
Are you experiencing overwhelming emotions, unwanted thoughts, challenging relationships, codependency, ADHD, symptoms of trauma, unhelpful habits or addiction? You are not alone, anyone can benefit from counselling at some point in their lives; we all need help from time to time. Depression and anxiety are some of the most uncomfortable emotions we can feel and can take away our motivation and joy in life. If you are feeling stuck in life, I can help by listening to your concerns and providing the support you need.
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I have over 6 years experience working with youth and adults who are identifying as neurodiverse (ADHD, ASD, etc.
You've already taken your first step, looking for help! Nice work. I work with clients of all ages. I enjoy, hiking, snorkeling, studying local wildlife, and being on the water in my spare time. I also have lived in experience in agriculture and have a realistic understanding of the stressors related to the field. Together, we'll explore tangible ways to start gaining momentum. There are likely already some things you've been doing that work well for you.
I have over 6 years experience working with youth and adults who are identifying as neurodiverse (ADHD, ASD, etc.
You've already taken your first step, looking for help! Nice work. I work with clients of all ages. I enjoy, hiking, snorkeling, studying local wildlife, and being on the water in my spare time. I also have lived in experience in agriculture and have a realistic understanding of the stressors related to the field. Together, we'll explore tangible ways to start gaining momentum. There are likely already some things you've been doing that work well for you.
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I prioritize safety and trust above all other factors in building relationships. My clients are people looking for help with problems not limited to physical or sexual abuse, childhood abuse, parents seeking guidance with child/youth sexuality, ADHD, or traumatic loss. I have an extensive background in trauma/PTSD, suicidality/depression, and death & dying. I'm skilled at helping clients begin the difficult work of acknowledging pain and hurt. I work extensively with kids, youth, and adults around ADHD, and have worked with addictions and mental health issues. Crimes Victims Assistance registered. Currently accepting new clients.
I prioritize safety and trust above all other factors in building relationships. My clients are people looking for help with problems not limited to physical or sexual abuse, childhood abuse, parents seeking guidance with child/youth sexuality, ADHD, or traumatic loss. I have an extensive background in trauma/PTSD, suicidality/depression, and death & dying. I'm skilled at helping clients begin the difficult work of acknowledging pain and hurt. I work extensively with kids, youth, and adults around ADHD, and have worked with addictions and mental health issues. Crimes Victims Assistance registered. Currently accepting new clients.
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Gravitate Counselling Inc.
Counsellor, MA, MEd, MSW, RCC, ADHD-CC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8R
Several of our counsellors are Certified Clinical Service Providers for clients with ADHD.
Our Clinical Director offers free matching sessions to support you to choose a counsellor based on your individual concerns, preferences, schedule and more. One of the greatest predictors of a meaningful counselling experience is the fit between you and your counsellor. Let us help you find the right fit. We have a team of therapists who bring diverse life experience, education, training, and counselling methods to our practice. We offer counselling services to children (5-12), teenagers (13-19), adults, seniors (65+), families, and couples of all ethnicities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, and relationship structures.
Several of our counsellors are Certified Clinical Service Providers for clients with ADHD.
Our Clinical Director offers free matching sessions to support you to choose a counsellor based on your individual concerns, preferences, schedule and more. One of the greatest predictors of a meaningful counselling experience is the fit between you and your counsellor. Let us help you find the right fit. We have a team of therapists who bring diverse life experience, education, training, and counselling methods to our practice. We offer counselling services to children (5-12), teenagers (13-19), adults, seniors (65+), families, and couples of all ethnicities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, and relationship structures.
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Your brain uses real-time feedback data to form and reorganize synaptic connections and bypass the old wiring that caused anxiety, PTSD, or ADHD.
Have you spent your entire life trying to get over your childhood? Do you deal with crippling anxiety, PTSD, crushing depression, severe sleep problems, or struggle with ADHD? My professional area of interest, and my expertise, is in helping people deal with the aftermath of trauma. I offer neurofeedback in-office. Neurofeedback reduces or eliminates symptoms that block your ability to live life to the fullest. Severe trauma--residential school survivors and their families, war veterans, those with histories of childhood abuse--may need two to three 20-session blocks.
Your brain uses real-time feedback data to form and reorganize synaptic connections and bypass the old wiring that caused anxiety, PTSD, or ADHD.
Have you spent your entire life trying to get over your childhood? Do you deal with crippling anxiety, PTSD, crushing depression, severe sleep problems, or struggle with ADHD? My professional area of interest, and my expertise, is in helping people deal with the aftermath of trauma. I offer neurofeedback in-office. Neurofeedback reduces or eliminates symptoms that block your ability to live life to the fullest. Severe trauma--residential school survivors and their families, war veterans, those with histories of childhood abuse--may need two to three 20-session blocks.
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Yamila Zimerman
Licensed Professional Counsellor, BA(Adv), MA, CCC, C-DBT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8T
In-person sessions available effective September 1st, 2024. I provide counselling to teens and adults (ages 12+) in English & Spanish. I work with individuals who struggle with depression, ADHD, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, trauma, BPD, bipolar, self-esteem issues, self-harm, emotion dysregulation, burnout, family conflict & chronic illness. I also work with couples who are looking to strengthen their relationship. Starting counselling and even trying to find a counsellor can be nerve-wracking, but you’re doing it! You took the first step! I have availability during the week in the daytime and evening.
In-person sessions available effective September 1st, 2024. I provide counselling to teens and adults (ages 12+) in English & Spanish. I work with individuals who struggle with depression, ADHD, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, trauma, BPD, bipolar, self-esteem issues, self-harm, emotion dysregulation, burnout, family conflict & chronic illness. I also work with couples who are looking to strengthen their relationship. Starting counselling and even trying to find a counsellor can be nerve-wracking, but you’re doing it! You took the first step! I have availability during the week in the daytime and evening.
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My practice focusses on adults who are themselves living with high functioning autism and/or HSP and/or ADHD. The sessions provide opportunities to talk in detail about one’s own unique experiences living with ASD or ADHD with someone who gets you. Engaging guided explorations lead to the revelation of blind spots and the discovery of ways to see things from new perspectives. Collaborative development of tailor-made strategies helps with communication, boundary-setting and the management of daily challenges. Sessions are free from judgement and you are supported to work at your own pace.
My practice focusses on adults who are themselves living with high functioning autism and/or HSP and/or ADHD. The sessions provide opportunities to talk in detail about one’s own unique experiences living with ASD or ADHD with someone who gets you. Engaging guided explorations lead to the revelation of blind spots and the discovery of ways to see things from new perspectives. Collaborative development of tailor-made strategies helps with communication, boundary-setting and the management of daily challenges. Sessions are free from judgement and you are supported to work at your own pace.
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West Coast Adult ADHD
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, RSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Victoria, BC V8W (Online Only)
Are you looking for an ADHD Assessment and Treatment? Would you like to learn ways to thrive with ADHD? Imagine creating an ADHD friendly lifestyle where you can focus on the things that are most important to you while completing those life goals that align with your values. Are you looking for tools, strategies, and support in the areas of emotion and cognitive regulation, motivation, planning, organization, and task initiation? Are you struggling with procrastination, motivation, organization, and overwhelm in the home, at work, and in relationships?
Are you looking for an ADHD Assessment and Treatment? Would you like to learn ways to thrive with ADHD? Imagine creating an ADHD friendly lifestyle where you can focus on the things that are most important to you while completing those life goals that align with your values. Are you looking for tools, strategies, and support in the areas of emotion and cognitive regulation, motivation, planning, organization, and task initiation? Are you struggling with procrastination, motivation, organization, and overwhelm in the home, at work, and in relationships?
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Do you struggle with productivity and daily routines? ADHD can affect your life in profound and subtle ways, like difficulty with relationships, your sleep schedule, starting tasks, or hyper focusing and forgetting to eat. Through curiosity and creativity, you can build confidence and improve your productivity. You may have already been to therapy in the past, and are ready for a coach to help you integrate and practice skills, like goal setting and prioritization, to help you overcome executive dysfunction. By tailoring time management and organization techniques to your lifestyle, your daily tasks can be more manageable.
Do you struggle with productivity and daily routines? ADHD can affect your life in profound and subtle ways, like difficulty with relationships, your sleep schedule, starting tasks, or hyper focusing and forgetting to eat. Through curiosity and creativity, you can build confidence and improve your productivity. You may have already been to therapy in the past, and are ready for a coach to help you integrate and practice skills, like goal setting and prioritization, to help you overcome executive dysfunction. By tailoring time management and organization techniques to your lifestyle, your daily tasks can be more manageable.
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Positive Kids is a provider of holistic ADHD treatment for children and their families. We are the creators of a unique model called "LEPS." Our model tackles the complications associated with ADHD with a very high success rate. The acronym stands for LEARNING, EMOTIONAL, PARENTING, SOCIAL skills. We begin by assessing your child’s ADHD symptoms before we go into a more in-depth discovery of what your child’s individual needs are. Once we have determined the initial requirements, we set up a schedule for you & your child, breaking down each part of the program.
Positive Kids is a provider of holistic ADHD treatment for children and their families. We are the creators of a unique model called "LEPS." Our model tackles the complications associated with ADHD with a very high success rate. The acronym stands for LEARNING, EMOTIONAL, PARENTING, SOCIAL skills. We begin by assessing your child’s ADHD symptoms before we go into a more in-depth discovery of what your child’s individual needs are. Once we have determined the initial requirements, we set up a schedule for you & your child, breaking down each part of the program.
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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.