ADHD Therapists in Tavares, FL
Dr. Ward has worked in the field of psychology for the past 25 years. He holds 3 clinical licenses, as a Marriage and Family Therapist, School Psychologist, and Mental Health Counselor. He holds 2 certifications in addictions (CAP and SAP), and certification from the Florida Supreme Court as a Family Mediator.
Dr. Ward’s experience over the years has led to specialties in individual counseling, group and organizational psychology, testing and evaluations, addictions, issues of abuse, hypnotherapy, and couples and family therapy.
Dr. Ward provides intellectual and educational evaluations covering learning issues, ADHD, and child, adolescent, and adult development issues.
Dr. Ward has worked in the field of psychology for the past 25 years. He holds 3 clinical licenses, as a Marriage and Family Therapist, School Psychologist, and Mental Health Counselor. He holds 2 certifications in addictions (CAP and SAP), and certification from the Florida Supreme Court as a Family Mediator.
Dr. Ward’s experience over the years has led to specialties in individual counseling, group and organizational psychology, testing and evaluations, addictions, issues of abuse, hypnotherapy, and couples and family therapy.
Dr. Ward provides intellectual and educational evaluations covering learning issues, ADHD, and child, adolescent, and adult development issues.
LaToya R Walker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Tavares, FL 32778 (Online Only)
With over 12 years of experience in the social work field, I specialize in trauma, women’s health, anxiety, depression, parent-child conflict, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD), substance use, crisis, and more.
Hello and welcome! Congratulations, you’ve made the first step. Let me help you follow through. In working with me, you will be provided with an authentic, safe, and comfortable environment where you are free to be yourself while we explore what led you here.
With over 12 years of experience in the social work field, I specialize in trauma, women’s health, anxiety, depression, parent-child conflict, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD), substance use, crisis, and more.
Hello and welcome! Congratulations, you’ve made the first step. Let me help you follow through. In working with me, you will be provided with an authentic, safe, and comfortable environment where you are free to be yourself while we explore what led you here.
I inspire individuals to create and empower themselves to move past those issues which inhibit growth and self acceptance. I work to instill hope and motivation in adolescents and adults of all ages. I have worked in a variety of settings which include: college, outpatient treatment and equine therapy. I utilize motivational counseling, solution focused, cognitive behavioral, existential and human centered therapy. My experience has been in working with individuals struggling with stress management, depression, trauma, ADHD. PTSD, relationship issues, and grief/loss.
I inspire individuals to create and empower themselves to move past those issues which inhibit growth and self acceptance. I work to instill hope and motivation in adolescents and adults of all ages. I have worked in a variety of settings which include: college, outpatient treatment and equine therapy. I utilize motivational counseling, solution focused, cognitive behavioral, existential and human centered therapy. My experience has been in working with individuals struggling with stress management, depression, trauma, ADHD. PTSD, relationship issues, and grief/loss.
I am a licensed clinical social worker. I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families to overcome numerous challenges. Besides treating many mental health conditions, I have specialized training in treating anxiety, career, conflict, depression, grief, self-esteem, anger management, behavior issues, stress, trauma, substance abuse, and co-occurring disorders. My approach combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Solution Focus Brief Therapy, and Strength-Based Therapy.
I am a licensed clinical social worker. I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families to overcome numerous challenges. Besides treating many mental health conditions, I have specialized training in treating anxiety, career, conflict, depression, grief, self-esteem, anger management, behavior issues, stress, trauma, substance abuse, and co-occurring disorders. My approach combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Solution Focus Brief Therapy, and Strength-Based Therapy.
Jamiqua L Rivera
Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern, RCSWI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tavares, FL 32778 (Online Only)
Give yourself praise for making it this far! You might be debating about this decision or thinking to yourself if “ this is the right time.” I can assure you that “THIS IS THE RIGHT TIME!” I believe that therapy is a team effort that allows the therapist and the client to work together to identify the underlining problem. Therapy is a safe place for individuals to analyze communication, hurt, pain, trauma, and irrational thoughts, without being judged!!! Through therapeutic interventions, we will examine and review ways to better yourself and become a better version of yourself. I am here to listen, educate, and provide feedback.
Give yourself praise for making it this far! You might be debating about this decision or thinking to yourself if “ this is the right time.” I can assure you that “THIS IS THE RIGHT TIME!” I believe that therapy is a team effort that allows the therapist and the client to work together to identify the underlining problem. Therapy is a safe place for individuals to analyze communication, hurt, pain, trauma, and irrational thoughts, without being judged!!! Through therapeutic interventions, we will examine and review ways to better yourself and become a better version of yourself. I am here to listen, educate, and provide feedback.
Sowka Psychotherapy & Consultation, LLC
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, MCAP, C-IRT, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tavares, FL 32778
Waitlist for new clients
One of the first things asked of me when creating this website profile was to describe my ideal client. I don't think I have an ideal client. To me that implies that I can pick and choose my client's problems, symptoms, relationships, and so forth, and it's that same individuality and variety of people and presenting concerns that I value. I wouldn't change that if I could. I meet a lot of people who don't really know what they need or cannot visualize/verbalize their true goals. Discovery can be a part of the therapeutic process.
One of the first things asked of me when creating this website profile was to describe my ideal client. I don't think I have an ideal client. To me that implies that I can pick and choose my client's problems, symptoms, relationships, and so forth, and it's that same individuality and variety of people and presenting concerns that I value. I wouldn't change that if I could. I meet a lot of people who don't really know what they need or cannot visualize/verbalize their true goals. Discovery can be a part of the therapeutic process.
Comprehensive Psychological & Assessment Services
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tavares, FL 32778
Comprehensive Psychological & Assessment Services provides effective, accessible & affordable psychological counseling and evaluations. Our licensed counselors will meet with you as quickly as possible, to explore what is hurting you right now. Our proven services focus on helping you with self-esteem issues, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, stress-management or other emotional issues. Our team of professional staff is ready to answer your questions on the phone or by email. CPAS has offices in Tavares & Orlando to make it convenient for you. "We make it easy to take the first step." Contact us today or visit our website.
Comprehensive Psychological & Assessment Services provides effective, accessible & affordable psychological counseling and evaluations. Our licensed counselors will meet with you as quickly as possible, to explore what is hurting you right now. Our proven services focus on helping you with self-esteem issues, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, stress-management or other emotional issues. Our team of professional staff is ready to answer your questions on the phone or by email. CPAS has offices in Tavares & Orlando to make it convenient for you. "We make it easy to take the first step." Contact us today or visit our website.
Rebecah Lynn Farish
Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern, MSW, RCSWI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tavares, FL 32778
Imagine the worst day of your life- you’ve been through an unimaginable trauma. You need support, you need help, but where do you turn? My name is Rebecah and I can help you! I can help you manage those days where you feel like you can’t get out of bed. Struggling with anxiety, I can show and teach coping skills to turn a bad a day into a great day.
Imagine the worst day of your life- you’ve been through an unimaginable trauma. You need support, you need help, but where do you turn? My name is Rebecah and I can help you! I can help you manage those days where you feel like you can’t get out of bed. Struggling with anxiety, I can show and teach coping skills to turn a bad a day into a great day.
William is currently accepting new clients. William utilizes Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Reality Therapy, CBT, REBT, Active listening and Behaviorism techniques as primary theoretical orientation.
William is currently accepting new clients. William utilizes Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Reality Therapy, CBT, REBT, Active listening and Behaviorism techniques as primary theoretical orientation.
Advanced Behavioral Health Center offers state of the art comprehensive psychiatric and psychological services. We are the largest private practice in the area counting with general psychiatrists, child & adolescent psychiatrist, psychologists and counselors with a wide range of areas of interest and fields of expertise. We provide services for all age groups and have affiliations with Florida Hospital Waterman.
Advanced Behavioral Health Center offers state of the art comprehensive psychiatric and psychological services. We are the largest private practice in the area counting with general psychiatrists, child & adolescent psychiatrist, psychologists and counselors with a wide range of areas of interest and fields of expertise. We provide services for all age groups and have affiliations with Florida Hospital Waterman.
Antrecia Russell
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, RMHCI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tavares, FL 32778
I believe that everything is figureoutable. I have a heart for walking through the murkiest and toughest parts of life’s journey with those I work with and I’m dedicated to being there and serving as a guide to those shuffling through their issues of life. I specialize in providing a safe, non-judgmental, space for my clients to speak those things they may never speak out loud to anyone else. No one should suffer in silence.
I believe that everything is figureoutable. I have a heart for walking through the murkiest and toughest parts of life’s journey with those I work with and I’m dedicated to being there and serving as a guide to those shuffling through their issues of life. I specialize in providing a safe, non-judgmental, space for my clients to speak those things they may never speak out loud to anyone else. No one should suffer in silence.
The mission of Life and Hope Counseling Center is to provide a caring environment that empowers our clients to begin to explore and make courageous choices that promote growth and healing. We are committed to families, individuals, couples and children to provide them with the best quality services that bring hope, support, and guidance into their life’s purpose. We focus on the strengths of each individual and family that will empower them to use these gifts as a catalyst for change. We believe that the counseling relationship is one of mutual trust and respect that promotes a healthy vision into one’s journey.
The mission of Life and Hope Counseling Center is to provide a caring environment that empowers our clients to begin to explore and make courageous choices that promote growth and healing. We are committed to families, individuals, couples and children to provide them with the best quality services that bring hope, support, and guidance into their life’s purpose. We focus on the strengths of each individual and family that will empower them to use these gifts as a catalyst for change. We believe that the counseling relationship is one of mutual trust and respect that promotes a healthy vision into one’s journey.
Hello! I have been working with children, adolescents and families for more than 10 years. I work well with Oppositional Defiance, Aggression, Behavioral Issues and Conflict Resolution. I have heard many times from my clients that I am "not like other therapists" and I have a way of interacting with pre-teens and teenagers so that they feel validated and heard. I have a passion for understanding others and those around me in a way that they feel comfortable. The relationship between therapist and client should be unique and creative.
Hello! I have been working with children, adolescents and families for more than 10 years. I work well with Oppositional Defiance, Aggression, Behavioral Issues and Conflict Resolution. I have heard many times from my clients that I am "not like other therapists" and I have a way of interacting with pre-teens and teenagers so that they feel validated and heard. I have a passion for understanding others and those around me in a way that they feel comfortable. The relationship between therapist and client should be unique and creative.
Cassandra Castro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tavares, FL 32778 (Online Only)
Welcome! I’m Cassandra Castro, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Tampa, with 9 years of experience in the mental health field. My ideal clients are teens and adults facing life transitions, battling depression, or coping with anxiety. They seek a safe space to explore their feelings, learn healthy coping strategies, and build self-confidence. Their goal is to overcome emotional challenges, achieve personal growth, and find balance. They want to navigate life's changes with resilience and clarity, striving for a fulfilling and mentally healthy life.
Welcome! I’m Cassandra Castro, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Tampa, with 9 years of experience in the mental health field. My ideal clients are teens and adults facing life transitions, battling depression, or coping with anxiety. They seek a safe space to explore their feelings, learn healthy coping strategies, and build self-confidence. Their goal is to overcome emotional challenges, achieve personal growth, and find balance. They want to navigate life's changes with resilience and clarity, striving for a fulfilling and mentally healthy life.
"Instructions for living a life. Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it"-Mary Oliver. Finding a therapist you feel comfortable telling about your life, obstacles you may be facing, or areas where you desire to change can feel daunting. I strive to build a collaborative relationship with you/your child to understand your struggles, help you gain insight about issues that may be beyond your awareness, and provide you with tools and skills that will help you/your child manage emotions, and work through life’s challenges. My approach is integrative and flexible, with the use of strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy.
"Instructions for living a life. Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it"-Mary Oliver. Finding a therapist you feel comfortable telling about your life, obstacles you may be facing, or areas where you desire to change can feel daunting. I strive to build a collaborative relationship with you/your child to understand your struggles, help you gain insight about issues that may be beyond your awareness, and provide you with tools and skills that will help you/your child manage emotions, and work through life’s challenges. My approach is integrative and flexible, with the use of strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy.
Desiring to transform your life? Your relationship(s)? You CAN heal and finally leave behind old limiting feelings, traumas, fears, and patterns. Begin a new level of success in your life journey, life purpose and your Mental, Emotional, & Spiritual strength and freedom. As a therapist for 20+ years I have had extensive success with healing Trauma, PTSD & ACOA issues. Trained in the powerful tools of A.R.T, a new trauma therapy (Advanced Resolution Therapy, like EMDR), plus Gestalt, NLP, EFT, hypnotherapy, & the Landmark Forum. Together we will transmute your stress, anxiety & traumas into confidence, well-being, freedom & success.
Desiring to transform your life? Your relationship(s)? You CAN heal and finally leave behind old limiting feelings, traumas, fears, and patterns. Begin a new level of success in your life journey, life purpose and your Mental, Emotional, & Spiritual strength and freedom. As a therapist for 20+ years I have had extensive success with healing Trauma, PTSD & ACOA issues. Trained in the powerful tools of A.R.T, a new trauma therapy (Advanced Resolution Therapy, like EMDR), plus Gestalt, NLP, EFT, hypnotherapy, & the Landmark Forum. Together we will transmute your stress, anxiety & traumas into confidence, well-being, freedom & success.
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I specialize in the assessment of autism, ADHD, dyslexia and gifted learners and also provide therapy for children and adolescents.
Hello and welcome! I am excited to help you or your child move forward in a positive direction! I specialize in providing comprehensive psychological assessments with the goal of identifying individual strengths and challenges. The results of these assessments will help you or your child be as successful as possible and will allow you to make informed decisions. I also provide individual counseling for children and adolescents dealing with issues such as anxiety, depression, attention problems, trauma, and life transitions.
I specialize in the assessment of autism, ADHD, dyslexia and gifted learners and also provide therapy for children and adolescents.
Hello and welcome! I am excited to help you or your child move forward in a positive direction! I specialize in providing comprehensive psychological assessments with the goal of identifying individual strengths and challenges. The results of these assessments will help you or your child be as successful as possible and will allow you to make informed decisions. I also provide individual counseling for children and adolescents dealing with issues such as anxiety, depression, attention problems, trauma, and life transitions.
Hey there! I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), based in Florida. I specialize with clients working through anxiety, ADHD, relationship conflicts, trauma, parenting, burnout, depression, and self-esteem. We achieve this through collaborative goals and gentle accountability. I use a solution-focused and non-judgmental approach that incorporates evidence based practices, coping skills, positive psychology, curiosity, and compassion. I got my Masters at a holistic-therapy school called CIIS and I've been practicing with individual adults, couples, and just about every identity and populations under the sun for 7 years!
Hey there! I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), based in Florida. I specialize with clients working through anxiety, ADHD, relationship conflicts, trauma, parenting, burnout, depression, and self-esteem. We achieve this through collaborative goals and gentle accountability. I use a solution-focused and non-judgmental approach that incorporates evidence based practices, coping skills, positive psychology, curiosity, and compassion. I got my Masters at a holistic-therapy school called CIIS and I've been practicing with individual adults, couples, and just about every identity and populations under the sun for 7 years!
Specializing in the assessment of autism, dyslexia, gifted, and ADHD.
Hello! I would love to have the opportunity to help you and/or your child! I offer a wide range of services, including comprehensive psychological assessments to help identify strengths, challenges, and provide valuable insights. These assessments will help empower you or your child to better understand yourselves and make informed decisions. Additionally, I provide counseling services for children and adolescents dealing with issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, attention problems, self-esteem, and life changes.
Specializing in the assessment of autism, dyslexia, gifted, and ADHD.
Hello! I would love to have the opportunity to help you and/or your child! I offer a wide range of services, including comprehensive psychological assessments to help identify strengths, challenges, and provide valuable insights. These assessments will help empower you or your child to better understand yourselves and make informed decisions. Additionally, I provide counseling services for children and adolescents dealing with issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, attention problems, self-esteem, and life changes.
Hi! I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a National Certified Counselor doing therapy for 23 years. I've always worked in schools, with my last decade in a university counseling center so young adults are my specialized population. My specialty areas are anxiety/stress, ADHD, adjustment/life transitions, self-esteem, academic concerns, and personal development (identity, career, LGBTQIA+). One fun fact is that I'm a trained drumming facilitator so I love using music (and art) in therapy when you are open to it.
Hi! I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a National Certified Counselor doing therapy for 23 years. I've always worked in schools, with my last decade in a university counseling center so young adults are my specialized population. My specialty areas are anxiety/stress, ADHD, adjustment/life transitions, self-esteem, academic concerns, and personal development (identity, career, LGBTQIA+). One fun fact is that I'm a trained drumming facilitator so I love using music (and art) in therapy when you are open to it.
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ADHD Therapists
When should I seek treatment for ADHD?
You should seek treatment for ADHD if you consistently have difficulty with attention, hyperactivity, or impulsivity that interferes with your daily life. Symptoms of ADHD include the inability to sustain attention during tasks, difficulty organizing tasks and activities, being easily distracted, frequent fidgeting or squirming, and talking or interrupting excessively. If these symptoms interfere with your career, academics, or relationships—for example, consistently failing to complete professional projects on time—you should seek an evaluation for ADHD.
How does treatment for ADHD work?
Effective treatment for ADHD often consists of medication, behavioral therapy, and lifestyle changes. Stimulant medications such as Adderall and Ritalin work by altering levels of neurotransmitters in the brain; higher levels of dopamine and norepinephrine are known to improve attention and focus. Therapy works by helping people with ADHD understand the condition, discuss their areas of difficulty, and develop behavioral strategies to manage their symptoms. In some cases, modifying one’s diet and exercise can also help improve symptoms.
Are there specific medications for ADHD?
Medications to treat ADHD are generally stimulants, the most common are Adderall and Ritalin. There are two categories of stimulants: Amphetamines include Adderall, Dyanavel, Vyvanse, and Dexedrine, and methylphenidates include Ritalin, Concerta, Daytrana, Focalin, Quillichew, Quillivant, and Metadate. Non-stimulants and antidepressants may be used as an alternative if stimulants aren’t effective or viable for a particular patient.
How long does treatment for ADHD take?
It’s tough to give an exact time frame because everyone varies. In terms of medications, stimulants begin to work very soon after you take them, generally within the hour. It may take time to identify the right medication and dosage, but the medication itself is fast-acting. In terms of therapy, it takes time to develop skills and put them into practice, but you will likely see improvements within a few weeks or months.