ADHD Therapists in Port Perry, ON
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Karen McKenna-Quayle
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, BEd, DSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Port Perry, ON L9L (Online Only)
As a neurodiverse clinician, I have a unique understanding of ADHD and comorbid disorders.
Thank you for taking the time to read about the support I provide. Recognizing vulnerabilities and seeking help takes courage. This is a bold first step, and possibly your first toward self-empowerment. If you are thinking about making changes and are ready to deal with your challenges and create a life that inspires you, I am here to help. I provide evidence-based treatment to improve relationships, build executive function skills, increase self-confidence, and heal past trauma. I can also help you access programs and resources, including the federal Disability Tax Credit, provincial, and federal grants.
As a neurodiverse clinician, I have a unique understanding of ADHD and comorbid disorders.
Thank you for taking the time to read about the support I provide. Recognizing vulnerabilities and seeking help takes courage. This is a bold first step, and possibly your first toward self-empowerment. If you are thinking about making changes and are ready to deal with your challenges and create a life that inspires you, I am here to help. I provide evidence-based treatment to improve relationships, build executive function skills, increase self-confidence, and heal past trauma. I can also help you access programs and resources, including the federal Disability Tax Credit, provincial, and federal grants.
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Randi Goyan
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MACP
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Port Perry, ON L9L (Online Only)
I offer services to teens, adults, and couples seeking support for OCD, trauma, ADHD, depression, anxiety, relational challenges, questions around identity and sexuality, and more. I practice from a trauma-informed and person-centered approach, which means our sessions are centered around you. I offer an informal style to therapy because lets be real, formal can be intimidating. Together we will create an environment where you feel comfort in having those uncomfortable conversations. Our sessions will offer you a space to tell your story and for it to be heard.
I offer services to teens, adults, and couples seeking support for OCD, trauma, ADHD, depression, anxiety, relational challenges, questions around identity and sexuality, and more. I practice from a trauma-informed and person-centered approach, which means our sessions are centered around you. I offer an informal style to therapy because lets be real, formal can be intimidating. Together we will create an environment where you feel comfort in having those uncomfortable conversations. Our sessions will offer you a space to tell your story and for it to be heard.
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ACCESS Psychology offers a holistic approach to well-being with a focus on developing healthy minds, healthy bodies and healthy relationships. Helen and her experienced team of professional therapists work together to assist kids, teens & their families cope with life’s many obstacles and meet their full potential! We can help with: speech-language, learning difficulties, psycho-educational & social-emotional assessments, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, behaviour issues, adjustment to separation/divorce, bullying, social skills, body image image/eating disorders, trauma, OCD, ADHD, ASD (autism spectrum disorder) and more
ACCESS Psychology offers a holistic approach to well-being with a focus on developing healthy minds, healthy bodies and healthy relationships. Helen and her experienced team of professional therapists work together to assist kids, teens & their families cope with life’s many obstacles and meet their full potential! We can help with: speech-language, learning difficulties, psycho-educational & social-emotional assessments, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, behaviour issues, adjustment to separation/divorce, bullying, social skills, body image image/eating disorders, trauma, OCD, ADHD, ASD (autism spectrum disorder) and more
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Suzanne works with adults, teens and preteens in her private practice with offices in Lindsay and Port Perry. Relationship counselling and family counselling as well as individual counselling are available. Suzanne explores the issues that are positively and negatively effecting life and relationships. Some have diagnosed concerns such as anxiety, ADHD, bipolar, depression, while others require tools to facilitate communication and sort out life choices and directions. Counselling is about helping people to know themselves better. To make clear and conscious choices that make for a productive, healthy life.
Suzanne works with adults, teens and preteens in her private practice with offices in Lindsay and Port Perry. Relationship counselling and family counselling as well as individual counselling are available. Suzanne explores the issues that are positively and negatively effecting life and relationships. Some have diagnosed concerns such as anxiety, ADHD, bipolar, depression, while others require tools to facilitate communication and sort out life choices and directions. Counselling is about helping people to know themselves better. To make clear and conscious choices that make for a productive, healthy life.
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During the last ten years, my focus has been supporting children and youth in areas such as childhood trauma, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), interpersonal relationships, mood disorders and emotion regulation.
Alma McNairn is a registered Social Worker with over 25 years of experience within the field of mental health. She holds a Master Degree of Social Work from University of Windsor, as well as an undergraduate degree in Social Development Studies from University of Waterloo. Often in life we are faced with many transitions and challenges that can impact our daily functioning and leaving us feeling overwhelmed and dysregulated. My approach will assist children, youth and parents to learn emotional regulation skills and strategies to deal with these challenges and life events.
During the last ten years, my focus has been supporting children and youth in areas such as childhood trauma, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), interpersonal relationships, mood disorders and emotion regulation.
Alma McNairn is a registered Social Worker with over 25 years of experience within the field of mental health. She holds a Master Degree of Social Work from University of Windsor, as well as an undergraduate degree in Social Development Studies from University of Waterloo. Often in life we are faced with many transitions and challenges that can impact our daily functioning and leaving us feeling overwhelmed and dysregulated. My approach will assist children, youth and parents to learn emotional regulation skills and strategies to deal with these challenges and life events.
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Thrive Therapy Services - Shelly Munro
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MN, NP, BScN, CPMHN
Verified Verified
Port Perry, ON L9L
I am a Nurse Practitioner & Psychotherapist with over 23 years of experience working in the area of Mental Health & Addictions. This extensive experience allows me to assess, diagnosis & prescribe medications for a variety of mental health conditions. In this dual role I am able to offer my clients the convenient option of combining therapy and psychiatric care! I am passionate about empowering clients to create a life that is meaningful & with purpose by developing tools to manage their thoughts and emotions as well as explore the barriers that may be keeping them from reaching their goals.
I am a Nurse Practitioner & Psychotherapist with over 23 years of experience working in the area of Mental Health & Addictions. This extensive experience allows me to assess, diagnosis & prescribe medications for a variety of mental health conditions. In this dual role I am able to offer my clients the convenient option of combining therapy and psychiatric care! I am passionate about empowering clients to create a life that is meaningful & with purpose by developing tools to manage their thoughts and emotions as well as explore the barriers that may be keeping them from reaching their goals.
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At North Durham Professional Counsellors, we provide psychological assessment and treatment services to adults, children and adolescents, couples and families in individual therapy, relationship therapy, and/or family therapy. We can help with a number of mental health issues such as depression and/or anxiety, life transitions such as separation divorce or loss/bereavement, and relationship issues. We also offer rehabilitation assessment and treatment for individuals who have been involved in a motor vehicle accident or have suffered a work-related injury in order to assist with coping more effectively with such traumatic events.
At North Durham Professional Counsellors, we provide psychological assessment and treatment services to adults, children and adolescents, couples and families in individual therapy, relationship therapy, and/or family therapy. We can help with a number of mental health issues such as depression and/or anxiety, life transitions such as separation divorce or loss/bereavement, and relationship issues. We also offer rehabilitation assessment and treatment for individuals who have been involved in a motor vehicle accident or have suffered a work-related injury in order to assist with coping more effectively with such traumatic events.
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Brooke Morgan
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Port Perry, ON L9L (Online Only)
As a psychodynamic psychotherapist my approach to therapy focuses on understanding and exploring the unconscious processes that influence your behaviour, emotions, and thoughts. We will explore unconscious motivations, the influence of early relationships, coping strategies, and relationship dynamics through various modalities that are tailored to each individual. In a safe and empathetic environment, we collaborate to cultivate self-awareness, which fosters emotional well-being and healthier relationships. The therapeutic process I practice is client led, relational, systemic, and process oriented.
As a psychodynamic psychotherapist my approach to therapy focuses on understanding and exploring the unconscious processes that influence your behaviour, emotions, and thoughts. We will explore unconscious motivations, the influence of early relationships, coping strategies, and relationship dynamics through various modalities that are tailored to each individual. In a safe and empathetic environment, we collaborate to cultivate self-awareness, which fosters emotional well-being and healthier relationships. The therapeutic process I practice is client led, relational, systemic, and process oriented.
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Mind Health Connect
Registered Social Worker, RSW
Verified Verified
Port Perry, ON L9L (Online Only)
Welcoming New Clients- Feeling stuck in fear, is Fight Flight or Freeze consuming you. Overwhelmed by life challenges, toxic relationship, child, parenting, family conflict or financial issues or feeling dissatisfied with life. As a retired police officer I understand the what emergency responders live through. I am trauma-informed practice that supports awareness between the connection of mind and body. I emphasize the importance of emotions and how this understanding can give us the power to move forward. What ever the issue together we can find the tools that provide the best solution for you.
Welcoming New Clients- Feeling stuck in fear, is Fight Flight or Freeze consuming you. Overwhelmed by life challenges, toxic relationship, child, parenting, family conflict or financial issues or feeling dissatisfied with life. As a retired police officer I understand the what emergency responders live through. I am trauma-informed practice that supports awareness between the connection of mind and body. I emphasize the importance of emotions and how this understanding can give us the power to move forward. What ever the issue together we can find the tools that provide the best solution for you.
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If you are experiencing distress from situational crisis, changes in life circumstances or conflict within your relationships seeking the support of a professional can be helpful. I believe that we are always changing, growing and evolving which is why we may be faced with issues that we are not sure how to manage. Through CBT and DBT informed practices skills and strategies can be created to support wellness in ones life and relationships.
If you are experiencing distress from situational crisis, changes in life circumstances or conflict within your relationships seeking the support of a professional can be helpful. I believe that we are always changing, growing and evolving which is why we may be faced with issues that we are not sure how to manage. Through CBT and DBT informed practices skills and strategies can be created to support wellness in ones life and relationships.
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At New Beginnings, clients have the opportunity to explore their strengths and limitations in a safe, confidential, and accepting environment. We provide assessment, intervention, and treatment services to children, adolescents, and adults who exhibit symptoms of inattention, concentration difficulty, memory impairment, hyperactivity, poor academic performance, and learning disabilities. We offer group therapy programs for children diagnosed with Autism, Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Anxiety. In addition, we offer therapy and assessments through WSIB.
At New Beginnings, clients have the opportunity to explore their strengths and limitations in a safe, confidential, and accepting environment. We provide assessment, intervention, and treatment services to children, adolescents, and adults who exhibit symptoms of inattention, concentration difficulty, memory impairment, hyperactivity, poor academic performance, and learning disabilities. We offer group therapy programs for children diagnosed with Autism, Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Anxiety. In addition, we offer therapy and assessments through WSIB.
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Elaine Dickens - Live Inspired Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Port Perry, ON L9L
Are you a high achiever excelling at work but struggling personally? You've mastered professional success, yet battle perfectionism, emotional disconnection, & relationship challenges. Relentless pressure has left you burned out, unable to connect with loved ones, and feeling misunderstood. The drive fuelling your career seems to hinder your personal life. You long to be as effective in relationships as in your profession, but self-compassion feels foreign. You're searching for balance – a way to maintain your professional edge while rekindling warmth with loved ones & finding inner peace. I see you, and I'm here to help you thrive.
Are you a high achiever excelling at work but struggling personally? You've mastered professional success, yet battle perfectionism, emotional disconnection, & relationship challenges. Relentless pressure has left you burned out, unable to connect with loved ones, and feeling misunderstood. The drive fuelling your career seems to hinder your personal life. You long to be as effective in relationships as in your profession, but self-compassion feels foreign. You're searching for balance – a way to maintain your professional edge while rekindling warmth with loved ones & finding inner peace. I see you, and I'm here to help you thrive.
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Emily Colby
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BSc
Verified Verified
Port Perry, ON L9L (Online Only)
I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and I have completed my Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology degree from Yorkville University. I help individuals with addictions, stress, burnout, anxiety, depression, boundary setting, and people-pleasing. I pull aspects from various treatment approaches including cognitive behavioural therapy, solution focused brief therapy, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, and harm reduction, to help meet you where you are in the therapy process.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and I have completed my Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology degree from Yorkville University. I help individuals with addictions, stress, burnout, anxiety, depression, boundary setting, and people-pleasing. I pull aspects from various treatment approaches including cognitive behavioural therapy, solution focused brief therapy, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, and harm reduction, to help meet you where you are in the therapy process.
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Monica Verbosky
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MACP, CCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Port Perry, ON L9L
About You: You are 21+ and you’re struggling. Maybe it's been a slow progression, or maybe your world took sudden turn and you feel stuck. It's as if your life went into syndication and all the music was stripped away. You need a comfortable and secure space to be heard and to heal. You want a therapist with a genuine interest in you. Someone who provides the kind of non-judgmental care which drove you to consider therapy in the first place. You want a therapist who sees you as an individual and intuitively endeavors to both challenge you and collaborate with you.
About You: You are 21+ and you’re struggling. Maybe it's been a slow progression, or maybe your world took sudden turn and you feel stuck. It's as if your life went into syndication and all the music was stripped away. You need a comfortable and secure space to be heard and to heal. You want a therapist with a genuine interest in you. Someone who provides the kind of non-judgmental care which drove you to consider therapy in the first place. You want a therapist who sees you as an individual and intuitively endeavors to both challenge you and collaborate with you.
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Mind Matters Psychotherapy & Creative Education
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Port Perry, ON L9L
We are a Team of Registered Psychotherapists who are dedicate to working with children, youth, families, and adults in unique ways which are tailored to the clients individual strengths and challenges. It is important for us to meet our clients where they are at, not where we might want them to be. This will allow for clients to be a dedicated participant in their journey to wellness. We create a safe space for clients to explore their challenges and work on personal goals. Our team works from a Client-Centered focus, allowing for clients to direct the therapy and contribute to the journey they are on.
We are a Team of Registered Psychotherapists who are dedicate to working with children, youth, families, and adults in unique ways which are tailored to the clients individual strengths and challenges. It is important for us to meet our clients where they are at, not where we might want them to be. This will allow for clients to be a dedicated participant in their journey to wellness. We create a safe space for clients to explore their challenges and work on personal goals. Our team works from a Client-Centered focus, allowing for clients to direct the therapy and contribute to the journey they are on.
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Rachel Ashman: Refocus Neuro Occupational Therapy Service
Occupational Therapist, MScOT, CNS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Uxbridge, ON L9P
I developed a passion for working with people with ADHD after my husband was diagnosed as an adult and we struggled to find therapists that had an understanding of the unique challenges that he was facing as a result of his ADHD.
I am an Occupational Therapist (OT) whose focus is working with individuals with neurological differences, with a specific focus on ADHD, anxiety and brain injury. I work with my clients to help them better understand their brain, how it functions and to support with developing strategies to overcome the challenges associated with neuro differences and enable them to thrive. I use aspects of cognitive retraining, functional rehabilitation and skill building, as well as in various mental health techniques including cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness practice and exposure therapy.
I developed a passion for working with people with ADHD after my husband was diagnosed as an adult and we struggled to find therapists that had an understanding of the unique challenges that he was facing as a result of his ADHD.
I am an Occupational Therapist (OT) whose focus is working with individuals with neurological differences, with a specific focus on ADHD, anxiety and brain injury. I work with my clients to help them better understand their brain, how it functions and to support with developing strategies to overcome the challenges associated with neuro differences and enable them to thrive. I use aspects of cognitive retraining, functional rehabilitation and skill building, as well as in various mental health techniques including cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness practice and exposure therapy.
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Psychology Wellness - Dr. Diana Mandeleew
Psychologist, PsyD, CPsych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Uxbridge, ON L9P (Online Only)
I provide strength-based and collaborative Psychological/ADHD Assessments (online), ADHD coaching, psychotherapy, attachment exploration, and consultations (online).
I help adults who experience focusing issues, distractibility, inefficiency, sadness, anxiety, worry, stress, self-criticalness, attachment/social/relationship concerns (as a partner, as a parent, as a friend), trauma, as well as difficulties at home, work, and school.
I provide strength-based and collaborative Psychological/ADHD Assessments (online), ADHD coaching, psychotherapy, attachment exploration, and consultations (online).
I help adults who experience focusing issues, distractibility, inefficiency, sadness, anxiety, worry, stress, self-criticalness, attachment/social/relationship concerns (as a partner, as a parent, as a friend), trauma, as well as difficulties at home, work, and school.
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Eras Therapy & Wellness
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BSc, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Whitby, ON L1M (Online Only)
We specialize in treating anxiety, depression, adhd, self-esteem + body image issues, trauma and more.
Do you feel like your anxiety stops you from living your life? Or maybe you just haven't been feeling yourself lately and want to feel more in charge of your own life again. At Eras's Therapy and Wellness we understand the ups and downs that life can bring and want to help you have more confidence, less anxiety and finally feel hopeful about your future again. Our work is rooted in compassion and together we can equip you with the tools to cope with life's challenges, understand yourself better, and go from surviving to thriving in order to create the life that you deserve.
We specialize in treating anxiety, depression, adhd, self-esteem + body image issues, trauma and more.
Do you feel like your anxiety stops you from living your life? Or maybe you just haven't been feeling yourself lately and want to feel more in charge of your own life again. At Eras's Therapy and Wellness we understand the ups and downs that life can bring and want to help you have more confidence, less anxiety and finally feel hopeful about your future again. Our work is rooted in compassion and together we can equip you with the tools to cope with life's challenges, understand yourself better, and go from surviving to thriving in order to create the life that you deserve.
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Rachel Brennan
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), HBSc, MA
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Whitby, ON L1M (Online Only)
I specialize in treating anxiety, ADHD, self-esteem + body image, eating disorders, trauma & more.
Accepting new clients. Do you feel like your anxiety stops you from living your life? Like self critical thoughts are always running through your mind and your brain won't "shut off"? Or maybe you've been through trauma that keeps affecting you in the present? I support teens and adults to help you have more confidence, feel more in charge of your own life and finally feel hopeful about your future again. My work is rooted in compassion and together we can equip you with the tools to cope with life's challenges, understand yourself better, and go from surviving to thriving to create the life that you deserve.
I specialize in treating anxiety, ADHD, self-esteem + body image, eating disorders, trauma & more.
Accepting new clients. Do you feel like your anxiety stops you from living your life? Like self critical thoughts are always running through your mind and your brain won't "shut off"? Or maybe you've been through trauma that keeps affecting you in the present? I support teens and adults to help you have more confidence, feel more in charge of your own life and finally feel hopeful about your future again. My work is rooted in compassion and together we can equip you with the tools to cope with life's challenges, understand yourself better, and go from surviving to thriving to create the life that you deserve.
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Exhale Mental Health - Caroline Johnson
Registered Social Worker, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Uxbridge, ON L9P
What if I told you that you already have what it takes to get you to your final wellness destination? That with you in the driver seat and me as your expert navigator helping you to your destination, trauma recovery, parenting support, grief and loss, service planning, strategies to cope with stress, anxiety and more is all more then doable? I'll provide you with helpful suggestions and you'll get there fully in control and in your own time.
What if I told you that you already have what it takes to get you to your final wellness destination? That with you in the driver seat and me as your expert navigator helping you to your destination, trauma recovery, parenting support, grief and loss, service planning, strategies to cope with stress, anxiety and more is all more then doable? I'll provide you with helpful suggestions and you'll get there fully in control and in your own time.
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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.