ADHD Therapists in Chicago, IL

As a therapist I help clients who are struggling to find their way in the world at any stage in life. This can be a life transition, trauma, grief, medical condition, anxiety, depression, ADHD, family, or relationship issues. All these factors, and more, affect us in different ways that can lead to feelings of isolation as we struggle to reconnect with ourselves. Each person's journey through healing is different and I utilize different tools and therapeutic approaches based on these unique needs.

Why do I feel so stuck? Why are my emotions taking over my life? Why can’t I do anything right? If you are asking these questions, you are not alone! From here on, I am with you. I know what you are going through is not easy, but you are more resilient than you think. Together, we will channel your strengths and get you to a place of well-being. Right now, it may seem hard or even impossible to visualize a change, but I am committed to helping you work through any obstacles.

I specialize in working with men with ADHD that are dealing with job/career issues, relationship problems, and personal mental health issues like depression and anxiety. They value my straightforwardness and insight into their problems. Many of my friends, family, and own wife have ADHD, but I do not. Because of that, I can offer a unique perspective on the issues you face. Men aren't encouraged to share their emotions in our society and I offer a space where that is possible, encouraged, and accepted.

I received my doctorate in Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychology and am trained to work with individuals across the lifespan. I specialize in treating challenges that occur during critical periods of development, including neurodevelopmental disorders (ADHD and learning disorders), anxiety, depression, and social challenges. My approach to treatment is active, present-focused, and based on established and effective interventions for psychological disorders and transitional challenges.

As human beings, we know life has a way of creating challenges we can find difficult to face on our own. I firmly believe each of us possess fundamental inner-strengths that can not only help us cope with these challenges, but flourish and thrive together. My goal as a therapist is to come alongside clients in a compassionate nonjudgmental stance to help identify your strengths and how to translate them into meaningful growth within yourself and in your relationships. I value using a mind/body approach and a warm, relational atmosphere in therapy. I am LGBTQIA+-affirming, trauma-informed, sex-positive, kink and poly-friendly.

If you're considering therapy, you may have asked yourself questions like "Do I really need it? How can it help me?" While many of us turn to family and friends for emotional support during stressful times, moments do come when difficulties seem to mount and persist, and when talking to a trained, professional helper can bring about relief from suffering, as well as personal growth. I'm a licensed clinical psychologist with 20 years of post graduate experience in private practice and community mental health settings. I treat adults presenting with anxiety, depression, ADHD and stress from challenging life transitions.

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.

Life is all about the journey, not the destination. Imagine the difference a helping hand can make a long the way? I strive to provide a compassionate & culturally sensitive therapy space where individuals can uncover their most authentic self underneath all the chaos that is life. I enjoy helping individuals go from feeling "stuck" to empowered and liberated. My purpose is to help you work towards your goals and gain a deeper understanding + awareness of how your life experiences have shaped you.

My clients: Struggle with ADHD or anxiety, which impacts their daily functioning, productivity, and relationships. Experience a lack of confidence and clarity in their personal and professional lives. Feel overwhelmed by their ambitions, leading to stress and burnout. They want to lead a meaningful and balanced life because they value personal development and aim to realize their full potential. They desire improved confidence and clarity to navigate life's challenges more effectively and make informed decisions. They seek to transform their drive into productive and sustainable habits to avoid burnout and and to achieve success.

My work focuses on supporting the mental health of adults with various presentations of neurodiversity, like Autism, ADHD, Obsessive Compulsive, Traumatic Brain Injuries, Down's Syndrome, Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities. You might be looking for someone to help you work on "adulting." You may be dealing with the stress of becoming independent. You want to work through the anxiety and depression from living in a world that isn't built for people like us. We can work together on to figure out your values. You and I will create goals towards finding your own happiness and feeling powerful.

I am passionate about working with adults who have recently received or learned of their ADHD diagnosis. I am here to help you understand your diagnosis and improve on your organization and executive functioning. It takes courage to face your challenges head on, and I want to congratulate you on taking this first step. I believe when you are better able to identify and understand what causes you to think and feel the way you do, you can make a shift in how you respond to stressors and obstacles in your day to day life.

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.

Hi! Whether this is the 1st or the 15th profile you've viewed, I'm sending you the highest of high fives for seeking support while surviving all of THIS (picture me gesturing to the current state of the world). Adulting is hard and it’s made worse when we feel alone in the challenges we face. As a therapy client myself for many years, I am always cognizant of what it can feel like sitting on the couch. This experience feeds my passion to work hard to extend the same support and compassion to my clients that I have received from my therapist when I needed it the most.

I am passionate about empowering people to thrive and fulfill their potential as well as achieve greater life satisfaction. I have worked with many people who are navigating difficulties to be able to gain greater levels of confidence and growth. I use a collaborative and goal-oriented approach in therapy. I seek to help clients build on their strengths and ultimately to be able to experience life more fully.

Do you or a loved one experience and express emotions differently from others? Hyper-focus on interests in a way that allows for a state of ‘flow,’ but pulls from responsibilities and loved ones? Take in more sensory information than others and sometimes get overloaded by it? Has anyone ever suggested that you or your loved one might be Autistic or an ADHDer? While there are many strengths to neurodivergence, there can be difficulties due to living a world that is not designed for or accommodating of different neurotypes. It can also be difficult to know how best to support our loved ones who are Autistic or ADHDers.

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.

Everyone wants to feel understood and validated. Whether an individual is a frustrated parent or a misunderstood child, all points of view are worthy and important. No matter if you are 6 or 60, some of the best conversations occur during a game of Connect 4, while squeezing a handful of putty, or by filling in a coloring page. My style of therapy is to meet clients where they’re at and make sure they feel heard in sharing their point of view. From there, we can explore what skill and values-based strategies clients can develop and where personal strengths can be used for further growth.

I am a licensed clinical neuropsychologist who specializes in neuropsychological evaluations and treatment. I work with patients (18+) who present with various neurological, medical, and/or psychiatric conditions, such as dementia, epilepsy, and ADHD. I also help patients regain confidence and autonomy through cognitive rehabilitation. With cognitive rehabilitation, we will work together to identify areas of cognitive weakness, learn compensatory strategies, retrain skills, adjust and accept new changes, regain confidence, autonomy and self-efficacy, and improve your daily and emotional functioning.

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.