ADHD Therapists in Chicago, IL
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Samantha Skvaril
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60661 (Online Only)
You’re stuck in relationships that leave you feeling unappreciated and drained. You grew up in dysfunction or had a chaotic childhood. You’re struggling to set boundaries with the people around you. You were diagnosed with ADHD later in life, now what? You’re ready to make a change and then you see my page. I use an insight-oriented approach, which helps clients understand how past experiences can affect their current behavior. However, therapy is not "one size fits all" and we will pull from different treatment modalities to meet your individual needs.
You’re stuck in relationships that leave you feeling unappreciated and drained. You grew up in dysfunction or had a chaotic childhood. You’re struggling to set boundaries with the people around you. You were diagnosed with ADHD later in life, now what? You’re ready to make a change and then you see my page. I use an insight-oriented approach, which helps clients understand how past experiences can affect their current behavior. However, therapy is not "one size fits all" and we will pull from different treatment modalities to meet your individual needs.
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We'll add structure to clarify complicated situations and create improvements.
Are you looking for an encouraging therapist who will focus on solutions? Are you ready to make changes so that your problems will no longer have the upper hand? I'll work hard with you to help make life better soon. I have helped many clients overcome feelings like sadness, worry, anger, or unhappiness with their relationships over the past 25 years. I have published extensively, been quoted in newspapers, and appeared on television and radio for my clinical work as a licensed, board certified psychologist and as a university professor.
We'll add structure to clarify complicated situations and create improvements.
Are you looking for an encouraging therapist who will focus on solutions? Are you ready to make changes so that your problems will no longer have the upper hand? I'll work hard with you to help make life better soon. I have helped many clients overcome feelings like sadness, worry, anger, or unhappiness with their relationships over the past 25 years. I have published extensively, been quoted in newspapers, and appeared on television and radio for my clinical work as a licensed, board certified psychologist and as a university professor.
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My passion is working with adults, especially those experiencing life transitions, family and relationship conflict, ADHD, anxiety, and depression.
I understand how overwhelming the process of finding a therapist can be as well as the discouragement felt when your therapist isn’t the right fit. My approach to therapy is down to earth and humanistic. Therefore, I recognize that everyone is having their own authentic and imperfect experience which cannot be judged, and the way I treat every client mirrors that. My core belief is that everyone deserves to be heard, and my clients walk away from sessions feeling seen, heard, and supported. I tell all of my clients that I’m just a regular person, too, and provide realistic and self-compassionate perspectives.
My passion is working with adults, especially those experiencing life transitions, family and relationship conflict, ADHD, anxiety, and depression.
I understand how overwhelming the process of finding a therapist can be as well as the discouragement felt when your therapist isn’t the right fit. My approach to therapy is down to earth and humanistic. Therefore, I recognize that everyone is having their own authentic and imperfect experience which cannot be judged, and the way I treat every client mirrors that. My core belief is that everyone deserves to be heard, and my clients walk away from sessions feeling seen, heard, and supported. I tell all of my clients that I’m just a regular person, too, and provide realistic and self-compassionate perspectives.
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Lori Yoder
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60625
Not accepting new clients
Having trouble focusing on your goals? I specialize in coaching adults with attention issues, such as ADHD or anxiety. Problems with concentration can cause difficulties with overall well-being, relationships, career, and health. We will work as a team to capitalize on your strengths and to better manage challenges. Hallmarks of my work include improving self-awareness, self-confidence, and self-acceptance.
Having trouble focusing on your goals? I specialize in coaching adults with attention issues, such as ADHD or anxiety. Problems with concentration can cause difficulties with overall well-being, relationships, career, and health. We will work as a team to capitalize on your strengths and to better manage challenges. Hallmarks of my work include improving self-awareness, self-confidence, and self-acceptance.
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Some of my clients that have either been diagnosed with ADHD or have general difficulty with focusing during sessions.
The clients that I work with often find themselves struggling with follow-through, low self-esteem or having a lack of focus that is impacting their wellbeing and relationships. My clients may experience being frustrated with themselves and find themselves thinking negative thoughts such as “I should be able to do this."
Some of my clients that have either been diagnosed with ADHD or have general difficulty with focusing during sessions.
The clients that I work with often find themselves struggling with follow-through, low self-esteem or having a lack of focus that is impacting their wellbeing and relationships. My clients may experience being frustrated with themselves and find themselves thinking negative thoughts such as “I should be able to do this."
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Additionally, I have experience in managing ADHD symptoms, and I've observed remarkable improvements in client focus, concentration, and work performance, which have had a positive impact on their personal and professional lives.
Hi, I'm Margaret, a nurse practitioner. I have been successfully managing depression and anxiety symptoms for several years, achieving positive outcomes and improving clients' lives.
Additionally, I have experience in managing ADHD symptoms, and I've observed remarkable improvements in client focus, concentration, and work performance, which have had a positive impact on their personal and professional lives.
Hi, I'm Margaret, a nurse practitioner. I have been successfully managing depression and anxiety symptoms for several years, achieving positive outcomes and improving clients' lives.
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Nathan Flessner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60607 (Online Only)
Amongst considerable experience processing life anxieties and depression, my specialties include relationship issues and couples counseling, ADHD/executive dysfunction, and navigating life transitions (both young adult and midlife).
Going into therapy can be an intimidating process. Beyond the logistics, finding a therapist that you connect with and that you trust to guide you in your mental health journey is no small task. I do my best to make this process as easy and straightforward as possible. Flexible scheduling, individualized care, and prompt responsiveness are all things you can expect from working with me. With over 6 years within the mental health field, I have extensive experience with youth and young adults, having worked in youth residential programs and as a school social worker in both a high school and elementary school setting.
Amongst considerable experience processing life anxieties and depression, my specialties include relationship issues and couples counseling, ADHD/executive dysfunction, and navigating life transitions (both young adult and midlife).
Going into therapy can be an intimidating process. Beyond the logistics, finding a therapist that you connect with and that you trust to guide you in your mental health journey is no small task. I do my best to make this process as easy and straightforward as possible. Flexible scheduling, individualized care, and prompt responsiveness are all things you can expect from working with me. With over 6 years within the mental health field, I have extensive experience with youth and young adults, having worked in youth residential programs and as a school social worker in both a high school and elementary school setting.
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She currently works with clients of all ages struggling with Anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, Depression, Life Transitions, Relationship issues, and Life Stressors.
Sarah Donohue is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who believes in partnering with clients to explore what is causing their discomfort. She works from a client-centered perspective so that the client knows they are the expert in their story. Sarah incorporates mindfulness practices into sessions to help calm the often-overactive nervous system. Prior to coming to LifeStance, Sarah worked in Child Welfare for 4 years. She provided a multitude of services for children and families in the foster care system who experienced trauma, abuse, and neglect.
She currently works with clients of all ages struggling with Anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, Depression, Life Transitions, Relationship issues, and Life Stressors.
Sarah Donohue is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who believes in partnering with clients to explore what is causing their discomfort. She works from a client-centered perspective so that the client knows they are the expert in their story. Sarah incorporates mindfulness practices into sessions to help calm the often-overactive nervous system. Prior to coming to LifeStance, Sarah worked in Child Welfare for 4 years. She provided a multitude of services for children and families in the foster care system who experienced trauma, abuse, and neglect.
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Congratulations on taking such a significant step forward to take care of yourself and your loved ones. Whether you are here for your own well-being, or interested on behalf of your child, I look forward to being a supportive and compassionate therapist in your corner. I have a strong passion for working with children, teens, and adults to address barriers to success in various areas of life in order to enhance their overall wellness. I am passionate about working with those who are struggling with self image, ADHD, emotion regulation, frustration tolerance, anxiety, or feelings of depression and self esteem issues.
Congratulations on taking such a significant step forward to take care of yourself and your loved ones. Whether you are here for your own well-being, or interested on behalf of your child, I look forward to being a supportive and compassionate therapist in your corner. I have a strong passion for working with children, teens, and adults to address barriers to success in various areas of life in order to enhance their overall wellness. I am passionate about working with those who are struggling with self image, ADHD, emotion regulation, frustration tolerance, anxiety, or feelings of depression and self esteem issues.
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Alex Chiodo
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NATC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60611 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Existential dread? Lacking motivation? Struggling to find purpose? ADHD? Autism? C-PTSD? Self harm? Suicidal ideations? Complicated childhood? People pleaser? Avoidant of conflict? Co-dependency? Do you have someone with Narcissistic traits in your life? Low self esteem or self worth? History of hospitalizations? If some of these resonate with you, then we may be a fit.
Existential dread? Lacking motivation? Struggling to find purpose? ADHD? Autism? C-PTSD? Self harm? Suicidal ideations? Complicated childhood? People pleaser? Avoidant of conflict? Co-dependency? Do you have someone with Narcissistic traits in your life? Low self esteem or self worth? History of hospitalizations? If some of these resonate with you, then we may be a fit.
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Maggie VanDerMolen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60622 (Online Only)
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or alone, I’m here to help. I work with teens and adults who experience anxiety, depression, ADHD, and relationship issues looking for new avenues to address obstacles to personal fulfillment.
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or alone, I’m here to help. I work with teens and adults who experience anxiety, depression, ADHD, and relationship issues looking for new avenues to address obstacles to personal fulfillment.
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Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60612 (Online Only)
I specialize in assisting with resolving family conflict, coping with life transitions, managing ADHD and Anxiety, Reclaiming or discovering your identity, and supporting those who are caregivers for physically disabled or mentally ill loved ones.
Hello I am Jasmine Tudy, and I want you to know that whatever you are facing is a small fraction of time in this overall blessing of life. No need to fear or think about what others may say, you are in control of designing and bringing about the change you want to see for yourself and your family. Whether it is improving your marriage or relationship, coping with divorce, managing parenting concerns or simply looking to decrease stress, we can figure it out together. Since shifting to a video platform, my clients have expressed that they appreciate the convenience and continue to progress at a faster rate once open to the change.
I specialize in assisting with resolving family conflict, coping with life transitions, managing ADHD and Anxiety, Reclaiming or discovering your identity, and supporting those who are caregivers for physically disabled or mentally ill loved ones.
Hello I am Jasmine Tudy, and I want you to know that whatever you are facing is a small fraction of time in this overall blessing of life. No need to fear or think about what others may say, you are in control of designing and bringing about the change you want to see for yourself and your family. Whether it is improving your marriage or relationship, coping with divorce, managing parenting concerns or simply looking to decrease stress, we can figure it out together. Since shifting to a video platform, my clients have expressed that they appreciate the convenience and continue to progress at a faster rate once open to the change.
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Chicago, IL 60602 (Online Only)
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I have specialties in women's issues, ADHD, mood disorders, and trauma / PTSD.
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me! My ideal clients are looking for a strength-based approach where they are more than a "psychiatric diagnosis." My clients come from many backgrounds - they are children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families - and are dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, women’s issues, anger management, ADHD, autistic spectrum disorder, addiction issues, couples therapy, and working through LGBTQ+ issues. I partner with my clients in the change process and empower them through using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and other tailored approaches.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA , LSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60640 (Online Only)
Do you feel stuck? Do you wish your life was different but don’t know how or where to start making changes? You don’t have to figure it out all by yourself. I enjoy working with emerging adults, adults, and seniors on navigating the uncertainty of life transitions. Common issues I work with clients on are establishing life’s goals and identity, cultivating harmony in interpersonal relationships, coping with challenging mental and physical health issues, and processing loss, grief and trauma. I enjoy working with individuals who have been diagnosed with ADHD to foster increased functioning and fulfillment.
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Julleon Garrison
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60611
Not accepting new clients
I am versed in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) in the treatments of most anxious, depressive, adjustment, ADHD, Queer and POC issues, and some behavioral concerns.
I deliver care and treatment primarily to Black, queer, and BIPOC individuals seeking to improve their mental health and life experience. I have extensive experience in working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, sexuality, racial impacts, stress management, and neurodiversity. As a black queer individual, I recognize how difficult the experience can be to find a culturally competent therapist that can understand the nuances of intersectionality and develop strategies to address such issues in a personalized manner. I want to meet my client where they are and assist them in this journey forward.
I am versed in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) in the treatments of most anxious, depressive, adjustment, ADHD, Queer and POC issues, and some behavioral concerns.
I deliver care and treatment primarily to Black, queer, and BIPOC individuals seeking to improve their mental health and life experience. I have extensive experience in working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, sexuality, racial impacts, stress management, and neurodiversity. As a black queer individual, I recognize how difficult the experience can be to find a culturally competent therapist that can understand the nuances of intersectionality and develop strategies to address such issues in a personalized manner. I want to meet my client where they are and assist them in this journey forward.
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In session, I am focused on being your teammate and collaborator to help guide you through your journey of self healing and self discovery. I specialize in treating ADHD, Eating Disorders, Anxiety & Depression. The tools I use are Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), & Mindfulness. Working with ADHD, I am able to draw upon personal experience as well as clinical knowledge to offer ways to manage symptoms. This ranges from organization and task management, to working through how we experience our emotions and daily life due to the symptoms.
In session, I am focused on being your teammate and collaborator to help guide you through your journey of self healing and self discovery. I specialize in treating ADHD, Eating Disorders, Anxiety & Depression. The tools I use are Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), & Mindfulness. Working with ADHD, I am able to draw upon personal experience as well as clinical knowledge to offer ways to manage symptoms. This ranges from organization and task management, to working through how we experience our emotions and daily life due to the symptoms.
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ADHD and ODD: Tonya has a background working with children and adolescents who demonstrate disruptive behavior at home and/or in the classroom.
Tonya Vander, LCSW, understands what trauma and grief look like when life is severely altered, and she offers a strong, empathic ear and tools to guide clients through healing. She creates safe spaces for individuals to feel heard, encouraged, and accepted. She supports clients age six and up struggling with depression, family conflict, mood disorders, stress, and is especially skilled at treating: Trauma/PTSD: Tonya is highly skilled at treating trauma and supporting clients through the tremendous repair work needed to heal. She helps clients focus on hope and resiliency no matter what barriers they're facing.
ADHD and ODD: Tonya has a background working with children and adolescents who demonstrate disruptive behavior at home and/or in the classroom.
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We specialize in testing ADHD in adults and providing targeted, effective therapy.
Do you find it so difficult to focus that it interferes with your work, school, or relationships? Do you become easily distracted and have difficulties being productive? Is it hard to remain organized despite your best efforts? Inattention, impulsivity, and overactivity are three common problems associated with ADHD, which affects about 5% of people. It is much more serious than just having trouble concentrating. ADHD creates significant difficulties, presents barriers to success at work or school, and strains relationships between people with ADHD and those who care about them.
We specialize in testing ADHD in adults and providing targeted, effective therapy.
Do you find it so difficult to focus that it interferes with your work, school, or relationships? Do you become easily distracted and have difficulties being productive? Is it hard to remain organized despite your best efforts? Inattention, impulsivity, and overactivity are three common problems associated with ADHD, which affects about 5% of people. It is much more serious than just having trouble concentrating. ADHD creates significant difficulties, presents barriers to success at work or school, and strains relationships between people with ADHD and those who care about them.
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www.HopeLandTherapy.com 708-274-7991 Call or e-mail for scheduling information. Improve: Relationship with self, Couple relationship, Family relationships, Self-esteem, Anxiety, ADHD, Self-improvement, Relaxation, Grounding, PTSD, Sexual trauma, Childhood trauma, Life transitions, and more! Get help now with Therapy or Life Coaching. Call today and start your journey to well-being.
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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.