ADHD Therapists in Newfoundland and Labrador
![Photo of Gillian Norris, BSc MEd, CCC, ND, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/464d8b13-97d9-41da-bede-a36831f9569c/1/320x400.jpeg)
As a Child Therapist, I appreciate the resiliency within each child, teen, and young adult I work with. They have many of the qualities to cope with day-to-day life and stressors.. it's my role to help identify, celebrate, and strengthen the ones they have and introduce new ones that could help. Whether the goal is to help youth with ADHD (or ADHD characteristics), anxiety, emotional regulation, or trauma, I can help both young people and their families navigate their unique pathways to wellbeing and good mental health. Step by step along your own path, I'll walk with you while you need some extra support.
As a Child Therapist, I appreciate the resiliency within each child, teen, and young adult I work with. They have many of the qualities to cope with day-to-day life and stressors.. it's my role to help identify, celebrate, and strengthen the ones they have and introduce new ones that could help. Whether the goal is to help youth with ADHD (or ADHD characteristics), anxiety, emotional regulation, or trauma, I can help both young people and their families navigate their unique pathways to wellbeing and good mental health. Step by step along your own path, I'll walk with you while you need some extra support.
![Photo of Tammy Healey Drover, MEd, BA, MACP, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/bb2b8a88-8262-4a45-94da-97eb25f51d46/1/320x400.png)
ADHD coping and education are my passions.
Feeling the feelings is hard. Building self-esteem and confidence can feel impossible. Not sleeping, anxiety, stress, and eating too little or too much are all issues that challenge us. Learning how to shift perspective and process traumatic life events. All these things show up, and we each feel them differently. Wanting to be your best self is a good life goal! Everyone is welcome. No judgement.
ADHD coping and education are my passions.
Feeling the feelings is hard. Building self-esteem and confidence can feel impossible. Not sleeping, anxiety, stress, and eating too little or too much are all issues that challenge us. Learning how to shift perspective and process traumatic life events. All these things show up, and we each feel them differently. Wanting to be your best self is a good life goal! Everyone is welcome. No judgement.
![Photo of Scott Downey - Scott Downey Psychology Services: ADHD and LD, MEd, RPsych, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/2c444c5c-eb3b-4f86-af10-6c93bb66edcf/2/320x400.jpeg)
Scott Downey Psychology Services: ADHD and LD
Psychologist, MEd, RPsych
Verified Verified
St John's, NL A1A
I was diagnosed with ADHD at age 30 and I have a son who is diagnosed with ADHD.
Do you or your loved one, struggle with learning, attention, memory, focusing, staying on task, and keeping yourself organized, and find that it is significantly interfering with your life? Then you may have ADHD and/or a Specific Learning Disorder. I will do a comprehensive assessment to determine your strengths and needs, make a diagnosis (if you meet the criteria), and make recommendations to help maximize your learning and academic success. Let me help you take your life in the direction you want to go and be the person you want to be.
I was diagnosed with ADHD at age 30 and I have a son who is diagnosed with ADHD.
Do you or your loved one, struggle with learning, attention, memory, focusing, staying on task, and keeping yourself organized, and find that it is significantly interfering with your life? Then you may have ADHD and/or a Specific Learning Disorder. I will do a comprehensive assessment to determine your strengths and needs, make a diagnosis (if you meet the criteria), and make recommendations to help maximize your learning and academic success. Let me help you take your life in the direction you want to go and be the person you want to be.
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I offer comprehensive ADHD assessments and a wide range of clinical services.
Hi! I’m Hilary - I’m the founder of Flora Foundations and a mental health provider! I’m so glad to meet you! I founded Flora with a goal to provide accessible, comfortable, and reliable mental health services that people get real results from. I offer individual counselling and ADHD assessments, both in-person and online, across Newfoundland and Labrador.
I offer comprehensive ADHD assessments and a wide range of clinical services.
Hi! I’m Hilary - I’m the founder of Flora Foundations and a mental health provider! I’m so glad to meet you! I founded Flora with a goal to provide accessible, comfortable, and reliable mental health services that people get real results from. I offer individual counselling and ADHD assessments, both in-person and online, across Newfoundland and Labrador.
![Photo of Deanne Murray, CCC, ND, MEd, BEd, BSpEd, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/2a2819bb-50a9-49a9-81a5-1641e23e7117/3/320x400.jpeg)
Deanne has a special interest in helping individuals and their families learn how to embrace ADHD, develop strategies and build skills that can help individuals feel success, change how they think and feel about themselves and improve their daily functioning at home, school/work and navigate relationships.
Deanne has a warm and practical approach. She likes the idea of 'holding space' for individuals where they can safely explore in order to learn more about themselves, develop skills that will help them "lean into" difficult emotions, build resilience and challenge old and gain new perspectives.
Deanne has a special interest in helping individuals and their families learn how to embrace ADHD, develop strategies and build skills that can help individuals feel success, change how they think and feel about themselves and improve their daily functioning at home, school/work and navigate relationships.
Deanne has a warm and practical approach. She likes the idea of 'holding space' for individuals where they can safely explore in order to learn more about themselves, develop skills that will help them "lean into" difficult emotions, build resilience and challenge old and gain new perspectives.
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Tryphena Gabriel (Psychotherapy For You Newfounland)
Counsellor, CCPA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Labrador City, NL A2V (Online Only)
My name is Tryphena Gabriel and I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor and an Educator. I have worked with children and adolescents with behaviour, emotional and intellectual difficulties in and out of the school setting for over 21 years. I have also counselled many individuals, couples, and minority and indigenous populations for many years helping them find their voice and worth while building strategies to improve and build self capacity and self love to assist clients reach their goals. I have training in many areas including; anxiety, depression, personality disorders, ADHD, ODD, Autism, trauma, relationship issues and other
My name is Tryphena Gabriel and I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor and an Educator. I have worked with children and adolescents with behaviour, emotional and intellectual difficulties in and out of the school setting for over 21 years. I have also counselled many individuals, couples, and minority and indigenous populations for many years helping them find their voice and worth while building strategies to improve and build self capacity and self love to assist clients reach their goals. I have training in many areas including; anxiety, depression, personality disorders, ADHD, ODD, Autism, trauma, relationship issues and other
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I am an ADHD Coach with over 10 years of previous experience as an Occupational Therapist. As someone with ADHD myself, I can appreciate the challenges of living with ADHD. My focus is working with adults with ADHD. Utilizing a strengths-based approach, I utilize effective strategies to help you overcome difficulties experienced at home, school, and/or the workplace.
I am an ADHD Coach with over 10 years of previous experience as an Occupational Therapist. As someone with ADHD myself, I can appreciate the challenges of living with ADHD. My focus is working with adults with ADHD. Utilizing a strengths-based approach, I utilize effective strategies to help you overcome difficulties experienced at home, school, and/or the workplace.
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Janet McDonald
Counsellor, MEd , CCC, ND, ADHD-, CCSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
St John's, NL A1E
Waitlist for new clients
I'm a Certified ADHD Clinical Services Provider.
Are you feeling anxious, frustrated, stuck or unsure? Are you tired of dealing with the same old issues in your relationships? Do you feel weighed down, feeling “never enough”? Maybe you wonder: Is life supposed to be this hard? Something’s not working…but you don’t know what to do about it. I am so glad you’re here. Searching for a counsellor means you sense an important truth: sometimes you need to connect with another person, who cares and understands, in order to heal and move forward. I can help you engage in honest self-examination, identify what's important to you, and start creating a more authentic and fulfilling life.
I'm a Certified ADHD Clinical Services Provider.
Are you feeling anxious, frustrated, stuck or unsure? Are you tired of dealing with the same old issues in your relationships? Do you feel weighed down, feeling “never enough”? Maybe you wonder: Is life supposed to be this hard? Something’s not working…but you don’t know what to do about it. I am so glad you’re here. Searching for a counsellor means you sense an important truth: sometimes you need to connect with another person, who cares and understands, in order to heal and move forward. I can help you engage in honest self-examination, identify what's important to you, and start creating a more authentic and fulfilling life.
![Photo of Laura Parsons - Repose Wellness Collective , Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/50f745db-7de2-4dba-aa70-44d827ccb6fc/3/320x400.jpeg)
A specialized and multidisciplinary team of Registered Psychologists, Counsellors, Social Workers, Speech Language Pathologists (SLP), and Occupational Therapists (OT). We are dedicated to lifelong learning and bring innovative services to our community. We focus on providing individualized services to you and your family in a trauma-informed, neuro-affirming, and accepting environment. We value genuine and authentic therapeutic relationships and prioritize your comfort and experience. We provide best practice standard of care in Assessment and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) toddler to adult, ADHD, IDD, and SLD.
A specialized and multidisciplinary team of Registered Psychologists, Counsellors, Social Workers, Speech Language Pathologists (SLP), and Occupational Therapists (OT). We are dedicated to lifelong learning and bring innovative services to our community. We focus on providing individualized services to you and your family in a trauma-informed, neuro-affirming, and accepting environment. We value genuine and authentic therapeutic relationships and prioritize your comfort and experience. We provide best practice standard of care in Assessment and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) toddler to adult, ADHD, IDD, and SLD.
![Photo of Simon Sherry, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/35f6bc4e-6d7a-47e1-b043-4eecb4ae8b71/2/320x400.jpeg)
Assessing ADHD and autism is a strength.
Dr. Sherry is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Dalhousie University. He has published 160 journal articles, delivered 275 scientific presentations and earned $2.5 million in grant funds. In 2018, Dr. Sherry and his wife founded CRUX Psychology, a team of 16 Ph.D.-level psychologists. We provide high-quality individual therapy, couples therapy and assessment. We use scientifically tested therapies and assessments. And each service is tailored to your preferences, values and goals, and delivered with exceptional care and warmth. By merging compassion with science, we help you get the results you want.
Assessing ADHD and autism is a strength.
Dr. Sherry is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Dalhousie University. He has published 160 journal articles, delivered 275 scientific presentations and earned $2.5 million in grant funds. In 2018, Dr. Sherry and his wife founded CRUX Psychology, a team of 16 Ph.D.-level psychologists. We provide high-quality individual therapy, couples therapy and assessment. We use scientifically tested therapies and assessments. And each service is tailored to your preferences, values and goals, and delivered with exceptional care and warmth. By merging compassion with science, we help you get the results you want.
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Kathy Anne Paquette
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP, Qualify
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
St John's, NL A1E
As a proud mom and coach to three young adults, I understand life can throw you a curve ball. My strengths as a therapist include, answering the “why” and “how”. I love helping adolescents, and adults with their families, to get on that road to healing. I specialize in substance use disorder, and ADHD coaching. I have an abundance of experience working with university students, helping with organization skills, time management and perfectionist. Each client is unique, so I have a tool box with many approaches such as, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, DBT and CBT to name a few.
As a proud mom and coach to three young adults, I understand life can throw you a curve ball. My strengths as a therapist include, answering the “why” and “how”. I love helping adolescents, and adults with their families, to get on that road to healing. I specialize in substance use disorder, and ADHD coaching. I have an abundance of experience working with university students, helping with organization skills, time management and perfectionist. Each client is unique, so I have a tool box with many approaches such as, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, DBT and CBT to name a few.
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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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We are also equipped to conduct comprehensive child, adolescent and adult psychological assessments for learning disabilities, ADHD, etc.
Dr. Micah Tilley is a Registered Psychologist in Newfoundland & Labrador and Director of the Connections Clinic. At the Connections Clinic, we understand that concerns about your child's or adolescent's learning, development, mood and/or behaviour can feel overwhelming. We are here to help by answering your questions and putting facts and ideas together to generate targeted solutions for you and your child. When we connect the dots, we come to a more comprehensive understanding of a situation. Together, we will work with you to develop a holistic understanding of your child's strengths and needs.
We are also equipped to conduct comprehensive child, adolescent and adult psychological assessments for learning disabilities, ADHD, etc.
Dr. Micah Tilley is a Registered Psychologist in Newfoundland & Labrador and Director of the Connections Clinic. At the Connections Clinic, we understand that concerns about your child's or adolescent's learning, development, mood and/or behaviour can feel overwhelming. We are here to help by answering your questions and putting facts and ideas together to generate targeted solutions for you and your child. When we connect the dots, we come to a more comprehensive understanding of a situation. Together, we will work with you to develop a holistic understanding of your child's strengths and needs.
![Photo of Samantha Rose, MSW, RSW, Registered Social Worker](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f9421109-f393-4b50-8da8-e1bed4956b4e/1/320x400.jpeg)
I have experience providing individual counselling to children, youth, and families. I offer services in relation to trauma, grief and loss, transitions, family breakdowns, coping, anxiety, depression, ADD/ ADHD, emotional regulation, anger management, and other mental health diagnosis'. I provide brief therapy services which is goal oriented and aimed at debriefing an event, or offering clients new skills they can utilize. This type of service is ideal for those with a limited number of sessions through their insurance or EAP. I also offer more intensive services aimed at helping people work through their trauma.
I have experience providing individual counselling to children, youth, and families. I offer services in relation to trauma, grief and loss, transitions, family breakdowns, coping, anxiety, depression, ADD/ ADHD, emotional regulation, anger management, and other mental health diagnosis'. I provide brief therapy services which is goal oriented and aimed at debriefing an event, or offering clients new skills they can utilize. This type of service is ideal for those with a limited number of sessions through their insurance or EAP. I also offer more intensive services aimed at helping people work through their trauma.
![Photo of Nista Noel, BSW, RSW, Registered Social Worker](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0951ea12-beb8-4faa-b2cf-f480472904c1/1/320x400.jpeg)
I work creatively with clients to self regulate and modulate the nervous system through relaxation therapy, somatic therapy, counselling therapy and ADHD coaching.
My clients are looking for someone to hear them out, a safe place to let go of some of the heavy burdens. I aim to do this by helping clients: Dispel Limiting Beliefs. Practice Mindful Self-Compassion. Improve Relationships. Emotion Regulation. Optimize Executive Function. Improve Self-Esteem. Gain Confidence. Disrupt Maladaptive Patterns. Change Mindset. My personal and professional motto is to: Feel Well, Live Well & Love Well.
I work creatively with clients to self regulate and modulate the nervous system through relaxation therapy, somatic therapy, counselling therapy and ADHD coaching.
My clients are looking for someone to hear them out, a safe place to let go of some of the heavy burdens. I aim to do this by helping clients: Dispel Limiting Beliefs. Practice Mindful Self-Compassion. Improve Relationships. Emotion Regulation. Optimize Executive Function. Improve Self-Esteem. Gain Confidence. Disrupt Maladaptive Patterns. Change Mindset. My personal and professional motto is to: Feel Well, Live Well & Love Well.
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Michelle Mailhiot
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tors Cove, NL A0A (Online Only)
Are you struggling with feelings of guilt and shame due to trauma? My speciality is to examine and work through those feelings to decrease and eliminate those feelings to increase your self-confidence. Many people feel "stuck" due to past trauma and my goal is to change that so that you are flourishing. I am a Registered Psychotherapist who serves all of Canada (except Quebec). I work with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, adults and children diagnosed with ADHD. Understanding the barriers in a person’s life, and previous trauma, can help identify present day triggers and daily struggles.
Are you struggling with feelings of guilt and shame due to trauma? My speciality is to examine and work through those feelings to decrease and eliminate those feelings to increase your self-confidence. Many people feel "stuck" due to past trauma and my goal is to change that so that you are flourishing. I am a Registered Psychotherapist who serves all of Canada (except Quebec). I work with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, adults and children diagnosed with ADHD. Understanding the barriers in a person’s life, and previous trauma, can help identify present day triggers and daily struggles.
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My work includes ADHD education and support, student well-being, in-service teacher support, career exploration, intimate partner violence, trauma, interpersonal relationships, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, stress-management, grief and many other life challenges.
I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology. I have over 10 years experience working in student support at Memorial University and have always been an advocate for students’ overall mental health and wellness. During my graduate studies, I worked closely with women who experienced intimate partner violence. Since beginning my practice in 2020, i've expanded my support to students of all ages, as well as teachers, young adults and adults.
My work includes ADHD education and support, student well-being, in-service teacher support, career exploration, intimate partner violence, trauma, interpersonal relationships, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, stress-management, grief and many other life challenges.
I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology. I have over 10 years experience working in student support at Memorial University and have always been an advocate for students’ overall mental health and wellness. During my graduate studies, I worked closely with women who experienced intimate partner violence. Since beginning my practice in 2020, i've expanded my support to students of all ages, as well as teachers, young adults and adults.
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Laura Parsons
Counsellor, BSc, MEd, DCP(c), CCC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
St John's, NL A1A
Starting therapy can be overwhelming- I get it! It’s important to me that my practice is a safe and inviting space, trauma informed, and free of judgment. Come in and sit with a complementary refreshment and relax before session. We support children, teens, adults and couples. Whatever your struggle is, you don’t have to be alone. With flexible online booking and virtual therapy, Repose Wellness Collective St. John’s makes it easy to access a team of specialized Counsellors, Social Workers, Speech Language Pathologists (SLP), and Registered Psychologists offering ADHD, Autism, Learning and Behaviour Assessment.
Starting therapy can be overwhelming- I get it! It’s important to me that my practice is a safe and inviting space, trauma informed, and free of judgment. Come in and sit with a complementary refreshment and relax before session. We support children, teens, adults and couples. Whatever your struggle is, you don’t have to be alone. With flexible online booking and virtual therapy, Repose Wellness Collective St. John’s makes it easy to access a team of specialized Counsellors, Social Workers, Speech Language Pathologists (SLP), and Registered Psychologists offering ADHD, Autism, Learning and Behaviour Assessment.
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, autism, specific learning disorders, ADHD) as well as the assessment of behavioural issues.
I typically work with clients who are struggling with various aspects of everyday life and would like some support as they work through a difficult time, transition, or issue that has emerged for them. My clients are often seeking ways forward to move through these challenging moments as well as new skills for life ahead so they can thrive once again, and feel fully engaged with life and its positive behaviours and emotions. Much of my time is spent carrying out assessments with clients who are wondering about characteristics they see in themselves, or that their parents wonder about (e.g., autism).
, autism, specific learning disorders, ADHD) as well as the assessment of behavioural issues.
I typically work with clients who are struggling with various aspects of everyday life and would like some support as they work through a difficult time, transition, or issue that has emerged for them. My clients are often seeking ways forward to move through these challenging moments as well as new skills for life ahead so they can thrive once again, and feel fully engaged with life and its positive behaviours and emotions. Much of my time is spent carrying out assessments with clients who are wondering about characteristics they see in themselves, or that their parents wonder about (e.g., autism).
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New Leaf Psychological Services
Psychologist, MC
Verified Verified
Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2B (Online Only)
Available assessments include: Psychoeducational, Psychological, ADHD Assessment, Behavioral, and Cognitive/Intellectual testing.
At New Leaf Psychological Services, our team of compassionate professionals is here to guide you towards a brighter, more stable future. Let us help you turn over a new leaf with personalized assessment and psychotherapy tailored to your unique journey.
Available assessments include: Psychoeducational, Psychological, ADHD Assessment, Behavioral, and Cognitive/Intellectual testing.
At New Leaf Psychological Services, our team of compassionate professionals is here to guide you towards a brighter, more stable future. Let us help you turn over a new leaf with personalized assessment and psychotherapy tailored to your unique journey.
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ADHD Counsellors
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.